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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
Character Design & Storyboarding for Limited Animation
2D Digital Puppetry & 2D Paperless Animation
Show Design & Series Design
3D Modeling and Animation
Stop-motion
New Media Authorship
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.