2009 - 2010 Catalog - The Art Institutes

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VISUAL COMMUNICATOR Advertising, television, film and video, entertainment, game design, architecture and education, are among the industries that make use of design, illustration, and modeling skills developed by Media Arts & Animation graduates. Opportunities such as gaming modeler, storyboard artist, character designer, broadcast graphics designer, animator, and video postproduction artist are part of this field that is repackaging information in creative new ways. The computer animator is a skilled and specialized visual communicator who combines individual artistic talent with technological expertise to create impressions in a moving-image format. WHAT WILL I LEARN? Students have the opportunity to learn to use the tools of the computer animation profession, ranging from 2D animation to 3D modeling and desktop video production. In addition to software applications, equipment also includes scanners, printers, video, audio, and classroom presentation equipment. These tools enhance students’ flexibility and creativity, and enable them to produce an individualized digital portfolio that demonstrates their practical and technical abilities to potential employers. The Bachelor of Science in Media Arts & Animation program is designed to refine and synthesize the students’ competencies in the field of computer animation. Students apply advanced techniques in drawing, characterization, animation in both 2D and 3D computerized environments, and interactive technologies. 34 MEDIA ARTS & ANIMATION Bachelor of Science 12 Quarters PROGRAM MISSION The bachelor’s level Media Arts & Animation program provides graduates with the relevant career skills needed to obtain and develop careers in the animation industry. The goal is accomplished through a focused curriculum based on industry validated program exit competencies. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions in 2D animation, 3D animation, broadcast graphics, artists or other animation and art specialists. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Demonstrate application of learned concepts from traditional arts courses. These include: drawing, color, form, design, composition and digital art skills showing a solid foundation according to industry standards. Demonstrate an applied technical knowledge of standard industry animation and digital design software. Demonstrate a practical understanding and application in the principles of animation, acting and movement and cinematic storytelling as it relates to 2D and 3D animation. Demonstrate an understanding of professionalism, presentation skills and core curriculum competencies through effective self-marketing. GRADUATES ARE PREPARED Graduates will develop a graduate portfolio, which represents a unique style and demonstrates conceptual abilities. The Media Arts & Animation bachelor’s degree program prepares graduates to seek entry-level positions as 2D animators, 3D animators, broadcast graphic artists or other animation and art specialists. The length of the program is twelve (12), eleven (11) week quarters.
COURSE CODES The Art Institutes International Minnesota uses prefi xes to represent subject areas as follows: AD Advertising CU Culinary Arts CA Media Arts & Animation DM Design Management DF Digital Film & Video Production FRM Fashion & Retail Management GD Graphic Design GE General Education HM Hospitality Management ID Interior Design PA Professional Application PH Photography SM Studio Management TS Transitional Studies VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics IM Web Design & Interactive Media The fi rst numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. The second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. The last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. They are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx though 4xxx.Generally, the prefi x CA identifi es the core courses required in this program. MEDIA ARTS & ANIMATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE // 12 QUARTERS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS COURSE NAME CREDITS HOURS Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed in alpha-numeric order. FOUNDATION COURSES CA1409 History and Trends in Animation 4 60 CA1415 Writing for Animation 4 60 CA2413 Acting for Animators 4 60 GD1400 Computer Applications** 4 60 GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60 GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60 GD1403 Typography for Digital Media 4 60 GD1473 Color & Design 4 60 PA095 College Success 0 12 ART SKILL/2D ANIMATION COURSES CA1410 Storyboarding and Animatics 4 60 CA2412 Advanced Drawing for Animation 4 60 CA2425 Introduction to 2D Animation** 4 60 CA2432 Character/Object Design 4 60 GD1411 Intermediate Drawing 4 60 TEAM SKILL COURSES CA4461 Traditional Animation Studio 4 60 CA4480 Team Animation 4 60 DM2490 Project Management 4 60 TECHNICAL SKILL COURSES CA1420 Digital Imaging** 4 60 CA2430 Introduction to Video 4 60 CA2431 Audio Production 4 60 CA2440 Digital Video Editing 4 60 IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design 4 60 3D MODELING/ANIMATION COURSES CA2429 Introduction to 3D Modeling** 4 60 CA2439 Introduction to 3D Animation** 4 60 CA3425 Materials and Lighting 4 60 CA3449 Intermediate 3D Modeling** 4 60 CA3459 Intermediate 3D Animation** 4 60 CA3469 Advanced 3D Modeling 4 60 PORTFOLIO COURSES CA3460 Computer Animation Studio 4 60 CA3470 Special Topics for Computer Animation 4 60 PA3481 Career Development 4 40 PA4483 Digital Portfolio** 4 60 PA4484 Portfolio Presentation** 4 60 PA4486 Internship 4 120 ELECTIVE COURSES (SELECT ONE) 4 60 CA2435 Advanced 2D Animation CA3479 Advanced 3D Animation GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES GE1410 English I § 4 40 GE1413 Psychology 4 40 GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40 GE1433 Art History 4 40 GE2411 English II 4 40 GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40 GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40 GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40 GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40 GE3433 Contemporary Art 4 40 GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40 GE4442 Ethics 4 40 GE4455 Literature 4 40 GE4461 Physics 4 40 ** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass. § Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher §§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher 192 credits : 2,652 hours 35
Page 1 and 2: 2009 - 2010 Catalog
Page 3 and 4: CONTENTS Mission, Vision and Values
Page 5 and 6: ABOUT THE TWIN CITIES The Twin Citi
Page 7 and 8: COURSE CODES The Art Institutes Int
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Page 47 and 48: 01. Becky Haag Graphic Design 02.A-
Page 49 and 50: 13.A-C Opal Singleton Design Manage
Page 51 and 52: 22.A-D Karen Bird Interior Design 2
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Page 55 and 56: 50.A-G Charissa Hanenburg Visual Ef
Page 57 and 58: AD4420 - Sales: An understanding of
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Page 61 and 62: DIGITAL FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION COU
Page 63 and 64: GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSES GD1400 - Com
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Page 73 and 74: interactive projects. Optimization
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Page 77 and 78: David Wilharm Digital Film & Video
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PORTFOLIO REVIEW The Art Institutes
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