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Looking at Art and Design

Explore the fundamental building blocks of art and design through the study of painting, sculpture, graphic art, architecture, and other media to gain a historical and cultural appreciation of two- and three-dimensional art.

Professional Portfolio and Career Development

As you reach the completion of your degree, it’s time to prepare for your career in professional game development by compiling your best work into a portfolio, establishing a personal brand, and preparing all the materials you will need to apply for jobs in a very competitive industry.

Visual Development Styles

Apply style to animation visual development. You’ll learn to apply graphic, European, and Eastern styling techniques to character design, prop design, environment design, composition, value, and color.

Elements of Digital Painting

Gain the skills to digitally paint individual elements like skin, hair, facial features, wood, metal, stone, environments, and more.

Midpoint Thesis and Research

Students will prepare, research, and edit their thesis proposal, culminating in the presentation of their Midpoint Review. Passing the course and Midpoint Review will allow students to move on and enroll in their respective AHS Directed Study, in which they will use the work they’ve completed in AHS 750 to… Read More

Writing for Picture Books

Can picture books reflect the momentous moments in a child’s life? You’ll explore universal themes of family, friendship, sibling rivalry, and independence to develop picture book characters and stories that speak to children’s interests and validate their emotions. (This course is cross-listed with LA 318.)

Senior Portfolio for Visual Development

Develop a professionally marketable portfolio with your best work. You’ll build client and artist relationships by practicing the art of presentation and behavioral skills to create a consistent professional identity and portfolio.

Introduction to Digital Sculpting

Learn the concepts and methods used to produce digital sculptures. You will learn to create organic and hard-surface objects in a digital sculpting application, explore 3D painting, and practice concept ideation. (This course is cross-listed with GAM 623.)

Color Fundamentals

Explore color as a powerful tool in digital media. Learn how color psychology, contrast, light temperature, composition, and harmony enhance imagery, while applying various color schemes to create visually compelling artwork.

Art History Senior Thesis

Research and write your final undergraduate art history thesis. You will independently craft a scholarly argument, explore the scholarship, and thoughtfully write a final thesis with the support of an advisor.