Visual Communications

This course introduces students to Computer Graphic Imagery workflow in a dedicated software environment. Topics include interface navigation, creation tools, animation basics and rendering. Upon completion, students should be able to create simple CGI objects, animate them and assign visual rendering properties.

This course is designed to introduce the students to the theory of game design and production using industry software and related technologies.  Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate technical and creative aspects of game development.

ln this course students will use digital art toolsets to create production-ready concept art and illustration with a focus on world-building and ideation. By the end of the course, students will develop a strong understanding of aesthetics and will be able to produce concept art for a variety of projects and productions.

This course introduces students to character animation principles and a study of advanced CGI techniques. Topics include animation principles, keyframing, rigging, skinning and UV texturing. Upon completion, students should be able to rig a CGI character properly and apply various animations to it.

This course introduces students to the storytelling and previsualization process. Topics include use of tools like script writing, narrative advancement, storyboarding, camera framing, and the importance of timing in storytelling. Upon completion, the student should be able to use these tools to prepare for the creation of an animated short feature, a live action short film, or a video game prototype.

This course introduces students to the mechanics of how various materials react to light in real life and in a CGI software. Topics include study of various shaders, lighting techniques and rendering parameters. Upon completion the student should be able to reproduce a common object surface and render it efficiently.

The course is designed to enhance students programming skills with 3D assets into creating a virtual world using an industry standard game engine.  Upon completion, students should able to use these tools to create a 3D immersive virtual world. 

ln this course students will examine narrative focused gameplay and apply game development workflows to the creation of a playable narrative demo. By the end of the course students will have a greater understanding of gameplay, narrative design, and will gain experience in development of games.

ln this course, students will examine the game industry with a focus in the areas of Esports and media. Students will survey Esport games through the lens of a game designer, examining successful ventures in design, media, streaming, and content creation. By the end of the course students will have a better understanding of the business of games and its surrounding media.

This course introduces students to matte painting techniques and specialized CGI environment software. Topics include concepts of art, camera projection, light repainting, atmosphere, and various tools available in virtual environment creation software. Upon completion, the student should be able to create a realistic environment from material coming from various 2d and 3d sources.

This course is designed to tap the imagination of the student in a three-dimensional problem solving environment. Topics include a basic introduction to the concepts of 3D design and animation as applied to a design project. Upon completion, students should be able to create and animate objects in a threedimensional environment.

This class provides demonstrations and practice regarding the basics of the video production process. The course introduces students to basic video production techniques and provides a basic overview of film and television theory and criticism. It provides a combination of theory and hands-on exercises in order for students to learn the equipment and techniques used in media production and editing. Basic shooting and editing techniques are introduced.

This course offers supervised campus experience in video/television broadcasting with emphasis in the planning, production and editing of electronic media, announcements and programs. Each semester this sequence of classes will focus on different aspects of the subject.

This course offers supervised campus experience in video/television broadcasting with emphasis in the planning, production and editing of electronic media, announcements and programs. Each semester this sequence of classes will focus on different aspects of the subject.

This class provides further demonstrations and practice regarding the video production process. Students are further introduced to basic video production techniques and the course provides an overview of film and television theory and criticism. It provides a combination of theory and hands-on exercises in order for students to learn the equipment and techniques used in media production. Advanced instruction in video production is provided through this hands-on, production-intensive course.

This course is an introduction to digital photography. Emphasis is placed on aesthetic as well as technical aspects of photography. Upon completion, the student should understand quality in photography and be able to apply the techniques necessary to produce professional photographs. This is a CORE course.

This course explores various uses of digital photography.  Subjects may include studio, portrait, landscape and other areas of photography.  Upon completion, the student should be able to apply the techniques necessary to produce professional photographs of a variety of subjects.

This course is an introduction in using type in graphic design. Emphasis is on typographic techniques used in layout and graphic design. Upon completion, the student should be able to view type as a design element.

Principles of creating and manipulating vector illustrations using current vector illustration software.  Upon completion, the student should be able to produce  professional vector illustrations from concept to production for diverse media. 

This course is an introduction to the various elements of graphic design. Emphasis is on aspects of production design including layout, typography, graphic photography, computer graphics and printing techniques. Upon completion, students should have a basic understanding of the graphics process from concept through production.

This course is designed to acquaint the student with computer graphics. Topics include illustration and image manipulation. Upon completion, students should be able to apply design principles to computer graphics.

This course focuses on products for digital media. Emphasis is on creativity and an understanding of software and production. Upon completion, the student should be able to apply creative design and production skills to finished projects.

This course focuses on advanced applications in the production of digital design. Emphasis is on computer skills, creativity & design. Upon course completion, students should be able to create a multimedia production.

This course allows the student to apply knowledge and skills in a real-world workplace. Evaluation is based upon a well-developed portfolio, job-site visits by the instructor, the employer's evaluation of the student, and the development and assessment by the student of a learning contract.