In this course, students develop a deep,understanding of the creative design process,through exposure to relevant case studies.,Students learn from a diverse historical,context and their influence on end products.,Introduction to the principles of diversity,,equity and inclusion. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DPR 214, DPR 226
In this course, junior illustration students will,begin the process of creating a focused body of,illustration that demonstrates a consistent,theme, is aimed at their chosen markets, and is,the beginning of serious professional portfolio,development. Students will also write a brief,assessing their own picture-making process and,goals. Presentation and public speaking skills,will be emphasized. Through this process of,self-assessment, and … Continue reading “DIL-340 JUNIOR STUDIO A”
This is the first in a series of studio courses on,the MF and MFA Motion Design programs. These,studio courses enable students explore modes of,moving image narrative. Building on technical,courses in the program curriculum, students will,use the analysis and critique of contemporary,narratives to develop their own motion design,methodology. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:
In this course, junior illustration students will,begin the process of creating a focused body of,illustration that demonstrates a consistent,theme, is aimed at their chosen markets, and is,the beginning of serious professional portfolio,development. Students will also write a brief,assessing their own picture-making process and,goals. Presentation and public speaking skills,will be emphasized. Through this process of,self-assessment, and … Continue reading “DIL-342 JUNIOR STUDIO B”
This is the second in a series of studio courses,on the MF and MFA Motion Design programs. These,studio courses enable students explore modes of,moving image narrative. Building on technical,courses in the program curriculum, students will,use the analysis and critique of contemporary,narratives to develop their own motion design,methodology. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:
This course is for students with basic to,advanced drawing skills and an interest in,Detroit and working in plein-air. Students will,learn the tricks of working outside in various,conditions and how to pack materials, as well as,the basics of gesture, sight measuring an,perspective in various locations around Detroit. ,The class will cover a variety of dry and … Continue reading “AGRC-146 DRAWN TO DETROIT: URBAN DRAWING”
This course teaches students to build strategies,for compelling presentation and self-branding.,Students learn a variety of digital tools and,utilize them to communicate concepts and skills,through presentations and marketing collateral,,which may include a resume, portfolio, website,,blog, and videos. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DPR 214, DPR 226
This course teaches audio-visual enhancement, and,enables students to integrate image, audio,,written text, and other forms of semiotic coding. ,Students will explore synergistic combinations of,multi-sensual signals and communication codes. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:
This course explores the narrative storytelling,and production procedures for developing graphic,novels, comics, storyboards and animatics.,Assignments are developed from situations directly,observed, imagined or conceptualized to increase,the student’s awareness and perception of time,,which is required for the logical layout and,design of stories. Students explore the,characteristic of this visual storytelling medium,,and create visual narrative stories including age,,gender, disability/differently- … Continue reading “DIL-350 SEQUENTIAL STORYTELLING”
Working in response to real-life topics and,themes, students will learn about storytelling,with visual narratives. They will learn,storyboarding methods, and about the sequencing of,images to construct and arrange narrative,concepts. They will advance their ability to use,moving image in coherent non-verbal storytelling,and draw upon narrative communication theory and,the practice of others, to inform their own,practice. Students will … Continue reading “MOD-622 VISUAL NARRATIVE (STORYTELLING)”