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  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Portfolio Review Acceptance and University Advanced Standing. Studies the rigging process and the motion of 3D characters and objects for animation and interactive games. Includes full character, muscle, facial, and dynamic rigs. Reinforces principles of animation.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Portfolio Review Acceptance and University Advanced Standing. Focuses on the production of digital special effects and compositing in 2D and 3D environments. Includes multi-layer effects, green screen, digital mattes, and grading. Includes visual effects editing and particle generation.. Software fee of $15 applies.. Course fee of $19 for software and plug-ins applies.. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Portfolio Review Acceptance and University Advanced Standing. Focuses on the use of digital special effects in two and three-dimensional environments including high-end particle effects, digital fluids, and advanced simulation. Tools include industry standard software applications.. Software fee of $15 applies.. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Portfolio Review Acceptance and University Advanced Standing. Covers advanced animation and/or game development principles. Includes timing and spacing, overlapping action, flexibility, and successive breaking-of-joints. Analyzes theatrical performance, emotional, and dialoged animation. Explores expressive character action representative of life. Augments the fourth-year capstone experience assisting in portfolio development.. Software fee of $15 applies.. Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Portfolio Review Acceptance and University Advanced Standing. Provides an opportunity for students to display their skills and carve out their niche in the industry. Engages in a rigorous journey of self-assessment and strategic showcasing. Curates a portfolio highlighting their technical and creative prowess and telling a compelling story of their animation and game development journey. Articulates each portfolio piece's creative and technical process through persuasive storytelling and detailed documentation. Demonstrates advanced proficiency in key industry software tools. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): Portfolio Review Acceptance and University Advanced Standing. Provides a capstone animation and game development experience for senior students. Develops individual and team real-world projects in consultation with a faculty advisor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Explores multi-cultural dance and movement expression. Studies the different ways in which world cultures are expressed through dance and movement. Overviews dance history and traces the evolution of dance as an art form. Examines the art and craft of dance making, dance as an expression of culture and community. Explores dance as artistic expression in 20th Century America.. Course lab fee of $30 for World Dance applies.
    General Education Course
  • 1.00 Credits

    For students without previous ballet experience. Introduces fundamental ballet technique to develop posture, alignment, and muscular control. Exposes students to musically informed artistic approaches to movement. Requires ballet attire. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Gives students experience in modern/contemporary dance technique, emphasizing locomotor skills and movement expression. Introduces elements of dance, time, space, and energy. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
  • 3.00 Credits

    For students at an advanced-beginner ballet technique skill level. Provides experience in barre and center work to increase strength and flexibility. Emphasizes body alignment and muscular control. Familiarizes students with musically informed artistic approaches to movement. Prepares students for a more intensive study in ballet. Requires ballet attire. May be repeated for a total of 18 credits towards graduation.. Course Lab fee of $216 for support applies.