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Science Fiction and Fantasy

Science fiction bridges science and art. You’ll analyze the social and cultural impact of science fiction and fantasy literature and create your own work using classic storytelling structures, figures, and themes.

History of the Built Environment 2: Renaissance to 1900

Study the architecture, landscape and urban design, and general aesthetic principles from 1400-1900 that created an intellectual foundation for 20th-century Modernism. Consider how and why historical styles and design principles borrowed from the past shaped the built environment and helped engineer progressive social change.

Product Design: Ergonomics

There’s a lot to consider when designing handheld consumer products. Ergonomics will be discussed in-depth and you will apply research, ideation, and problem-solving to develop your concepts. You will apply all skills learned to your final presentations, including developmental sketches, orthographic drawings, sketch models, and renderings.

Advanced Lookdev and Lighting

Lighting can determine both what the audience sees and how they feel. You’ll learn advanced lookdev techniques, such as grooming hair and rendering cloth fibers down to the thread level, as well as advanced lighting techniques and tricks of the trade used by cinematographers to create stunning animated shots. (This… Read More

The Creative Process

Artists and designers are creative problem solvers. Explore the art and science of creativity. You’ll analyze your own creative process to find strengths and develop solutions-based skills that will help you realize your creative potential. (This course is cross-listed with ADV 125.)

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 355.)… Read More

Art History Through the 19th Century

Explore the major styles of art and architecture in Western civilization from the high Renaissance through the 19th century. You’ll apply the language of the arts and analyze the purposes of art.

Soundtrack Industry Overview

As an incoming graduate student, you’ll get an industry overview of soundtrack production for media, learn foundational concepts, and learn strategies for success in the MUS curriculum and in your midpoint and final review.

Visual Development 1

Skills needed. You’ll gain essential Photoshop abilities, along with basic composition, clothed figure, and color theory skills for visual development.

MFA Thesis Preparation/MA Portfolio Review

As an MFA student, you’ll refine your thesis concept and prepare works to include in your midpoint review. Once you finalize a thesis concept, you will write content and prepare work for individualized instruction and critique. As an MA student, you’ll prepare for your final portfolio presentation by completing three… Read More