Creative Exploration

Dates

Summer 1 Session: May 28–July 2, 2024
Summer 1 registration: April 11–May 29

Summer 2 Session: July 8–August 1
Summer 2 registration: April 11–July 9

Fall Semester: August 26–December 20, 2024
Fall registration: April 29–August 30

Please note: Tuitions listed here are for the 2023-24 academic year, which includes summer courses. Tuitions for fall courses will be announced in June. Students who register for fall courses will not be billed until June, and they will be billed at 2024-25 tuition rates.

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CG 273  3D Fundamentals: Modeling, Rendering, Motion, and 3D Printing
CT 200 Content Design and Research
CT 244 Introduction to Web Design
DD 114 Creativity and Aesthetics
DD 116 Design Management Collaboration
EN 251 Theater Arts
EN 266 Screenwriting I
FI 111 Introduction to Film
FI 209 History of American Television
FI 234 Film Genres: Horror
FI 256 Screenwriting I
FI 301 The Film Auteur
ID 133 Presentation Techniques I
IL 125 Introduction to Digital Illustration Techniques
IL 126 Watercolor Comps and Illustrations
IL 133 Anatomical Life Drawing for the Illustrator I
IL 183 Comic Book Illustration
PE 217 Popular Urban Dance Past and Present
PH 100 Photography for Artists
PH 117 Principles of Photography Including Darkroom Instruction
PH 162 Photographic Styling
PH 253 Traditional Photography
SS 334 The Psychology of Color
TD 101 Experimental Screen Printing
TD 103 Embroidery
TD 115 Introduction to Textile Surface Design
TD 183 Screen Printing: T-Shirts and Related Products

  CG 273
3D Fundamentals: Modeling, Rendering, Motion, and 3D Printing
2.0 credits In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00

The theory and concepts needed to understand and construct 3D models are introduced. The focus of this introductory course is on acquiring the techniques used to create 3D models and how to apply real-world effects to their work through material application and lighting. Fundamental efficiency and familiarity with design software are strongly recommended for students registering for this course.

CT 200
Content Design and Research
2.0 credits In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00

This course introduces fundamental design research methods, including content design principles. Students develop thoughtful content and effective presentation skills through the process of content design. Creative outcomes include physical and digital designs.

CT 244
Introduction to Web Design
2.0 credits In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00

Students acquire a fundamental understanding of internet technology and attain basic web design skills. Topics addressed include hypertext markup language, cascading style sheets, digital imaging for the web, email marketing and the principles of web design. Prerequisite(s): CD 126, CD 224 or CT 200

DD 114
Creativity and Aesthetics
2.0 credits In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00

Teaches non-designers the designer viewpoint including how visual thinking applies to design strategies. Knowledge and skills from this course will enable them to effectively partner or collaborate professionally, either as business developers, retail managers, account managers, or strategic planners.

DD 116
Design Management Collaboration
2.0 credits In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00

Teaches non-designers how to integrate design and business processes. An exploration of strategies that enhance the conceptualization, development and execution of design projects. Trend setting approaches and innovative methods used by organizations managing the design process across industries are examined.

EN 251
Theater Arts
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

Focuses on appreciation of the theater through the study of dramatic art as it evolves from page to stage. Students study the relationship of drama text to performance through reading, acting exercises, and theater attendance. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 266
Screenwriting I
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

This course is cross-listed with FI 256. This course introduces the practice of writing fiction for the screen, focusing on the short film. In a workshop setting, students explore a range of approaches to the short screenplay, from traditional to innovative, and use examples from a variety of genres and geographical origins. (G6: Arts) Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

FI 111
Introduction to Film
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course provides students with the tools to analyze moving image presentations in an academic setting or as a filmmaker. Students examine the uses of camera, editing, sound and elements of the production design as they create meaning in film images and narratives. Examples are drawn from a full range of feature films, documentaries, other forms of entertainment and advertising, whether delivered theatrically, through television or over the Internet/ (Formerly LA 141) (G7: Humanities)

FI 209
History of American Television
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course is a critical survey of the history of American television, from its birth out of radio during 1940s to the present, with its seemingly infinite options for platforms and content. While television programs will be surveyed in terms of chronology, this course also examines them as cultural artifacts and industrial products that reflect such issues as class, consumerism, gender, desire, race, and national identity. (G7: Humanities).

FI 234
Film Genres: Horror
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

This course is cross-listed with HA 251. This course provides an international historical survey of the horror film from the early 20th century to the present. Through screenings and readings from a range of authors, students analyze formal and thematic elements of the horror genre in relation to historical, social, and aesthetic contexts.

