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Anatomy for Artists

Understand the skeletal and muscular systems of the human body. You’ll investigate the complexities of the human form to enhance your figurative drawing skills.

Chiaroscuro

Apply classical drawing principles to render a 3D form. You’ll dive deep into the five-value system of tonal rendering, composition, value pattern, variation of form, cast shadow edges, and light and shadow relationships.

Figurative Concepts

Master your ability to draw proportionally accurate figures, both nude and clothed, for entertainment art. You’ll study anatomy, proportion, foreshortening, construction, movement and gesture, making simple still lifes and tonal self-portraits.

Ecorche

Learn skeletal construction and musculature by sculpting an anatomical representation of the human body with the skin removed. Using plasteline figures, you’ll explore morphology, structural concepts, and rhythmic proportion. (This course is cross-listed with FASCU 632.)

Visual Storytelling

Discover the power of visual storytelling by studying the work of great directors and cinematographers. You will make numerous short films demonstrating a variety of pictorial concepts, refining your visual vocabulary. (This course is cross-listed with MPT 641.)

Quality of Light

Communicate using light. Learn practical skills using various light shaping tools and industry equipment. Explore the visual impact of your photos by adjusting the color, direction, and quality of light.

Node-Based Compositing 1

This advanced course covers skills needed to become a professional compositor. Students will focus on paying attention to detail, eye improvement, troubleshooting skills, efficiency of workflow, and maintaining the highest standards in image quality. Advanced keying techniques, float color space, tracking, and tricks of the trade are also covered.

Photography Principles and Techniques

Explore the technical and creative side of photography in this foundational skill-building class. You will learn camera operations through technical exercises, and will receive an introduction to lighting, exposure and composition through unique image assignments. Current trends and digital technologies necessary for professional photographers are discussed and explored.

Graphic Novel/Comic Book 1

Tell your stories sequentially. You’ll investigate the mechanics and structures of comics, storyboards, illustrated books, and film to create your own graphic short stories. (This course is cross-listed with ILL 620.)

Sustainable Design

Learn passive and innovative strategies to minimize a building’s aggressive energy and resource consumption. You’ll examine the benefits of renewable resources and well-building design, focusing on best practices revealed both in vernacular architecture and forward-thinking contemporary design case studies. (This course is cross-listed with ARH 430.)