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History and Technology of VFX and Computer Animation

The history of special effects is rich with innovation. You’ll examine it all—from in-camera techniques, traditional stop motion, motion control, matte paintings, and miniatures to modern computer-generated visual effects and animation, compositing, and production methodology.

Securing Rights and Agreements for Film

Learn the business side of show business. You’ll write option/purchase, submission, producer, employment, non-disclosure, and negotiating agreements. Plus, you’ll explore right-to-work laws, insurance requirements, financing, intellectual property protection, negotiating fees, profit participation, compensation, and more. (This course is cross-listed with MPT 867.)

Blogging: Content Creation and Promotion

Make your mark in the blogosphere. You will analyze various elements of successful blogging and get practical experience conceptualizing, producing, and marketing your own blog as a creative professional. (This course is cross-listed with LA 218.)

Podcast Production and Promotion

Explore podcasts from start to finish. You’ll write, host, record, and edit an original feature-length podcast to publish on iTunes and promote it using social media. Learn how concept development and various formats and styles affect a podcast. (This course is cross-listed with COM 750 and LA 250.)

Thesis Implementation and Portfolio Development

You’ll enjoy individual instruction, receive directed critiques, and learn to master the written and graphic portions of your final thesis project and portfolio.

Art of the Classical World

Gain insights into the art, architecture, and history of the ancient classical era, Greece and Rome, Mesopotamia and Egypt, through a study of historical context, literary, and philosophical texts of the era. (This course is cross-listed with AHS 327.)

Fashion Construction

In the design workroom setting, you use your garment construction and flat pattern drafting skills to create garments that are pattern cut and made to today’s commercial standards.

Product Design

Unleash your creativity in a design challenge where your imagination leads the way! Solve real-world problems and turn your ideas into reality—think sleek desk organizers, futuristic planters, or custom phone holders—all with 3D printing. Ready to make your creative mark? The future of design is yours—let’s get started!

AI in Object Design

You will learn to design objects using Generative Artificial Intelligence. Delve into integrating AI techniques in the creative process, including defining a design objective, developing a design research strategy, creating mood boards and sketches, and employing creative prompting to generate concepts. (This course is cross-listed with IND 303.)

Drawing: Fantasy Worlds

Unleash your imagination and master graphite on Bristol board to create stunning fantasy scenes! Dive into the creative process with bold silhouettes, dynamic compositions, and a fully realized fantasy world full of depth and impact. Your adventure ends with a grand exhibition, where your unique artistic vision takes the spotlight!