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  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2240, ART 2260, matriculation into the BFA in Art and Design Illustration emphasis or the BFA in Entertainment Design, or department approval, and University Advanced Standing.. Develops and improves skills in designing, rendering, and painting environments and landscapes for use in illustration, animation, video games, and film.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): (ART 1110 and ART 1400) or (DAGV 1300 and DAGV 130L), and University Advanced Standing; formal acceptance to the Art and Design Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), or Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree, or department approval. Provides the student of illustration a firm foundation to create simple to moderately complex 2D animations. Develops skills using animation basics including tweening, squash and stretch, anticipation, staging and timing. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation.. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2260, matriculation into the BFA in Art and Design Illustration emphasis or the BFA in Entertainment Design, or department approval, and University Advanced Standing.. Focuses on creating quality digital paintings/illustrations in a studio setting. Studies the more subtle features of the software applications. Practices advanced conceptual and problem solving skills.. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1110, ART 1400, ART 2260 and University Advanced Standing; formal acceptance to the Art and Design Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), or Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree, or department approval. Develops advanced skills in producing pixel-based, computer-generated artwork for use as illustrations and other graphic communications. Emphasizes digitally painted images created from scratch rather than the creation of images produced through the digital manipulation of existing, found, or photographic resources. Develops conceptually based and communicative images that will be a vital aspect of each course project. Employs industry-standard software, and techniques including layers, compositing, channels, selection masks and color adjustments.. Lab access fee of $26 for computers applies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2260, ART 2280, and University Advanced Standing; formal acceptance to the BFA in Art and Design: Illustration emphasis or the BFA in Entertainment Design, or department approval.. Teaches techniques in texturing, lighting, and rendering of 3D models and scenes with a special emphasis upon aesthetics and composition. Includes texture painting, UV mapping, and HDRI lighting in addition to the standard techniques.. Software fee of $23 applies.. Lab access fee of $26 applies for computers.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): ART 3240 and University Advanced Standing; formal acceptance to the Art and Design Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), or Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree, or department approval. Continues the development of rendering skills acquired in ART 3240 (Head Drawing). Emphasizes mixing flesh tones, managing values, and investigates a variety of approaches to painting the human head. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation.. Course Lab fee of $93 for computers applies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2340 and University Advanced Standing; or department approval. Investigates studio problems based on concepts applied to various three-dimensional materials. Places special emphasis on the development of individual expression in the students chosen medium. Encourages the development of individual style and exploration of alternative media. May be repeated for a maximum 6 credits toward graduation.. Course fee of $27 for materials applies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2350 and University Advanced Standing; or department approval. Continuation of concepts developed in Ceramics I and II. Addresses advanced skills in hand building, wheel throwing, glaze formulation and kiln firing. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation.. Course lab fee of $60 for materials applies
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2400, ART 2430, University Advanced Standing; formal acceptance to Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Program by portfolio review, or department approval.. Develops advanced skills in the use of typography and layout. Examines editorial practices and executes designs that are appropriate for the intended audience. Teaches industry-standard page layout software.. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2280, ART 2440, and University Advanced Standing; formal acceptance to the BFA in Art and Design: graphic design emphasis or the BFA in Entertainment Design, or department approval.. Teaches principles and techniques of 3D animation with an emphasis on typography. Includes discussion of creative problem solving in time-based media. Includes learning 2D and 3D industry software to render video with audio.. Software fee of $23 applies.. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.