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History and Techniques of Games

Know your game history, from board games to the most complex PC and console games. You’ll examine game design and theory, non-linear storytelling, pre-production, and game art, focusing on how humans relate to each other through games and games in society.

Studio 8: Housing and Integrated Design

Housing is an essential function that architects provide. Collaborating as a team, you will design a multi-family housing complex for an urban site, including an architectural proposal that integrates building systems and sustainable strategies. Plus, you’ll incorporate input from expert architects, engineers, and consultants. Take this course concurrently with ARH… Read More

Silkscreen 1

Learn to use the direct photo emulsion stencil method of printing with water-based inks. You’ll learn to use a variety of papers and inks to create works of fine art and contemporary communications.

Thesis 2 – Exploration

Continue your graphic design thesis journey by means of exploration and implementation. Building on the assets created in Thesis 1, you’ll finalize a visual system and complete half of your designated thesis materials. You’ll conduct user testing to refine, focus, and validate your solutions. (This course is cross-listed with GR… Read More

Art History Methodologies and Theory

Learn art-historical methods and historiography, with an emphasis on the historical development of current practices, interpretive methodology, critical theory, debates within the field, and cross-disciplinary dialogues. You will consider the definition of and approach to art-historical problems from the late Renaissance to the present.

Creative Strategy

Great things happen when a strategic framework is applied to creativity. Based on current cultural and market observations, you’ll develop and present strategic maps and data visualizations to connect businesses and people.

Surface Design and Licensing

It’s fun to see your illustrations at major resale markets. You’ll use vector programs and traditional art mediums to create lifestyle surface art for products like greeting cards, paper products, home furnishings, wall decor, giftware, clothing, and more. Plus, study the art licensing industry. (This course is cross-listed with ILL… Read More

Comic Book Illustration

Discover the magic and art of storytelling by exploring how story elements come alive in a scene! You’ll create your own 1-page comic with 3 dynamic panels.

Reel Development 3

Polish your on-camera acting and develop compelling material for your reel in this series of industry-driven preparation courses. Practice a range of acting approaches to refine and master techniques that work for you. Focus on filmed scene work, exercises and taped auditions.

Development: Finding Material and Influencing Writers

Learn how to find, option, and develop material for feature films and television. Practice composing effective script notes to help writers, and learn to evaluate the appropriate marketplace for your developed content. (This course is cross-listed with MPT 288 and MPT 888.)