Archives: Courses

June 16, 2026
This course introduces students to the basic principles and techniques of 3d modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, and familiarizing students with…
June 16, 2026
This class teaches the fundamentals of game art production from a broad perspective. Students will learn to work within multiple…
June 16, 2026
This course chronicles the history and evolution of game design while reflecting on its immediacy through the Internet and game…
June 16, 2026
In this unique course, art students will explore the eerie and captivating world of haunt design, where imagination, storytelling, and…
June 16, 2026
This course focuses on mastering the essential concepts, tools, and workflows of 3D modeling in the visual development pipeline. Students…
June 16, 2026
This is an advanced studio course in Themed Entertainment design. Students will build on skills learned in Themed Entertainment Design…
June 16, 2026
This course explores various places that entertain the public. The goal is to research and envision a desired experience, and…
June 16, 2026
This course is a continuation of 3-D design 2. Students will gain further abilities to create fantastical creatures, props and…
June 16, 2026
This course is a continuation of Character Design I. Students create and construct model sheets of unique and imaginative animated…
June 16, 2026
This is an advanced studio course in Environment Design. Students will build on skills learned in Environment Design 1 to…
June 16, 2026
This course teaches students to develop and create a sequential series of staged drawings (that is, the visual script of…
June 16, 2026
An insider’s introduction to the world of Toy Design. This course will cover the basic concepts of toy line development…
June 16, 2026
This course focuses on storytelling with pictures. Students learn the relationship between character and story development, and how to compose…
June 16, 2026
This course examines the evolution of entertainment as a human and cultural activity. It looks at all forms of human…
June 16, 2026
The Entertainment Industry is vast, not offering one pathway but reaching out in every direction of our visual culture. Professional…
June 16, 2026
A directed studies course that provides, through faculty supervision, the time, opportunity, and advisement for each student to create the…
June 16, 2026
Senior Portfolio 1 is taken after the completion of all foundation, sophomore, and junior level classes. This is a directed…
June 16, 2026
In this course students will be introduced to the most current workflows in concept design and visual development. Students will…
June 16, 2026
This is an advanced course in visualization, art direction and production design with an emphasis on the organization of all…
June 16, 2026
An understanding of human anatomy is the most fundamentally important aspect in creating believable characters and creatures for any field…
June 16, 2026
This course is designed to further develop the students understanding of perspective. Areas covered will include multipoint and curvilinear perspective,…
June 16, 2026
This course introduces students to the basic principles and techniques of 3D modeling, lighting, texturing, and software navigation. The course…
June 16, 2026
The Advancement Review (AR) is a formal portfolio review designed to evaluate competency in foundation studio art abilities at the…
June 16, 2026
This course introduces students to the rendering and painting of digital images from life and the imagination. A focus on…
June 16, 2026
This course is an introduction to the art of cinematography. Students will learn fundamental techniques of visual storytelling for film…
June 16, 2026
This is a studio course meant to introduce students to Entertainment Design and the creative practices and problem-solving techniques used…
June 16, 2026
This course is designed to introduce the student to three-dimensional thinking and composition as it applies to the human form.…
June 16, 2026
Storytelling is the essence of life. It deeply influences every aspect of our existence, especially for those tasked with captivating…
June 16, 2026
This course is a continuation of EX418. By the end of the course students will have completed their experimental animated…
June 16, 2026
This course will be the first semester of the student’s year-long Thesis Project effort. Storyreels and preproduction work prepared in…
June 16, 2026
A junior level course that challenges students to amplify their unique identity and artistic vision as it relates to their…
June 16, 2026
"Fabrication 2 propels students into the thrilling realm of intermediate fabrication, bridging traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge digital tools to bring…
June 16, 2026
This course is an introduction to water-based media with an emphasis on transparent watercolor. Students learn the techniques of flat…
June 16, 2026
TThis studio course explores the art of costume design, focusing on the intersection of character silhouette, costume, and the draped…
June 16, 2026
This course introduces the fundamentals of landscape painting and environment design, focusing on concepts and skills essential for creating outdoor…
June 16, 2026
Experimental Animation's "Fabrication" class offers students a comprehensive learning experience that encompasses essential skills in Real-World mold making, casting, character…
June 16, 2026
This course investigates the history, practice, and visual language of collage. Utilizing varied sources to gather images and found objects,…
June 16, 2026
This introductory course provides students from all majors with the essential skills and workflows of digital sculpting. Using ZBrush students…
June 16, 2026
This is an introductory-level course designed for students to develop or enhance their 3D modeling skills. Instruction will focus…
June 16, 2026
This course is designed to empower graphic designers with the knowledge and skills needed to create compelling visual content for…
June 16, 2026
This course offers an introduction to the conceptual process of environment design for video games. Environment concept artists for the…
June 16, 2026
"This course provides an in-depth exploration of character design principles, focusing on creating unique and imaginative characters for the game…
June 16, 2026
This course introduces the fundamentals of figure painting, focusing on both head studies and full-figure compositions to build a strong…
June 16, 2026
This course will prepare students in the Experimental animation track for their final sequence of Experimental Thesis Film 1 &…
June 16, 2026
This course requires that students have proficiency in prior 2D or 3D tools. Students will use their animation skills to…
June 16, 2026
This course focuses on stop motion techniques outside the normal realm of character rigs and clay armature-based techniques. Experimental approaches…
June 16, 2026
This advanced class will require students to conceive, develop, present and pitch a concept for an original episodic animated series.…
June 16, 2026
This advanced course builds on previous knowledge and skills as students conceive, plan, design and produce their own series of…
June 16, 2026
This advanced course draws on the practical knowledge developed in EX282 and EX284 focusing on art direction as applied to…
June 16, 2026
This 15-week course introduces students to the powerful combination of Blender’s Grease Pencil and Substance Painter, focusing on the integration…