Through the College’s affiliation with the,Association of Independent Colleges of Art and,Design (AICAD), junior or first-semester senior,students in good academic standing have the,opportunity to spend a semester (fall or winter),or full year of study at another member,institution in the United States or abroad.,Application information is available in the,Academic Advising and Registration Office.
Credits: 12
Prerequisites: DAD 235, DAD 265, DAD 283
Students will be introduced to self-directed,research and production. Through studio, research,,and presentation assignments, students will,explore their personal artistic and expressive,interests. Critical readings, discussion, visiting,artists and critique will take place in class.,Documentation will be introduced. Students will,consider how group and individual identity inform,content, form, and context of artwork.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DAH 200, DAH 201 (OR DAH 202), DAH 218, DEN 239, DVC 200
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:
This class focuses on object, clay and puppet,animation. Topics covered include staging,,choreography, direction, acting, stage design and,cinematic language. Students explore the,characteristics of physical space and how movement,can be used to suggest weight and gravity.,Students also investigate light and shadow in,scenes and learn how to create convincing stop,motion characters, analyzing personality and,attributes from diverse backgrounds, through,design, observation, materials and single-frame,animation.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 243 ANIMATION NUTS & BOLTS
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the to the area being explored
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,WINTER 2024,
,INTRODUCTION TO HARMONY,
,Students will be introduced to Toon Boom Harmony,basics with exercises that can be applied to,the individual’s portfolio. This will be an,excellent opportunity for the student to,understand the hybrid,elements of hand-drawn and puppet animation and,get more comfortable with industry-standard,software. In addition, the student will continue,expanding their knowledge of the principles of,animation,and improve their overall polish.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take DMA-101 and DMA-120
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific,to the area(s) being explored.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area(s) being explored.,
,FALL 2023,,,
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
The Special Projects class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area(s) being explored.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
Junior or first-semester senior students in good,academic standing have the opportunity to spend a,semester of study at an accredited institution,abroad. Information is available from,International Student Services.
Credits: 12
Prerequisites: DAD 235, DAD 265, DAD 283
Students develop a concise research and design,brief to guide their studio work throughout the,semester. Concepts are explored through studio,work and presentations. Critical readings,,discussion, visiting artists and critique will,take place in class. Documentation and,professional portfolio materials will be,addressed. Students will consider how their group,and individual identity inform their artwork.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DCR 350