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The Graphic Principles I course is designed to teach students basic levels of graphics creation through the use of software programs employed by design, animation, and interactive-media companies worldwide. This course emphasizes vector graphic...

The Graphic Principles II course is designed to teach students advanced levels of graphics creation through the use of software programs employed by design, animation, and interactive-media companies. This course emphasizes raster graphic design from...

The Color Theory course exposes students to the theories and application of color as it relates to both print and screen. Historical and geographical perspectives will be discussed. Students will review methods and techniques for using color to...

The Project I: Visual Design course combines hands-on learning experiences with summative and formative portfolio assessments. In this course, students will create graphics and illustrations that demonstrate an understanding of fundamental design...

The Portfolio I: Visual Design course emphasizes the use of a production workflow to ensure proper file organization, effective team communication, and consistent art direction. Students will explore the expectations and standards of the visual...

The Project and Portfolio III: Computer Animation course combines hands-on learning experiences with summative and formative portfolio assessments. In this course, students will use higher-order thinking skills and project-based learning to create a...

In the Character Modeling Fundamentals course, students will expand their modeling skills while examining the techniques employed by industry professionals. Students will build an initial base mesh and learn to harness digital sculpting tools to add...

The Visual Development course provides students with further knowledge of texture painting, lighting and rendering, and effects. Students will continue to develop texturing skills by reviewing real-world visual references and studying lighting as it...

The Character Rigging course introduces students to the process of adding joints and controls to a character to allow the animator to make the character move in a realistic manner. Students will also explore the process of binding and weighting the...

The Character Animation course focuses on strengthening students' animation skills by exploring methods for creating movement that is entertaining, appealing, and clearly driven by the characters' emotions and personality. Students will also analyze...