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Studio: Thesis Development

Cultivate your point of view using architecture as a lens. You’ll conduct research-driven architectural investigations to identify your thesis topic, develop your architectural language, and use site and demographic analysis as design criteria for the final thesis project in the subsequent semester.

Studio X 2D Short Film

You will complete a series of finished 2D animated shorts, working across disciplines in small teams under tight deadlines. Students from Visual Development, Music/Sound, and 2D Animation are all encouraged to apply for consideration in this truly cross-disciplinary class. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 695X2.)

Edit 1: The Art of Editing

Video editing can be a very powerful visual storytelling tool. Using Adobe Premiere Pro, you will use montage, screen direction, continuity, and stylistic concepts to edit a narrative scene.

Character Design 2: Production Ready Characters

Expand your character techniques to find your place in the production pipeline. You’ll gain the design skills to produce 3D paintings that feature convincing creatures, animal anatomy, dynamic textures, and believable lighting sources.

StudioX VFX 3D for Modelers, Riggers, FX TDs

In this studio production course, you will perform a variety of tasks for client-based projects. These can include dynamics, modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, and animation. (This course is cross-listed with ANM 498X3.)

In-Depth Project: The Competition

You’ll learn how to plan and produce live esports events while building skills in hosting, commentary, on-camera performance, and streaming. You’ll gain essential studio experience by working on competitive events and creating professional-grade portfolio material. This class will introduce you to the tools you need to succeed in today’s fast-paced… Read More

Digitally Generated Fabrication

Explore methods of advanced architectural fabrication in relation to architectural design and construction processes. Through your work, you will engage in several techniques, processes, and technologies that are applicable towards architectural production.

Children’s Book Illustration

Find your voice as an illustrator of children’s books. You’ll analyze different types of children’s books to determine which illustration style works best for different age groups. You will study character design and also increase your pen and ink, watercolor, and acrylic paint abilities. (This course is cross-listed with ILL… Read More

AI for Visual Artists

You will be provided the framework for applying various AI tools to the creation of both realistic and imaginative imagery. Ethical considerations and opinions are discussed. Through creative exploration, students leverage text-to-image and large language model AI tools to integrate generative AI in the inspired image-making of contemporary art today. Read More

Music Scoring for Film

Acquire the skills to compose music scores for motion pictures to enhance your portfolio. You’ll use practical, technical, and aesthetic techniques to create an effective music score that reinforces the emotional content of films. (This course is cross-listed with MUS 640.)