Credit for Prior Learning

Course Number: ANM 101
Course Name: Introduction to Computer Graphics for Animation
Criteria:

• Checklist items for consideration (all 5 are required):
  • Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
  • Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
  • Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
  • Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
  • Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Will be able to:
  • Analyze and discuss computer graphics used in VFX, games, and animation industries.
  • Use industry-standard terminology to describe project work.
  • Apply a variety of basic software tools, including Photoshop.
  • Follow standard file naming conventions.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 108
Course Name: Cinematics for Animation & VFX
Criteria:

• Checklist items for consideration (all 5 are required):
  • Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
  • Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
  • Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
  • Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
  • Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Will be able to:
  • Define and apply film vocabulary.
  • Visualize and communicate a story through pre-production.
  • Create a variety of shots to build a working story.
  • Edit sequences using editing software.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 105
Course Name: Introduction to 3D Production A
Criteria:

• Checklist items for consideration (all 5 are required):
  • Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
  • Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
  • Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
  • Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
  • Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Will be able to:
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of Unreal real-time software.
  • Understand the role of Unreal in a production pipeline.
  • Work with 3D assets.
  • Use cameras, lights, and materials in a 3D environment.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio (Unreal)

Course Number: ANM 180
Course Name: Introduction to Animation Principles & Techniques
Criteria:

• Checklist items for consideration (all 5 are required):
  • Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
  • Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
  • Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
  • Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
  • Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Will be able to:
  • Apply the basic principles of animation.
  • Compare techniques and mediums for creating animation.
  • Use industry-standard terminology to describe project work.
  • Create multiple shots to build a working story.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 190
Course Name: Traditional Animation 1
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Demonstrate the basic principles of traditional animation
  • Create believable movement using hand drawn techniques
  • Plan out and present effective staging and composition
  • Explain and understand constructive feedback and critique
  • Use professional terminology to describe project work
  • Apply industry-standard techniques for animating
  • Visualize and communicate a story through an animated short film

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 241
Course Name: Fundamentals of Motion Design
Criteria:

• Checklist items for consideration (all 5 are required):
  • Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
  • Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
  • Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
  • Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
  • Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Will be able to:
  • Combine text, footage, and graphics to create motion sequences.
  • Adjust image color, blending modes, distortion, and lighting.
  • Use dynamic effects/plugins for particle simulations.
  • Apply 2D and 3D software to enhance motion design.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of After Effects in motion design.
  • Create and lay out a 3D scene with moving graphics.
  • Integrate motion design concepts and elements into future projects.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio (After Effects)

Course Number: ANM 277
Course Name: Motion Quick Sketching
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Apply the practice of visual note taking for action, color and light using professional shorthand techniques
  • Employ industry-wide methods of simplification to interpret situations and rapidly generate a large volume of visual notation
  • Manipulate lines together with meridians to define a silhouette and emphasize action or mood
  • Utilize Line of Action to efficiently note gesture, pose and setting
  • Adapt Action Analysis techniques to swiftly appraise and capture a situation or action visually
  • Combine the techniques learned in this class to develop solutions for common professional assignments that require a collection of sketches to convey an idea

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 270
Course Name: Storyboarding 1: Basics of Storytelling
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Create and present original ideas in a compelling industry standard storyboard and animatic for an original project to promote a Thesis project
  • Understand, discuss and apply the various usages and stages of the storyboarding process in animation and visual effects
  • Understand and apply professional cinematography and editing techniques in storyboard and animatic production
  • Recognize the importance of the storyboarding process for a wide range of media

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 623
Course Name: Modeling and Animation 1
Criteria:

• Checklist items for consideration (all 5 are required):
  • Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
  • Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
  • Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
  • Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
  • Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Will be able to:
  • Use modeling tools to create a model of a robot.
  • Use modeling tools to create a human character.
  • Learn about and apply rigging tools and blendshapes.
  • Animate a bouncing ball.
  • Animate a rigged character.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 610
Course Name: Figurative Concepts
Criteria:

• Checklist items for consideration (all 5 are required):
  • Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
  • Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
  • Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
  • Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
  • Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Will be able to:
  • Understand and draw figurative forms.
  • Use grids and sightings to draw accurate human figures.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between human and animal forms.
  • Explore cloth drawing, simple folds and ellipses that enhance character, costume and gestures.
  • Apply basic understanding of muscular and skeletal anatomy.
  • Demonstrate and draw human head and form perspective.
  • Understand how to apply light and shadows in simple portraits.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 612
Course Name: Traditional Animation Principles & Pipelines
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Identify stages of the animation production pipeline.
  • Identify and apply the tools and skills necessary to create traditionally drawn animation with digital paperless programs and on paper.
  • Apply principles of animation to complete a series of short animation tests.
  • Create a final animation test that is in color with a background and a camera move

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 685
Course Name: Storyboarding Principles
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Create and present original ideas in a compelling industry standard storyboard and animatic for an original project to promote a Thesis project
  • Understand, discuss and apply the various usages and stages of the storyboarding process in animation and visual effects
  • Understand and apply professional cinematography and editing techniques in storyboard and animatic production
  • Recognize the importance of the storyboarding process for a wide range of media

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 688
Course Name: Traditional Animation
Criteria:

• Checklist items for consideration (all 5 are required):
  • Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
  • Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
  • Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
  • Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
  • Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Will be able to:
  • Explore tools and techniques of traditional animation to develop portfolio pieces.
  • Understand storyboards and design characters.
  • Demonstrate the principles of animation.
  • Explore and use industry terminology.
  • Articulate and practice animation production pipeline.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 604
Course Name: Cinematography for VFX
Criteria:

• Checklist items for consideration (all 5 are required):
  • Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
  • Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
  • Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
  • Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
  • Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Will be able to:
  • Learn how to properly light green screen and green screen elements.
  • Understand digital cameras and their components.
  • Understand integration of recorded elements with provided plates and CG elements.
  • Learn about Miniature effects and their history.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 780
Course Name: Stop Motion
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Produce basic animated stop motion puppets performances utilizing industry standard software
  • Analyze their own work and that of their peers based on the Principles of Animation
  • Enumerate the Principles of Animation and describe their application
  • Implement path planning to assure good puppet performance
  • Interpret pantomime and synthesize this in their animated performance

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FA 622
Course Name: Anatomy for Artists
Criteria:

• Checklist items for consideration (all 5 are required):
  • Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
  • Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
  • Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
  • Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
  • Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Will be able to:
  • Understand and interpret the complexities of anatomical forms and make intelligent artistic choices while drawing.
  • Learn about skeletal and muscular systems and incorporate your knowledge into your drawing and art major.
  • Identify and draw different body parts and study unique contours and how muscles move in relation to one another.
  • Demonstrate skill level and understanding of figurative art through figure drawing from life, memory, and imagination.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FASCU 620
Course Name: Figure Modeling
Criteria:

• Checklist items for consideration (all 5 are required):
  • Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
  • Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
  • Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
  • Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
  • Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Will be able to:
  • Learn about the principle of figure modeling.
  • Model using clay and see how to work with live models.
  • Explore blocking accurate proportions of the human figure.
  • Learn how to develop geometric breakdowns of the figure.
  • Understand and develop constructive human anatomy.
  • Create a three-dimensional presentation of the human figure.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 180
Course Name: Introduction to Animation Principles & Techniques
Criteria:
Submit at a demo reel of at least 10 seconds displaying an initial knowledge in the principles of animation through a variety of shots or individual tests.

• Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
• Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
• Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
• Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
• Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Define and apply film vocabulary.
• Visualize and communicate a story through pre-production.
• Create a variety of shots to build a working story.
• Edit sequences using editing software.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 105
Course Name: Introduction to 3D Production A
Criteria:

• Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
• Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
• Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
• Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
• Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of Unreal real-time software.
• Understand the role of Unreal in a production pipeline.
• Work with 3D assets.
• Use cameras, lights, and materials in a 3D environment.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio (Unreal)

Course Number: ANM 190
Course Name: Traditional Animation 1
Criteria:
Submit at a demo reel of at least 30 seconds displaying a good understanding of staging, composition as well as movement and basic animation principles.
Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 241
Course Name: Fundamentals of Motion Design
Criteria:

• Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
• Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
• Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
• Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
• Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Combine text, footage, and graphics to create motion sequences.
• Adjust image color, blending modes, distortion, and lighting.
• Use dynamic effects/plugins for particle simulations.
• Apply 2D and 3D software to enhance motion design.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of After Effects in motion design.
• Create and lay out a 3D scene with moving graphics.
• Integrate motion design concepts and elements into future projects.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio (After Effects)

Course Number: ANM 277
Course Name: Motion Quick Sketching
Criteria:
Submit at least 15 drawings showing a variety of poses, in 2,3 and 5 minutes poses displaying strong lines of action and gestures.
Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 270
Course Name: Storyboarding 1: Basics of Storytelling
Criteria:
Submit at least 25 panels displaying an initial understanding of staging, line of action, fore ground, middleground, and background with a strong focal point.
Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 604
Course Name: Cinematography for VFX
Criteria:

• Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
• Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
• Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
• Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
• Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Learn how to properly light green screen and green screen elements.
• Understand digital cameras and their components.
• Understand integration of recorded elements with provided plates and CG elements.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 610
Course Name: Figurative Concepts
Criteria:
Submit at least 5 drawings displaying, full rendered portraits, anatomy drawings and clothed figure images.

• Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
• Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
• Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
• Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
• Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Understand and draw figurative forms.
• Use grids and sightings to draw accurate human figures.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between human and animal forms.
• Explore cloth drawing, simple folds and ellipses that enhance character, costume and gestures.
• Apply basic understanding of muscular and skeletal anatomy.
• Demonstrate and draw human head and form perspective.
• Understand how to apply light and shadows in simple portraits.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 612
Course Name: Traditional Animation Principles & Pipelines
Criteria:
Submit 30 seconds displaying a clear understanding of, staging, composition as well as movement and basic animation principles. These could be accomplished as a short film or a set of individual exercises.
Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 685
Course Name: Storyboarding Principles
Criteria:
Submit a demo reel of at least 25 panels displaying a clear understanding of staging, line of action, fore ground, middle ground and background with a strong focal point.
Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 688
Course Name: Traditional Animation
Criteria:

• Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
• Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
• Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
• Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
• Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Explore tools and techniques of traditional animation to develop portfolio pieces.
• Understand storyboards and design characters.
• Demonstrate the principles of animation.
• Explore and use industry terminology.
• Articulate and practice animation production pipeline.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 623
Course Name: Modeling and Animation 1
Criteria:

• Demo reel video showing professional work in animation and/or VFX, with emphasis on animation, modeling, or VFX.
• Shot breakdown for the reel, detailing responsibilities and software used.
• Software files, assets, or other proof verifying the work shown is original.
• Resume listing animation, VFX, or game companies where the applicant has worked.
• Interview with the Director overseeing their discipline.
• Use modeling tools to create a model of a robot.
• Use modeling tools to create a human character.
• Learn about and apply rigging tools and blendshapes.
• Animate a bouncing ball.
• Animate a rigged character.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ANM 780
Course Name: Stop Motion
Criteria:
Submit a demo reel of at least 30 seconds displaying, puppet making, staging, animation and lighting as a short film or individual shots.
Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ARH 239
Course Name: Materials and Methods
Criteria:
Note: B.Arch students must meet listed NAAB criteria to receive credit.

