Category: Academic Programs & Courses

DIN-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

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: 1.5

Prerequisites:

DMA-230 EXPERIMENTAL ANIMATION

Students undertake hands-on exploration of,nontraditional ways of creating animations. They,experiment with materials such as charcoal,on paper, chalk on blackboard, painting on and,scratching off film, cut outs, sand animation,,painting on glass and painting with clay, or may,choose their own materials. American and,international experimental animation are used as,an inspiration and challenge for students in the,development of their personal work.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DMA-302 STORYBOARDING FOR FILM/ANIMATION

This course will closely model the working,conditions, environment and schedule of a,professional Storyboard artist in motion picture,and animated features by expanding the artist’s,storytelling capability, and visually translating,scripts, considering characters background and,cultural influences.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 120

DMA-358 VIS COMM 6: DRAMATIC NARRATIVE

Interpreting story is a large part of a Concept,Designers job. In this course, advanced digital,rendering techniques will be continued and,students will further develop skills in both 3D,and Photoshop programs. Shortcuts to increase,rendering productivity will be discussed and,demonstrated as all areas of Concept Design will,be explored with full emphasis on storytelling by,means of Keyframe execution.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 357

DMA-431 SENIOR CONCEPT STUDIO 2

This course follows the same outcomes as Senior,Studio for the other Entertainment Arts tracks. ,Based on their individual area of focus, each,student will research, conceive and develop an,in-depth final project, to be completed at a,professional level of finish, by the end of the,year. Concept Studio 2 will serve students in,generating a competitive portfolio as part of,thesis completion. It will also continue,important lectures about navigating the,entertainment industry in areas such as,networking, negotiating deals and deep,understanding of the industry’s environment and,politics. These elements including final,portfolio, resume, cover letter and website,combine to encompass Senior Thesis completion.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA-430

DPH-210 PHOTOGRAPHIC FINE ART CONCEPTS

Through assignments, readings, discussions and,critiques, the student is encouraged to explore,and experiment with image making strategies that,derive from a personal perspective. Readings,introduce the student to issues and ideas,surrounding the practice and critical,understanding of fine art photography.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 155

DPH-451 PHOTOGRAPHY THESIS PROJECT II

This course is a continuation of DPH 411,,Photography Thesis Project I. Students must,demonstrate proficiency in a specific area of,photography by producing a cohesive body of work.,It is the student’s responsibility to strictly,adhere to the agreed upon work schedule and meet,with his or her advisor on a regular basis and,attend all group meetings and seminars which the,advisor or department chair schedules.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 411