FI 256
Screenwriting I
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

This course is cross-listed with EN 266. This course introduces the practice of writing fiction for the screen, focusing on the short film. In a workshop setting, students explore a range of approaches to the short screenplay, from traditional to innovative, and use examples from a variety of genres and geographical origins. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

FI 301
The Film Auteur
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00

Films of directors are studied through the lens of "authorship," a critical approach emphasizing the cinematic language and vision of a filmmaker in the body of their work. Each semester the films of one or two different directors will be examined. Prerequisite(s): FI 111

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ID 133
Presentation Techniques I
1.5 credits In state $330.00 Out of state $991.50

Presents techniques of rendering the elements of interior spaces in detail, including finishes, fabrics, window treatments, and accessories. Students learn quick visualization techniques and are introduced to the use of varied media in the representation of light, texture, color, value, and form.

IL 125
Introduction to Digital Illustration Techniques
2.0 credits In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00
Online: In state $470.00 Out of state $1352.00

In this introduction to basic Adobe Photoshop, students develop illustrative drawing and painting skills using pressure sensitive tablets or displays in the production of digital and traditional imagery from concept to finish.

IL 126
Watercolor Comps and Illustrations
1.5 credits In state $330.00 Out of state $991.50

Students learn to develop a wide variety of illustration projects in watercolor, from comps to finishes that are ready for reproduction. Emphasis is on real-world assignments for newspapers, magazines, packaging, advertising, and children’s book illustrations.

IL 133
Anatomical Life Drawing for the Illustrator I
2.0 credits In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00

This introductory course in anatomy and life drawing focuses on the skeletal and muscular systems of the body in order to understand the human form and its proportions, contours, and characteristic periphery of movement.

IL 183
Comic Book Illustration
2.0 credits In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00

For Continuing Education students. This course addresses the professional process of creating comic book illustration, from character design to panel-to-panel continuity and story development. It focuses on sequential illustration as it applies to visual storytelling in comics.

PE 217
Popular Urban Dance Past and Present
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Through a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach, students explore the conceptual underpinnings and political dynamics of popular urban dance. No prior dance training is necessary. (G6: The Arts)

PH 100
Photography for Artists
2.0 credits In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00

This is an introductory course for visual arts students on the basics of digital photography. Through lectures, demonstrations, assignments and critiques, students learn proper exposure, dynamic composition, and creative use of camera functions. Students acquire technical skills and develop conceptual and aesthetic approaches to photography. Photographing two and three-dimensional artwork is also covered.

PH 117
Principles of Photography Including Darkroom Instruction
2.0 credits In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00

Introduces students to the techniques of black-and-white photography, including basic studio setup, lighting techniques, model direction, and related film exposure as applied to the 35mm camera. Instruction on enlarging techniques and film processing through the use of the darkroom are also covered.

PH 162
Photographic Styling
2.0 credits In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00

Introduces the elements of photographic styling, stressing both creative sensitivity and technical skills, through lectures and demonstrations. Assignments include fashion, beauty, illustration, tabletop, and food styling.

PH 253
Traditional Photography
2.0 credits In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00

Students are introduced to historical photographic tools. They learn to expose and process film and paper, use of large-format cameras, and make pinhole cameras. Students learn a variety of non-silver printing processes such as cyanotype and gum bichromate printing. They are encouraged to experiment and merge older techniques with digital processes.

SS 334
The Psychology of Color
3.0 credits In state $897.00 Out of state $2712.00

Examines the importance of color and its influences on behavior. Topics include the biological and perceptual characteristics of color, fundamental color research, societal and cultural influences on the meanings and uses of color, adaptations of color in both natural and manmade environments, and the interaction between personality and color. Special attention is given to the application of color in both industry and everyday life. (G4: Social Sciences) Prerequisite(s): SS 131 or approval of chairperson

TD 101
Experimental Screen Printing
3.0 credits In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

Students experiment designing with screens and printing on fabric while working in an actual workshop surrounding. Includes screen making, color mixing, and printing techniques.

TD 103
Embroidery
2.0 credits In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00

This course is an introduction to the art of hand embroidery and related forms of stitching. Students explore traditional and contemporary techniques to develop their own creative practice through class and individual projects. This course introduces embroidery as both a commercial application and a creative medium.

TD 115
Introduction to Textile Surface Design
2.0 credits In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00

Textile design painting techniques and terminology are explored through research and assembly of reference material. Students strengthen design skills and create painted designs in repeat for the fashion fabrics market.

TD 183
Screen Printing: T-Shirts and Related Products
2.0 credits In state $440.00 Out of state $1322.00

Using modern screen print technology, students create original engineered designs for T-shirts and related products. Color-mixing principles and screen printing techniques are taught.

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