Media Arts

Introduction to the representation of three-dimensional forms in two- dimensional space. Focus on drawing one-, two-, and three-point linear perspective systems from observation and imagination. >Develop: Measuring and sighting techniques; drawing skills; value and lighting; design approaches.

Develop an understanding of visual language and compositional structure using the basic elements and principles of design. Introduction to color theory and application.

Introduction to figure drawing. Use observational gesture and expressive drawing to demonstrate: proportion and measurement; volume and space; basic anatomy; format and composition; balance and movement; focus and edge; relation of figure to environment.

Introduction to elements and principles of 3D design: space; form and mass; scale; proportion; gravity and equilibrium; research; drawing. Work from observation to acquire understanding of human body relative to invention of character. Emphasis on application of the following to human gesture and movement in dimensional space: skeletal structures; narrative; observation and invention; reference and interpretation. Emphasis on maquette-making and sculpting in clay; importance of craftsmanship. Expand understanding of color, patina, and surface.

Introduction to elements and principles of 3D design: space; form and mass; scale; and proportion using 3D animation software. Students will learn techniques used to create three dimensional compositions that create a sense of depth, lead the eye, and give a sense of presence.

An introduction to the elements and principles of 3D design using modeling, texturing, and lighting techniques in 3D animation software. This course introduces and develops higher-level skills needed for asset creation; model building, uv mapping, texture creation, and lighting with physically-based material definitions.

Continued study of observational gesture and expressive drawing to demonstrate: proportion and measurement; volume and space; basic anatomy; format and composition; balance and movement; focus and edge; relation of figure to environment. Create believable figures and animals through observation. Emphasis on sequential poses and anatomy as related to movement.

Continued study of observational gesture and expressive drawing to demonstrate: proportion and measurement; volume and space; basic anatomy; format and composition; balance and movement; focus and edge; relation of figure to environment. Create figures and animals from observation with realistic: structure; dynamics; sustained poses; anatomy.

Study of the representation of accurate three-dimensional forms in two-dimensional space. Focus on drawing one-, two-, and three-point linear perspective systems from observation. Develop: measuring and sighting techniques; drawing skills; value and lighting; color and design approaches.

Continued study of the accurate three-dimensional forms and environments in two-dimensional space. Focus on color. Focus on drawing one, two, and three-point linear perspective systems from observation and imagination.