This course teaches 3D digital animation,techniques to students who have already,demonstrated an accomplished skillset and advanced,understanding of visual language. Students will,be introduced to software and digital techniques,in creating and finessing 3D images and narratives,that move.
Credits: 3
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This is the third in a series of studio courses on,the MFA Motion Design program. These studio,courses enable students explore modes of moving,image narrative. Building on technical courses in,the program curriculum, students use the analysis,and critique of contemporary narratives to develop,their own motion design methodology. ,This course uses a combination of instruction with,applied project work. Using live and/or applied,project briefs, students create short motion,design narratives in response to real-life topics,and projects for areas including business,,education, advertising and public information.
Credits: 3
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This course teaches students advanced skills in,post-production software, including Cinema 4D and,After Effects. Students will learn video editing,and moving image enhancement methods for,pre-produced work or work in progress.
Credits: 3
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Participation in an internship experience allows,students to use classroom-learned skills in a,related employment experience. Students must work,a minimum of 135 hours over the course of the,entire semester. Students must have a minimum,cumulative GPA of 3.0. All internships must be,approved by the graduate program department,chairperson.,
Credits: 3
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Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a space for,diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit,toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours.,The student must submit to the chairperson of the,department in which they wish to study, an,Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less),of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason,for choosing to study independently. Once the,department chairperson provides approval and the,instructor for the Independent Study is,determined, the faculty member must write an,Independent Study Syllabus with education goals,,learning outcomes, meeting dates, course,expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art,Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a,grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for,certification.
Credits: 3
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Equivalent ceramics course to DCE 116
Credits: 3
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The emphasis of this course is on plaster-casting,techniques for making high-resolution molds. The,course also explores surface glazing, colored,clays and high-temperature reduction salt firings.,Students choose a form, which may be derived from,hard-edged industrial materials (i.e. machine,parts or commercial products) or organic items,from nature (i.e. vegetables, fruits, biomorphic,shapes) and produce their concept in multiples.,Works may range from sculptural assemblage to,functional pouring vessels, such as teapots.
Credits: 3
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Credits: 3
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Students work on the process of designing every,day objects.
Credits: 0
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This course focuses on color theory and color mix,seeing and representating 3D objects in 2D.
Credits: 0
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