Author: Tanecia Nunlee

The intent of this class is to prepare the student,for entry into the next level of work within the,game industry or other relevant industry. Future,scenarios in professional studios, corporations,,exhibitions, research institutions and graduate,education are discussed, general business and,ethics are addressed and portfolios are prepared,according to the student’s personal aims and,objectives. Students will experience scenarios in,current and emerging interview practices in order,to gain confidence and experience in talking about,their work in a clear and professional manner.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA 403

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 not only will serve students,in generating a competitive portfolio but it will,also provide important lectures about navigating,the entertainment industry in areas such as,networking, negotiating deals and deep,understanding of the industry’s environment and,politics.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA-358

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

This course is designed to support the Senior,Concept Studio 1 project. Students continue their,journey in advanced 2D and 3D techniques that,apply to their Senior Thesis. Deep exploration in,3D articulation and methods along with expanding,painting, compositing and other 2D techniques will,be the primary focus. While expanding their,technique, students will also learn how applied,personal styles, lighting and value can affect,different aspects of storytelling. This class,prepares the student for entry into the next level,of work. Future scenarios in professional studios,and corporations are discussed and general,business and ethics are addressed along with,portfolios being prepared according to the,student’s personal direction.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA-358

This course is designed to support the Senior,Concept Studio 2 project. Students continue their,journey in advanced 2D and 3D techniques that,apply to their Senior Thesis. Finished,exploration in 3D articulation and methods along,with expanding painting, compositing and other 2D,techniques is the primary focus. While expanding,their technique and concepts, students will turn,focus on completing combined work to completion,for their thesis portfolio.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA-457

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. To participate students must be,of junior or senior status with completion of,freshman and sophomore studios. Students must,have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Seniors may,not be eligible to participate in an internship,during their final semester. Transfer students,must have attended one semester at CCS in addition,to meeting the other eligibility criteria.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,Entertainment Arts majors.,

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,STORYTELLING FOR COMICS 1,,

,Students will be engaged in a comprehensive,exploration of the elements of comics storytelling,through several exercises and assignments.,Students will learn about various techniques,,mechanics, structures, and vocabulary employed in,the production of published comics media in all,genres (such as adventure, humor, science fiction,,horror, crime, non-fiction, etc.).and types (such,as mainstream, independent, underground, web,comics, etc.) However, although drawing techniques,will be discussed and certainly employed, this,course is primarily designed to teach the,mechanics of the storytelling process from script,to finished art. This course is one of two courses,in Storytelling For Comics.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take DMA-233

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,Entertainment Arts majors.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take DMA-245

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,Entertainment Arts majors.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DMA-233

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,Entertainment Arts majors.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: