Knowing how light and color affect storytelling,and composition are an absolute tool for a Concept,Designer. This course covers the properties and,effects of light and color. Scenarios include,different lighting conditions such as night and,day, color properties such as hue, tone, chromatic,signal and luminosity.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 257
This course introduces the execution of the,animation production pipeline, in its entirety,,through the creation of two team-bases short,films-the faculty acting as the producer and,students covering all other aspects of production,within their assigned roles. Students will,further their understanding of film language,,layout, stylized design, and continuity in,animation. This course also prepares students for,their two semester Animation Projects classes as,well as future production studios throughout the,remainder of their academic career and beyond.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 120, DMA 201 (OR DMA 317)
The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the to the area being explored
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take DMA-101 and DMA-120
This course emphasizes the importance of workflow,and technical processes in character animation.,Students will focus on mastering thefoundational,principles of body mechanics, posing, and motion,through structured exercises designed to develop a,strong animation workflow. The course prioritizes,the animation process, from planning and blocking,to refining and polishing, teaching students,efficient production techniques and how to,approach animation methodically. By the end of the,course, students will have a solid grasp of the,mechanics behind creating believable movement,,setting a strong technical foundation for future,courses.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 217
This course follows Animation Projects I and,allows students to continue to explore and,experiment with traditional and non-traditional,materials and animation processes (paint, clay,,sand, cut-out, pixelation, computer graphics,,etc.,) to create finished animated films. These,self-directed collaborative projects are designed,to allow the student the opportunity to fully,experiment with the creative medium. Story,,technique and originality are emphasized. This,class mirrors traditional and nontraditional,perspectives of society. Note: Some students,(transfers) may take this course before Animation,Projects I if their schedule requires.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA-348
In this course students will explore the,necessary details needed to create believable,creature full body models. Students will learn,the necessary process needed to design, plan,,create and implement professional creature and,character models in 3D using Maya and Zbrush in a,professional pipeline setting.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 341
Continuing from the previous Vis Comm courses in,rendering techniques, this course will focus on,producing finished imagery thru sculpting-modeling,in ZBrush. Students will learn and execute,organic and hard surface modeling techniques for,characters and props which they will render and,paint-over. Lighting, color and composition will,be stressed for final projects.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 258
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
In this course, exterior architectural styles will,be explored. Design elements and styles will be,studied and students will then execute drawings,and renderings of an architectural exterior or,their own design expressing certain specific,styling guidelines. Final exterior renderings,will be completed for each of the genres.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 258
In this course, interior architectural styles will,be explored. Design elements and styles will be,studied and student will execute drawings and,renderings of an architectural interior of their,own design expressing certain specific styling,guidelines. Final interior renderings will be,completed for each of the genres.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 360
