DAD-235 CONCEPTS AND CAMPAIGNS

Student creative teams are exposed to a wider,variety of media channels and use problem,solving techniques to create compelling,advertising solutions appropriate for the targeted,and diverse consumers and audiences for products,,brands or PSA movements. They are introduced to,different categories of advertising and begin,basic campaign development. Students assemble a,review portfolio that is assessed for growth,,creativity, and quality from … Continue reading “DAD-235 CONCEPTS AND CAMPAIGNS”

FAD-206 INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY IN,FASHION

In this course, students explore sustainability in,relation to fashion and accessories design through,lectures and case studies. Students prepare a,sustainability manifesto based on a focus of their,choice and an in-depth case study resulting in an,essay with final presentation. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:

DAD-250 INTRODUCTION TO COPYWRITING

An introduction to the basics of writing,advertising copy for targeted and diverse,audiences and consumers for a broad range of,products, brands and social causes, this course,covers the basic anatomy of an ad, headlines,,theme lines, body copy, script formats and the,synergy between words and visuals. Students study,the history of copywriting as well as influential,copywriters in the industry … Continue reading “DAD-250 INTRODUCTION TO COPYWRITING”

DMA-347 COMPUTER CHARACTER ANIMATION II

This course continues to develop character,animation skills in Maya and provide the student,with an understanding of what makes diverse,characters and objects “come to life.” The goal is,to work toward finished, professional quality,animations that can be included in the digital,portfolio and to prepare creative projects and,approaches to be carried into the Senior,Production Studio course. Credits: 3 … Continue reading “DMA-347 COMPUTER CHARACTER ANIMATION II”

FAD-207 FASHION ILLUSTRATION

This 15 week course introduces students to the,world of Fashion Illustration. Students regularly,review and discuss both historical and,contemporary Illustrators, artists and examples of,their work. Students analyze the Illustrator’s,composition, media, technique choices and,reasoning, to contextualize each project and,inspire progressive investigation. Students delve,into drawing, painting, collaging and mixing new,outcomes, including the incorporation of,photography and digital platforms. Guest … Continue reading “FAD-207 FASHION ILLUSTRATION”

DAD-266 APP HAPPY: DESIGN FOR MOBILE MEDIA

Students use marketing strategy to identify mobile,marketing opportunities for targeted and diverse,consumer and user groups, utilizing current,industry concept techniques, trends and relevant,and cutting edge software skills to design,universal and inclusive design concepts, prototype,and test unique smartphone applications. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DAD 235, DAD 250, DAD 283

DMA-348 ANIMATION PROJECTS I

Students explore and experiment with traditional,and non-traditional materials and animation,processes (paint, clay, sand, cut-out, pixelation,,computer graphics, etc.) to create finished,animated films. These self-directed collaborative,projects are designed to allow the student the,opportunity to fully experiment with the creative,medium. Story, technique and originality are,emphasized. This class mirrors traditional and,nontraditional perspectives of society. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DMA 230

FAD-221 SOPHOMORE STUDIO

In this studio students will explore the role of,history in fashion construction. Since most,contemporary fashion is a result of historical,development, it is important for students to,understand the past in order to develop the,future. They will research a historical period and,choose a culturally appropriate costume as a,source of inspiration. Students will then recreate,a version of the … Continue reading “FAD-221 SOPHOMORE STUDIO”

DAD-283 MARKETING AND MEDIA

Marketing provides the foundation for all,advertising and design communications. Students,study brands, positioning, target analysis,,research techniques, strategy development and,media placement. They practice writing and,analyzing creative strategy briefs for targeted,and diverse consumers and audiences for a broad,range of products, brands and social causes.,Through practical assignments, students are taught,the business side of successful communication. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DAD … Continue reading “DAD-283 MARKETING AND MEDIA”

DMA-349 ANIMATION PROJECTS II

This course follows Animation Projects I and,allows students to continue to explore and,experiment with traditional and non-traditional,materials and animation processes (paint, clay,,sand, cut-out, pixelation, computer graphics,,etc.,) to create finished animated films. These,self-directed collaborative projects are designed,to allow the student the opportunity to fully,experiment with the creative medium. Story,,technique and originality are emphasized. This,class mirrors traditional … Continue reading “DMA-349 ANIMATION PROJECTS II”