The purpose of this course is to allow students,to,undertake a major independently initiated project,that forms a major part of their graduation,portfolio, or reel. Since students from all,concentrations in the curriculum are required to,take this course 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 333
Through the College’s affiliation with the,Association of Independent Colleges of Art and,Design, junior or first-semester senior students,in good academic standing have the opportunity to,spend a semester (Fall or Winter) or full year,studying at another member institution in the,United States or abroad. Application information,is available in the Academic Advising and,Registration Office.
Credits: 12
Prerequisites:
Narrative Filmmaking is a dynamic two-course,sequence implementing the phases of production.,This first course is a concentrated period of,pre-production beginning with research as students,examine the core elements of cinema – light,,space, and time – through screenings, readings,,practical exercises, discussions, and critical,writing. This will provide a base for concept,development, creative writing, and production,design, culminating in a professional treatment,,screenplay, and pitch deck with a plan to produce,in the subsequent semester.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FLM 201, FLM 211, FLM 225 or DMA 312
Student teams create integrated advertising,campaigns for targeted and diverse consumers and,audiences for a broad range of products, brands,and social causes in television, digital media and,print. This includes unconventional approaches in,the context of a comprehensive and contemporary,media mix, addressing current industry trends.,Emphasis is placed on conceptual thinking,,leadership skills and the collaboration to create,professional campaigns for their portfolios. In,addition, students can compete in the AAF Mosaic,Awards, an annual competition for innovations in,DEI advertising.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DAD 221, DAD 321, DAD 365- ADVERTISING,DAD 221, DAD 321, DAD 355- COPYWRITING
This course is to be selected by the Art,Education department for development of the,breadth courses.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
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
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:
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
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
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: