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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
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
This class offers the student the opportunity to,observe and draw the figure from life, both human,(examining a multitude of varied form) and animal.,We will be drawing in class as well as on,location. The focus will be on quick sketches,,observing a wide range of diverse figure in motion,through gestural poses in class and observing,animals and people on location. In addition, the,instructor will lecture and do demonstrations in,class. Through quick sketches in class and on,location the student will gain confidence in their,drawing skills, and through observation acquire an,internal sense of how the body moves, and skills,that will greatly enhance their artistic goals.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 101, DFN112
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
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
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
This course focuses on the development of,environments and characters as they relate to game,design and animation. Treatments and synopsis,describe the theme (Race, Gender, and Global,Cultures are among the themes that may be,examined) based character backstory, rationale,,and visual design. Students develop environments,that consider and are integrated with character,design. Students exit the course with a finished,and highly developed portfolio of characters and,environments. Originality and innovation will be,emphasized.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 120, DIL 158 OR DMA 107
The process of creating visually compelling,,distinct and relevant solutions for the,challenges conceptual designers routinely face is,the core focus of this class. Students learn the,skills needed to approach the design of any,object with a special emphasis placed on,mastering the “industrial design” approach to,problem solving within story.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
In this course, exterior architectural styles will,be explored. Design elements and styles will be,studied and students will then execute drawings,and renderings of an architectural exterior or,their own design expressing certain specific,styling guidelines. Final exterior renderings,will be completed for each of the genres.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 258
This course is designed to support the Senior,Concept Studio 1 project. Students continue their,journey in advanced 2D and 3D techniques that,apply to their Senior Thesis. Deep exploration in,3D articulation and methods along with expanding,painting, compositing and other 2D techniques will,be the primary focus. While expanding their,technique, students will also learn how applied,personal styles, lighting and value can affect,different aspects of storytelling. This class,prepares the student for entry into the next level,of work. Future scenarios in professional studios,and corporations are discussed and general,business and ethics are addressed along with,portfolios being prepared according to the,student’s personal direction.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA-358