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Film Language Studio

Gain visual storytelling skills by shooting and directing short scenes. You’ll use the camera as an optical tool to learn bracketing, depth of field, shot size, framing, composition, and more.

Organic Modeling 2

Model organic characters like professional visual effect studio modelers. This course further develops comprehensive instruction in Zbrush software for high resolution organic modeling. Course concepts include model retopology, character concept design, polypainting and texturing, transform and decimation tools, and rendering model turntables. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 413.)

Programming for Games 1

Become proficient in C++. To learn the game industry’s most-used language, you’ll write text-based games using variables, branching, looping, console input/output, pointers, heap allocation, and more.

Producing for Animation and Visual Effects 1

Find out what it takes to produce a feature animation or video game. By producing several commercial projects, you’ll receive hands-on training in the start-to-finish creation and delivery of entertainment products.

The Power of Story

Storytellers are powerful people. They wield character development, dialogue, conflict, and structure to tell stories that change the world. You’ll develop these storytelling skills by creating an outline and beginning to write a short film. (This course is cross-listed with LA 166.)

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 688 and 288.)

Human Computer Interaction for UX

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is understanding what it means to be a human user of technology and how to create screen-based products that have a seamless user experience. To achieve an intuitive experience, students will learn about human psychology, emotional design, specialized design processes, various UX principles, and much more. (This… Read More

Sound Design for Game Studio

Work collaboratively to produce professional soundtracks for gaming media. You’ll focus on scoring, sound design, and balancing all audio elements in a final mix. (This course is cross-listed with MUS 498G.)

Real World Lighting

Communicate using light. Learn practical skills using various light shaping tools and industry equipment. Explore the visual impact of your photos by adjusting the color, direction, and quality of light. Gain hands-on experience using lighting equipment. Explore how quality of light affects concept and mood in numerous photographic applications. (This… Read More

Special Topics: Graduate Design Studio

Propose a project based on your career goals. You’ll use the industrial design process to identify problems, set design objectives, and design criteria to guide you through the design processes. The final portfolio piece will cover empathy, logic, and appropriate aesthetics for the brand and user in a succinct design… Read More