This course will closely model the working,conditions, environment and schedule of a,professional Storyboard artist in motion picture,and animated features by expanding the artist’s,storytelling capability, and visually translating,scripts, considering characters background and,cultural influences.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 120
Interpreting story is a large part of a Concept,Designers job. In this course, advanced digital,rendering techniques will be continued and,students will further develop skills in both 3D,and Photoshop programs. Shortcuts to increase,rendering productivity will be discussed and,demonstrated as all areas of Concept Design will,be explored with full emphasis on storytelling by,means of Keyframe execution.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 357
This course follows the same outcomes as Senior,Studio for the other Entertainment Arts tracks. ,Based on their individual area of focus, each,student will research, conceive and develop an,in-depth final project, to be completed at a,professional level of finish, by the end of the,year. Concept Studio 2 will serve students in,generating a competitive portfolio as part of,thesis completion. It will also continue,important lectures about navigating the,entertainment industry in areas such as,networking, negotiating deals and deep,understanding of the industry’s environment and,politics. These elements including final,portfolio, resume, cover letter and website,combine to encompass Senior Thesis completion.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA-430
The basic techniques of enameling are introduced,in this course, with an emphasis on technical,proficiency, aesthetics, and design.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
This advanced casting studio provides students,with the opportunity to conduct individualized,research into casting techniques and applications,which result in a cohesive body of work directed,toward the personal narrative of the student.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DME 345
Through assignments, readings, discussions and,critiques, the student is encouraged to explore,and experiment with image making strategies that,derive from a personal perspective. Readings,introduce the student to issues and ideas,surrounding the practice and critical,understanding of fine art photography.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPH 155
This course is a continuation of DPH 411,,Photography Thesis Project I. Students must,demonstrate proficiency in a specific area of,photography by producing a cohesive body of work.,It is the student’s responsibility to strictly,adhere to the agreed upon work schedule and meet,with his or her advisor on a regular basis and,attend all group meetings and seminars which the,advisor or department chair schedules.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPH 411
In this course, students learn to communicate,their design work in a clear and effective manner.,Advanced drawing techniques are explored with a,focus on complex composition, design and,storytelling. In this course students will,explore manual and digital sketching and rendering,techniques.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DFN 119
In this course, students will develop a deep,understanding of the footwear design process,through multiple footwear projects during the,semester. This course will teach the essential,footwear design skills and the industry,techniques.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DPR 214
This course is an introduction to an intersecting,range of theories, issues, and topics within the,field of gender and sexuality studies. The class,will explore the historical context of feminist,responses to patriarchal structures and a number,of sexual identities beyond the historical,male/female division, including lesbian, gay,,queer, transgender, inter-, and asexuality. These,frameworks of understanding will be used to deeply,consider a wide range of issues in terms of,relationships, social practice, political,policies, and art and culture.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DEN 102