Academics
Undergraduate

Animation

Learning outcomes

  • Create convincing, feature-quality animation of original characters that allows personality and emotion to dictate unique acting choices, expressions and movement.
  • Pitch stories clearly and succinctly, showing an understanding of structure and character and the ability to elevate the material by incorporating group critique.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills necessary for collaboration in group productions.
  • Demonstrate competence in filmmaking disciplines such as directing, screenwriting, editing, sound design and cinematography.

Drawing + Painting

Learning outcomes

  • Execute a complex understanding of a broad range of materials and techniques.
  • Implement technical knowledge as it pertains to historical and contemporary art practices.
  • Synthesize through practice, problem defining and problem-solving while drawing from diverse external sources.
  • Communicate depth of understanding of one’s artistic practice and its historical context in written and verbal forms.
  • Articulate an understanding of present-day professional standards in their chosen media and in the larger field of contemporary art.

Drawing + Painting with Illustration Emphasis

Learning outcomes

  • Execute a complex understanding of a broad range of materials and techniques
  • Implement technical knowledge as it pertains to historical and contemporary studio art practices.
  • Experiment within a varied knowledge-base and flexible practice-based approach to the artistry of Illustration and contemporary painting.
  • Synthesize through practice, problem defining and problem solving while drawing from an array of external sources.
  • Communicate depth of understanding of one’s artistic practice and its historical context in written and verbal forms.
  • Articulate an understanding of present-day professional standards in their chosen media and in the larger intersecting fields of applied arts.

Drawing + Painting with Sculpture Emphasis

Learning outcomes

  • Execute a complex understanding of a broad range of materials and techniques
  • Implement technical knowledge as it pertains to historical and contemporary studio art practices.
  • Execute a varied knowledge-based and technical process-based approach to three-dimensional works.
  • Synthesize through practice, problem defining, and problem-solving while drawing from an array of external sources.
  • Communicate depth of understanding of one’s artistic practice in written and verbal forms.
  • Articulate an understanding of present-day professional standards in their chosen media and in the larger field of contemporary art.

Entertainment Design

Learning outcomes

  • Apply principles of color theory, composition and form language to concept designs and illustrations as a way to emphasize and dramatize story.
  • Employ efficient and accurate drawing and painting abilities that convey an understanding of perspective, light logic, material indication and color.
  • Combine traditional and digital tools to create a variety of concept art including creatures, characters, environments, vehicles, costumes, and props in both 2D and 3D.
  • Apply the use of anatomy, gesture, form language, and staging in creature and character design for story development.
  • Develop proficient problem-solving skills through the use of research and development, ideation, orthographic drawing, and sequential art.
  • Combine research and visual-development skills to design authentic and accurate representations of themed locations and attractions for the entertainment industry.
  • Effectively engage with team members by both taking direction and leading in collaborative problem solving.

Experimental Animation

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing narrative structure to synthesize visual storytelling techniques.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in creating character designs that meet independent and industry standards.
  • Synthesize through practice, proficiency in 2D, 3D, Stop Motion, and Multimedia-based animation principles.
  • Articulate an understanding of independent and industry practices of professional artists creating, pitching, and producing animated art.
  • Create emotional and compelling art Including but not limited to short films, pitches, music videos, and combinations of multimedia.

Game Art

Learning outcomes

  • Utilize effective problem-solving techniques when addressing concept challenges.
  • Apply material rendering fundamentals to finalization of projects
  • Apply fundamentals of storytelling at all aspects of the creation process
  • Apply color theory effectively to composition and hierarchy of navigation through art or game space.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the use of value, structure, and shape language.
  • Utilize an efficient workflow methodology.
  • Utilize effective conscious polyflow methodologies to allow for proper rendering, good deformation when animating, and clean unwraps.

Graphic Design + Digital Media

Learning outcomes

  • Use research skills in the development of design project solutions.
  • Apply digital imaging processes in design projects.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of composition and color.
  • Apply typography skills in design projects.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of graphic design principles and their application.
  • Develop creative concepts and effective visual solutions.
  • Demonstrate effective collaboration techniques as evidenced through the completion of real-world projects with corporate partners.

Graphic Design + Digital Media with Action Sports Emphasis

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of action sport business, brands and culture.
  • Use research skills in the development of action sport design project solutions.
  • Develop creative concepts and effective visual solutions for a broad range of action sport product, marketing, media and event graphic needs.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of graphic apparel development principles and their application.
  • Apply graphic footwear development principles and techniques.
  • Demonstrate effective collaboration techniques as evidenced through the completion of real-world projects with corporate partners.

Graphic Design + Digital Media with Illustration Emphasis

Learning outcomes

  • Utilize basic design Illustration principles and elements to address a visual narrative or expressive problem.
  • Use research skills in the development of design project solutions.
  • Apply digital imaging processes in design projects.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of composition and color.
  • Apply typography skills in design projects.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of graphic design principles and their application.
  • Develop creative concepts and effective visual solutions.
  • Demonstrate effective collaboration techniques as evidenced through the completion of real-world projects with corporate partners.
Illustration Program Thumbnail 2025

Illustration

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate proficiency in drawing, sketching, rendering, and painting effectively using various mediums.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of color theory and pictorial composition.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of digital imaging processes—both vector and raster.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the human anatomy and accurately depict the human form.
LCAD Default Image

Liberal Arts + Art History

Learning outcomes

  • Written Communication: Students will develop college-level writing skills for communicating through a variety of written mediums.
  • Information Literacy: Students will develop literacy skills that will enable them to access, to analyze and to utilize information in the construction and advancement of their own knowledge through written language.
  • Oral Communication: Students will demonstrate oral communication skills necessary for engaging in personal, professional, civic and social relationships.
  • Critical Thinking: Students will become critical thinkers who are able to make informed judgments and analyses.
  • Quantitative Reasoning: Students will be able to utilize both written and visual forms of quantitative information in order to draw logical conclusions and to solve problems.

Join Our Community

Stay Informed

Sign up and get all of the latest information about LCAD News + Events sent 
straight to your email.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.