1. Select appropriate building materials and create detailed assembly drawings for an architectural design proposal
2. Incorporate material properties as design criteria
3. Identify building materials and construction sequences through direct observations
4. Identify building material performances in terms of aesthetics, durability, and energy use
5. Identify the environmental impact of a material’s use and its inherent properties including life cycle
6. This course addresses part of NAAB SC.4 Technical Knowledge (Understanding): How the program ensures that students understand the established and emerging systems, technologies, and assemblies of building construction, and the methods and criteria architects use to assess those technologies against the design, economics, and performance objectives of projects

Method of Assessment:

• Contractor License from US state or Canadian province
• Photos of built multi-story project
• Description of role in design and/or construction process

Course Number: ARH 240
Course Name: Site Design and Mapping
Criteria:
Note: B.Arch students must meet listed NAAB criteria to receive credit.

1. Develop a design proposal responding to site characteristics including the built context and developmental patterning, historical fabric, topography, ecology, building orientation, and sustainability
2. Design sites and mobility systems that are responsive to relevant codes and regulations, and include the principles of life-safety and accessibility standards
3. Design inclusive site access systems for multiple modes of mobility including pedestrian access, vehicular access, and universal access
4. Illustrate and explain the allowable development of sites according to municipal planning and building codes and design guidelines, in term of setbacks, zoning, buildable envelope, etc.
5. Analyze and draw base maps and surveys necessary for site analysis and planning
6. Analyze and interpret the documentation of site data including surveys, site plans, and aerial planimetric photography
7. This course addresses part of NAAB SC.3 Regulatory Context (Understanding): How the program ensures that students understand the fundamental principles of life safety, land use, and current laws and regulations that apply to buildings and sites in the United States, and the evaluative process architects use to comply with those laws and regulations as part of a project.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ARH 315
Course Name: Studio 5 Advocacy in Design
Criteria:

1. Design a mixed-use multi-story building that serves a public purpose or shared amenities or includes commercial use
2. Develop architectural proposals appropriate for the site context in scale and use
3. Organize efficient floor plans that meet user and program requirements
4. Produce architectural drawings with correct drawing conventions to convey spatial qualities and design intent
5. Incorporate input from, and identify the needs of, under-served populations
6. Accommodate basic accessibility requirements in the design of a building
7. Accommodate life safety requirements in the design of a building
8. Apply structural understanding of the design exhibited consistently in architectural plans and sections
9. Produce diagrams, or document research, indicating critical analyses of users, programmatic typologies, and architectural precedents
10. Create visual presentations with logical sequencing, layout composition, and hierarchy of information

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ARH 320
Course Name: Structures: Wood and Steel
Criteria:

1. Identify and name the main structural elements in wood and steel
2. Calculate, using straight forward methods and approximations, the forces on a wood or steel building.
3. Distribute, using straight forward methods and approximations, building forces to structural members.
4. Design the typical structural members in a wood or steel building, supporting floors.
5. Design columns in a wood or steel building based on axial strength considerations.
6. Select and design the most appropriate footings for a wood or steel building.
7. Analyze and discuss the basic principles of structural behavior in withstanding gravity and lateral forces and the evolution, range, and appropriate application of contemporary structural systems.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio or exam

Course Number: ARH 330
Course Name: Structures: Concrete, Masonry, and Tensile Systems
Criteria:

1. Analyze the properties and nature of failure in concrete, masonry & tensile structural systems.
2. Calculate the structural capacity and failure points of concrete, masonry & tensile structural systems when forces are imposed upon them.
3. Analyze basic principles of structural behavior in withstanding gravity and lateral forces and the evolution, range, and appropriate application of concrete, masonry & tensile structural systems.
4. Identify fundamental structural principles present in relevant precedents

Method of Assessment: Portfolio or exam

Course Number: ARH 390
Course Name: Storytelling in 3D
Criteria:

1. Use Rhino3D to model buildings
2. Use Rhino3D to create diagrams and communicate analysis
3. Express 3D designs and environments using 2D orthographic projections directly in Rhino3D
4. Use Twinmotion, or similar rendering engines, to integrate your modeled spaces and objects with ready-made assets to imagine architectural environments
5. Create presentation boards in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
6. Must submit Rhino file with portfolio

Method of Assessment: Portfolio, Rhino file

Course Number: ARH 399
Course Name: Building Information Modeling
Criteria:

1. Construct a three-dimensional architectural model and its site using BIM techniques in Revit
2. Use massing tools for schematic design and context modeling
3. Layout floor plans with standard drawing conventions such as dimensions, column lines, and lineweights
4. Set up standard architectural views (elevations, sections, etc.) and sheets for presentations and construction drawings
5. Utilize BIM-specific tools such as walkthroughs and parametric relationships
6. Build and use two-dimensional and three-dimensional custom families
7. Must submit Revit file with portfolio
8. Must take an oral quiz

Method of Assessment: Portfolio, Revit file, Oral quiz

Course Number: ARH 440
Course Name: Design Technology: Environmental Controls
Criteria:
Note: CPL will be considered for BA students only. B.Arch students must take this course as co-requisite with ARH 450 Studio 8.

1. Integrate environmental controls systems in the design of a building using clearly stated design and performance criteria
2. Integrate envelope systems and assemblies using clearly stated design and performance criteria
3. Provide continuity of insulation and moisture barrier in envelope assembly
4. Integrate life safety systems in the building design
5. Generate and interpret climate data visualizations for project site and use diagrams to visually explain the correlation to design parameters
6. Compare different building massing and orientation options and their respective energy conservation levels using energy modeling tools
7. Document evidence-based decision-making processes
8. This course addresses part of NAAB SC.1 Health, Safety, Welfare in the Built Environment (Understanding): How the program ensures that students understand the impact of the built environment on human health, safety, and welfare at multiple scales, from buildings to cities
9. This course addresses NAAB SC.3 Regulatory Context (Understanding): How the program ensures that students understand the fundamental principles of life safety, land use, and current laws and regulations that apply to buildings and sites in the United States, and the evaluative process architects use to comply with those laws and regulations as part of a project.
10. This course addresses part of NAAB SC.4 Technical Knowledge (Understanding): How the program ensures that students understand the established and emerging systems, technologies, and assemblies of building construction, and the methods and criteria architects use to assess those technologies against the design, economics, and performance objectives of projects.

Method of Assessment:

• Construction document set including architecture, structure, and MEP drawings
• Wall sections and wall type drawings
• Code analysis drawings and occupant load calculations
• Energy analysis using computer simulations
• Design and performance goals based on climate data visualizations
• Description of role in design and/or construction process

Course Number: ARH 441
Course Name: Tectonics: Code Analysis and Building Envelope Documentation
Criteria:
Note: B.Arch students must meet listed NAAB criteria to receive credit.

1. Interpret and comply with planning and building codes
2. Create Life Safety Plans to demonstrate egress code compliance
3. Apply accessibility standards to support inclusive use
4. Select exterior finish materials that satisfy multiple criteria including sustainability and fire resistance
5. Incorporate standard construction practices in the design and documentation of building envelope assembly
6. Make technically clear drawings, write outline specifications, and prepare models illustrating and identifying envelope systems and assemblies
7. Prepare project development cost breakdown and project schedule
8. This course addresses part of NAAB SC.1 Health, Safety, Welfare in the Built Environment (Understanding): How the program ensures that students understand the impact of the built environment on human health, safety, and welfare at multiple scales, from buildings to cities
9. This course addresses NAAB SC.3 Regulatory Context (Understanding): How the program ensures that students understand the fundamental principles of life safety, land use, and current laws and regulations that apply to buildings and sites in the United States, and the evaluative process architects use to comply with those laws and regulations as part of a project.
10. This course addresses part of NAAB SC.4 Technical Knowledge (Understanding): How the program ensures that students understand the established and emerging systems, technologies, and assemblies of building construction, and the methods and criteria architects use to assess those technologies against the design, economics, and performance objectives of projects.

Method of Assessment:

• Construction documents (drawings and specifications) complying with egress and accessibility code requirements
• Code analysis drawings and occupant load calculations
• Photos of built multi-story project corresponding to the construction documents
• Description of role in design and/or construction process

Course Number: LA 485
Course Name: Tell Your Story: Personal Statement, Portfolio, Resume
Criteria:
Note: B.Arch students must meet listed NAAB criteria to receive credit.

1. Identify a career path in architecture aligned with their values.
2. Create resumes that highlight their experiences.
3. Write cover letters and personal statements that tell their stories.
4. Compile portfolios and work samples that showcase their skills.
5. Interview with confidence.
6. Find resources for a successful transition into the field of architecture.
7. This course addresses part of NAAB PC.1 Career Paths: How the program ensures that students understand the paths to becoming licensed as an architect in the United States and the range of available career opportunities that utilize the discipline’s skills and knowledge.

Method of Assessment:

• Portfolio, Resume, Cover Letter
• Documentation from NCARB of AXP hours logged
• Professional experience in an architecture firm

Course Number: ARH 604
Course Name: Materials and Methods of Construction: Building Detailing
Criteria:
Note: M.Arch students must meet listed NAAB criteria to receive credit.

1. Coordinate building structure and roof drainage in the design of an envelope system.
2. Create accurately annotated detail drawings of envelope systems highlighting door and window conditions.
3. Describe the relationship between structural systems and waterproofing systems in wall sections from roof to foundation.
4. Identify building materials and building components satisfying design and performance goals of the project.
5. This course addresses part of NAAB SC.4 Technical Knowledge (Understanding): How the program ensures that students understand the established and emerging systems, technologies, and assemblies of building construction, and the methods and criteria architects use to assess those technologies against the design, economics, and performance objectives of projects

Method of Assessment:

• Contractor License from US state or Canadian province
• Photos of built multi-story project
• Description of role in design and/or construction process

Course Number: ARH 606
Course Name: Construction Documents & Building Codes
Criteria:
Note: M.Arch students must meet listed NAAB criteria to receive credit.

1. Assemble a set of construction documents following industry standards.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the components of a construction document set.
3. Describe the role of construction documents and specifications in the building process.
4. Calculate occupant load complying with life safety codes.
5. Create drawings that comply with Accessibility codes.
6. Design buildings that comply with regulations for building permit requirements.
7. Analyze construction cost estimate and compare to life cycle cost.
8. This course addresses part of NAAB SC.1 Health, Safety, Welfare in the Built Environment (Understanding): How the program ensures that students understand the impact of the built environment on human health, safety, and welfare at multiple scales, from buildings to cities
9. This course addresses NAAB SC.3 Regulatory Context (Understanding): How the program ensures that students understand the fundamental principles of life safety, land use, and current laws and regulations that apply to buildings and sites in the United States, and the evaluative process architects use to comply with those laws and regulations as part of a project.
10. This course addresses part of NAAB SC.4 Technical Knowledge (Understanding): How the program ensures that students understand the established and emerging systems, technologies, and assemblies of building construction, and the methods and criteria architects use to assess those technologies against the design, economics, and performance objectives of projects.

Method of Assessment:

• Construction documents (drawings and specifications) complying with egress and accessibility code requirements
• Code analysis drawings and occupant load calculations
• Photos of built multi-story project corresponding to the construction documents
• Description of role in design and/or construction process

Course Number: ARH 614
Course Name: Architectural Professional Practices
Criteria:
Note: M.Arch students must meet listed NAAB criteria to receive credit.

