Courses

Students explore the trends, techniques, and the various styles of musical composition studied both conceptually and aurally. Concepts are applied to exercises in composition.

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.

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

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.

Introduction to software used in the visual arts including 2D raster and vector images for motion graphics, animation, illustration and design. Specific course content will vary based upon curriculum requirements. May be taken for credit up to two hours.

This course is an intermediate level 3-D course introducing animation tools and techniques used to create movement. It emphasizes using the principles of animation.

Introduction to the art of 3D animation. Students learn how to plot, script, storyboard, techniques, including staging, timing, mechanics and kinetics. Also, this class will through various media including traditional hand-drawn methods up to 3D computer