Tag: 2024-2025

DHS-301 AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC AND CULTURE

This course focuses on the interdisciplinary,study of aspects of American culture through its,music. We will explore the cultural,interrelationship of the social, political,,economic, historical and aesthetic influences,that have formed the context and development of,American music genres. Throughout we emphasize,popular, innovative and sometimes experimental,musical forms and their basis in individual,communities. In that process we explore what,seems to have made musical forms “speak” to our,ancestors and to us. We also explore how the,rise of mass-market music and the music industry,has affected this history. Classes combine,discussion of reading materials, discussion of,films, presentations from guest musicians and,music historians, and, above all, listening to,music.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).

DIL-270 ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN

This course introduces students to basic design,concepts, use of image, color, principles of,typographic composition, structure and message,hierarchy. Students participate in a four-week,printmaking experience integrated with new,technologies. Industry standard programs and,applications are utilized.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIL 158, DIL 159

DIL-342 JUNIOR STUDIO B

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 with the guidance of their,instructor, students will begin to develop an,understanding of their own mediums and the,professional illustrator’s workflow process. 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 with the guidance of their,instructor, students will begin to develop an,understanding of their own mediums and the,professional illustrator’s workflow process. In,combination with researching their chosen,illustration markets, students are guided in the,exploration of how their body of work and ideas,relate to race, gender, sexual,orientation/Identity, community development,,disability/differently-abled, global cultures, and,economic class.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIL 340

DIL-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 300/400

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,
,FALL 2023,
,VIS DEV II: ENVIORNMENT INTENSIVE,
,This is the second intensive course on visual,development taken after Visual Development I:,Character Intensive. Throughout this course,,students will explore what it means to be an,environment designer in the animation industry.,The semester will begin with a deep dive into,theory and will end with a capstone, collaborative,project of a student’s choice. ,apparel and accessories in a variety of ways.,Faculty Approval Regquired to register ,

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,WINTER 2024,
,VISUAL DEVELOPMENT I: CHARACTER INTENSIVE,This is the first of two visual development,intensive courses. Throughout this course,,students will explore what it means to be a,character designer in the animation industry. The,semester will begin with a deep dive into theory,and will end with a capstone, collaborative,project of a student’s choice. Student,participants should have taken DIL 386,Introduction to Visual Development prior to taking,this course.,Faculty approval required to register

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take DIL-386

DIN-313 3D INTERIOR MODELING AND ANIMATION

This advanced studio emphasizes walk-through,animation of interior studio projects. Digital,output of stills and animation make strong,additions to senior portfolios. Students are,encouraged to depict diverse users applying,universal and inclusive design.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DIN 311

DMA-106 DESIGN PROCESS 2

In this course students will continue building,their knowledge of space and form as it relates,to story. Essential to the Concept Designer,,they will apply these tools through,interpretation of shape and gesture to achieve,design execution for Character, Hardware and,Environments. These elements will be combined,for a final KeyFrame story composition.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 105

DMA-243 ANIMATION NUTS AND BOLTS

Animation Nuts and Bolts introduces essential,technologies and animation camera and lighting,techniques for capturing digital images of,physical/analog art elements for creative use in,frame-by-frame traditional, stop-motion, and,experimental animation. Storytelling and editing,techniques developed in Creative Visualization,(DMA-120) are reinforced within the animation,assignments and via animatic exercises and an edit,of a demo reel of work from the class.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

DMA-328 STOP MOTION II

This course builds on the cinematic skills learned,in Stop Motion I. Students will further refine,their skills in creative narratives and,distinctive characters. The goal of the course is,for students to produce a short film that,showcases their acquired skills and their own,original aesthetic.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 228

DMA-363 CHARACTER DESIGN

In this course, students will be introduced to,what characteristics make up believable and,dynamic characters. The course will focus on the,design of characters for stories both existing and,imagined by the students. A strong understanding,of anatomy and purpose to each character will be,of particular focus.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 360