1. Demonstrate understanding of legal and ethical issues including the Architecture Practice Act, AIA code of ethics, and dispute resolution methodologies.
2. Demonstrate understanding of professional liability and of errors and omissions.
3. Research an architectural firm and tailor job application materials.
4. Demonstrate understanding of practice management by creating partnership agreement, strategic business plan including human resources and finance, and marketing materials.
5. Develop a response to a Request for Proposal that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of contracts, project delivery methods, compensation alternatives, project management, and community/social responsibility.
6. This course addresses part of NAAB PC.1 Career Paths: How the program ensures that students understand the paths to becoming licensed as an architect in the United States and the range of available career opportunities that utilize the discipline’s skills and knowledge.
7. This course addresses NAAB PC.1 Career Paths (Understanding): How the program ensures that students understand the paths to becoming licensed as an architect in the United States and the range of available career opportunities that utilize the discipline’s skills and knowledge.
8. This course addresses NAAB PC 6 Leadership and Collaboration (Understanding): How the program ensures that students understand approaches to leadership in multidisciplinary teams, diverse stakeholder constituents, and dynamic physical and social contexts, and learn how to apply effective collaboration skills to solve complex problems.
9. This course addresses NAAB SC 2 Professional Practice (understanding): How the program ensures that students understand professional ethics, the regulatory requirements, the fundamental business processes relevant to architecture practice in the United States, and the forces influencing change in these subjects.

Method of Assessment:

• Resume, cover letter, portfolio
• Summary of Architecture Practice Act, AIA code of ethics, and licensure requirements.
• Contract for architectural services
• Partnership agreement and business plan
• Response to Request for Proposal including fee proposals

Course Number: ARH 651
Course Name: Design Process and 2D Media
Criteria:

1. Create architectural drawings using Autodesk AutoCAD
2. Develop two dimensional architectural representations that relate to three-dimensional space
3. Create architectural drawings including plans, sections, and elevations using correct line weights
4. Demonstrate knowledge of standard layer names, paper and model spaces, plot settings, x-ref files, etc
5. Must submit AutoCAD file with portfolio

Method of Assessment: Portfolio, AutoCAD file

Course Number: ARH 652
Course Name: Architectural Tectonics
Criteria:

1. Identify and illustrate basic elements of building construction
2. Exhibit a comprehension of the main principles in the construction of architecture
3. Identify and understand the different forces that come in to play in load bearing structures
4. Research, analyze and interpret structural concepts with architectural significance
5. Apply the knowledge of this course to develop feasible architectural design schemes

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ARH 658
Course Name: Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting and Modeling
Criteria:

1. Design, draw, change, save, and export objects and text using AutoCAD and Revit
2. Develop working models that express the design intent of the project using AutoCAD and Revit
3. Master and apply basic 2D drafting tools using AutoCAD and Revit
4. Master and apply basic 3D modeling tools using Revit
5. Must submit AutoCAD file and Revit file with portfolio

Method of Assessment: Portfolio, AutoCAD file, Revit file

Course Number: ARE 640
Course Name: Internship
Criteria:
Placement and Concurrent Class Meetings

Course Number: FSH 100
Course Name: Drawing for Fashion 1
Criteria:

• Through a Resume and Portfolio submission please include at least 20 Hand drawn (NOT DIGITAL) anatomically accurate fashion figures that show:
  • Balance of a figure,
  • Accurately draw garments
  • Use line quality to convey fabric characteristics
  • Accurately convey pattern and texture in fabric
• Demonstrate:
  • Draw anatomically accurate fashion figures
  • Balance a figure
  • Accurately draw garments
  • Use line quality to convey fabric characteristics
  • Accurately convey pattern and texture in fabric

Method of Assessment: Resume & Portfolio

Course Number: FSH 164
Course Name: Fashion Sewing Techniques
Criteria:

• Through a Resume and Portfolio submission please include physical samples showing you:
  • Operating an industrial machine and adjusting thread tension
  • Sewing a variety of seams and recognize appropriate applications of each: such as French seam, flat fell seam, double fold, top stitch, buttonhole stitch, blind hem, slip stitch, and catch stitch appropriate ways to press each seam.
  • Applying basic principles of pattern making, and understand the following terminology: CB, CF, grain line, cut on fold,
  • Lay out and cut basic pattern pieces
  • Compare options for closures and install basic closures: such as invisible zipper, wrapped zipper, hook and bar, button.
  • Able to draft 90 degree crossed lines
• Demonstrate:
  • Use basic patternmaking, sewing, and pressing tools
  • Operate an industrial machine and adjust thread tension
  • Sew a variety of seams and recognize appropriate applications of each
  • Apply basic principles of pattern making
  • Identify different types of fabrics
  • Lay out and cut basic pattern pieces
  • Sew a variety of hand stitches, including basting stitch, blind stitch, slip stitch, and catch stitch
  • Compare options for closures and install basic closures
  • Present neat and clear documentation of work

Method of Assessment: Resume & Portfolio

Course Number: FSH 220
Course Name: CDFP 1
Criteria:

• Through a Resume and Portfolio submission please include physical samples of:
  • Draft of basic blocks and patterns including basic bodice, sleeve, pencil skirt, basic dress, and straight pants.
  • Knowing how to draft simple design garments by using the block.
  • Making basic garments in muslin fabric, using introductory industry techniques, on industrial sewing equipment.
  • Selecting presser foot and needles to match with the fabric and seams.
  • Analyze and discuss work, using industry specific terminology.
  • Understanding and utilizing industry vocabulary for pattern drafting and construction.
  • Discuss and adhere to professional design-studio practices.
• Demonstrate:
  • Draft basic blocks and patterns.
  • Make basic garments in muslin fabric, using introductory industry techniques, on industrial sewing equipment.
  • Analyze and discuss work, using industry specific terminology.
  • Understand and utilize industry vocabulary for pattern drafting and construction.
  • Discuss and adhere to professional design-studio practices.
  • Manipulate a pattern to create new designs.

Method of Assessment: Resume & Portfolio

Course Number: FSH 266
Course Name: Computers for Fashion
Criteria:

• Through a Resume and Portfolio submission please include digital samples of:
  • Proficient use of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop workspaces
  • Creation of technical flats using Adobe Illustrator software following industry best practices
  • Effectively communicate garment construction, silhouette, and proportion using digital design techniques in line sheets, and tech pack pages.
• Demonstrate:
  • Navigate the Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop workspaces
  • Use digital tools that are beneficial in the fashion industry
  • Create technical flats using Adobe software following industry best practices
  • Create and edit basic patterns in Illustrator
  • Effectively communicate garment construction, silhouette, and proportion using digital design techniques
  • Develop professional-quality presentations that include technical flats, line sheets, and tech pack pages

Method of Assessment: Resume & Portfolio

Course Number: FSH 609
Course Name: Computers for Fashion
Criteria:

• Through a Resume and Portfolio submission please include digital samples of:
  • Proficient use of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop workspaces
  • Creation of technical flats using Adobe Illustrator software following industry best practices
  • Effectively communicate garment construction, silhouette, and proportion using digital design techniques in line sheets, and tech pack pages.
• Demonstrate:
  • Navigate the Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop workspaces
  • Use digital tools that are beneficial in the fashion industry
  • Create technical flats using Adobe software following industry best practices
  • Create and edit basic patterns in Illustrator
  • Effectively communicate garment construction, silhouette, and proportion using digital design techniques
  • Develop professional-quality presentations that include technical flats, line sheets, and tech pack pages

Method of Assessment: Resume & Portfolio

Course Number: FSH 187
Course Name: Introduction to Knitwear
Criteria:

• Through a Resume and Portfolio submission, please includes a minimum of 10 physical hand-knitted swatches, which may also include crochet swatches. Your portfolio should demonstrate or be accompanied by the following:
  • Understand basic knitwear terminology.
  • Technical execution of knit, purl, garter stitches, including your choice of advanced stitch patterns such as lace, cables or other decorative techniques.
  • Swatches made with fancy yarns (e.g. boucle, mohair, tape, slub) to explore texture and material
  • Application of brushing, felting, and beading techniques
  • Including sketchbook pages that document work process showing color and yarn stories and design development of swatches
• Demonstrate:
  • Understand knitwear terminology.
  • Produce swatches made with fancy or novelty yarns to explore texture and material
  • Application of surface design techniques such as brushing, felting, and beading
  • Create color and yarn stories and develop design swatches
  • Complete a design project using basic hand-knit, crochet, and surface designs
  • Document the work process in a designer’s sketchbook
  • Identify career options within the knitwear industry

Method of Assessment: Resume & Portfolio

Course Number: FSH 280
Course Name: Personal Styling
Criteria:

• Through a Resume and Portfolio submission please include examples of:
  • Evidence of styling services and outfit creation
  • Documentation of brand research and market analysis
  • Examples of proper fit techniques and alteration preparation
  • Demonstration of understanding personal styling business models
• Demonstrate:
  • Discuss the different services personal stylists have to offer
  • Create compelling outfits that fit their client’s lifestyle and needs
  • Discuss and apply the codes of dressing of male and female styling, including occasion wear
  • Build their vocabulary and identify the names and designs of key garments and accessories for men and women
  • Demonstrate knowledge of local and online market shopping research
  • Identify brands that are suitable to their client
  • Use the tools of their styling kit to find the proper fit, and prepare alterations for their client
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the different business models of personal styling

Method of Assessment: Resume & Portfolio

Course Number: FSH 188
Course Name: Editorial Makeup and Hair Styling
Criteria:

• Through a Resume and Portfolio submission please include examples of:
  • Documentation of makeup and hair techniques for photo shoots
  • Evidence of color theory application and cohesive makeup design
  • Research on past and current trends
  • Completed editorial beauty photo shoot visuals
• Demonstrate:
  • Analyze and discuss the creative and business aspects of Make-up Artistry and Hair Styling
  • Apply several techniques of hair styling and make-up commonly used for photo shoots
  • Use appropriately the different products and tools in a beauty kit to create cohesive makeup designs and hairstyles
  • Apply basic color theory to make-up choices
  • Use personal inspiration and apply styling trends to conceptualize a beauty photo shoot
  • Identify and discuss makeup looks and hair styling trends by decade, and in current editorials and fashion shows

Method of Assessment: Resume & Portfolio

Course Number: FSH 215
Course Name: Retail Management
Criteria:

• Through a resume and portfolio submission, please include examples of:
  • Retail experience
  • Communicate and present a project that demonstrates working knowledge of the Managers Terrain
  • Proof of work from supervisors (such as recommendation letters or proof of employment) describing responsibilities including managerial roles and responsibilities as decision makers
• Demonstrate:
  • Communicate and present a project that demonstrates working knowledge of the Manager’s Terrain
  • Analyze and discuss the human resource management process
  • Identify best practices of managers as decision makers
  • Recognize and discuss the fundamentals of management
  • Submit a resume and employment verification either from a direct supervisor or the company

Method of Assessment: Resume & Portfolio

Course Number: FA 110
Course Name: Still Life Painting
Criteria:
Please submit 6 images showing your proficiency in creating form, clear glass, and fabric

• Demonstrate various viewpoints within still life compositions using a strong break up of space creating the illusion of depth.
• Create the illusion of three-dimensional form and depth on the canvas through a solid understanding of color and value (form lights, form shadows, and cast shadows).
• Display accuracy in drawing in all elements of the composition
• Portray clear glass, brass, copper, silver objects, pattern and floral illusions in a realistic manner.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FA 121
Course Name: Intermediate Figure Drawing
Criteria:
Please submit 6 drawings, preferably in dry medium, showing accuracy in proportion, gesture, and an indication of form.

