I. DESIGN
DMA 316: Intro to 2D Animation
DMA 317: Intro to Motion Graphics
DMA 342: Intro to Web Design
DMA 351: 3D Modeling, Texturing & Lighting
DMA 352: 3D Character Animation
DMA 353: 3D Dynamics
DMA 354: 3D Graphics for Electronic Games
DMA 363: Print Design
DMA 384: Digital Typography
DMA 393: Advanced Digital Design
DMA 395: Digital Illustration
DMA 413: Advanced Motion Graphics
DMA 442: Advanced Web Design
FAS 110 - Two-Dimensional Foundations
FAS 111 - Studio Drawing
FAS 112 - Studio Design
FAS 339 - Digital Photography
DMA 316 2D Computer Animation 3
This course is an overview of all forms of digital animation. Through hands-on exercises and projects utilizing After Effects, Cinema4D and other digital animation applications, students will explore both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional digital animation.
DMA 317 Introduction to Motion Graphics 3
New methods of visual communication include sequences of digitally enhanced visual imagery. One of the most popular methods of enhancing the appeal of these sequences of visual imagery is through the addition of computer generated motion graphics. Through hands-on projects and exercises utilizing primarily Adobe After Effects and Photoshop students will unlock the secrets of motion graphics.
DMA 342 Intro to Web Design 3
Introduction to the state of the art in on-line multimedia publishing. Working individually and in teams, students learn to publish well-designed World Wide Web documents that communicate effectively. DMA elective.
DMA 351 3D Modeling, Texturing and Lighting 3
This course is a hands-on overview of the broad and complex areas of 3D computer modeling, texturing and lighting. Different modeling approaches will be explored, including box modeling, lofting, and sculpting, Various 3D texturing techniques and lighting approaches will also be investigated.
DMA 352 3D Character Animation 3
A hands-on overview of the broad and complex areas of 3D computer character rigging and animation. The process of rigging the underlying structure of bone and muscle will be explored along with styles and techniques of character animation. Students will uncover secrets for rigging and animating bipeds, quadrapeds and other living creatures, real or fictional.
DMA 353 3D Dynamics 3
In the real world, dynamics is the branch of classical mechaics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects. In the world of 3D computer animation, dynamics is the virtual replication of these effects of forces on the motion of virtual objects, including creating virtual waves on water, explosions, etc.
DMA 354 3D Graphics for Electronic Games 3
This course is a hands-on overview of 3D computer-generated content creation for electronic games. Students will explore the concepts of low-poly modeling, low-poly UV texture-mapping and the interaction between the Maya 3D toolset and state-of-the-art game engines, such as Quake and Unreal.
DMA 363 Print Design 3
Focuses on critical topics in layout, folding, binding and printing, as well a critical/creative issues in magazine, publication and high-end corporate design. Prerequisites: DMA 203 Digital Design Concepts or DMA 205 Digital Graphics.
DMA 384 Digital Typography 3
Principles of typography will be presented, including popular and classic typefaces. Students can design their own typefaces for both print and screen.
DMA 393 Advanced Digital Design 3
Advanced course demanding innovational, intellective, design
and technical skills in multimedia and cyber-communication projects. Authoring, video and sound editing computer applications, animation, as well as cyberspace file transfer and programming are emphasized.Prerequisite: DMA 203 or permission of instructor.
DMA 395 Digital Illustration 3
Don’t violate copyrighted imagery off the web — create your own! You don’t have to know how to draw to create stunning graphics. Use Adobe CS to learn approaches, techniques and current trends of professional Illustrators. Prerequisite: DMA 201 or permission of instructor.
DMA 413 Advanced Motion Graphics 3
DMA 442 Advanced Web Design 3
Concentrates on effective website design, practical web programming skills and the understanding of Flash for web development.
FAS 110 Two-Dimensional Foundations 3
Introduction to the formal and material fundamentals of an art studio. Exercises follow a progression through the traditional elements of line, value, composition and color theory. (AS III)
FAS 111 Studio Drawing I 3
Investigation of the formal, material and historical fundamentals of drawing. Exercises with dry and wet media progress through two- and three-dimensional renderings of still life, architecture, landscape, portraits, the human figure and abstraction. (AS III)
FAS 112 Studio Painting I 3
Investigation of the formal, material and historical fundamentals of painting. Exercises in watercolor and acrylic paint progress through grisaille, monochromatic, limited palette and full palette treatments of still life, architecture, landscape, portraits, the human figure and abstraction. (AS III)
FAS 339 Digital Photography 3
Reviews basic photo skills and handling of film and digital cameras. Scanning film and prints and manipulation of images in Photoshop are all concerns as students develop a personal aesthetic and portfolio. Prerequisites: Intro Photo (FAS 114) or approval of instructor, digital or 35mm camera with manual controls.