Creative Exploration

Dates

Summer 1: May 26–June 29, 2026
Summer 2: June 30–July 27, 2026
Summer Registration: April 7–July 5, 2026

Fall Semester: August 31–December 22, 2026
Fall Registration: April 27–September 6, 2026

Please note: Tuitions listed here are for the 2025-26 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 2026-27 tuition rates.

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• CG 273 3D Fundamentals: Modeling, Rendering, Motion, and 3D Printing
• CT 201 Digital Content Design
• CT 220 3D Modeling for Animation and Game Design
• CT 350 Sonic Branding
• CT 362 Game UI Design
• CT 380 AI Assisted Design
• CT 411 Design and Interaction
• DD 114 Creativity and Aesthetics
• DD 116 Design Process
• FA 101 Painting
• FA 105 Life Drawing
• FA 117 Traditional Techniques in the Fine Arts
• FI 111 Introduction to Film
• FI 200 Bollywood and the Making of India
• FI 202 Mafia Movies: Crime and Corruption in Italian Popular Culture
• FI 205 Producing for Film
• FI 211 Brazilian Cinema: Inventing Places and Spatial Myths
• FI 214 Introduction to Costume Design for Film
• FI 224 Avant-Garde Film
• FI 228 From Stand-Up to Script: Adapting Comedy to TV
• FI 234 Film Genres: Horror
• FI 244 Major Movements in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Film
• FI 256 Screenwriting I
• FI 257 Costume Sci-Fi & Fantasy
• FI 263 Fashion in Film
• FI 321 Film Theory and Criticism, An Introduction
• FI 323 Sexuality in Cinema
• FI 329 Surrealism in the Moving Image
• FI 334 Film Genres: Films of the Supernatural
• FI 341 French Cinema
• FI 356 Screenwriting II
• HA 333 Contemporary Photography and New Media
• IL 102 Introduction to Digital Sculpting
• IL 121 The Art of Visual Journalism
• 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
• MU 202 Latin American and Caribbean Music
• MU 203 Survey of American Music
• PH 100 Photography for Artists
• PH 117 Principles of Photography Including Darkroom Instruction
• PH 162 Photographic Styling
• TD 101 Experimental Screen Printing
• TD 103 Embroidery
• TD 138 Introduction to Woven Design
• TD 141 Nature Studies
• TD 183 Screen Printing: T-Shirts and Related Products
• TD 227 Painting on Fabric

CG 273
3D Fundamentals: Modeling, Rendering, Motion, and 3D Printing
2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1,322.00

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 201
Digital Content Design
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course covers visual design fundamentals for social media content. Using Figma and other cloud-based tools, students explore digital content creation, engagement strategies, and platform-specific best practices. They learn to design compelling visuals optimized for online distribution while understanding key design principles for effective communication in digital spaces.

CT 220
3D Modeling for Animation and Game Design
2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1,322.00

This course introduces Autodesk Maya, a leading 3D animation and modeling software used in film, television, and gaming. Students will navigate Maya’s interface, create basic models, textures, and animations, and apply foundational 3D design principles—modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering—to develop original projects and assignments.

CT 350
Sonic Branding
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

Students learn the creative process of audio brand-identity design to activate customer experiences and build recognition and value through audio and sound. Sonic branding is one of the fastest-growing fields in branding.

CT 362
Game UI Design
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

This course examines the critical role of user interface (UI) design in shaping player experiences. Building on game design principles, students explore digital platforms, input methods, and design challenges. They will study screen-based visual communication and design systems, gaining insights into creating cohesive, engaging interfaces for interactive digital experiences. Prerequisite(s): CT 200 or CT 201

CT 380
AI Assisted Design
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

This course introduces the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in visual art and design. Topics covered include AI ethics, copyright issues, and social impact, as well as generative design and AI-assisted creative workflow. Students will learn how to use these technologies and platforms to facilitate creative processes such as generating creative content, automating design processes, streamlining workflows, and making data-driven design decisions

CT 411
Design and Interaction
2.0 credits
In state $598.00 Out of state $1,808.00

This course emphasizes the human-centered design process and introduces principles fundamental to interaction design. Key topics include communication theory, user research and concept evaluation methods, visualization and navigation through information spaces, time-based information, paper prototyping, and usability testing.

DD 114
Creativity and Aesthetics
2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1,322.00

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 Process
2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1,322.00

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

FA 101
Painting
1.5 credits
In state $330.00 Out of state $991.50

For students not majoring in Fine Arts. Through observation of still life and the figure, students are introduced to the use of oil or acrylic paint. Students develop color-mixing techniques emphasizing varied approaches to the use of paint.

