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AI in Object Design

You will learn to design objects using Generative Artificial Intelligence. Delve into integrating AI techniques in the creative process, including defining a design objective, developing a design research strategy, creating mood boards and sketches, and employing creative prompting to generate concepts. (This course is cross-listed with IND 703.)

Social Media Strategies

This course focuses on developing social media strategies to meet client expectations. Emphasis will be on clarifying business social media goals, ROI (Return On Investment) benchmarks, auditing current social media footprint, and developing key content strategies. Topics will include target audience, frequency, production teams, and effective promotion tactics. (This course… Read More

Commercial Design Studio

Create a functional and imaginative workplace for your commercial client. In your second major studio, you’ll develop plans and drawings, select furniture and materials, and produce construction documents for a dynamic presentation based on programming and your conceptual design.

History and Techniques of VFX

Apply an historic knowledge of special effects techniques to contemporary visual effects and animation. You’ll study in-camera techniques, traditional stop motion, motion control, matte paintings, miniatures, computer-generated visual effects and animation, and compositing.

Animal Rendering

Learn to realistically depict animals—both real and imaginary. You’ll focus on animal fur, skin, feathers, textures, skeletons, muscles, movements, rhythms, expressions, and basic structures.

Study Abroad

Travel to an inspirational location to practice your craft. You’ll create art that reflects your personal insights about the place. (This course is cross-listed with FA 493.)

Art of the Northern Renaissance

Explore the artistic work of Northern Europe from 1300 to 1600, including Netherlands, Flanders, France, Germany, and England, through a close reading of primary and secondary source material and an exploration of the works themselves.

Fashion Design 1

You will study alongside students from different disciplines to explore various approaches to design and illustration.

Node-Based Compositing 1

Learn advanced compositing techniques such as keying, float color space, and tracking. You’ll focus on developing your artistic eye, attention to detail, troubleshooting skills, and maintaining rigorous image quality standards.

Model Making Fall Studio

Turn concepts and two-dimensional sketches into quick three-dimensional product models. You’ll focus on speed, safety, accuracy as you increase your ability to communicate and evaluate your ideas.