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French 1: Basic Grammar and Speech

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

Design Drawing 2

Practical freehand sketching abilities are a valuable asset. You’ll apply line, light, shade, shadow, value and contrast to shapes found in manufactured products, and begin the use of color. (This course is cross-listed with IND 662.)

Color Scripting

You’ll use cinematic composition, atmospheric use of color, and color continuity to complete a sixteen-frame color script. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 680 and ANM 880.)

MIDI Orchestration

Extend your orchestration skills to the realm of virtual instruments in this exciting course. Create realistic orchestral mockups using virtual instrument samples. You’ll develop vital skills for creating music scores and create mockups of classical and modern film scores. (This course is cross-listed with MUS 635.)… Read More

Humans, Not Consumers: How Human Insights Drive Brand Strategy

We’re taught that we’re thinking creatures that feel. The truth is we’re feeling creatures that think. Emotions don’t hinder decisions. They’re the foundation on which they’re made! You will learn how to demystify emotions and empower art and brands through the power of human insight.

3D Design 3

Put your knowledge to work. Learn to make raglan-style garments and use your newfound skills to create a customized raglan trench coat. You will also work with your peers to produce a group collection using looks from your design class.

Introduction to 3D Production B (Maya)

In the second part of this two-part course, you’ll learn to navigate the complex 3D software and its many tools and workflows as they are used in major animation and VFX studios, preparing you for specialized study in the track of your choice.

History of Graphic Design

Know your history. You’ll examine the pivotal events, technical innovations, significant movements, and creative thinkers that shaped the past and informed the current state of visual communication. You will also build a vocabulary for design that will be critical to your success in studio classes.

Traditional Animation 1

Gain the skills to bring your two dimensional drawings to life. Using various methods and techniques, you will create a variety of simple animated shots that demonstrate the fundamentals of animation via hand drawn techniques.

2D Digital Cutout

Gain various ink, paint, and compositing skills to work in digital commercial animation production. You’ll learn storyboarding, animatics, painting, compositing, and post-production. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 368 and ANM 848.)