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-297 INTERMEDIATE 3D COMPUTER GRAPHICS

This class will continue from Intro to 3D. ,Students will be tackling more advanced concepts,of constructing 3D character, worlds, and props,for the entertainment industry. 3D texturing and,painting as well as an in depth understanding of,under the hood creation of the final portfolio,image and animation will be the objective of this,course.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 217

DMA-357 VIS COMM 5: ZBRUSH

Continuing from the previous Vis Comm courses in,rendering techniques, this course will focus on,producing finished imagery thru sculpting-modeling,in ZBrush. Students will learn and execute,organic and hard surface modeling techniques for,characters and props which they will render and,paint-over. Lighting, color and composition will,be stressed for final projects.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 258

DMA-430 SENIOR CONCEPT STUDIO 1

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 not only will serve students,in generating a competitive portfolio but it will,also provide important lectures about navigating,the entertainment industry in areas such as,networking, negotiating deals and deep,understanding of the industry’s environment and,politics.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA-358

DME-178 BLK BEG TOOL MAKING FOR OBJECT MAKER

This introductory course is an independent study,in the making of functional hand tools specific to,a chosen medium. Throughout the semester, the,processing and treatment of different types of,tool steels are emphasized. Students work on,projects independent from one another based on,each student’s specific interests. Design, steel,characteristics, hot forging, riveting,,heat-treating, and basic joinery are emphasized.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DME-378 BLK ADV TOOL MAKING FOR OBJECT MAKER

This advanced course is an investigation into the,design and fabrication of functional hand tools,specific to a selected medium. Students expand on,the technical base of hand-forged process to,explore mechanical hammering, the use of composite,metals, and alternative materials. Students work,on projects independently with relation to their,specific interests. Throughout this semester the,processing and treating of different types of tool,steels, design, steel characteristics, hot,forging, riveting, heat-treating, and basic,joinery are emphasized. Through the design and,execution of work each student is challenged to,increase practical skills, understanding of,sequence, and creative problem solving.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 278

DPH-209 INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHIC DIGITAL,METHODS

This course explores more advanced applications of,Photoshop, as well as more creative options for,output of digital images.,The expressive possibilities of digital,photo-manipulation are emphasized, and technical,problem solving regarding scanning and output are,addressed.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 151, DPH 155

DPH-411 PHOTOGRAPHY THESIS PROJECT I

In this course, students must demonstrate,proficiency in their specific area of photography,by producing a cohesive portfolio. Each student,works under the guidance of his or her chosen,faculty mentor. A comprehensive description of,the intended work schedule must be submitted by,the student and approved by the mentor and the,department chair. It is the student’s,responsibility to adhere to the agreed upon work,schedule and meet with his/her mentor on a,regular basis and to attend all group meetings,and seminars.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 313, DPH 351, DPH 353