Our Programs and Courses

As of Fall 2008 we will be offering a total of six skill sets in the following areas, three of which are currently being rolled out:

Active - spring 2008:

  • Motion Graphic Design (2d digital animation)
  • 3d Digital Modeling
  • 3d Texturing

To be added - Fall 2008:

  • 3d Character Setup
  • 3d Character Animation
  • Digital Sculpture

Industry professionals will be teaching classes in all areas. Yes, the cost of a single semester long course is $60.00!! All skill sets are intended to be taken over a 4 semesters (for most students two years) and are aimed ad providing students with entry level artist skills. Please download this .rtf which provides a detailed description of each course.

Motion Graphic Design Sequence

  • Semester 1 - Photo 121: Imaging with Photoshop 1
  • Semester 2 - Art 220: Introduction to Motion Graphics, Photo 125: Special Effects with Photoshop
  • Semester 3 - Art 221: Advanced Motion Graphics
  • Semester 4 - Art 247: Portfolio Development

Digital Modeling Sequence

  • Semester 1 - Art 230: Introduction to Maya
  • Semester 2 - Art 231: Inorganic Modeling
  • Semester 3 - Art 232: Organic Modeling
  • Semester 4 - Art 247: Portfolio Development

Texturing Sequence

  • Semester 1 - Art 230: Introduction to Maya, Photo 121: Imaging with Photoshop I
  • Semester 2 - Art 237: Texturing I, Photo 125: Special Effects with Photoshop
  • Semester 3 - Art 238: Texturing II
  • Semester 4 - Art 247: Portfolio Development

Character Setup Sequence

  • Semester 1 - Art 230: Introduction to Maya
  • Semester 2 - Art 233: Kinematic Set-Up of Digital Characters
  • Semester 3 - Art 234: Advanced Character Set-Up
  • Semester 4 - Art 247: Portfolio Development

Character Animation Sequence

  • Semester 1 - Art 230: Introduction to Maya
  • Semester 2 - Art 235: 3d Character Animation
  • Semester 3 - Art 235: 3d Character Animation (repeatable)
  • Semester 4 - Art 247: Portfolio Development

Digital Sculpture Sequence

  • Semester 1 - Art 230: Introduction to Maya
  • Semester 2 - Art 245: Digital Sculpture I
  • Semester 3 - Art 246: Advanced Digital Sculpture
  • Semester 4 - Art 247: Portfolio Development

If you missed it above, Please download this .rtf which provides a detailed description of each course.