• Accurately create the full figure in proportion
• Use value, form, perspective, and composition to draw figure convincingly
• Convey intentionality in their gestures
• Use a variety of lines to show structure and anatomy
• Show overlapping muscle forms
• Accurately portray foreshortening when necessary

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FA 211
Course Name: Introduction to Painting the Figure
Criteria:
Please submit 4-6 images showing your skill level indicating figures, clothed or nude, in any opaque painting medium. (Oil, acrylic, gouache, or pastel)

• Paint in oils or acrylic with command of tools, brushes, and mediums
• Successfully mix color and value to achieve full range of effects
• Paint in full color with understanding of value and color harmony
• Choose color harmony and value patterns that will make for compelling work
• Successfully represent well-proportioned figures with credible structure, change of plane, color, and value

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FA 213
Course Name: Introduction to Anatomy
Criteria:
Please submit 6 images showing the understanding of the anatomical features of the human form. This may include bones, muscles in either painting or drawing mediums.

• Draw the human figure with confidence.
• Accurately interpret the complexities of anatomical form.
• Recognize the surface landmarks of the anatomical forms (i.e., bones, muscles, tendons)
• Make informed choices within figurative drawings.
• Demonstrate understanding of the basis of joint movement and how muscles change their shape in movement.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FA 601
Course Name: MS Drawing
Criteria:
Please submit 6 drawings, two figurative, two architecture, and two of any other element that shows accuracy in proportion and perspective.

• Draw 1-point and 2-point perspectives adding detail on basic shapes and using vanishing points to keep consistency
• Use grids (grid-plumb & virtual gridding) and hard & soft lines to draw figure-accurate proportions
• Demonstrate foreshortening in drawings that have overlapping: arms, legs, torsos, etc.
• Demonstrate balance-weight distribution by using plumb lines for gesture: standing, sitting, reclining
• Sketch drawings that demonstrate line, simple tone, hatching, and full tone
• Use light and shadow to draw simple objects from still life

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FA 609
Course Name: MS Painting
Criteria:
Please submit 4-6 examples showing your realistic painting skills of figures, still life, and/or landscape.

• Demonstrate light and shadow in a 3 value painting
• Demonstrate form, shadow, and reflected light
• Use various painting techniques
• Create a believable, realistic painting of various subject matter using color and value contrast.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FA 606
Course Name: MS Still Life Painting
Criteria:
Please submit 6 images showing your proficiency in creating form, composition, clear glass, and fabric in color.

• Demonstrate skill of painting in oil or acrylic medium
• Demonstrate elements of composition in still life painting to include variation of size and shape configuration of both positive and negative shapes
• Establish a focal point or center of interest using strongest contrast of color, shape, and value
• Create separation of shape through value pattern
• Apply the principle of perspective especially ellipsis, and create harmonious color through complementary relationships

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FA 600
Course Name: MS Figure Studio
Criteria:
Please submit 6 drawings, preferably in dry medium, showing accuracy in proportion, gesture, and an indication of form in full value.

• Create a believable 3 dimensional form in charcoal
• Apply anatomy structure to the figure
• Create convincing figures in a variety of poses and lighting
• Demonstrate an understanding of proportion, rhythm, balance and foreshortening when drawing the human form

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FA 145
Course Name: Printmaking
Criteria:
Please submit 4 examples of linocut, silkscreen, monotype and/or etching.

• Students will develop and display an understanding of strong composition
• Students will observe and articulate aesthetics within this class
• Plan, develop and execute their own drawings in these basic printmaking methods: Relief (lino cut), etching, monotype/lithography (planographic)
• Sew a simple Japanese binding for a handmade book
• Identify prints and differentiate between printmaking techniques
• Work independently and responsibly with all studio equipment

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FASCU 131
Course Name: Figure Modeling
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Execute the human figure in clay, demonstrating fundamental accuracy in proper anatomical proportions, three-dimensional form, inner structure and balance.
  • Execute skills in three-dimensional aspects of design and composition.
  • Model form using sculpture materials.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FASCU 150
Course Name: Animal Sculpture
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Create engaging animal sculpture that communicates artistic intent
  • Animal sculpture show – accurate form and scale while engaging composition elements in 3D
  • Students show an understanding of armature construction and proper use of materials
  • Animal sculptures show a thoughtful surface finish to be ready for molding, painting
  • Students show research necessary to communicate artistic intent

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FASCU 233
Course Name: Mold Making
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Work with basic to intermediate level mold-making techniques.
  • Complete a variety of “Sculptural Mold” styles, including a range of plaster molds from simple 1-2 piece to more complex 3-4 piece and waste molds, as well as 3 different types of flexible rubber molds.
  • Cast into different mold types, in several different mediums, including waxes for metal casting, plaster and hydrocal hard copies, and slip casting for ceramics.
  • Analyze forms to properly resolve more complex problems of mold design and construction, with emphasis on follow-thru to final castings.
  • Transform personal sculptures to finished gallery-ready artwork editions.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FASCU 270
Course Name: Ecorche
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Sculpt an anatomical representation of the skeletal construction and musculature of the human body using aluminum armature and plasteline clay.
  • Apply more developed vocabulary and understanding of the human form to renderings.
  • Osteology or the skeleton. Grad only
  • Myology (the muscular system). Grad only
  • Demonstrate basic skills in 3D composition
  • Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of concept and execution of a given artwork
  • Apply more developed vocabulary and understanding of the human form to renderings.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FND 108
Course Name: Digital Drawing for Entertainment
Criteria:

• Submit at least 6 artworks containing:
  • Wide variety of compound objects – line drawing and value
  • Complex objects such as cars, spaceships, houses in perspective
• Will be able to:
  • Demonstrate strong fundamental skills in realist drawing techniques
  • Combine simple geometrical shapes into more complex forms
  • Convert orthographic designs into linear perspective
  • Accurately draw elements in one, two and three-point perspective
  • Apply realistic light and shadow, texture, and simple color concepts
  • Execute skills on a variety of subject matter, such as props, vehicles and buildings

Examples of FND 108 Student Work
Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FND 110
Course Name: Analysis of Form
Criteria:

• Submit at least 6 artworks containing:
  • Wide variety of compound objects – line drawing and value
  • Still life composition – full value
  • Portrait drawing – full value
• Will be able to:
  • Demonstrate fundamental skill in realist drawing techniques (basic perspective, ellipses in relation to eye level, geometrical construction) applied to a variety of subject matter
  • Model realistic form utilizing the five-value system to indicate light and shadow
  • Apply form and cast shadow edges correctly
  • Create compositions reflecting an awareness of design principles such as focal point using rule of thirds and avoiding bad tangents

Examples of FND 110 Student Work
Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FND 112
Course Name: Figure Drawing
Criteria:

• Submit at least 6 artworks containing:
  • Wide variety of short and long poses (full figures)– line drawing
  • Heads, hands and feet sketches – line drawing and value
  • Standing or seated long pose– full value
• Will be able to:
  • Draw the human figure demonstrating fundamental accuracy in proportions, gesture, balance and structure
  • Indicate planes and muscles through the application of tone
  • Utilize the five-value system to render form
  • Apply form and cast shadows with correct differentiation of soft/hard edges

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Examples of FND 112 Student Work
Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FND 113
Course Name: Sketching for Communication
Criteria:

• Submit at least 6 artworks containing:
  • Wide variety of compound objects – line drawing and value
  • Interior (rooms with furniture) and Exterior spaces in 1PT and 2PT Perspectives
• Will be able to:
  • Sketch a variety of objects in interior and exterior environments in a representational manner
  • Demonstrate fundamental accuracy in scale and proportion of elements in interior and exterior environments
  • Apply linear and atmospheric perspective techniques to indicate spatial depth in compositions

Examples of FND 113 Student Work
Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FND 116
Course Name: Perspective
Criteria:

• Submit at least 6 artworks containing:
  • Environments in 1PT, 2PT and 3PT perspectives – line drawing and value
  • Plotting of light and shadow in sunlight and local light
  • Storyboard or comic book page – full value
• Will be able to:
  • Accurately plot structural elements to vanishing points in 1PT, 2PT and 3PT perspectives
  • Place figures in correct proportion/scale to environments
  • Plot light and shadow accurately to create realistic environments
  • Utilize design principles (focal point/ rule of thirds) and value to create effective mood and storytelling
  • Use value and contrast to render dimensional forms and indicate atmospheric depth

Examples of FND 116 Student Work
Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FND 122
Course Name: Color Fundamentals
Criteria:

• Submit at least 6 artworks containing:
  • 24-step color wheel
  • Portrait– complementary color scheme with muting and temperature transition from light values (warm) to the dark values (cool)
  • Landscape showcasing atmospheric depth, light/shadow temperature contrasts and color harmony
• Will be able to:
  • Achieve balanced, unified designs utilizing elements and principles of design
  • Create a 24-step color wheel and select colors based on principles of color harmony and contrast
  • Demonstrate color harmony through a variety of color schemes (analogous, complementary, analogous/complementary, split complementary, analogous split complementary
  • Control saturation and contrast for effective figure-ground relationships
  • Communicate mood through color, value and design choices

Examples of FND 122 Student Work
Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: FND 125
Course Name: Color and Design
Criteria:

• Submit at least 6 artworks containing:
  • 24-step color wheel
  • Portrait– complementary color scheme with muting and temperature transition from light values (warm) to the dark values (cool)
  • Still life painted studies
  • Landscape paintings showcasing atmospheric depth, light/shadow temperature contrasts and color harmony
• Will be able to:
  • Achieve balanced, unified designs utilizing elements and principles of design
  • Create a 24-step color wheel and select colors based on principles of color harmony and contrast
  • Demonstrate color harmony through a variety of color schemes (analogous, complementary, analogous/complementary, split complementary, analogous split complementary
  • Control saturation and contrast for effective figure-ground relationships
  • Communicate mood through color, value and design choices

Examples of FND 125 Student Work
Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: GAP 120
Course Name: Principles of Computer Science
Criteria:

• Programming projects showing full source code in any language.
• Use industry standard terms.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic computer science concepts, such as branching, functions, variables, loops, and so on.
• Programming test from department.
• Interview with Director of Game Programming.

Method of Assessment: Programming Test

Course Number: GAP 125
Course Name: Programming for Games 1
Criteria:

• Programming projects showing full source code in C++ or a similar language.
• Use industry standard terms.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic computer science concepts, such as branching, functions, variables, loops, and so on.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of pointers.
• Programming test from department.
• Interview with Director of Game Programming.

