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This course introduces students to time-based,animation through basic concepts and theories of,compositing, digital workflow, sequencing,,rendering, file management and organization.,Students also communicate through motion graphic,design, compositing ‘puppeting,’ and other digital,animation practices.
Credits: 3
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Compositing techniques are an important tool for,the Concept Designer and this class takes the,learning outcomes from the previous courses and,combines them to deliver the skill level to,execute finished renderings in the area of,Keyframe, Environments, Character and vehicles. ,These techniques include 3D, Photoshop painting,,compositing and collage to execute images that,serve a storyline.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 257
This course continues to develop character,animation skills in Maya and provide the student,with an understanding of what makes diverse,characters and objects “come to life.” The goal is,to work toward finished, professional quality,animations that can be included in the digital,portfolio and to prepare creative projects and,approaches to be carried into the Senior,Production Studio course.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 317
This is the second of two senior-level studio,courses. The purpose of this course is to allow,students to continue to undertake a major,independently initiated project that forms a major,part of their graduation portfolio, or reel. Since,students from all tracks in the curriculum are,required to take this class, there are,opportunities for students to form teams that,include many different skills and tackle,ambitious, forward-looking projects in a,professional manner.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 410
Functional and nonfunctional objects are derived,from the traditional vessel format. Traditional,forming operations for sheet metal are explored;,experimentation is encouraged.
Credits: 3
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This course is a continuation into the study of,casting practices with an emphasis on,experimental,techniques. Topics include mold-making, bi-metal,casting and stone-in-place casting.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DME 245
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. 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.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DEN 102 OR DEN 108
This course examines the history of fashion,photography from the late 19th Century to the,present day and its relationship to narrative,structures and representing global cultures,,social constructs, and differently abled bodies. ,Through lectures, discussions, and assignments,,students learn how to orchestrate a fashion shoot,and implement the latest strategies in creating,fashion stories and spreads.
Credits: 3
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The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,,
Credits: 3
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In this course, students develop a deep,understanding of the creative design process,through exposure to relevant case studies.,Students learn from a diverse historical,context and their influence on end products.,Introduction to the principles of diversity,,equity and inclusion.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPR 214, DPR 226