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
CHOOSE ONE COURSE-3 CREDITS,DMA 317, COMPUTER CHARACTER ANIMATION I,DMA 245, GAME: CONCEPT AND TECHNOLOGY
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
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
In this course students create three,entertainment,sculptures, three to twelve inches in height,,commonly referred to as maquettes. A maquette is,a small sculpture of an animated character,intended to be used as a conceptual guide in the,creation of a final work. The ability to capture,and represent a character in sculpture has many,applications in the entertainment and toy,industry. Creation of these sculptures are,taught from concept drawings, through creation of,armatures on suitable presentation bases through,to the completion of the final sculptures, that,are created in polyform clay.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take DFN-132
The process of creating visually compelling,,distinct, and relevant solutions for the,challenges conceptual designers routinely face is,the core focus of this class. Students learn the,skills needed to approach the design of any,object, with a special emphasis placed on,mastering storytelling as an approach to problem,solving.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
This course will closely model the working,conditions, environment and schedule of a,professional Storyboard artist in motion picture,and animated features by expanding the artist’s,storytelling capability, and visually translating,scripts, considering characters background and,cultural influences.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 120 OR DMA-107
This class will continue from Intro to 3D. ,Students will be tackling more advanced concepts,of constructing 3D character, worlds, and props,for the entertainment industry. 3D texturing and,painting as well as an in depth understanding of,under the hood creation of the final portfolio,image and animation will be the objective of this,course.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DMA 217
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 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)
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