Method of Assessment: Programming Test

Course Number: GAP 225
Course Name: Programming for Games 2
Criteria:

• Programming projects showing full source code in C++ only.
• Use industry standard terms.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic computer science concepts, such as branching, functions, variables, loops, and so on.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of templates, file IO, operator overloading, and other advanced C++ concepts.
• Programming test from department.
• Interview with Director of Game Programming.

Method of Assessment: Programming Test

Course Number: GAP 255
Course Name: Object-Oriented Programming
Criteria:

• Programming projects showing full source code in C++ only.
• Use industry standard terms.
• Demonstrate knowledge of object-oriented programming, including classes, structs, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and composition.
• Demonstrate ability to refactor existing code into more reusable architecture.
• Programming test from department.
• Interview with Director of Game Programming.

Method of Assessment: Programming Test

Course Number: GAP 235
Course Name: Data Structures & Algorithms
Criteria:

• Programming projects showing full source code in C++ only.
• Use industry standard terms.
• Demonstrate knowledge of core data structures including arrays, linked lists, queues, stacks, trees, and graphs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of core algorithm concepts, such as searching, divide and conquer, breadth-first search, depth-first search, and Dijkstra’s Algorithm.

• Programming test from department.
• Interview with Director of Game Programming.

Method of Assessment: Programming Test

Course Number: GAP 275
Course Name: Programming for Games 3
Criteria:

• Programming projects showing full source code in C++ only.
• Use industry standard terms.
• Demonstrate knowledge of core game development principles, including the main game loop, object systems, and so on.
• Programming test from department.
• A simple yet complete game.
• Interview with Director of Game Programming.

Method of Assessment: Programming Test & Demo Project

Course Number: GAP 285
Course Name: AAA Game Programming
Criteria:

• Programming projects showing full source code in C++ only. No blueprint.
• Use industry standard terms.
• Submit a project written in Unreal Engine using C++, or demonstrate a strong knowledge of the engine.
• A simple yet complete game in Unreal Engine.
• Interview with Director of Game Programming.

Method of Assessment: Programming Test & Demo Project

Course Number: GAP 295
Course Name: Low-Level Programming & Optimization
Criteria:

• Programming projects showing full source code in C++ and Assembly Language.
• Use industry standard terms.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic x86 Assembly Language, including CPU registers, memory layouts, calling conventions, and the ability to understand disassembled code.
• Demonstrate the ability to optimize a program using various single-threaded techniques.
• Demonstrate knowledge of multi-threaded programming and how to utilize threads safely.
• Programming test from department.
• Interview with Director of Game Programming.

Method of Assessment: Programming Test

Course Number: GAP 301
Course Name: Programming Game Engines
Criteria:

• Programming projects showing full source code in C++ only.
• Use industry standard terms.
• Submit a single yet complete game engine. Engine must be generic and separate from any specific game project.
• Programming test from department.
• Interview with Director of Game Programming.

Method of Assessment: Programming Test & Demo Project

Course Number: GAP 311
Course Name: Fundamentals of Computer Graphics
Criteria:

• Programming projects showing full source code in C++ only.
• Use industry standard terms.
• Submit a project demonstrating a significant understanding of graphics fundamentals, like vertex buffers, index buffers, shaders, and so on.
• Demonstrate significant knowledge of linear algebra and other mathematical principles related to rendering.
• Interview with Director of Game Programming.

Method of Assessment: Programming Test & Demo Project

Course Number: GAP 321
Course Name: Introduction Game AI
Criteria:

• Programming projects showing full source code in C++ only.
• Use industry standard terms.
• Submit a project demonstrating a significant understanding of game AI fundamentals.
• Interview with Director of Game Programming.

Method of Assessment: Programming Test & Demo Project

Course Number: GAP 331
Course Name: Network Programming
Criteria:

• Programming projects showing full source code in C++ only.
• Use industry standard terms.
• Submit a project demonstrating a significant understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Interview with Director of Game Programming.

Method of Assessment: Programming Test & Demo Project

Course Number: GAP 351
Course Name: Indie Programming
Criteria:

• Programming projects showing full source code in C# only.
• Use industry standard terms.
• Submit a project written in Unity using C#, or demonstrate a strong knowledge of the engine.
• A simple yet complete game in Unity.
• Interview with Director of Game Programming.

Method of Assessment: Programming Test & Demo Project

Course Number: GAP 361
Course Name: UI Programming
Criteria:

• Programming projects showing full source code in C++ only.
• Use industry standard terms.
• Submit a project demonstrating a significant understanding of game UI fundamentals.
• Interview with Director of Game Programming.

Method of Assessment: Programming Test & Demo Project

Course Number: GAP 391
Course Name: Procedural Content Generation
Criteria:

• Programming projects showing full source code in C++ only.
• Use industry standard terms.
• Submit a project demonstrating a significant understanding of Procedural Content Generation.
• Interview with Director of Game Programming.

Method of Assessment: Programming Test & Demo Project

Course Number: ILL 120
Course Name: Clothed Figure Drawing 1
Criteria:

• Choose 8 pieces of work:
  • 2 at 5 minutes; 2 at 10 minutes; 2 at 20 minutes: assemble into a portfolio that showcases the drawing aids and techniques covered in this course. You should choose your best two pieces from each category.
  • Select 2 of your best assignments and include references for comparative analysis.
• Your work will be evaluated on the following:
  • line quality
  • shapes
  • relationships & angles
  • figure/anatomy
  • structure & proportions
  • rhythm & continuity
  • form over form
  • ellipses & wraparounds
  • stretch & compression
  • fold construction
  • character & opinion
  • value pattern
  • presentation

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ILL 133
Course Name: Digital Media: Digital Manipulation
Criteria:
Select a mythological figure and research his or her story. The mythological figure can be from any culture as long as there is substantive information about him or her online. Many mythological figures are Greek, Egyptian, Chinese, Japanese, Aztec, or African. Perhaps there is a myth that is particular to your personal culture that you’d like to explore.

Write a three-paragraph description of your chosen figure and story. Read as much as you can on your chosen figure, and find a moment in the story that lends itself to being shown in a single, static image.

Your three paragraphs should be broken down into the following format:

First paragraph: Who is your character? From what culture does he or she belong? What does he or she look like? What is his or her significance to the culture?

Second Paragraph: What is the story? Your character may have many stories and myths associated with him or her. Choose the one you want to illustrate and summarize it in this second paragraph.

Third Paragraph: What is your proposal? What do you intend to show? What scene will you illustrate? Who will be your model? What Photoshop techniques will be useful in executing your illustration?

Embed at least five images of your character depicted in art, film, games, or movies into the assignment post along with the three paragraphs. Give us a sense of what your character looks like.

Reference Images
Ask yourself what elements will tell your chosen figure’s story. Compile reference images of props, locations or settings, and other elements that might be useful in completing your Final Project. Collect at least 20 useful high-resolution images for your composition.

Sketches
Create three sketches that explore three different compositions depicting the scene that you’ve chosen. These can be completely hand drawn or created in Photoshop with photos that you take and find online. Explore a variety of angles, perspectives, and spatial relationships. These sketches should be proportionate to the 8-inch x 10-inch size. It might be helpful to find your reference images before composing your sketches.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ILL 625
Course Name: Perspective
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Construct ellipses with accuracy in relation to eye level
  • Recognize how all objects can be reduced to the basic 4 geometric shapes
  • Demonstrate a working understanding of creating depth through the use of linear perspective, primarily 1 & 2 pt.
  • Accurately determine the height of characters in the picture plane
  • Witness how to use the rules of perspective in creating reflections

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: ILL 660
Course Name: Digital Painting
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Analyze raster vs. vector programs for creating compelling artwork digitally
  • Assess Photoshop by exploring tools, layers and filters
  • Discover and avoid common pitfalls of Photoshop painting
  • Prepare digital paintings for professional level printing
  • Analyze significance of digital painting to the illustration industry

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: IND 111
Course Name: Drawing Fundamentals for Design Communication
Criteria:
Submit at least 10 drawings of primitives and complex objects like vehicles, products (backpacks, shoes, computer, etc.) in perspective (1 pt, 2pt, and or 3 pt.). Drawings should be accurate as called out on the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) below.

• Will be able to:
  • Draft projects in one-, two-, and three-point linear perspective that demonstrate mastery of perspective drawing skills at a beginning level
  • Plot complex shadows using various light sources, and plotting complex ground and wall reflections
  • Create objects through accurate plan and elevation, correct representation of circles in perspective (ellipses) and other drafting skills will also be covered
  • Draft three-dimensional geometric objects (cube, pyramid, cylinder, tipped cylinder) in two-point perspective from plan projections
  • Use a perspective grid

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: IND 138
Course Name: Model Making- Fall
Criteria:
Submit 5 High Resolution Images of your model(s) you have created that show mastery of the CLOs below. Include multiple views if necessary to showcase your modeling skills.

• Will be able to:
  • Safely operate hand and power tools.
  • Describe the range and capabilities of tools and processes used to craft models at a basic level
  • Measure, draft, and apply layout skills in creation and documentation of plans
  • Use analog and digital tools to generate models with a mindfulness of best practices/efficiency and effectiveness
  • Appropriately and safely utilize required materials and supplies in the creation of design models
  • Achieve high quality surfaces and finishes
  • Evaluate finish quality of models
  • Consult with shop technicians and instructors if and when there are uncertainties in processes and use of materials and equipment

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: IND 123
Course Name: Computer Drafting
Criteria:
Submit 5 High Resolution Images of your digital model(s) you have created that show mastery of the CLOs below. Include multiple views and orthographic drawings if necessary to showcase your digital modeling skills.

• Will be able to:
  • Create Digital 3D Models using Autodesk Fusion 3D CAD software.
  • Understand orthographic representation of 3D form.
  • Create Industrial Design control drawings.
  • Proficiency in the application of mechanical drawing conventions.
  • Proficiency in creation of detail and sections views.
  • Efficiency in the application of accurate dimensions according to conventions.
  • Produce well-crafted 3D model for the purpose of 3D printing and other related processes.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: IND 151
Course Name: Design Drawing 1
Criteria:
Submit at least 10 drawings of primitives and complex objects like vehicles, products (backpacks, shoes, computer, etc.) in perspective (1 pt, 2pt, and or 3 pt.) The work should include shaded images in white and or black as called out on the Course Learning Outcomes below.

• Will be able to:
  • Produce basic industrial design sketch renderings that demonstrate craftsmanship, perspective accuracy, appropriate contrast, and effective drawing compositions
  • Effectively communicate following surface tones and finishes: black and white in matte and gloss finishes
  • Combine primitive shapes for creating product-like objects
  • Use cast shadow for enhancing communication of forms
  • Draw rapidly and accurately using design drawing materials in a monochromatic format
  • Produce orthographic drawings matching perspective drawings

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: IND 180
Course Name: Development of Form
Criteria:
Submit 5 High Resolution Images of your analog or digital model(s) you have created that show mastery of the CLOs below. Include multiple views if necessary to showcase your analog or digital modeling skills.

