This course focuses on expanding the basic,techniques and workflows that are taught in Game,Art 1. Students will take a deep dive and,strengthen their understanding of different career,paths one can pursue in game art. Examples of the,different game art paths are environment art,,character art, VFX, tech art, and material artist.,This will be completed through a series … Continue reading “DMA-247 GAME ART II”
Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a … Continue reading “DVC-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY”
Learn the craft of metal smithing while creating, wearable works of art. Beginners and more, experienced students will learn various, techniques including forming, riveting, and chain, making while experimenting with patinas and, finishes. Students may wish to purchase, additional supplies to create their work. Credits: Prerequisites:
Students expand their understanding of the,fundamentals of drawing and sketching, and develop,their own personal sense of style and enhanced,skill. A variety of drawing techniques are,explored with a focus on creative composition,,design and visual narrative. Additionally, the,human figure will be explored as a basis of,understanding gesture, proportion, geometric forms,in space and the definition of complex surfaces. … Continue reading “DFN-112 DRAWING II: STYLE & SKILL”
Being able to indicate materials in a convincing,manner is the next step in a concept designer’s,foundation. This class is the continuation of,Drawing1, 2 and Digital Fundamentals honing,student’s skills in perspective and rendering. ,Students will dive deeper into Photoshop to become,comfortable with its toolset and application. ,They will digitally execute volumes and shading,and then move forward … Continue reading “DMA-257 VIS COMM 3 MATERIAL INDICATION”
This digital modeling course builds on the basic,orthographic drawing skills learned at the,freshman transportation design level. Students are,introduced to digital orthographic drawing,,leading to basic 3-D digital modeling and,rendering. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:
This course is an introduction to the principles,,vocabulary and mechanics of two dimensional,design, including the exploration and application,,of color theory. Students explore Concentration,Specific design concepts, through lectures,,readings, discussions, hands-on, studio,assignments and critiques; translating 2D design,concepts from traditional to digital mediums,(Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator). Students will,design and produce compelling presentation,materials and asset layouts with effective,messaging using proper proportion, … Continue reading “DFN-117 2D DESIGN PRINCIPLES”
This course is an introduction to the principles,,vocabulary and mechanics of three-dimensional,design. The course develops visual aesthetic,sensitivity to three-dimensional line, plane, form,and space. Students execute hands-on studio,assignments and critiques and explore design,concepts through lectures, readings, and,discussions. The scope and sequence allows for,student exploration of diverse artists and,designers. Within the concepts presented, students,will respond with work … Continue reading “DFN-118 3D DESIGN-FORM & SPACE”
This course introduces the execution of the,animation production pipeline, in its entirety,,through the creation of two team-bases short,films-the faculty acting as the producer and,students covering all other aspects of production,within their assigned roles. Students will,further their understanding of film language,,layout, stylized design, and continuity in,animation. This course also prepares students for,their two semester Animation Projects … Continue reading “DMA-270 ANIMATION PRODUCTION”
In this course, students explore the computer as a,tool to support an artist/designer’s practice,,including the software required for creative,digital imagery in both pixel and vector-based,software. Students work with industry standard,software packages appropriate for art and design,to gain an understanding of the tools used to,create and manipulate digital imagery. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: