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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 ILL 318.)

Survey of Landscape Architecture

Today’s landscape architect is a dynamic, passionate professional. You’ll gain a brief history of the profession and focus on the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of landscape architecture in the 21st century. (This course is cross-listed with LA 117.)

IAD Portfolio Preparation

Showcase your strengths, abilities, professional readiness, and personal style with a polished portfolio. You’ll develop a graphic representation that reflects your range and overall approach to projects.

Thesis 3 – Refinement

The final step in your graphic design thesis project is refining everything for final delivery. You’ll finish any remaining thesis materials, coordinate them with your final portfolio and online persona, and then create a final review presentation to secure approvals.(This course is cross-listed with GR 810 and GR 830.)

Final Review Preparation

Prepare for your Final Thesis Review and entrance into the photography industry. You will receive guidance and critique on writing and speaking skills, professional readiness, completion and presentation of thesis research, and the final presentation of your photographic print portfolio.

Posters and Packaging

Become an illustrative storyteller. Increase the narrative impact of your work by combining your composition, design, and perspective techniques with solid drawing and painting skills. You’ll use research, photography, sketches, and multiple techniques. (This course is cross-listed with ILL 704.)

Introduction to Rigging for Animators, Rigging

Learn character design and 3D character set-up for the animator. You’ll learn methodology and strategies to create readily revisable characters for maximum flexibility in a 3D environment.

Materials and Processes

Develop your understanding of materials, the manufacturing process, and how both play a part in the design process. You’ll investigate the major types of plastics and metal categories, their respective characteristics, and how they’re used in various product manufacturing processes. (This course is cross-listed with IND 651.)

Traditional Animation

To master the twelve principles of animation, you’ll learn its terminology and history and practice storyboarding and character forms.

History of Illustration

Who are the significant American illustrators of the twentieth century? You’ll gain an historical awareness of modern illustration by examining social conditions, compositional styles, trends, and subject matter.