This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in industry-standard 3D animation production processes, while also exploring conceptual, innovative and critical approaches to 3D animation. Classes will consist of discussions, lectures, presentations, technical tutorials, assignments and critiques. Participants will learn keyframe animation, physics simulation, virtual cinematography and virtual lighting, texturing and rendering optimization. Students will also learn about sound production, post-production compositing, editing and output for installation.

This course explores remix, recontextualization, and appropriation as artistic tools. We will examine current and past usage of the remix, from its well-known place in popular music to broader forms like YouTube mashups, cut-ups and text generators, Internet memes, culture jamming, and parody. The class will also cover common legal issues surrounding remix culture?such as fair use, copyright and copyleft, and the Creative Commons system?as well as the relationship of automation and artificial intelligence to the larger aesthetic and ethical conversations inherent to remix culture.

Required for all art majors during their junior or senior year. Satisfies the Junior Year Writing requirement.

Junior level courses developed around a conceptual framework and contextual response. Topics rotate and are based on student interest, faculty expertise and facility availability and capabilities.

Through demonstrations, presentations and critical discussions, an introduction to techniques in photo silkscreen, and the potential to realize works that incorporate concepts from photography, drawing, and painting.

Studio. Study of formal and informal painting procedures. Focus on development of form as content. Information provided regarding painting processes and associated materials. Includes related theoretical contemporary and historical issues. Varying materials and techniques.

Exploration of art as taught in the public schools and in community settings. Topics include: introduction to art education, artistic and aesthetic development, teaching methodologies for diverse student populations, special education in art classrooms, and lesson planning. Readings, written assignments, class presentations, and extensive off-campus field experiences. Prerequisite: B.F.A. major or consent of instructor.

Not available at this time

This is a stand-alone independent study designed by the student and faculty sponsor that involves frequent interaction between instructor and student. Qualitative and quantitative enrichment must be evident on the proposed contract before consent is given to undertake the study.

Through short, hand-drawn 2D animation projects, students are introduced to primary animations skills such as timing & spacing, the 12 Principles of Animation, believable acting, and various professional workflows. Students gain experience working in a variety of animation and video editing programs and practice all parts of the animation pipeline, including pre-production, post-production & project management.