FA 105
Life Drawing
1.5 credits
In state $330.00 Out of state $991.50

For Fashion Design and Menswear students. Focus on figure drawing, stressing line, gesture, and composition. Study of proportion and anatomy of the human figure is undertaken.

FA 117
Traditional Techniques in the Fine Arts
2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1,322.00

This course develops students’ insight into the techniques of masterworks in art history. The course combines lectures, demonstrations, visits to museums, and hands-on work in the studio. Students study and create works using such techniques as wet and dry media, ink and silverpoint, and encaustic, tempera, and oil painting.

FI 111
Introduction to Film
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2,028.00

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.

FI 200
Bollywood and the Making of India
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Bollywood cinema has played a significant role in managing euphoria, as well as political, social, and religious crises confronting postcolonial India following partition, independence, globalization, and the rise of populism. In so doing, it captures and reflects anxieties and aspirations about an idea—a unique experiment called India. This class studies Bollywood movies, their history, and their connections with the world.

FI 202
Mafia Movies: Crime and Corruption in Italian Popular Culture
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course looks at Italian film and television representations of the Mafia. Students view selected films and analyze them within the context of the historical and social development of organized crime in Italy. Texts discussed also include novels, historical studies, film criticism, photography, documentaries, and popular songs.

FI 205
Producing for Film
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course equips students with the essential skills to excel as producers, whether navigating the development of a multipart series or overseeing the production of a feature-length film. Skill sets include: developing stories, optioning material, budgeting, setting a schedule, fundraising, and distribution. Using their projects as test cases, students create a step-by-step production and creative plan, preparing them for real-world applications.

FI 211
Brazilian Cinema: Inventing Places and Spatial Myths
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

Students analyze films from diverse periods in Brazilian cinema through a series of places that explore geographic and symbolic spaces in the nation’s cultural imaginary. The City, The Backlands, The Amazons, and the topic of Nomadism are studied considering aspects of Brazilian culture related to race, gender, and social class.

FI 214
Introduction to Costume Design for Film
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course gives students the chance to develop their costume design skills by practicing costume rendering, research, and collaborative techniques in two extended portfolio projects (period and for an imagined world). Guest speakers will provide insight into working methods and pathways into the field.

FI 224
Avant-Garde Film
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course is cross-listed with HA 217. This course is a survey of major moments in avant-garde film from 1895 to the present. Through readings and discussions, students explore theories of avant-gardism and study how such films are expressions of the historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts of their production. (G7: Humanities) Prerequisite(s): FI 111 or HA 112

FI 228
From Stand-Up to Script: Adapting Comedy to TV
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course explores the art of adapting stand-up comedy into a pitch for a narrative television series. Students will analyze comedians’ material for themes, characters, and world-building elements, then collaborate in groups to develop a pitch that captures the comedian’s voice in scripted form. Prerequisite(s): FI 256 or EN 266

FI 234
Film Genres: Horror
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

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 244
Major Movements in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Film
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course is cross-listed with EN 257. This course is an introduction to major film directors, movements, and genres from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea. Formal and stylistic aspects of films as well as their historical, transnational, and sociocultural contexts are addressed. Students discuss and write critically about East Asian film. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

FI 256
Screenwriting I
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

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 131 or equivalent

FI 257
Costume Sci-Fi & Fantasy
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

A survey of costume design from circa 1900 to the present for science fiction and fantasy films—including feature-length films and series—conducted through lectures, screenings, and visits to museums with film costume collections.

FI 263
Fashion in Film
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

A survey of film costume design from circa 1900 to the present, focusing on films with contemporary settings and fashionable dress, conducted through lectures, screenings, and visits to museums with historic fashion and film costume collections.

FI 321
Film Theory and Criticism, An Introduction
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

Students are introduced to the major issues and movements in film theory and criticism. Examining key issues—such as the relationship between film representation and reality and the roles of image, narrative, and the industrial infrastructure—students learn to place critical statements about film into a theoretical discussion that has flourished since the early days of silent film. (G7: Humanities) Prerequisite(s): FI 111

FI 323
Sexuality in Cinema
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

This lecture/screening course examines representations of sexuality in cinema, from the silent era to the radical ’60s to New Queer Cinema and beyond. Students will consider the ways that sexuality and gender are cinematically mediated constructions, and how filmmakers worldwide have explored the complex relationship between gender, sexuality, and identity.

