ANIM-350

Topic: Life drawing, Gesture, and Short Poses 
This life drawing course offers a study of the human figure in action, through gesture drawings and short poses. Distribution of weight, skeletal structure, muscular exertion, kinetic connectivity, and forces of stability and mobility will be emphasized through the life model's action poses. Students will gain practice with volumetric/three-dimensional drawing of the figure in motion and capturing the dynamic energy of a pose. 

Topic: Set Design
Set design is a cross-disciplinary practice. This course is designed for students who are interested in learning about working on or designing sets for film and digital media production. It will focus on the basic techniques and skills needed in set design and developing the look of a film or digital media production. The course is primarily geared towards students in FMSA, NMSA, and ANIM but of interest and relevance to Design and Visual Arts students. 

Topic: Game Crafting 
In this hands-on introductory course, students learn the fundamentals of video game design and development by studying examples of game systems and mechanics, as well as learning the fundamentals involved in crafting an original game of their own from initial concept to a playable prototype. This includes approaches for 2D and 3D graphic game spaces, implementation of animation, sound, interaction and simulation, introductory coding, game mechanics, and basic UX design for supporting a fun and effective player experience. Participants will not need any prior experience with making games or animation, but those with a basic understanding will take their knowledge to the next level.