Tag: Graduate Studies

This course is cross-listed with FLM 103. ,This course introduces students to the necessary,vocabulary and tools to analyze and appreciate the,art of filmmaking. Through weekly screenings,,readings, discussions, and hands-on camera,exercises, students develop critical skills and,language related to the production and,comprehension of contemporary filmmaking,,including production roles, terminology,,techniques, and an introduction to history and,theory. This course meets twice a week, structured,as lecture and studio days.

Credits: 3

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The Special Project course is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,, WINTER 2024,BIODESIGN CHALLENGE,
,This course will introduce graduate students to,the ideas of working with biomaterials in the,context of their properties and aesthetics with a,focus on developing ideas that offer new ways of,using materials for solving larger problems.,Through engagement, collaboration, and,experimentation, classroom discussions will look,at the ethics and human impact of materials from,sourcing, manufacturing, and transporting to the,end user. Sustainability, environmental impact,,and life cycle will be recurring themes during the,idea development process.,Open to Graduate and Undergraduate Junior and,Seniors.

Credits: 3

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In this course, students will begin making the,important transition from analog rendering to,digital visualization. This transition will,involve an introduction to popular digital,resources, an emphasis on color theory, and,constant reinforcement of the essential skills,learned in Visual Communication I. Students,prepare a comprehensive presentation at the end of,semester which includes critical self-assessment,and reflection of their developmental strengths,and needs.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: GRT 521

Participation in an internship experience allows,students to use classroom-learned skills in a,related employment experience. Students must work,a minimum of 135 hours over the course of the,entire semester. Students must have a minimum,cumulative GPA of 3.0. All internships must be,approved by the graduate program department,chairperson.,

Credits: 3

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Independent Study is available to graduate,students 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 space for diverse perspectives. Students,may receive credit toward graduation for no more,than 6 credit hours. The student must,submit to the chairperson of the department in,which they wish to study, an Independent Study,Proposal of 150 words (no less) of the student’s,plan for study and her/his reason for choosing to,study,independently. Once the department chairperson,provides approval and the instructor for the,Independent Study is determined, the faculty,member must write an Independent Study Syllabus,with,education goals, learning outcomes, meeting dates,,course expectations, timelines, and due dates.

Credits: 3

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3.0 CREDITS GRADUATE ELECTIVE APPROVED BY DEPT,CHAIR.

Credits: 3

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Thesis I is part one of a self-directed major,project that will be the culmination of the,graduate study experience. Students will,critically situate the project in a specific,context and will be informed by robust research,methodologies. Students will develop a body of,well-documented research and development work,,that will underpin thematically relevant creative,outcomes in part two, evidencing practical impact,and/or a critical provocation.

Credits: 6

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This digital modeling course introduces students,to digital orthographic drawing, leading to basic,3-D digital modeling and rendering using industry,standard software such as Autodesk Alias and,Blender. Students prepare a comprehensive,presentation at the end of semester which includes,critical self-assessment and reflection of their,developmental strengths and needs.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

Participation in an internship experience allows,students to use classroom-learned skills in a,related employment experience. Students must work,a minimum of 135 hours over the course of the,entire semester. Students must have a minimum,cumulative GPA of 3.0. All internships must be,approved by the graduate program department,chairperson.

Credits: 6

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