In this course, students apply their knowledge of,grid systems and type families to develop informed,solutions to complex communication problems. This,course emphasizes research methods and creative,processes that encourage experimentation.,Typographic systems are created for print,,interaction design and motion graphics. Projects,,discussions, and readings focus on the practical,and theoretical concerns in contemporary,typographic communications.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DGD 311 OR DGD 312
The program is an intense three week studio,program for advanced communication design,students. Students complete projects working,with,faculty from Europe. The program includes,lectures, studio visits and visits to museums and,collections. Contact the department for,application and portfolio requirements.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
In this course, students develop the ability to,work with digital tools and concepts. There is an,initial emphasis on sketching and shading using,the Wacom tablet. Radiative color theory is,explored and students are introduced to website,construction, allowing them to use earlier work,which is imported using digital cameras and,scanners. Current industry applications are,utilized.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIL 247
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 231
This course is a continuation of DIL 483. With the,assistance of the instructor, students continue to,explore and revise their artist statements and,body of work started in Illustration Studio A. ,The work (or portfolio) created in this course,establishes the artist’s point of entry into their,chosen market(s) or path within the illustration,industry. The students’ artist statements will,demonstrate a knowledge of current industry,practice, and students are encouraged to explore,how their chosen direction relates to race,,gender, sexual orientation/Identity, community,development, disability/differently-abled, climate,change/justice/sustainability, global cultures,,and economic class.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIL 340, DIL 342
This studio introduces students to computer,modeling, rendering and animation of 3D forms,and the use of computers in applying textures to,surfaces within architectural interiors.,Lighting principles, camera placement and,movement introduce students to 3D modeling and,animation.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DIN 270
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
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
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: