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  • DMA-201 ANIMATION II

    This course continues the development of character,animation, further exploring the foundations while,introducing acting theory, film language, scene,structure and technical skills. Students refine,their drawing and animation experience, working on,techniques that include animation clean up, lip,sync, timing to music and sound, moving,layouts/pans, assisting, timing/slugging and,completed production. Comedic and dramatic acting,,including observation of diverse subjects, is,further explored as well as producing completed,sequences, in addition to production skills such,as compiling, presentation and learning to work in,different styles.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DMA 101

  • DMA-120 CREATIVE VISUALIZATION

    The emphasis of this course is on imaginative,pre-production for an evolving world of moving,images. Acknowledging the rapid changes in the way,work is produced and distributed, students will be,introduced to diverse historical, theoretical, and,practical methods of visual communication as they,develop their storytelling skills through creative,writing and pre-visualization exercises for,animation, game, live action, and new media with,an emphasis on inclusion in story and unique,experiences. This is a required course for all,first year Animation students.

    Credits: 3

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  • DMA-108 INTRO TO DIGITAL 3D I

    Being proficient in executing design concepts in,3D is key to a Concept Designer and using digital,3D programs is an important toolset in their,workflow. This course will familiarize students,with 3D tools and rendering engines. Students,develop a basic understanding of the program and,general execution including modeling, texturing,,lighting and rendering.

    Credits: 3

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  • DMA-107 GAME IDEATION

    This course introduces game ideation, focusing on,story, aesthetics, development and design. A,contextual history of video game and interactive,media will be examined. Game Design Documentation,and project management will be examined as,students focus on story for game and determine the,best methods to deliver narratives through,experimentation and research.

    Credits: 3

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  • DMA-106 DESIGN PROCESS 2

    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

  • DMA-105 DESIGN PROCESS 1

    In the first half of the semester, students will,learn to analyze and describe form. They will,learn different categories of form to develop the,skills for unique execution. In the second half,of this course students will be introduced to the,concept of three-dimensional space and the,different scales of space. Students will be,asked to explore simple spatial environments of,different kinds with particular reference to,their effect on narrative.

    Credits: 3

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  • DMA-101 ANIMATION I

    Students explore the fundamental principles of,animation and create convincing character through,motion involving timing, weight, physics, and body,mechanics. Research and observation of varied,characters to understand cultural influence and,relevance are required in consideration for,performance. Students must fully understand the,basics in order to create convincing animation in,any medium. This course prepares the foundation,for future animation projects.

    Credits: 3

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  • DIN-515 STUDY ABROAD

    Junior or first semester senior students in good,academic standing have the opportunity to spend a,semester (fall or winter) or a full year of study,at an accredited institution abroad. Information,is available from International Student Services.

    Credits: 12

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  • DIN-505 AICAD EXCHANGE

    Through the College’s affiliation with the,Association of Independent Colleges of Art and,Design, junior or first semester senior students,in good academic standing have the opportunity to,spend a semester (fall or winter) or a full year,studying at another member institution in the,United States or abroad. Application information,is available in the Academic Advising and,Registration Office.

    Credits: 12

    Prerequisites:

  • DIN-500 GLOBAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

    (This is a faculty led study abroad course *,syllabi will differ per destination) ,,On a Global Learning Experience course, students,are brought outside the typical classroom, for a,24/7 learning experience in varying locations,outside the USA. The course will provide students,with tools for analyzing your learning process and,identifying cultural patterns, differences,,similarities and values encountered during the,journey. Students develop a sense of,cross-cultural understanding, and navigate towards,becoming a global citizen. Students develop a,heightened sense of confidence, and leadership as,they plan, and execute this excursion. In,addition students discover the role of becoming an,ambassador for their own culture. Practical issues,about studying abroad (safety, money, packing,,etc.) are delivered via pre-departure sessions,with the International Student Services Office.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: SLP 007