• Will be able to:
  • Make connections with form (visual) and words (adjectives)
  • Generate multiple visual ideas/concepts based on words
  • Communicate ideas/concepts through sketches and drawings
  • Translate 2-dimensional sketches into 3-dimensional sketch models
  • Make professional quality models (either digital or physical) complete with a high-quality finish

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: IND 211
Course Name: Design Drawing 2
Criteria:
Submit a minimum of 10 drawings showcasing complex objects—such as vehicles, backpacks, footwear, consumer electronics, or other relevant products—rendered in 1-point, 2-point, or 3-point perspective. Each drawing should reflect your understanding of form, proportion, perspective, and design intent through line work, shading, and rendered Color, Materials, and Finishes (CMF).

• Will be able to:
  • Execute rapid sketches of products using freehand drawing skills
  • Incorporate gray-scale marker (marker tool in digital drawing) as a medium for rapid sketching
  • Apply drawing principles of perspective, composition – including lighting situation, cast shadow, and multiple views per page, contrast – applying line weight and shading, to organic and geometrically-derived shapes commonly used in manufactured products.
  • Delineate different materials and finishes in drawings.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: IND 223
Course Name: Digital 3D Modeling 1
Criteria:
Submit 5 High Resolution Images of your digital model(s) you have created that show mastery of the CLOs below. Include multiple views, orthographic drawings, and renderings if necessary to showcase your digital modeling skills.

• Will be able to:
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of Rhinoceros through digital 3-D modeling assignments and projects
  • Create and incorporate compound surfaces and surface developments into digital 3-D models
  • Understand and identify characteristics of NURBS modeling and Solid modeling
  • Create basic renderings using Rhinoceros

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: IND 240
Course Name: Product Design: Ergonomics
Criteria:
Submit up to a 15-page product design portfolio (PowerPoint, Google Slides, or PDF) that shows your creative process from, objective, research, inspiration, package, ideation, concept development, feedback loop, and final design refinement. Please make sure it meets the course learning outcomes below:

• Will be able to:
  • Design products to satisfy human physical, physiological, and psychological considerations.
  • Research and obtain information relevant to their projects, both written and visual, to set design parameters.
  • Generate variety of ideas and filter them according to the set design parameters.
  • Incorporate sketch modeling as part of research process.
  • Create a visual concept model for design communication.
  • Present design projects communicating design decision making processes.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: IND 249
Course Name: Transportation Design 1
Criteria:
Submit up to a 15-page transportation design portfolio (PowerPoint, Google Slides, or PDF) that shows your creative process from, objective, research, inspiration, package, ideation, concept development, feedback loop, and final design refinement. Please make sure it meets the course learning outcomes below:

• Will be able to:
  • Draw automobiles in correct perspective
  • Produce an orthographic drawing accurately communicating the design intentions, accurate between the views, and coheres to perspective drawings
  • Research and obtain information relevant to their projects, whether pictorial or data
  • Generate design concepts relevant to the target audience based on research and analysis
  • Communicate automotive volume, proportion, surfaces, and surface intersections with accuracy
  • Present a design proposal and design processes from beginning to end

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: IAD 140
Course Name: Construction Documents
Criteria:
Submit a scaled construction drawing(s) on a title block.

• Create a hand-drafted set of architectural construction documents including floor, lighting, electrical, furniture and finish plans, sections, elevations, details and schedules
• Describe and demonstrate the purpose, processes, and technical skills needed to create construction documents
• Apply lettering, line weight, dimensions and graphic symbols to a construction document set
• Use and apply SI (metric) and U.S. Customary units

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: IAD 260
Course Name: Computer Aided Drafting
Criteria:
Submit a scaled construction drawing(s) on a title block using CAD to complete.

• Discuss concept and design process of their projects
• Design, draw, modify, save and export objects and text on the computer
• Develop working models that express the design intent of their projects
• Effectively demonstrate the use of CAD program commands

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: IAD 280
Course Name: BIM & Design Graphics
Criteria:
Submit a scaled construction drawing(s) on a title block using Revit to complete.

• Read and interpret construction documents
• Develop skills in BIM software
• Develop design development presentation skills using BIM technology
• Produce introductory construction documents using BIM technology

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: IAD 200
Course Name: Spatial Development Studio
Criteria:
Submit a completed design project (commercial or residential) that includes space planning, 3D renderings and FF&E selections.

• Describe the context of the interior design profession, including its definition, design process, value, and ethics
• Demonstrate skills in programming
• Define and apply conventional standards for furnishings, fixtures, and circulation as they address human needs and behaviors
• Demonstrate skills in concept development and application in an interior environment
• Apply elements and principles of design and Gestalt psychology in interior environments and in visual presentations
• Demonstrate skills in space planning and spatial development for residential and commercial applications that address theories of human behavior and human factor needs
• Craft a Schematic Design Presentation for a multi-purpose interior environment focused on spatial development

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: JEM 110
Course Name: Jewelry and Metals Arts 1
Criteria:

• Description:
  • Photograph your finished work and make sure that you present your work to its best advantage. Close-up and detail shots are critical. Create a series or set depending on complexity (two or more pieces. Your project must be an in-depth exploration of personal style, concept, and technique. Show as many techniques that apply.

• Project Parameters & Requirements:
  • The theme or concept of your series is open. These pieces can be wearable or non-wearable, a matching suite (containing a necklace, earrings, ring and/or bracelet), or even a set of small metal sculptures.

• This project must include the following:
  • A minimum of three fabricated bezel set cabochon stones
  • A minimum of three hollow forms made up of at least three sections each

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: JEM 610
Course Name: Design & Fabrication
Criteria:

• Description:
  • Photograph the pieces together and then individually (front and back of each). Close-up and detail shots of each piece are critical. Your submission will incorporate Modular Construction. Its basis is any unit that is repeated to build up compound units or designs, which can then be resolved into a suite of earrings and pendant, or runway-scale jewelry. Linking or joining the units together—or with other structures—demands both practical and creative talents.
  • A minimum of 10 identical or very similar multiples is required. You may create your multiples by using fabrication, lost wax casting, hydraulic press, die forming (open face press mold/die), or a combination of these techniques. Your multiples can be spread throughout a series if desired. Also a change of scale is encouraged. For instance, if the shape is a cone, some can be larger and some smaller.

• Project Parameters & Requirements:
  • This project must include the following:
    • A minimum of three fabricated bezel set cabochon stones
    • A minimum of one hollow form made up of at least three sections
    • A minimum of 10 identical or very similar multiples

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: LAN 665/223
Course Name: Digital Graphics for Landscape Architecture
Criteria:

1. Create, manage, and share documents using Autodesk AutoCAD
2. Integrate AutoCAD drawings with Adobe Suite to create illustrative renderings
3. Use SketchUp to create 3D studies and massing models
4. Distinguish between Raster and Vector
5. Apply graphic and artistic conventions to digital drawings and renderings.
6. Create and critique infographics and digital diagrams
7. Must submit AutoCAD file and SketchUp file with portfolio

Method of Assessment: Portfolio, AutoCAD file, SketchUp file

Course Number: LAN 683/630
Course Name: Landscape Architectural Construction Documents
Criteria:

1. Identify and describe the components of construction documents
2. Organize files and set up drawing sheets using AutoCAD and CSI format.
3. Create plans and cross reference details and specifications with accuracy and precision
4. Apply green infrastructure strategies and details
5. Complete specifications, area and volumetric take-offs, and cost estimates with accuracy and precision
6. Organize and maintain accuracy and consistency of information
7. Must submit AutoCAD file with portfolio

Method of Assessment: Portfolio, AutoCAD file

Course Number: LAN 605
Course Name: Drawing as Process
Criteria:

1. Create accurately scaled drawings of landscapes
2. Apply professional graphic conventions to both freehand and mechanical drawings
3. Layout plan, section, and elevation in correspondence to demonstrate relationship between drawing types
4. Graphically communicate spatial concepts and solutions using both mechanical and freehand drawing methods
5. Diagram characteristics of both natural and designed places as spatial components

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: LAN 609
Course Name: Ecological Foundations of Design 1
Criteria:

1. Identify cause and effect of vegetative patterns, physiographic features, wildlife habitat
2. Identify principles of landscape hydrology
3. Recognize the opportunities and constraints of basic ecological elements and systems for design
4. Interpret the complex interrelationships that exist between soils, vegetation, climate, wildlife
5. Develop methods and strategies to accurately map and record site observations and analyses
6. Describe in detail the complex set of factors that make up a “sense of place”

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: LAN 610
Course Name: Landscape Architecture Design Studio
Criteria:

1. Accurately communicate spatial solutions in drawings and model form
2. Analyze site and user needs with accuracy and detail
3. Evaluate design solutions using a set of criteria
4. Analyze the formal and functional organization of landscape architectural spaces
5. Identify individual components that together comprise a unique site
6. Demonstrate a personal design process in projects of varying scopes and scales

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: LA 291
Course Name: Designing Careers
Criteria:
Industry Experience
Criteria Students with less than 5 years of management and/or industry experience submit:

1. Professional resume
2. Cover or Query letter addressed to a specific party
3. Unsolicited business proposal with the following components:
   • Statement of Purpose
   • Background
   • Procedures
   • Qualification
   • Request for Approval

Students with 5 years or more of industry experience may submit:

1. Professional resume (clearly indicating 5 years or more of industry experience)
2. Cover or Query letter addressed to a specific party
3. Project proposal* with the following components:
   • Background/Problem Description
   • Proposed Solution
   • Approach
   • Deliverables
   • Outcome

*May be for a project completed as part of industry experience. If citing a past project, include your role in the project.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: LA 492
Course Name: French 4
Method of Assessment: Exam

Course Number: LA 497
Course Name: Italian 4
Method of Assessment: Exam

Course Number: LA 493
Course Name: Spanish 4
Method of Assessment: Exam

Course Number: LA 110
Course Name: Writing the Short Story
Criteria:

• Utilize the writing process and key narrative elements to formulate and develop a character-driven original short story
• Demonstrate developed elements including plot, narrative time, dialog, setting point of view, theme, voice and style.
• Employ grammatically correct language in written work
• Evidence of drafting/revision process

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: LA 255
Course Name: College Math
Method of Assessment: Exam

Course Number: COM 102
Course Name: Visual Storytelling: Editing Fundamentals for Short-Form Video Content
Criteria:
Submit a 2–5-minute short documentary in a 16×9 format, featuring at least one interview or voiceover and compelling B roll that covers 75% of the project, using clear audio for voiceovers and narration and sound design. One screenshot of a Premiere Pro timeline showing the track layout of this documentary.

• Will be able to:
  • Edit video and audio in Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Understand and utilize the latest AI updates in Premiere Pro
  • Shoot and edit original stories
  • Craft compelling narratives without dialogue
  • Produce, Direct, and Edit a short documentary
  • Record high-quality audio for interviews
  • Apply video effects for effective storytelling
  • Demonstrate well-framed interviews following the rule of thirds
  • Understand and employ various camera angles and camera movement for effective visual storytelling
  • Color-correct and color grade video for narrative impact
  • Design basic titles
  • Animate using keyframes
  • Understand and apply basic elements of sound design

Method of Assessment: Questionnaire-Interview-Portfolio w/Video

Course Number: COM 103
Course Name: You Media Short Form Production 1
Criteria:
Submit a piece of branded content in a 16×9 format that uses story to highlight a person or organization, plus a social media 9×16 version of that story.

