2011-2013 CATALOG - The Art Institutes

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34 COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM The course numbering system for The Art Institute of Phoenix consists of three major parts: a course prefix, an initial digit, and a two-number combination. The course prefix is a two-letter or three-letter designator for a major division of an academic discipline, subject-matter area, or subcategory of knowledge. The prefix is not intended to identify the department in which a course is offered. Rather, the content of a course determines the assigned prefix to identify the course. The first digit of the course number identifies the academic year in which that course is generally taught. Lower-division courses, with a first digit of one (1) or two (2), are survey courses that include an introductory overview of a particular area of knowledge. These courses often do not include a prerequisite for enrollment and are usually offered during the first two years of study. Courses of this type are numbered 100-200 in this catalog. Upper-division courses, with a first digit of three (3) or four (4), offer more specialized content and are more rigorous than lower-division courses. Frequently, they include at least one prerequisite. These courses are numbered 300-400 in the catalog. The last two digits, when combined with the course prefix, designate a specific course title within the academic discipline, subject-matter area, or sub-category of knowledge. The only exceptions to this explanation are the developmental studies classes, ENG001 Essentials of Composition and MAT002 Essentials of Math. Based upon minimum admissions requirements and placement test scores, these courses are designed to provide additional assistance to incoming students, in order to prepare them for college level courses. Course prefixes used at The Art Institute of Phoenix AD Advertising AR Art Foundation CA/MA Media Arts & Animation CG Computer Graphics COM Communications CS Computer Science CU Culinary Arts DF Digital Filmmaking & Video Production DM Digital Media Production ENG English EX Externship FA Fine Arts FM Fashion Marketing FX Visual Effects & Motion Graphics GA Game Art & Design GR Graphic Design HON Honors HUM Humanities ID Interior Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media IN Independent Study MA/CA Media Arts & Animation MAT Mathematics MW Multimedia & Web Design PD Professional Development PH Digital Photography SBS Social/Behavioral Science SCI Science VG Visual & Game Programming VP Video Production WS Web Scripting COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2D ANIMATION MA220 3 Credits - Prerequisite: MA175 2D Animation Principles Students will apply basic animation principles to produce a sequence. Emphasis will be placed on timing and performance. Use of a capture device, pencil tests, inking, and other 2D animation skills will be explored. 2D ANIMATION II MA300 3 Credits - Prerequisite: MA220 2D Animation Students are responsible for organizing elements required to storyboard, produce, and record animated shorts using the principles learned in previous 2D animation courses. Emphasis is placed on characterization, character performance, lip-sync, and effects animation. Use of a capture device, pencil tests, inking, and other 2D animation skills are explored. 2D ANIMATION PRINCIPLES MA175 3 Credits - Prerequisite: AR101 Fundamentals of Drawing Students will study timing and weight through a series of projects designed to demonstrate the principle of animation. Issues such as key framing, in-betweening, and cycling will be addressed. 2D ANIMATION STUDIO MA370 3 Credits - Prerequisite: MA300 2D Animation II Students work with team members on actual animation jobs from the field, or create a completed animation that demonstrates storytelling techniques. 2D DIGITAL AUTHORING GA401 3 Credits - Prerequisite: None This course incorporates various media elements into a demonstrative work. It incorporates elements of video, audio, animations, user interface design, CD/DVD authoring, and web page authoring to produce an effective final product. 2D MOTION STUDIES FX221 3 Credits - Prerequisites: MA175 2D Animation Principles, CG231 Digital/Audio Video This course begins with an overview of the history of visual effects with emphasis on the various effects processes in their historical contexts. It continues with discussions of the fields of postproduction, animation, and broadcast graphics. Students conduct analysis of major sectors of those industries, and career opportunities within them. 3D ANIMATION II MA280 3 Credits -Prerequisite: MA215 Principles of 3D Animation This course continues to explore the various techniques used to create animation in a 3D environment on a computer. Emphasis will be placed on the synthesized use of traditional animation techniques in a computer generated 3D animation. 3D DESIGN AR241 3 Credits - Prerequisite: AR181 Color Theory This studio course explores three-dimensional form and space, and introduces students to the materials, techniques, and ideas that comprise the world of natural and artificial objects. The process begins with a study of concepts, materials, and observations. It continues through lectures, demonstrations, critical analyses, and class discussion. 