The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the to the area being explored,, ,WINTER 2024,,INTRODUCTION TO HARMONY,,Students will be introduced to Toon Boom Harmony,basics with exercises that can be applied to,the individual’s portfolio. This will be an,excellent opportunity for the student to,understand the hybrid,elements of hand-drawn and puppet animation … Continue reading “DMA-285 SPECIAL PROJECT 100/200”
Learn the materials, processes and techniques,used to produce finished cast-metal sculpture,safely, including the sprue system for ceramic,shell investment and resin-bonded sand casting,,metal finishing and patination. Both begininning,and more advanced students will cast their own,work. The cost for metals used is in addition to,the listed material fee. Credits: 0 Prerequisites:
The study of Color Theory attempts to understand,and predict human response to the sensation of,individual colors, color combinations and usages,in terms of optics and the contexts in which,colors occur. In this course students are,introduced to color theory through systems that,have been developed throughout history as a means,of understanding the perceptual impact of color,interaction. Studio projects … Continue reading “DFN-120 DESIGN COLOR AND CONTEXT”
This class will continue from Intro to 3D. ,Students will be tackling more advanced concepts,of constructing 3D character, worlds, and props,for the entertainment industry. 3D texturing and,painting as well as an in depth understanding of,under the hood creation of the final portfolio,image and animation will be the objective of this,course. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DMA 217
This course examines the language, role and,function of 3D design in art and culture. ,Students explore the language of 3D design in a,survey of art and design contexts such as fashion,,product design, architecture, contemporary art and,the natural world. Students will create a visual,archive of 3D visual form that demonstrates an,understanding of a basic visual grammar … Continue reading “DFN-121 3D DESIGN: MATERIAL & METHODS”
With this course, students begin to learn the,skills necessary for effective character,animation. Students continue to develop their,understanding of Maya software and integrate with,anatomy, pose, convincing motion and character,acting through observation and research of,differing personalities. The goal of this course,is to seamlessly integrate the software skills,learned up to this point with conceptual skills,such as character development, … Continue reading “DMA-317 COMPUTER CHARACTER ANIMATION I”
This course is designed to help acclimate new,students to campus culture, academic expectations,and life as a college student. The course strives,to equip new students with the skills needed to,be successful students and artists/designers,while providing the support needed to meet the,challenges set before them by CCS. Students are,expected to participate in class, set goals for,their semester, … Continue reading “SLP-007 CCS FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE”
Building on Image Concepts I, this course explores,still and moving digital images as a common,language and an artistic practice. Students will,build technical skills through a combination of,intuition, technical refinement, and collective,play while exploring narrative, documentary, and,experimental forms. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DFN 135
An introductory composition course, ELS 107,Composition I for Non-Native Speakers of English,challenges students to write a well-planned,,cogent, college-level essay in Standard English.,This course stresses basic foundational skills in,writing with an integrated focus on strengthening,English reading, listening and speaking skills. ,Students must pass ELS-101 with a grade of C or,higher. This course satisfies the General,Education requirement. … Continue reading “ELS-101 COMP I FOR NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS”
This studio course introduces students to the,interrelated nature of 2D and 3D forms, concepts,,and materials, through a series of design,exercises that explores the sensory nature of,ideas from flat and geometric to physical and,tactile. Students work within an iterative,process to create multiple projects, organizing,visual elements in order to understand the role of,aesthetics, meaning, and craft through … Continue reading “DFN-137 2D & 3D INTEGRATED DESIGN STUDIO”