Courses

for digital animation, 3D design, or game development. Emphasis is placed on creating an original concept, storyboarding, and post-production processing. The student will document each stage of the project's development. The project will be presented for critique and evaluation at each of the developmental stages.

This course allows the student to design and produce a project suitable for digital animation, 3D design, or game development. Emphasis is placed on creating an original concept, storyboarding, and post-production processing. The student will document each stage of the project’s development. The project will be presented for critique and evaluation at each of the developmental stages.

Fundamental concepts in pottery and ceramics. Basic techniques in production and free form ceramics to include introduction to hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing/firing techniques.

Fundamental concepts in sculpture. Emphasis on traditional subtractive and additive techniques in a variety of media.

Advanced concepts in three-dimensional media. Studio focus on specific additive and subtractive techniques in a variety of media. May be repeated for credit up to six hours.

Contact Hours: 5 Content and issues in three-dimensional media. Advanced studio practices in ceramics with a focus on the development of personal artistic expression. May be repeated for credit up to six hours.

This course covers the use of 3-D Studio Max computer-aided design software to make technical and pictorial animated drawings to design 3-D objects for presentations. This course covers the commands, application of equipment, concepts, views, dimensions, and techniques particular to this software for design of parts. Upon completion the student will make a 3-D animated presentation of their design.

This course provides an introductory exploration into game design and development, focusing on Unreal Engine. Designed for students with basic programming skills, the curriculum integrates theoretical concepts with practical application using C++ and Blueprints. Students will engage in interactive activities, mini projects, and a comprehensive team project to solidify their understanding and foster collaborative skills.

This course provides an introductory exploration into game design and development, focusing on Unreal Engine. Designed for students with basic programming skills, the curriculum integrates theoretical concepts with practical application using C++ and Blueprints. Students will engage in interactive activities, mini projects, and a comprehensive team project to solidify their understanding and foster collaborative skills.

Introduction to software used in the visual arts including 3D modeling, gaming and animation; applicable to 3D printing and rendering. Specific course content will vary based upon curriculum requirements. May be taken for credit up to two hours.