• Will be able to:
  • Understand and utilize skillful camera work
  • Achieve effective camera movement
  • Apply lighting fundamentals to interviews and other shots
  • Gain a deeper knowledge of the role of sound in storytelling
  • Put together gear packages that enable high-quality production with minimal crews
  • Create branded story content for various social media platforms
  • Write a two-column script

Method of Assessment: Video

Course Number: COM 602
Course Name: Content
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Edit video and audio in Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Understand and utilize the latest AI updates in Premiere Pro
  • Shoot and edit original stories
  • Craft compelling narratives without dialogue
  • Produce, Direct, and Edit a short documentary
  • Record high-quality audio for interviews
  • Apply video effects for effective storytelling
  • Demonstrate well-framed interviews following the rule of thirds
  • Understand and employ various camera angles and camera movement for effective visual storytelling
  • Color-correct and color grade video for narrative impact
  • Design basic titles
  • Animate using keyframes
  • Understand and apply basic elements of sound design

Method of Assessment: Video

Course Number: COM 603
Course Name: Visual Storytelling Production
Criteria:
Submit a piece of branded content in a 16×9 format that uses story to highlight a person or organization, plus a social media 9×16 version of that story.

• Will be able to:
  • Understand and utilize skillful camera work
  • Achieve effective camera movement
  • Apply lighting fundamentals to interviews and other shots
  • Gain a deeper knowledge of the role of sound in storytelling
  • Put together gear packages that enable high-quality production with minimal crews
  • Create branded story content for various social media platforms
  • Write a two-column script

Method of Assessment: Video

Course Number: MUS 101
Course Name: Music Theory
Method of Assessment: Exam

Course Number: MUS 105
Course Name: Pro Tools 1
Criteria:
Submit at minimum two different Pro Tools session files with all referenced media assets (audio files, video if applicable) included in folder for review. Submit session file and media assets (audio files, etc.) in a single folder, compressed as a ZIP file for delivery.

• Will be able to:
  • Use Avid Pro Tools to compose, record, edit and mix audio
  • Configure a Pro Tools session and all associated media assets
  • Apply clip-based editing technique to audio and MIDI tracks
  • Integrate mixing techniques and utilize plug-ins and virtual instruments
  • *Avid Pro Tools 101-110 Specialist Certification certificate less than two years old

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: MUS 120
Course Name: Music Production 1
Criteria:
Submit at minimum two different Apple Logic Pro session files of two unique completed music cues or songs, demonstrating use of plug-ins, etc. including all associated audio files referenced in session if applicable. If using any third-party virtual instruments other than stock Logic Pro sounds, you must render any third-party MIDI tracks as audio files and label appropriately before submitting. Submit session file and media assets (audio files, etc.) in a single folder, compressed as a ZIP file for delivery.

• Will be able to:
  • Compose music that exhibits structure using virtual instruments and loops
  • Record and edit MIDI data effectively to shape performances
  • Shape sound with digital signal processors (plug-ins)
  • Synchronize audio and MIDI elements with video
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Media Asset Management

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: MUS 140
Course Name: Music Notation
Criteria:
Submit a minimum of two different music scores using Avid Sibelius music notation software. Submit completed .SIB file (NOT a .PDF) of your score. Your scores should demonstrate clear and legible music notation for at least 4 different instruments in each score, for a minimum of 32 measures of completed music. These do not have to be your original compositions – they can be adaptations of existing music – just label clearly.

• Will be able to:
  • Input notes into Sibelius software using mouse, alphabet, step-time, and flex-time
  • Create master scores for musical compositions
  • Manipulate sound sets in notation software for effective playback
  • Create lead sheets and chord charts for recording sessions, including lyrics
  • Apply effective techniques for creating clear, legible music notation

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: MUS 125
Course Name: Audio Production
Criteria:
Submit at minimum two different DAW session files of two unique completed audio productions (with or without video), demonstrating use of plug-ins, etc. including all associated audio files referenced in session. Submit session file and media assets (audio files, etc.) in a single folder, compressed as a ZIP file for delivery.

• Will be able to:
  • Record a high-quality voiceover
  • Balance soundtrack audio elements together for a final mix
  • Apply filters and plug-ins to audio to create the desired effect
  • Demonstrate improved listening skills with regard to component soundtrack elements

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: MUS 601
Course Name: Pro Tools 1
Criteria:
Submit at minimum two different Pro Tools session files with all referenced media assets (audio files, video if applicable) included in folder for review. Submit session file and media assets (audio files, etc.) in a single folder, compressed as a ZIP file for delivery.

• Will be able to:
  • Use Avid Pro Tools to compose, record, edit and mix audio
  • Configure a Pro Tools session and all associated media assets
  • Apply clip-based editing technique to audio and MIDI tracks
  • Integrate mixing techniques and utilize plug-ins and virtual instruments
  • Graduate students will organize and manage large session files with high track counts
  • Graduate students will manage complex setups with multiple track types
  • *Avid Pro Tools 101-110 Specialist Certification certificate less than two years old

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: MUS 609
Course Name: Music Production 1
Criteria:
Submit at minimum two different Apple Logic Pro session files of two unique completed music cues or songs, demonstrating use of plug-ins, etc. including all associated audio files referenced in session if applicable. If using any third-party virtual instruments other than stock Logic Pro sounds, you must render any third-party MIDI tracks as audio files and label appropriately before submitting. Submit session file and media assets (audio files, etc.) in a single folder, compressed as a ZIP file for delivery.

• Will be able to:
  • Compose music that exhibits structure using virtual instruments and loops
  • Record and edit MIDI data effectively to shape performances
  • Shape sound with digital signal processors (plug-ins)
  • Synchronize audio and MIDI elements with video
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Media Asset Management

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: MUS 605
Course Name: Music Production and Score Pre
Criteria:
Submit a minimum of two different music scores using Avid Sibelius music notation software. Submit completed .SIB file (NOT a .PDF) of your score. Your scores should demonstrate clear and legible music notation for at least 4 different instruments in each score, for a minimum of 32 measures of completed music. These do not have to be your original compositions – they can be adaptations of existing music – just label clearly.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: MUS 616
Course Name: Audio Production
Criteria:
Submit at minimum two different DAW session files of two unique completed audio productions (with or without video), demonstrating use of plug-ins, etc. including all associated audio files referenced in session. Submit session file and media assets (audio files, etc.) in a single folder, compressed as a ZIP file for delivery.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: PH 103
Course Name: Photography for Artists
Criteria:

• Portfolio of images that includes:
  • A bracketed series of seven images using 1/3 stop increments (-1, -2/3, -1/3, 0, +1/3, +2/3, +1)
  • A series of six images showing equivalent exposure using full stops increments.
  • Two images showing hard light
  • Two images showing soft light
  • Two images using analogue colors as the main element of design
  • Two images using complementary colors as the main element of design
  • Two images of one landscape or cityscape. One using a wide-angle lens and one using a telephoto lens. Identify three differences in the images beyond the framing.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: PH 108
Course Name: Photography Principles and Techniques
Criteria:

• Portfolio of images that includes:
  • A bracketed series of seven images using 1/3 stop increments (-1, -2/3, -1/3, 0, +1/3, +2/3, +1)
  • A series of six images showing equivalent exposure using full stops increments.
  • Two images showing hard light
  • Two images showing soft light
  • Two images using analogue colors as the main element of design
  • Two images using complementary colors as the main element of design
  • Two images of one landscape or cityscape. One using a wide-angle lens and one using a telephoto lens. Identify three differences in the images beyond the framing.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: PH 107
Course Name: Imaging Workflow and Process
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Demonstrate the basics of color management
  • Produce basic photographic retouching tasks
  • Apply Asset management skills used in the photographic industry
  • Identify image workflow tools relevant to photographers
  • Accurately apply RAW processing color and tonal correction tools

Method of Assessment: Practical Exam

Course Number: PH 112
Course Name: Quality of Light
Criteria:
Portfolio of 10 images should demonstrate the ability to use controlled natural light with the use of reflectors, the ability to use off camera studio strobes outside and inside, and the ability to balance strobe with ambient light.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: PH 177
Course Name: Imaging for Photographers
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Use Actions, Batch processing, and the Image Processor
  • Combine and refine masks using various methods
  • Use the Pen Tool for precise selections
  • Photograph a scene and combine files into Panoramas or HDR images
  • Create a realistic image composite matching lighting & perspective
  • Utilize Blend Modes for both production and creative uses
  • Apply Transformations and Warping to correct or enhance an image

Method of Assessment: Practical Exam

Course Number: PH 197
Course Name: Digital Printing
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Produce professional quality prints that demonstrate proficiency in color accurate reproduction from original image
  • Demonstrate proficiency in color correction
  • Apply advanced printing techniques for output and presentation
  • Use a non-destructive image processing workflow
  • Utilize color-management techniques and apply ICC profiles to produce consistent and more accurate printing.
  • Develop and create Master Files

Method of Assessment: Practical Exam

Course Number: PH 235
Course Name: People Photography
Criteria:

• Portfolio of 15 images should demonstrate the ability to do three of the following approaches:
  • photographing a stranger in a one-on-one situation
  • photographing family / friends in a one-on-one situation
  • creating a self portrait
  • photographing candid subjects with intention and strong composition
  • photographing a group/family of 4 or more

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: PH 256
Course Name: Motion for Photographers
Criteria:
3 Motion Pieces for Portfolio / Motion pieces should be made with a DSLR or mirrorless equivalent camera, utilizing audio, editing and storytelling ability, be it fiction or documentary. Student should be proficient in Adobe Premiere video editing software, use of Steadicam or equivalent, and the use of titles and text.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: PH 260
Course Name: Documentary
Criteria:

• Written 200-word essay discussing the importance of ethics in documentary work and how it has changed over the past 30 years / Portfolio of 15 images minimum that demonstrates the ability to do three of the following approaches:
  • Long Term Documentary Project
  • Travel Photography Project
  • Sports Project
  • Photojournalism Project
  • Lyrical Documentary

Method of Assessment: Essay-Portfolio

Course Number: PH 310
Course Name: Fine Art Photography
Criteria:

• Two 200-word essays on two photographers working in Fine Art Photography that the student is influenced by.
• Portfolio of 15 images that display an awareness of trends in the contemporary art world, demonstrate a strong personal approach, and an integration of technical, formal and conceptual skills.
• Articulate, in 200-word essay, the ideas of the presented portfolio.

Method of Assessment: Essay-Portfolio

Course Number: PH 316
Course Name: Landscape Photography
Criteria:

• Submit a portfolio of 15 images that:
  • Employ technical, logistical and compositional strategies relevant to landscape photography.
  • Use several Photoshop and/or Lightroom image adjustments that are unique to landscape depiction.
  • Use a variety of lighting and atmospheric conditions
  • Submit a 200-word essay that explain conceptual approaches to landscape as shown in your portfolio.

Method of Assessment: Essay-Portfolio

Course Number: PH 338
Course Name: Fine Art Portraiture
Criteria:

• Three written 200-word essays on three photographers working in the Fine Art Portraiture genre that the student is influenced by.
• Portfolio of 15 portraits that display an awareness of expression, mood, gesture, lighting, and environment.
• The work should allow us to redefine and challenge the definition of portraiture that exists with commercial and retail photography genre.

