(4.50 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Introduction to Raster Graphics (P102) is an introduction to pixel editing software, which includes image acquisition, color theory, resolution for commercial printing, and photo retouching. Industry standards as established by the NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals) are emphasized. Technical efficiency in Adobe Photoshop and creative approaches toward design problem resolution are goals of the course.

(4.50 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Introduction to 3D (IA104) introduces students to 3D and 3D applications, techniques, and theory with an emphasis on Autodesk’s Maya®. Students will learn and practice the fundamental methods of modeling, texturing, and animation. Polygon Modeling, UV Texture Mapping, Mental Ray Rendering, and Turntable Animation.

(4.50 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Introduction to Digital Video Production (IV104) offers the fundamentals of Digital Video Production from pre-production (planning, storyboarding) to production (shooting, lighting, sound, green screen) to post production (editing, compositing, titles, audio). Professional film and video analyses, genre division, and film fundamental elements will be studied. Video compression, with an emphasis on web delivery, will be introduced.

(5.00 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Script Writing (DW300) will introduce the elements of both short-form, television pilot, and feature-length screenwriting, focusing specifically on screenplay structure, short and feature film analysis, genre analysis, and screenwriting style. The emphasis is on students’ original idea generation and writing.

(5.00 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Sound Design and Engineering (DS300) explains the role of audio in visual media and explores the production of sound for picture using Pro Tools. Students will learn fundamental technical and artistic processes involved in creating effective audio for picture, and will achieve a basic level of proficiency using Pro Tools as an audio production platform. No prior audio experience is required.

(5.00 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Digital Compositing and Motion Graphics (DC300), students will learn the tools to create video effects. Explores the world of digital compositing and motion graphics from identifying the needs for production and pre-producing VFX shots. The students will be introduced to basic compositing techniques and motion graphics. The course will offer an understanding of pre-production for Adobe After Effects to set-up the best shot for effects, green screen, 3D layers, key-framing, creating alpha mattes, animating text and geo elements, motion tracking, syncing to audio and exporting movies for web or cinema.

(5.00 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Digital Production (DP300) covers the production process, including pre-production, production, and post-production. Much of the emphasis will be on learning the production tools. Students will gain hands-on experience in the use of different types of cameras, lenses, lighting and sound recording equipment. Students will also learn techniques in planning and to prepare for the production process. In post-production, students learn the fundamentals of media asset management, advanced editing techniques and different delivery methods with an emphasis on video compression for the web.

(5.00 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Advanced Digital Production (DAP300) will examine the elements of cinema and storytelling from the film world. Students will apply the knowledge from prerequisite courses to the creation of a high-quality short film. It is a goal of the course that this film will be used as a central portfolio piece. Students will explore the following roles: director, editor, producer, cinematographer, writer, compositor, and sound specialist. Students will imitate a professional dynamic group environment and will also learn about scouting, auditions, budgeting, permits and venues for distribution.

(5.00 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Advanced Digital Compositing and Motion Graphics (DAC400) This class demonstrate how to solve creative, complex, industry-level compositing problems, such as multiple effects, pre-comp/nesting, optimizing performance, masking/rotoscoping, and rendering, using industry standard programs like After Effects. Students will leave with skills ranging from digital painting, clean plating, rotoscoping, multi channeling compositing from 3D programs, color correcting, 3D motion tracking to understanding concepts as alpha channels, plug-ins, modifying in the Graph Editor and expressions.

(4.50 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
As an outcome of the Portfolio Project (PP200) students will create a digital portfolio (demo reel and web page) to demonstrate the skills and knowledge they have acquired in their specialized program. Emphasis will be placed on presentation skills and strategies suitable for gaining employment.