3D EFFECTS FX321 3 Credits - Prerequisite: MA215 Principles of 3D Animation Using a 3D modeling program, students will practice building particle systems for use in compositing, as well as particle dynamics, space warps, and special effects such as combustions and explosions. Students will also use 3D lighting to match real-world lighting. A LA CARTE CU240 6 Credits - Prerequisites: CU130 American Regional Cuisine The students prepare modern international and regional American cuisine in a public restaurant. Correct application of culinary skills, plate presentation, organization, and timing in producing items off both a fixed-price menu and an a la carte menu are stressed. The principles of dining room service and the philosophy of food are further explored and examined in light of today’s understanding of food, nutrition, and presentation. ACCESSORIES FM355 3 Credits - Prerequisites: FM100 Survey of the Fashion Industry, FM211 Textiles This course will introduce the student to the Fashion Accessories industry. Various categories of Fashion Accessories, as well as the materials used in their construction and manufacture, will be explored. ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT AD441 3 Credits - Prerequisite: None Students learn account management skills to meet the needs of the client. The class includes interpersonal and relationship building skills along with a good understanding of business skills and keeping accounts. Students get a clear understanding of account management, its key disciplines, and best practices in the field. ACTING AND MOVEMENT MA310 3 Credits - Prerequisite: None This course is an introduction to acting as a tool of research through studies of animated movement. Characters’ personalities, expressions, motivation, body language, and posture will be studied through classroom exercises in a variety of media. ADVANCED 3D PROGRAMMING VG335 3 Credits - Prerequisite: VG220 Introduction to 3D Programming This course takes graphics programmers beyond the basics and introduces them to advanced knowledge. The course is about graphics techniques, and how to apply those techniques in real world applications, filling real world needs. THE ART INSTITUTE OF PHOENIX 2011-2013 COURSE CATALOG
ADVANCED ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN AD471 3 Credits - Prerequisite: AD461 Intermediate Advertising Campaign Students research and develop a fully integrated advertising/promotional campaign. The student’s senior project documents, supports, and argues the rationale and effectiveness of the campaign in written form. Students prepare, present, and defend a graduate project suitable for a professional audience ADVANCED ADVERTISING COPYWRITING AD412 3 Credits - Prerequisites: AD311 Advertising Copywriting, AD331 Advertising Scriptwriting Students will further sharpen skills needed to develop effective copywriting strategies and copy executions that successfully communicate creative marketing and advertising campaign themes across various types of media. Students will gain mastery of writing for both short and long-format copy, applying techniques learned to print, broadcast and digital media. ADVANCED ANIMATION DRAWING CA231 3 Credits- Prerequisite: AR161 Life Drawing Building on basic skills, this course will begin to explore advanced techniques for life drawing, both human and animal. Characterization will be reviewed. The principles of mime and choreography will be employed as character studies, and character model sheets will be developed. Backgrounds, special effects, and other drawings for animations will be examined through a variety of media. ADVANCED AUTHORING IM340 3 Credits - Prerequisite: IM240 Intermediate Authoring This course will build on the skills taught in the Intermediate Authoring class. Students will design professional quality interactive presentations using advanced-level scripting techniques, focusing on good user interface design and usability. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS COM401 4 Credits (General Education) - Prerequisites: None The purpose of this course is to examine the theoretical and practical aspects involved in effective communication. The course will emphasize essential elements of communication in both personal and professional environments, as well as identify and analyze efficient oral and written delivery techniques. ADVANCED COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN ID221 3 Credits - Prerequisite: ID141 Computer-Aided Design The advanced uses and application of the computer in interior design are explored. Students are introduced to advanced AutoCAD 2D through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience of the applications of two-dimensional drawing. ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ID385 3 Credits - Prerequisite: ID265 Fundamentals of Working Drawings This course provides the student with advanced development of a complete set of working drawings and specifications of a current or previous design project. ADVANCED DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY DF241 3 Credits - Prerequisite: DF221 Digital Cinematography This course employs various cinematic techniques covered in DF221 and explores advanced application. Assignments will cover the advanced principles of camera dynamics, lighting, composition, equipment, and theme. Students will explore current and evolving technologies. ADVANCED EDITING DF315 3 Credits - Prerequisite: DF215 Intermediate Editing Focused on advanced editing systems and methods, this course enables students to process audio and video elements in media content and organize such content for total effect and final delivery. Students apply a comprehensive set of critical and evaluative skills to make sound judgment calls and sophisticated editing decisions. ADVANCED GAME PROTOTYPING GA431 3 Credits - Prerequisite: GA421 Interactive Game Prototyping In this continuation of Interactive Game Prototyping, students will create and produce a stand-alone game prototype demonstrating game design principles acquired in preceding courses. The culmination of course work results in students finetuning their designs, production, and collecting skills, as well as scripting and storyboarding. ADVANCED ILLUSTRATION GR242 3 Credits - Prerequisites: CG131 Image Manipulation or Academic Director Approval This course will enhance illustrative skill by combining traditional illustration concepts with computer technology. An exploration of various techniques will enable the generation and manipulation of illustrated images for commercial applications. ADVANCED IMAGE MANIPULATION CG215 3 Credits - Prerequisite: CG131 Image Manipulation This course is designed to further enhance the skills acquired in previous image manipulation and technology-based classes. Emphasis will be placed on advanced applications in the appropriate selection of variables for the project. Integration of programs to achieve a required product will also be emphasized. ADVANCED IMAGE MANIPULATION FOR ANIMATORS CG280 3 Credits - Prerequisite: CG131 Image Manipulation This course is designed to further enhance the skills acquired in previous image manipulation and technology-based classes. Emphasis will be placed on advanced applications relevant to animators. Integration of programs and technology to achieve a required product will also be emphasized. ADVANCED LEVEL DESIGN GA311 3 Credits - Prerequisite: GA310 Level Design Building on abilities gained in the Level Design course, students will create more intricate designs for levels, characters, objects, and weapons. Emphasis is on interesting game play and puzzles. ADVANCED LIFE DRAWING AR360 3 Credits - Prerequisite: CA231 Advanced Animation Drawing This course deals with the advanced aspects of drawing in relation to the human figure. Through extended observation and application of the disciplines of line, form, shape, and the rendering of related color and value, critical interpretation of the human figure enhances life drawing and rendering skills. ADVANCED LIGHTING DF231 3 Credits - Prerequisite: DF131 Fundamentals of Lighting In this course the student will study complex applications of lighting and the emotional values it creates in storytelling. The use of lighting to accent beauty, ugliness, suspense, or comedy will be analyzed and rehearsed. Lighting applications in special effects will also be explored and applied, as well as the advanced use of filtering and lens techniques. ADVANCED LIGHTING PH224 3 Credits - Prerequisite: PH134 Lighting This course is a continuation of the Lighting course. There is an emphasis on lighting for products and people in both the studio and on location. Students are introduced to the necessary and correct use of electronic flash and lighting tools. ADVANCED LIGHTING AND TEXTURING MA350 3 Credits - Prerequisite: MA330 Advance Modeling and Animation In this course students will continue to develop lighting and texturing skills. ADVANCED MENU DESIGN CU325 3 Credits - Prerequisite: CU225 Management by Menu Students in this course learn the fundamentals of menu design and layout and focus on the applications of menu mix, inventory efficiency, seasonality, and merchandising for foodservice operations. Menus are based on service styles and facilities restrictions are discussed. ADVANCED MODELING AND ANIMATION MA330 3 Credits - Prerequisite: MA280 3D Animation II In this course, students transfer concepts learned in previous 3D classes to different 3D systems. Special topics in modeling and animation will be covered. Advanced lighting and texture mapping will be explored. ADVANCED PATISSERIE AND DISPLAY CAKES CU229 6 Credits - Prerequisite: CU124 Introduction to Baking and Pastry Techniques This course explores the techniques of plated desserts and the theory behind building edible art for A la Carte service, competition or banquet functions. Methods and procedures for producing high quality specialty decorated cakes, as well as the design, assembly, and decorating of wedding cakes will be introduced. ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ID471 3 Credits - Prerequisite: PD201 Fundamentals of Business This course offers further study of principles governing the business, legal, and contractual aspects of the interior design profession. Included are the professional organization factors, marketing in design services, as well as the option of working with a local designer and networking. THE ART INSTITUTE OF PHOENIX 2011-2013 COURSE CATALOG 35
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