Method of Assessment: 3 Essays-Portfolio

Course Number: PH 356
Course Name: Motion Project
Criteria:

• Three Motion Pieces for Portfolio / Motion pieces should be made with a DSLR or equivalent mirrorless camera.
• Should display a working knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Animate and Adobe Express for stop motion.
• Motion pieces should display a professional polish appropriate for corporate, independent or commercial applications.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: PH 365
Course Name: Commercial Photography
Criteria:

• Written essay defining roles of the following: Digital Technician, Post Production Retouch Artist, Art Director, Photo Assistant, Photo Editor and Editorial Photographer.
• Should create work that displays and understanding of four of the following Commercial Photography genres:
  • Editorial Photographer
  • Wedding Photographer
  • Commercial Photographer
  • Commercial Food Photographer
  • Retail Photographer
  • Real Estate Photographer

Method of Assessment: Essay-Portfolio

Course Number: PH 385
Course Name: Advanced Photo Imagery
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Create images to meet challenges of a professional assignment
  • Creatively solve problems with Adobe Photoshop and multiple images
  • Pre-visualize a concept and use skills in Photoshop to communicate that idea through digital imaging
  • Use advanced Photoshop photography tools including multiple layers, channels, and masking techniques to illustrate concepts
  • Composite multiple images for communicating one idea

Method of Assessment: Practical Exam

Course Number: PH 462
Course Name: Editorial Photography
Criteria:

• Written essay defining how to approach the editorial marketplace and the importance of the following 5 factors: Subject, Location, Concept, Lighting, Wardrobe.
• Portfolio should include 10 location portraits created on location utilizing the 5 factors discussed.

Method of Assessment: Essay-Portfolio

Course Number: PH 464
Course Name: Self Promotion and Marketing
Criteria:

• Submit link to website, social media, and pdf of resume along with examples of your:
  • promotional and marketing strategies
  • promo pieces that show branding
  • business cards, postcard and simple brochure
  • promo pieces showing an understanding of typography and basic design principles, including alignment, repetition, contrast and proximity

Method of Assessment: Website-Social Media-Resume-Portfolio

Course Number: PH 475
Course Name: The Business of Photography
Criteria:

• Submit link to website, social media, and pdf of resume along with examples of your:
  • Proof of permits, licenses and insurance for running a photography business
  • Example estimates and invoices for clients
  • Example of model release

Method of Assessment: Website-Social Media-Resume-Portfolio

Course Number: PH 476
Course Name: Beauty and Fashion
Criteria:

• Written essay defining the difference between a portrait photograph and a fashion photograph.
• Essay will also include the definition of 5 key components that make up the photographer’s production crew and definition of the following terms: Art Director, Photo Editor, Producer, Photographer’s Representative.
• Portfolio should include 10 fashion images that utilize talent, location, wardrobe and concept.

Method of Assessment: Essay-Portfolio

Course Number: PH 492
Course Name: Travel Photography
Criteria:

• Portfolio of three travel photography projects made up of 15-20 images per project.
• For each project, student will retroactively create a Project Production Schedule, defining the following:
  • Outlining the travel project’s goals and audience.
  • Share the research and planning for the travel project
  • Creating a shot list for establishing shots and detail shots
  • Adding titles and text to the travel project

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: GR 102
Course Name: Design Technologies
Criteria:

• Submit a total of 6–8 portfolio pieces.
  • 2–4 portfolio pieces of your choice that demonstrate your ability to use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
  • 4 required portfolio pieces that specifically show the following, with a step-by-step write-up explaining which tools and techniques you used in the software, along with your design reasoning:
    • A multi-page InDesign layout with styled type and placed images
    • An Illustrator icon set or vector illustration
    • A Photoshop image retouch showing non-destructive editing
    • A design showing clear file organization (layers, styles, clean source files)

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: GR 150
Course Name: Intro to Visual Communication
Criteria:

• Submit 6–8 portfolio pieces that show you understand the fundamentals of visual communication. You must include at least one example each from Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. For each example, include a step-by-step write-up explaining what design principles you applied. Possible examples include:
  • A composition or collage showing balance, contrast, and rhythm
  • A layout that demonstrates hierarchy through size and placement
  • A series of form studies exploring shape and scale
  • A color study that shows how color creates emphasis and mood
  • A typographic study exploring alignment and spacing
  • An abstract design that communicates movement through repetition
  • A layout where negative space is a key part of the composition
  • A process sketch leading to a finished design
  • A redesign of an existing visual piece to improve clarity
  • A piece showing how form and meaning connect (for example, a poster with symbolic imagery)

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: GLA 615
Course Name: History of Graphic Design
Criteria:

• Will be able to:
  • Identify major movements, designers, and innovations in graphic design history, with a focus on the 20th century to present
  • Demonstrate understanding of the cultural, social, technological, and economic forces that shaped graphic design across time
  • Analyze and articulate how form, content, and meaning work together in historical and contemporary design examples
  • Distinguish work from key design movements (e.g., Bauhaus, Swiss, Postmodernism) and explain how they influenced modern visual communication
  • Submit a research-based essay, presentation, or publication-quality article that demonstrates critical analysis and historical awareness
  • Use appropriate terminology and critical vocabulary when writing or speaking about graphic design history
  • Provide visual examples with captions that show understanding of timeline, context, and stylistic attributes
  • Show evidence of historical knowledge applies

Method of Assessment: Essay/Portfolio

Course Number: MPT 236
Course Name: Certification Preparation for Avid Media Composer
Method of Assessment: Avid Certification

Course Number: MPT 766
Course Name: Certification Preparation for Avid Media Composer
Method of Assessment: Avid Certification

Course Number: MPT 371
Course Name: After Effects for Professional Editors
Method of Assessment: After Effects

Course Number: MPT 105
Course Name: Cinematic Storytelling
Criteria:
Short film students have directed or shot with name appearing in credits. Short film demonstrating command of the 8 basic shots. The role of sound and filmmaking and rudimentary editing and skills.

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: MPT 106
Course Name: The Art of Editing
Criteria:
Demonstrating proficiency with Adobe Premiere. We give footage and students edit together.

Method of Assessment: Edit using Avid Premiere (Note: Criteria states Premiere, Assessment lists Avid)

Course Number: MPT 625
Course Name: The Art of Editing
Criteria:
Demonstrating proficiency with Adobe Premiere. We give footage and students edit together.

Method of Assessment: Edit using Avid Premiere (Note: Criteria states Premiere, Assessment lists Avid)

Course Number: WRI 200
Course Name: First Steps in Television
Criteria:
Completed teleplay screenplay for a television show. That meets all criteria in WRI rubric.

Method of Assessment: Completed teleplay screenplay/Rubric

Course Number: WRI 466
Course Name: Horror, Fantasy, and Science Fiction: The Screenplay
Criteria:
Completed teleplay screenplay, no less than 12 pages, no more than 32 pages for a horror, sci fi, or fantasy short film. That meets all criteria in WRI rubric.

Method of Assessment: Completed teleplay screenplay/Rubric

Course Number: MPT 624/246
Course Name: Scheduling and Budgeting a Feature Film
Criteria:
A schedule and budget for a short film. We supply information to students and they have to create it in accordance with industry standards using Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling.

Method of Assessment: Schedule & Budget for short film assessed by industry standards

Course Number: MPT 166/618
Course Name: The Power of Story
Criteria:
Short film screen play, no less than 12 pages, no more than 32 pages.

Method of Assessment: Screenplay/Rubric

Course Number: VIS 150
Course Name: Visual Development 1
Criteria:

• Submit at least 7 designs showing a variety of characters, props, small environments and value studies.
• Will be able to:
  • Apply foundations fundamentals (perspective, figure drawing, composition, etc.) to visual development production painting
  • Use Photoshop to manage layers, create brushes, and apply effects
  • Apply basic character design concepts including shape design, line of action, silhouettes, and line quality to their figure drawings
  • Use perspective and color as a story telling tool via their final production painting

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: VIS 250
Course Name: Visual Development 2
Criteria:

• Submit at least 7 designs showing a variety of characters, props, small environments and value studies.
• Will be able to:
  • Interpret stories and scripts to create characters and paintings depicting the setting and mood of a story
  • Use different media techniques and demonstrate and awareness of space where characters can interact in the scene
  • Draw more from imagination and less from reference
  • Create artwork that can be used in a portfolio

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: VIS 230
Course Name: Digital Painting for Visual Development
Criteria:

• Submit at least 5 images with a variety of landscapes, portraits, still life and any other pieces of the student’s choice.
• Will be able to:
  • Utilize Photoshop to create a still life, landscape, portrait, and additional portfolio piece of student’s choice
  • Demonstrate control of brushstrokes and penmanship
  • Create interesting composition with focal point(s) and a sense of depth and perspective
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how light affects materials and moves around the scene
  • Create interesting surface quality of paint/canvas for the viewer using textures or custom brushes
  • Paint images that invoke feeling/emotion and a sense of communication
  • Create speed paints to practice composing, designing, lighting and rendering of a scene
  • Experiment with Photoshop tools to create desired effects

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: VIS 300
Course Name: Environment Design for Visual Development
Criteria:

• Submit at least 4 Environments displaying un understanding of atmospheric perspective and a strong focal point.
• Will be able to:
  • Create environment designs based on a chosen narrative, script or story
  • Set up and create compositions for long, medium and close up shots
  • Create environments with believable space
  • Create environments that have focus, with composition, value, lighting
  • Create scale in environments using details, reference objects, and repetition of shapes
  • Use Atmospheric Perspective to enhance the sense of depth and space

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: VIS 315
Course Name: UI for Visual Development
Criteria:

• Submit at least 2 full designed UI screens as well as 5-10 icons.
• Will be able to:
  • Identify and Analyze the role of UI/UX in games
  • Understand and implement the principles of Graphic Design in UI
  • Utilize UI principles for creating compelling Pitch Packets
  • Create UI designs and company logos

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: VIS 364
Course Name: Character Design 1: Bringing Characters to Life
Criteria:

• Submit at one female and male character 5 point turn around and at least 5 expressions per character.
• Will be able to:
  • Draw portfolio-ready character development drawings
  • Analyze character personality and translate this into character designs
  • Exhibit professional standards in presentation of designs
  • Describe the attributes of good character design and construction
  • Identify professional qualities in examples of work analyzed in class

Method of Assessment: Portfolio

Course Number: VIS 380
Course Name: Color Scripting
Criteria:

• Submit at least 2 full Color scripts of 10 color thumbnails each as well as the value study for each Color Script.
• Will be able to:
  • Create and complete a (16) sixteen-frame color script
  • Create atmospheric perspective within a cinematic composition utilizing temperature and saturation
  • Examine the dangers of over stylization of color in a cinematic project
  • Discuss color scripts for 3D animated features, and compare and contrast how the overall color palettes utilized support the tone of each story
  • Analyze the advantages of utilizing neutral vs. dramatic lighting
  • Utilize color as a tool to create mood within a cinematic composition
  • Employ stylized and realistic color palettes within cinematic compositions

Method of Assessment: Portfolio