Category: Undergraduate Course Catalog

DCR-451 CRAFT SENIOR STUDIO II

Students focus on the public exhibition of their,thesis work which includes exhibitions,,presentations, and demonstrations. Critical,readings, discussion, visiting artists and,critique will take place in class. Students,prepare a portfolio for publication on the C&MS,website. Students will articulate how their group,and individual identity informs their thesis work.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DCR 450

DMA-101 ANIMATION I

Students explore the fundamental principles of,animation, creating convincing character through,motion involving timing, weight, physics, and body,mechanics. Research and observation of varied,characters to understand cultural influence and,relevance is required in consideration for,performance. Students must fully understand the,basics in order to create convincing animation in,any medium. This course prepares the foundation,for future animation projects.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DMA-234 MODELING & TEXTURING

This course builds upon the Introduction to 3D,course, with more advanced projects in 3D,modeling, texturing, and setup. Students explore,the use of various techniques for using modeling,tools and workflows, explore hard and organic,surfaces, and plan for proper rigging. By the,completion of this course, students will have a,thorough understanding of how to prepare their,models for animation.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 217

DMA-413 GAME SENIOR STUDIO I

The purpose of this course is to allow students,with a Game emphasis to undertake a major,independently initiated project or series of,projects that will form a major part of their,graduation body of work, portfolio, or reel. Since,students have different skill sets and focus’,there are opportunities for students to form teams,that tackle ambitious, forward- looking projects,in a professional manner.,This is the first course in a two part course,sequence consisting of DMA-413 Game Senior Studio,I and DMA-414 Game Senior Studio II.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 364 OR DMA 333

DMA-515 STUDY ABROAD

Junior or first-semester senior students in good,academic standing have the opportunity to spend a,semester (Fall or Winter) or a full year of study,at an accredited institution abroad. Information,is available from International Student Services.

Credits: 12

Prerequisites:

FLM-326 NARRATIVE FILMMAKING II

This advanced film production course picks up,where Narrative Filmmaking I left off. It allows,students to focus their energies on the production,of a short of their own design, while continuing,to develop their technical skillset. The class is,a functioning small production studio, with,students crewing for each other in a range of,roles, participating in location scouting, casting,calls, the post-production pipeline, and regular,critiques. The entire production process and the,business of film will be addressed.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 325 OR DMA 325

DAD-365 DIGITAL NARRATIVE

Building from the concepts learned in DAD-235:,Concepts and Campaigns and DAD-266: App Happy,,student creative teams study and utilize emerging,digital media to engage consumers by constructing,a complete and fully immersive digital advertising,campaign. Emphasis is placed on the continuous,improvement of conceptual, leadership,,collaborative and management skills needed by the,creative team in addition to creating a,professional digital campaign for their portfolio.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAD 221, DAD 235, DAD 266

DAS-213 BUSINESS PRACTICES

This course prepares students to function as,professional artists and/or designers. It,provides an introduction to contemporary business,theories, trend analysis, and branding techniques,and practices. As well, students learn and use,basic project management principles, project,costing models, and the elements of business plan,design. This course satisfies the General,Elective requirement.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN 102

DCR-475 CRAFTS INTERNSHIP

Participation in an internship experience allows,students to use classroom-learned skills in a,related employment experience. Students must work,a minimum of 135 hours over the course of the,entire semester. To participate students must,be of junior or senior status with completion of,freshman and sophomore studios. Students must,have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Seniors may,not be eligible to participate in an internship,during their final semester. Transfer students,must have attended one semester at CCS in addition,to meeting the other eligibility criteria.

Credits: 3

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