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DFN-132 PROCESS & MAKING

This course will familiarize students with the,basic construction and fabrication techniques of,design model construction. Through the completion,of a hand-held power tool model, students will be,introduced to the majority of tools, machines and,best practices needed to achieve successful models,and projects within the Model Shop. Special,emphasis is placed on a high level of,craftsmanship required in models for industry. ,This course will familiarize students with,surfacing techniques appropriate to model making,and painting processes. Students learn a wide,variety of methods and techniques needed to safely,complete future projects. Safety is the MOST,essential function of this course.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

GRD-790 GRADUATE DESIGN 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: 3

Prerequisites:

PCS-106 INTRO TO FILMMAKING

This course focuses on the fundamentals of visual,,storytelling by engaging students in a series of,,individual and collaborative exercises designed,to, develop an understanding of the camera,,lenses,, and,lights, non-linear editing techniques, and a,,basic understanding of sound in relation to,image., Students,make three short films exploring fiction,,,non-fiction and experimental forms. Selected film,,and video,works are analyzed throughout the, semester with,the aim of a critical awareness of, theory and,practice.,This is the equivalent class to FLM-106

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

PCS-120 CREATIVE VISUALIZATION

The emphasis of this course is on imaginative,pre-production for an evolving world of moving,images. Acknowledging the rapid changes in the way,work is produced and distributed, students will be,introduced to diverse historical, theoretical, and,practical methods of visual communication as they,develop their storytelling skills through creative,writing and pre-visualization exercises for,animation, game, live action, and new media with,an emphasis on inclusion in story and unique,experiences. This is a required course for all,first year Entertainment Arts students.

Credits: 3

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