Portfolio development for visual media design students. The course will cover design strategies, content editing and sequencing, format options for print and interactive media, and portfolio presentation. Students will design and produce an online portfolio, sequenced portfolio, marketing materials and résume. A group of at least 10 high-quality pieces as determined by the instructor for portfolio development are strongly recommended for success in this course.
An advanced course in digital illustration focusing on the development of conceptual and narrative skills as they apply to a range of illustration projects.
This course covers techniques in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for illustrators. While gaining technical knowledge, students will also begin to explore stylistic options and build a body of work. Sketching and other techniques for developing concepts are also covered.
An overview of techniques of visual development for animation. Students will be exposed to developmental stages including character development, layout design, props, concept art, and story boarding.
An advanced course in the techniques and principles of 2D animation using digital tools, including emphasis on advanced visual effects and developing original visual narratives.
An overview of the techniques and principles of 2D animation as well as the specific tools used and roles found in the animation industry.
Continued study and use of Adobe Photoshop with an emphasis on advanced features. This course focuses on complex document construction, smart objects, masking, compositing, color correction, retouching, and screen workflows.
An introduction to Adobe Photoshop for digital image editing. Topics include interface, layers, painting, compositing, color correction, retouching, asset optimization and prototyping. Emphasis on best practices.
An introduction to Adobe InDesign for page layout and design. Topics include the interface, typesetting, styles, master pages, creating objects, importing graphics, layers, transparency, preflight and packaging. Emphasis on best practices.
Continued study and use of Adobe Illustrator for print and screen with emphasis on advanced features and creative projects.