DMA-414 GAME SENIOR STUDIO II

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 second 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 413

FLM-103 FILM LANGUAGE & TECHNIQUES

This course introduces students to the necessary,vocabulary and tools to analyze and appreciate the,art of filmmaking. Through weekly screenings,,readings, discussions, and hands-on camera,exercises, students develop critical skills and,language related to the production and,comprehension of contemporary filmmaking,,including production roles, terminology,,techniques, and an introduction to history and,theory. This course meets twice a week, structured,as lecture and studio days.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

FLM-364 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

This pre-thesis course functions as a think tank,toward Film Thesis projects with ideation, story,,and screenwriting sessions; self-directed studio,days to hone skills and explore technical and,aesthetic interests; and professional development,workshops focused on demo reel construction,,resume writing, and presentation skills.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 278 or DMA 342, FLM 288 or DMA 345, FLM 325 or DMA 325

DAD-366 EXPERIENTIAL MEDIA

This course will expose students to emerging,technologies across all industries. Students,research and explore emerging technologies, and,develop strategies for implementation into,immersive user experiences focused on the,conceptualization and inclusive design for,targeted and diverse consumers and audiences.,Futurist platform projects ask students to,envision interactive media many years out.,Students also explore the integration and function,of interactive media in full-spectrum,communications from concept and pitch deck to,budget and scope of each project, and presentation,techniques for interactive concepts. It,contributes to an advanced undergraduate’s digital,media portfolio.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAD 321, DAD 365

DAS-303 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FOR ARTISTS

This course addresses the skills and knowledge,needed to succeed as a contemporary artist while,sustaining a professional studio practice. Topics,include creating and organizing your professional,profile, documentation and marketing, pplications,for field related opportunities, and basic small,business skills. Students will learn how to,develop a resource data base, create valuable,professional networks, and consider marketing,and exhibiting from a broad range of commercial,and alternative contexts. ,Guest lecturers, and visiting-artist presentations,connect course information with real-world,experience.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DEN-102

DMA-106 DESIGN PROCESS 2

In this course students will continue building,their knowledge of space and form as it relates,to story. Essential to the Concept Designer,,they will apply these tools through,interpretation of shape and gesture to achieve,design execution for Character, Hardware and,Environments. These elements will be combined,for a final KeyFrame story composition.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 105

DMA-243 ANIMATION NUTS AND BOLTS

Animation Nuts and Bolts introduces essential,technologies and animation camera and lighting,techniques for capturing digital images of,physical/analog art elements for creative use in,frame-by-frame traditional, stop-motion, and,experimental animation. Storytelling and editing,techniques developed in Creative Visualization,(DMA-120) are reinforced within the animation,assignments and via animatic exercises and an edit,of a demo reel of work from the class.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DMA-420 SENIOR PRODUCTION STUDIO II

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

FLM-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.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 103