G + A Degree Plan

• Technology for Graphics
• Fundamentals of Drawing
• Figure Drawing
• Elements of Visual Thinking
• Introduction to Communication Design
• Form and Communication
• Illustration I
• The Business of Branding Yourself
• History of Design
• Contemporary Art
• History of Photography + Motion Pictures
• 3D Modeling and Animation I
• Interactive Media Design I
• Digital Photography
• Animation Principles and Practices
• 3D Modeling and Animation II
• Video for Media
• Motion Imagery
• Team Game Production I
• Commercial Studio Photography
• Gaming + Animation Studio
• Gaming + Animation Capstone

3D Modeling and Animation II

ARTS-3173: In this course students will study and practice techniques used in character design, modeling and rigging using 3D computer software. Advanced 3D modeling, shading, rendering, and character-design skills developed in conjunction with traditional story, animation, lighting and cinematography methods. Designs for game animation will be compared with designs for film and video. Action and motion sequences will be created and studied.