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English for Art Purposes 1

Use your English language skills to navigate Academy of Art University and American culture. Through discussion, writing, presentation, and critique, you’ll learn to communicate successfully both in and out of the classroom.

Enhanced Studies

You will complete course assignments to develop the skills and knowledge as indicated on the graduate course syllabus and receive undergraduate credit for the course to be applied toward the undergraduate degree requirements. These credits cannot be applied toward any future graduate degree requirements. Director approval required. Fees and prerequisites… Read More

Art of Spain: From El Greco to Picasso

Examine the art of Spain from the 16th to 20th centuries through visual analysis and a close reading of primary and secondary source material.

Dynamics: Pyro & Destruction

Create visually compelling dynamic effects using Houdini, with a focus on pyro, destruction, and hybrid FX workflows used in visual effects production. You will explore pre-fracturing workflows, rigid body simulation, smoke, fire, explosions, debris, and supporting particle effects, while also developing skills in lighting, shading, rendering, and pipeline considerations for… Read More

Dynamics: Pyro & Destruction

Create visually compelling dynamic effects using Houdini, with a focus on pyro, destruction, and hybrid FX workflows used in visual effects production. You will explore pre-fracturing workflows, rigid body simulation, smoke, fire, explosions, debris, and supporting particle effects, while also developing skills in lighting, shading, rendering, and pipeline considerations for… Read More

Planting Design

Plants create space, drama and visual interest in the landscape throughout the seasons. Learn how to select the right plant to achieve the desired effect. You’ll apply your drafting and rendering skills to present planting plans and planting details. (This course is cross-listed with LAN 240.)

Directed Study

Refine your skills. As a Master of Fine Arts degree candidate, you’ll complete course assignments to develop the conceptual, design, and technical skills needed to successfully complete your MFA Thesis Project and/or portfolio. You must have passed your midpoint review. Director approval required. Fees and prerequisites will vary by topic.

Directed Study

Refine your skills. As a Master of Fine Arts degree candidate, you’ll complete course assignments to develop the conceptual, design, and technical skills needed to successfully complete your MFA Thesis Project and/or portfolio. You must have passed your midpoint review. Director approval required. Fees and prerequisites will vary by topic.

Portfolio Enhancement

You’ll develop a comprehensive project proposal designed to improve your skills in targeted areas, as determined by your program director. Professional standards for process, technique, and execution will be emphasized. Course outcomes, fees, and prerequisites may vary by topic.

Expressive Large Scale Figure

You will focus on mid-sized ceramic figurative form. Working from a model, you will design and create large-scale armatures to support 300 pounds of clay. While building up from maquettes to a large-scale finished piece, you will express your understanding of proportion, gesture, and basic anatomical knowledge. These pieces will… Read More