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Writing for Picture Books

Can picture books reflect the momentous moments in a child’s life? You’ll explore universal themes of family, friendship, sibling rivalry, and independence to develop picture book characters and stories that speak to children’s interests and validate their emotions. (This course is cross-listed with LA 318.)

Senior Portfolio for Visual Development

Develop a professionally marketable portfolio with your best work. You’ll build client and artist relationships by practicing the art of presentation and behavioral skills to create a consistent professional identity and portfolio.

Introduction to Digital Sculpting

Learn the concepts and methods used to produce digital sculptures. You will learn to create organic and hard-surface objects in a digital sculpting application, explore 3D painting, and practice concept ideation. (This course is cross-listed with GAM 623.)

Color Fundamentals

Explore color as a powerful tool in digital media. Learn how color psychology, contrast, light temperature, composition, and harmony enhance imagery, while applying various color schemes to create visually compelling artwork.

Art History Senior Thesis

Research and write your final undergraduate art history thesis. You will independently craft a scholarly argument, explore the scholarship, and thoughtfully write a final thesis with the support of an advisor.

Game Genre Development

Develop short format 2D and 3D games in a variety of different genres. You will get experience with designing traditional game types while improving your creative process and professional workflow.

Visual Storytelling: Editing Fundamentals for Short-Form Video Content

Editing can be a persuasive storytelling tool. Using your own original footage, you’ll gain basic editing skills—including importing, exporting, audio mixing, and color correction-to increase the emotional impact and user engagement of your videos.

Visual Storytelling: Editing for Short-Form Video Content

Gain skills in audio and video production and editing to create compelling content and build essential techniques to engage diverse audiences and drive impactful narratives in today’s media landscape. Learn Adobe Premiere, using its integrated AI tools, to craft powerful stories across digital, brand, and news platforms.

BIM and Design Graphics

BIM is Building Information Modeling. You’ll create digital 3D models and develop advanced skills in construction documentation.

Scripting for 3D Games 1

Learn to apply coding standards and practices, automation, intermediate scripting features, and design patterns commonly found in scripted game logic. You will examine different approaches to scripting through short-form projects.