DMA-364 GAME THESIS DESIGN & MANAGEMENT

Students will conceptualize and develop a,multifaceted thesis project that will be executed,in their senior year as part of the Senior,Production Studio for Game 1 and 2 courses. This,course will examine project/story development and,concept execution through the screening and,dissection of existing games and other pertinent,media and implementing best practices for the pre,production pipeline. Students will be … Continue reading “DMA-364 GAME THESIS DESIGN & MANAGEMENT”

FAD-402 THE COLLECTION

In the Collection studio students formulate,everything that goes into the presentation and,planning of the final collection. This includes,model dressing, photo shoots, and creation of the,final book (which will be used as promotional,material relating to the final collection). The,final book (digital and printed) will include,documented process images, mood-color-material,information, final collection illustrations,,line-up flats, technical drawings, collection,details, product … Continue reading “FAD-402 THE COLLECTION”

AVIS-276 HANDMADE TILE

This class covers how to make one-of-a-kind clay,tile from original concept to finished piece. ,Each student will learn how to make multiples,from their own designs. Several methods will be,taught. This is a hands-on class for students to,learn clay tile making and its creative processes. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:

DAD-433 TELEVISION COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION

“Students practice television advertising process,,production and storytelling techniques to,conceptualize and create targeted commercials and,films for diverse audiences and consumers for,traditional broadcast, online, social and mobile,media content. The course includes writing,,storyboarding, shooting and editing their original,commercial concepts. Only open to students with,senior status. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: PREREQUISITES: DAD 322, DAD 365 OR DAD 355,COREQUISITES: DAD 421

DGD-151 TYPOGRAPHY I

This required typography course, the first in a,sequence of three, develops an understanding of,two-dimensional design space and the unique nature,of typographic communication principles. Through,a series of projects centered around the role of,type in communication design, students develop an,understanding of typographic aesthetics, concepts,of organization, understanding nuance of language,based messages to achieve a particular hierarchy,,while emphasizing the … Continue reading “DGD-151 TYPOGRAPHY I”

DMA-381 HARD SURFACE SCULPTING

This course focuses on digital modeling and,sculpting and the design development of hard,surface assets/characters/vehicles as they relate,to game design and animation. Treatments and,synopsis will describe the theme based back story,,rationale, and visual design. Students will learn,the sculpting and modeling techniques of,conceptual artists and digital sculptors, to,create models for film and game design focused on,high resolution … Continue reading “DMA-381 HARD SURFACE SCULPTING”

FAD-403 ADVANCED SHOE MAKING

In this course students will learn advanced,methods of luxury footwear construction. This,involves pattern cutting, sewing, high heel,shoes, boots and other advanced shoe,constructions. Students will produce several,pairs of shoes and will also learn how to use,various types of leather, canvas, and hardware.,Students will be trained on various industrial,machines and how to make sole and heel components,with … Continue reading “FAD-403 ADVANCED SHOE MAKING”

DAD-434 CONTENT CREATION

Content creation is the future of digital media,and video. Students create long format commercial,content with extended narratives that focus on,branded storytelling that engages, motivates and,influences diverse audiences and consumers in a,positive and emotional way beyond the traditional,thirty second broadcast format. Students gain more,experience in writing, concepting and pitching,,storyboarding, producing and editing their,commercial concepts. Credits: 3 … Continue reading “DAD-434 CONTENT CREATION”

DGD-152 TYPOGRAPHY II

This required typography course is the second in a,sequence of three, that develops an understanding,of 2D design space and the unique nature of,typographic communication principles. Building on,Typography I, students expand their ability to,work with typographic form, understanding the,nuance of language-based messages, and,organization through projects that introduce,organizational systems, grids, and the associated,nomenclature. Classifications, and anatomy of,letterforms, … Continue reading “DGD-152 TYPOGRAPHY II”

DMA-403 GAME TREND

This course guides students through a wide variety,of topics related to the game industry. Portfolio,development, professional presentation skills,,technical research into new and emerging,technologies and Industry 4.0 are touched on,within this course. Through student initiated,research projects or, when available,,industry partnerships and interdepartmental,collaborations, students will have an opportunity,to work in a team environment to execute projects,from design … Continue reading “DMA-403 GAME TREND”