Visual Development In Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Bachelor's degree
Online
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
4 Semesters
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
The School of Visual Development's AA program provides a strong introduction to the art of scene setting. Core curriculum emphasizes photography, figure modeling, form analysis, figure drawing, and various other design disciplines. Graduates with an AA degree in Visual Development are prepared for a seamless transition into the school's BFA program.
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About this course
Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:
Visual Development
Generate functional designs for entertainment media (2D or 3D), following an industry-standard process from thumbnails through final render
Effectively communicate narrative, theme and character through design choices
Maintain a consistent “language” or “signature style” in art directing a scene with the requisite continuity in visual storytelling
Demonstrate the ability to research for inspiration, reference, and accuracy
Demonstrate flexibility in illustrative style by showing both a unique personal style and the ability to accommodate style to project needs
Artistic Ability
Draw and paint convincing poses, expressions, character designs, thumbnails, storyboards and production paintings
Demonstrate facility creating perspective and conveying anatomy and proportion in human and animal figures
Master the use of a focal point, with value, color, detail and composition
Technical Skills
Demonstrate proficient skills with relevant animation technology and software
Presentation Skills
Create visually compelling and cohesive presentations
Discuss work clearly and professionally
Collaboration
Collaborate effectively on creative projects
Professional Readiness
Produce a comprehensive portfolio (digital and print) which meets industry standards
Manage workload to meet deadlines
Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:
Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
AA Visual Development Degree Requirements
Minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 107 Writing for the Multilingual Artist or 108 Composition for the Artist
Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:
1 Written Communication: Composition
1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking
2 Art Historical Awareness: Western Art
1 Employment Communications & Practices
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Subjects
- Design
- Drawing
- Art
- Analysis of Form A
- Figure Modeling
- History of Visual Development
- Visual development
- Visual Development Imaging
- Ecorche
- Analysis
- Figure Drawing
Course programme
- FND 110A: Analysis of Form A
- FND 131: Figure Modeling
- LA 137: History of Visual Development
- VIS 103: Visual Development Imaging
- FASCU 270: Ecorche
- FND 110B: Analysis of Form B
- FND 112: Figure Drawing
- FND 125: Color and Design
- LA 108: Composition for the Artist
- VIS 150: Visual Development 1
- FA 110: Still Life Painting 1
- FND 116: Perspective
- ILL 120: Clothed Figure Drawing 1
- LA 120: Art History Through the 15th Century
- LA 291: Designing Careers
- FA 222: Heads & Hands
- ILL 233: Digital Media 2: Illustrative Imaging
- LA 121: Art History Through the 19th Century
- LA 202: English Composition: Creative Persuasion & Argument
- VIS 205: Visual Development Production
- VIS 230: Digital Painting for Visual Development
- VIS 250: Visual Development 2
Visual Development In Associate of Arts (AA) Degree