Courses

Skill development in the use of software to develop storyboards and two-dimensional animation including creating, importing, and sequencing media elements to create multimedia presentation. Emphasis on conceptualization, creativity, and visual aesthetics. A course which takes the student through various aspects of animation using a variety of two- dimensional software. Developing concepts, storyboarding, and production of several two- dimensional animations will be accomplished.

This course will continue to develop skills in the use of traditional mediums as well as digital software to create storyboards and 2- dimensional animation including creating, importing and sequencing media elements. Emphasis will be on conceptualization, creativity, and visual aesthetics. This course takes the students through various aspects of animation using 2 dimensional software. Developing concepts, storyboarding and the production of several dimensional animations will be accomplished.

Advanced study of technical aspects of animation. Emphasizes aesthetic design, storytelling and completion of an animation project.

(2 clock hour lecture and 4 clock hour lab periods per week). An introductory course using fundamental elements, principles, vocabulary and theories of visual art to develop concise concepts of design.

Introductory course that explores two-dimensional concepts in a variety of processes and media. PW: Innovation and Creativity

2D Design is an introductory course in two- dimensional design. Design is a discipline constituting a basic and integral part of all visual art forms. This course introduces basic visual design concepts and the elements of line, shape, form, value, texture, pattern, and color.

Introduction to the principles and elements of design and color theory. Assignments explore design concepts and an understanding of color. Course stresses the development of visual and manual skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and the tools and materials used in the making of art.

A basic course for beginning game art and game design students wanting to gain knowledge in the creation of 2d game collateral assets.

Students use computer software to create 2D animations that incorporate traditional animation are emphasized, and video editing techniques are practiced.

Students engage in an in-depth study of 2D Interactive Multimedia Technologies stand-alone desktop applications. Coursework is concentrated on the development production. Focus is on both asset creation and scripting for these types of theoretical issues relating to this evolving art medium.