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Natural Systems in the Landscape

How do natural systems influence design decisions? While developing a deep understanding of natural systems, you’ll explore landscapes in your region to learn how to develop strategies for mapping and recording soil types, geological forms, watersheds, and other natural features. (This course is cross-listed with LAN 115.)

Web Design 1

HTML and CSS are the backbone of the web. As you develop your coding skills, you’ll learn strategies in site architecture, navigation, file management, and more to create highly intuitive websites.

Italian 1: Basic Grammar and Speech

Buongiorno! You’ll learn practical applications of basic principles of Italian pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar and gain an appreciation for Italian culture.

3D Character Animation 3

Apply acting and performance methods to character animation. You’ll take an in-depth look at character acting, action, game animation, lip-sync, facial expressions, subtext, and reference. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 421.)

Evolution of the Horror Film

Discover the difference between artistic creation and exploitation. You’ll examine horror film styles and movements from the Silent Era to today and apply your knowledge to active filmmaking.

3D Realistic Animation

Animate scenes commonly found in visual effects work including vehicles, motion capture, and animation for live-action plates. Reference will be analyzed to understand movement and muscles. You will apply research and physics to block and animate creatures as well as humans. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 625.)

Fashion Business: Thesis Financial Planning

Profitability and cash flow. You will take a deep dive into the financial aspects of your approved business plan to make improvements for your final thesis project.

Lighting 1: The Art of Seeing Light

Explore the dynamics of lighting for narrative motion picture. Shooting in B and W and Color, film and digital formats, you will learn how diffusion, contrast ratios, exposure control, light placement, electricity and safety, and other factors affect the overall design of your work.

Textiles: Capstone 1: Advanced Design & Pre-Collection

Integrate technical skills and design thinking to create innovative textile collections grounded in material choices. You will apply advanced surface treatments, fabric manipulation, and printing techniques to a range of textiles, including those selected for sustainability.

History of the Recording Industry

Explore the historical evolution of the recorded music industry in a way that helps you understand your place in it. You’ll study changes in technology and laws to understand the shifting economics of today, and an anticipation of tomorrow.