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Writing for Comic Books and Graphic Novels

Effective strategies for professional comic book scriptwriting are taught in this course. You will read graphic novels and critical writing about comics which emphasize the physical space words occupy. You will produce a completed comic book script by the end of the semester. (This course is cross-listed with LA 217.)

Design Seminar/Portfolio

The portfolio is the final step in your Graphic Design program. You’ll develop a comprehensive print and digital visual system that shows off your design skills and a robust social media presence to effectively promote your strengths to the world. (This course is cross-listed with GR 875.)

Corporate Sponsored Project: Product Design

In this corporate sponsored project, students will be given a project directly by the sponsor. Students will produce product design concepts based on the sponsor’s project brief and will make adjustments based on sponsor feedback. Emphasis will be placed on concept, research, refinement, deliverables, presentation, and meeting project objectives. (This… Read More

Product Development: Senior Capstone Project

Learn targeted product development strategies by developing full collections. You will use advanced digital and hand skills and industry software to present a complete product package in line with a specific brand identity.

Product Development: Design Fundamentals

Bring your product ideas to market. You will research existing brands, conduct trend research, create storyboards, and sketch flats to develop ideas for new products. Learn consumer markets, fabrication, roles within the supply chain, product development, and fashion product categories.

Costume Design Production

Theatre is a collaboration. You will work with the script, directors, actors, lighting crews, fellow costume designers, and others to produce original costumes for a real production locally or at the Academy. Learn to develop designs on paper, realize them in 3D, and provide appropriate documentation. (This course is cross-listed… Read More

Collaborative Project: Animation Studio X

Work collaboratively to produce professional soundtracks for animated shorts. You’ll focus on scoring, sound design, and balancing all audio elements in a final mix. (This course is cross-listed with MUS 498X.)

Motion Picture Post Production

Work collaboratively to produce professional soundtracks with the School of Motion Pictures and Television’s Production Hub. You’ll focus on scoring, sound design, and balancing all audio elements in a final mix. (This course is cross-listed with MUS 498M.)… Read More

Action Adventure and RPG Level Design

Gain a solid understanding of level design for first- and third-person video game levels. You will create levels and game experiences from the initial concept phase through block mesh and multiple passes of scripting using the Unreal game engine.

Product Development: Thesis Collection Development

Focus on product development for your individual final project. Using knowledge about fabrication, silhouettes, color, sampling, sourcing, and costing, you will analyze target markets, research, and trends to create your product lines.