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History of the Recording Industry

Explore the historical evolution of the recorded music industry in a way that helps you understand your place in it. You’ll study changes in technology and laws to understand the shifting economics of today, and an anticipation of tomorrow.

Strategies for Branding

Brands are the means by which organizations differentiate themselves. Building on skills learned in Branding Principles, you will find new ways to bring brands to life, extend brands into new territory, and make brands more interesting, engaging, and relevant.

English for Art Purposes 4

Strengthen your language and independent learning skills so that you will be prepared for advanced coursework in your major after your EAP courses.

Texture and Light

Create and manage textures using hand-painted and procedural methods in 2D and 3D applications. You will identify textures that define the different properties of 3D surfaces and use UV mapping techniques to correctly apply 2D textures to a 3D object. (This course will be cross-listed with GAM 621.)

Making the Documentary

Become a documentary filmmaker. In this course you will explore the roots and trajectory of this ever-expanding form of filmmaking. You will watch numerous award-winning documentaries to examine how the genre pushes boundaries to tell real stories. You will conceptualize, shoot and edit your own documentary projects. (This course is… Read More

Drawing for Fashion

Develop foundational skills in design sketching through observation and replication. You will become familiar with body proportions, basic human anatomy, and figure balance.

Feature Film 2 (Fall)

You’ll begin work on your adapted screenplay from a public domain work that was outlined in WRI 622/325. (This course is cross-listed with WRI 809A.)

Laser Fabrication

Using industry-standard software and digital fabrication techniques, you’ll develop vectors and rasters to be laser cut or engraved/etched into precise, intricate designs in a variety of materials. Enhance your individualized projects with these new contemporary techniques. (This course is cross-listed with JEM 668.)

Graphic Design 1: Visual Communication

Great graphic designers are creative problem solvers with passion and perseverance. Through research and experimentation, you’ll learn to attack myriad problems from multiple angles, and gain the skills to develop solutions for a variety of audiences.

Creative Concepts for Fashion

Focus on original and creative hands-on development for collections. Color, fabrics, proportion, silhouette, customer, and wearing occasion are explored through 2D and 3D development.