Category: Academic Programs & Courses

DMA-106 DESIGN PROCESS 2

In this course students will continue building,their knowledge of space and form as it relates,to story. Essential to the Concept Designer,,they will apply these tools through,interpretation of shape and gesture to achieve,design execution for Character, Hardware and,Environments. These elements will be combined,for a final KeyFrame story composition.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 105

DMA-243 ANIMATION NUTS AND BOLTS

Animation Nuts and Bolts introduces essential,technologies and animation camera and lighting,techniques for capturing digital images of,physical/analog art elements for creative use in,frame-by-frame traditional, stop-motion, and,experimental animation. Storytelling and editing,techniques developed in Creative Visualization,(DMA-120) are reinforced within the animation,assignments and via animatic exercises and an edit,of a demo reel of work from the class.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DMA-328 STOP MOTION II

This course builds on the cinematic skills learned,in Stop Motion I. Students will further refine,their skills in creative narratives and,distinctive characters. The goal of the course is,for students to produce a short film that,showcases their acquired skills and their own,original aesthetic.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 228

DMA-363 CHARACTER DESIGN

In this course, students will be introduced to,what characteristics make up believable and,dynamic characters. The course will focus on the,design of characters for stories both existing and,imagined by the students. A strong understanding,of anatomy and purpose to each character will be,of particular focus.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 360

DMA-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 400

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,Photo majors.,

,WINTER 2024,

,INTRODUCTION TO VIRTUAL PRODUCTION ,

,In this course, students will research and,implement virtual production techniques at an,introductory level. The class will explore,,research, and test the process of merging,realistic film techniques with 3D virtual,backgrounds in service of compelling storytelling.,The processes of syncing real and virtual cameras,for real-time composition, executing real-time,compositing and projection compositing, and,simulating and matching lighting and effects,between the real and virtual worlds will be,explored.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DME-275 INTERMEDIATE BLACKSMITHING

In this course, students explore blacksmithing,techniques such as the forging of ferrous and,non-ferrous metals. Topics include terms and,vocabulary, related technology, toolmaking and a,survey of this versatile process with a focus on,its historical and contemporary relevance.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DME 175

DPH-254 COLOR THEORY & PRACTICES II

This course, a continuation of DPH 214, focuses,on color management and color output as related,to the digital print. Assignments continue to,deepen the students understanding of aesthetics,as it applies to the color image. Additional,assignments emphasize 4×5 transparency film and,its role in commercial photography.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DPH 214

DPH-500 GLOBAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

(This is a faculty led study abroad course *,syllabi will differ per destination) ,,On a Global Learning Experience course, students,are brought outside the typical classroom, for a,24/7 learning experience in varying locations,outside the USA. The course will provide students,with tools for analyzing your learning process and,identifying cultural patterns, differences,,similarities and values encountered during the,journey. Students develop a sense of,cross-cultural understanding, and navigate towards,becoming a global citizen. Students develop a,heightened sense of confidence, and leadership as,they plan, and execute this excursion. In,addition students discover the role of becoming an,ambassador for their own culture. Practical issues,about studying abroad (safety, money, packing,,etc.) are delivered via pre-departure sessions,with the International Student Services Office.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: SLP 007