Design and Media Degrees

...while focusing on storytelling with an emphasis on exhibiting technical skills and eliciting emotional responses. Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes... Learn about: 3d animation, Feature Animation, Figurative Concepts...

...concept painting, layout design for animation, and other core skills of professional visual developers. Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria... Learn about: Figurative Concepts, Head Drawing, History of Visual Development...

...The program educates students in all aspects of animation and visual effects, from ideation to post production. Communication, collaboration... Learn about: 3d training...

...and other core skills of professional visual developers. The goal of each graduate student is the completion of a signature thesis book showcasing design... Learn about: Figurative Concepts, Story development, Clothed Figure Drawing...

...lighting, post-production, and a solid understanding of photography as a visual language. Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria... Learn about: History of photography, Photo Design and Concept, History Through...

...After completing the core curriculum, students choose to focus on commercial or editorial, fine art, or documentary courses. Upon graduation... Learn about: Composition for the Artist, History of photography, Photography Principles...

...in addition to advanced theoretical and conceptual development in traditional, experimental and digital photography capture, post-production and output... Learn about: Nature of Photography, Contemporary Landscape, Motion Capture...

...and conceptual development in traditional, experimental and digital photography capture, post-production and output. The program culminates with a formal... Learn about: Photography Concept, Nature of Photography, Lightroom for Photographers...

...and an introduction to the creative world of entertainment. The AA prepares students for a seamless transition into the BFA program. Undergraduate students... Learn about: Power of Story, Introduction to Producing, Cinematic Storytelling...

...key areas of filmmaking (directing, producing, cinematography, editing, production design, and screenwriting). Undergraduate students will meet the following... Learn about: Production Design Foundations, Power of Story, Cinematic Storytelling...

...Depending on the area of specialization, the MFA program culminates in a thesis film or professional reel/portfolio. Areas of study include directing... Learn about: Motion Pictures, Visual Storytelling, Director Intensive...

...their craft in active production environments. By combining a rigorous sewing program with industry specific design courses, the students will be prepared... Learn about: Fashion Construction, Fashion Drawing, Costume Design...

...and core metal design principles. Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria: Visual Communication Effectively execute... Learn about: Jewelry & Metal Arts, Wax carving, Techniques in Metal...

...By combining a rigorous sewing program with industry specific design courses, the students will be equipped for success in any number of positions in either theatre or... Learn about: Fashion Drawing, 3d design, Digital Capture...

...color theory, soldering, stone-setting, welding, casting, mixed-media, enameling, digital techniques, and more. Undergraduate students will meet the following... Learn about: Sketching for Communication, Art History, Techniques in Metal...

...laser-cutting techniques, and exploring material choices. Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria: Visual Communication... Learn about: Design & Fabrication, Laser Cutting, Metal Arts...

...Creative Directors, Visual Merchandisers, etc. Students who graduate from the program will be proficient in fashion styling, visual merchandising... Learn about: Video content, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Styling...

...learning digital techniques, and exploring cross-cultural themes before embarking on individual Directed Study/thesis paths leading to a visually powerful... Learn about: Jewelry & Metal Arts, Forging & Forming, Design & Fabrication...

...the AA Fashion Journalism program offers coursework in fashion design to afford journalism students a broader appreciation of the craft. Undergraduate... Learn about: Fabric Technology, Research & Reporting, Fashion Research...

...Once earned, the Associate’s degree can also be used as a stepping stone to a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree as it provides a foundation... Learn about: Game Engines, 3D modeling, Animation for Games...