FI 329
Surrealism in the Moving Image
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

This course looks at dreamlike and surrealist films, artworks, and fashion, from Buñuel to David Lynch to Charlie Kaufman and beyond.  It will explore “psychic automatism,” an art without logic, rules, narrative, or reason. We will explore filmmakers/magicians who deliberately defy convention, noticing the alchemical magic that can result.

FI 334
Film Genres: Films of the Supernatural
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

This course examines films that involve the supernatural, frequently a subgenre of the horror film. Students explore story conventions, iconography, and the relationship to cultural and literary foundations from which these films derive. (G7: Humanities)

FI 341
French Cinema
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

Students are introduced to the rich legacy of French Cinema: from its early days in silent film to Surrealism and Poetic Realism between World War I and World War II to its position of influence with the New Wave in the 1960s. The political cinema of the 1970s is examined, as well as today’s new French filmmakers.

FI 356
Screenwriting II
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00

This course is cross-listed with EN 366. This course focuses on elements of screenwriting for feature-length films, including story concept, three-act structure, the world of the story, protagonist and antagonist, conflict, characterization, scene development, and dialogue. Students formulate individual projects, from pitching a story to presenting a synopsis, preparing an outline, and writing a screenplay. The business end of screenwriting is discussed and students meet film industry professionals. Prerequisite(s): EN 266 or FI 256

HA 333
Contemporary Photography and New Media
3.0 credits
In state $897.00 Out of state $2,712.00
Online: In state $942.00 Out of state $2,757.00

This course explores globally produced photographic works made since the mid-1960s. Emphasis is on key themes and genres, and on the works’ historical and theoretical contexts. In addition to conventional photography, the course covers new media such as video, installations, projections, and computer-assisted and internet-hosted photography. Prerequisite(s): HA 231 or HA 243

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IL 102
Introduction to Digital Sculpting
1.5 credits
In state $330.00 Out of state $991.50

A hands-on studio course where students create characters, props, and costumes in three dimensions (3D) using the most up-to-date mesh-based digital modeling software. This course is open to all FIT departments and professional studies.

IL 121
The Art of Visual Journalism
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

This course examines traditional and contemporary approaches to illustration as visual journalism through live observation of people, venues, and events. Students will create mixed-media illustrations for print, media, or design, culminating in a professional presentation. Emphasis is placed on context, data collection, and tailored approaches for editorial or scenic storytelling. Prerequisite(s): Basic drawing ability preferred.

IL 125
Introduction to Digital Illustration Techniques
2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1,322.00
Online: In state $470.00 Out of state $1,352.00

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 $1,322.00

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 $1,322.00

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.

MU 202
Latin American and Caribbean Music
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

A survey of Latin American music with an emphasis on the process of music composition and instrumentation that led to its creation. Students explore the creative process through in-class performances of musical excerpts and demonstrations of Latin American musical instruments. The class also focuses on the indigenous, cultivated, and vernacular traditions within Latin American music and their relation to regional histories. No previous musical background is required.

MU 203
Survey of American Music
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

A study of the major styles, trends, and significant composers in American music. Through lecture and demonstration, students explore various types of music, including blues, current trends, folk, jazz, rock, show, and symphonic, focusing on their relation to the American experience. No musical background is necessary. (G6: Arts)

PH 100
Photography for Artists
2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1,322.00

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 $1,322.00

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 $1,322.00

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.

TD 101
Experimental Screen Printing
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1,983.00

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 $1,322.00

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 138
Introduction to Woven Design
2.5 credits
In state $550.00 Out of state $1,652.50

This introductory course provides students an opportunity to create fabrics for apparel, home fashion, accessories, and fine art. Hand looms are used to introduce weave structure, color, and texture. Students translate ideas into original designs in the medium of weaving.

TD 141
Nature Studies
1.5 credits
In state $330.00 Out of state $991.50

Study of design in nature as a source of inspiration for textile design. Students analyze growth and structure of plants and other forms of nature, using live flowers and marine life as models for drawing and painting in representational techniques.

TD 183
Screen Printing: T-Shirts and Related Products
2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1,322.00

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.

TD 227
Painting on Fabric
2.0 credits
In state $440.00 Out of state $1,322.00

Students paint directly on silk, cotton, and synthetic fabrics, using appropriate pigments or dyes for setting colors permanently. Explores use of hand-painted fabrics for home furnishings, fashion, and studio applications.

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