Materials Guides

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Drawing tablets are specialized input devices intended for digital artists, graphic designers, and illustrators seeking a dedicated tool for creating digital artwork. They connect to a computer and require compatible software on the computer to function. On the other hand, iPads are versatile, portable tablet computers equipped with high-resolution touchscreens, making them capable of running apps and creative software like Procreate. While both drawing tablets and iPads can be used for digital art, there are key distinctions to consider. Before making a significant investment in either option, we strongly recommend consulting with the instructor. This will help you make an informed decision based on your individual preferences, budget, and creative needs.

Download the Animation Materials Guide

This Materials Guide applies to the following courses:
CSAN 100: Principles of Animation
CSAN 105: Introductory 3D Modeling for Animation (Maya)
CSAN 107: Introductory 3D Modeling + Animation (Blender)
CSAN 115: Introductory 3D Animation (Maya)

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Download the Creative Coding Materials Guide

This Materials Guide applies to the following courses:
CSCO 100: Introductory JavaScript
CSCO 110: Introductory Creative Coding with JavaScript

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Download the Design Core Skills Materials Guide

This Materials Guide applies to the following courses:
CSDS 101: Innovations in Design
CSDS 102: Industry Intro: Design
CSDS 110: Design Thinking
CSDS 111: Designing for Accessibility
CSDS 112: Human Centered Design

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CEDR 100: Introductory Drawing
CEDR 101: Introductory Pen + Ink
CEDR 102: Perspective Drawing
CEDR 105: Drawing + Collage
CEDR 121: Drawing into Painting
CEDR 200: Intermediate Drawing
CEDR 204: Still Life Drawing
CEDR 205: Figure Drawing
CEDR 206: Drawing the Portrait
CEDR 211: Cognitive + Critical Drawing
CEDR 221: Intermediate Pen + Ink

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The following courses do not require materials, but it’s always a good idea to come to the first class prepared with note-taking materials:
CSEL 101: Storytelling for English Language Learners
CSEL 102: Art Appreciation for English Language Learners

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Download the Film + Video Materials Guide

This Materials Guide applies to the following course:
CSFV 113: Video Editing + Effects
CSFV 114: Videography and Editing

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Game Development Materials Guide (coming soon)

This Materials Guide applies to the following course:
CSGD 100: Principles of Game Development
CSGD 101: Innovations in Game Development
CSGD 102: Industry Intro: Game Development

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The following courses do not require materials, but it’s always a good idea to come to the first class prepared with note-taking materials:
CESE 101: Art History
CESE 102: Contemporary Critical Theory

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CEGN 120: The Graphic Novel
CEIL 201: Intermediate Digital Illustration

Download the Illustration Materials Guide

This Materials Guide applies to the following course:
CSIL 100: Introductory Illustration
CSIL 101: Narrative Illustration
CSIL 110: Digital Tools for Illustrators
CSIL 111: Illustration for Client-Based Work
CSIL 112: Character Concepts
CSIL 114: Illustrating Nature

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CEID 120: Basics of Industrial Design
CEID 121: Exploration of 3D Design
CEID 160: Rapid Visualization and Product Rendering
CEID 224: Introduction to Model Making
CEID 260: 3D Design Sketching
CEID 262: Marker Rendering

The following courses do not require materials, but it’s always a good idea to come to the first class prepared with note-taking materials:
CEID 231: Introduction to SolidWorks
CEID 235: Introduction to Rhino
CEID 363: 3D Rendering for Design
CEID 390: Critical Topics in Human Centered Design
CEID 420: Independent Projects: 3D Design

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CEPN 100: Introductory Painting Techniques
CEPN 102: Introductory Acrylic Painting
CEPN 103: Intro to Oil Painting - on campus format (oil paints)
CEPN 103: Intro to Oil Painting - online format (waterbased oils)
CEPN 104: Introductory Watercolour Painting
CEPN 105: Mixed Media Painting
CEPN 205: Figure Painting
CEPN 206: Painting the Portrait
CEPN 207: Landscape Painting
CEPN 210: Contemporary Painting
CEPN 222: Intermediate Acrylic Painting
CEPN 223 Intermediate Oil Painting - on campus format (oil paints)
CEPN 223 Intermediate Oil Painting - online format (waterbased oils)
CEPN 224: Intermediate Watercolour Painting

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CEPN 204: Still Life Painting

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Download the Digital Photography Materials List

This Materials Guide applies to the following course:
CEPH 010: Photo Story: Spaces, Places and the Everyday
CEPH 100: Introductory Digital Photography
CEPH 101: Photographic Composition
CEPH 200: Intermediate Digital Photography
CEPH 201: Studio Lighting
CEPH 202: Portrait Photography
CEPH 203: Commercial Photography
CEPH 204: Architectural Photography
CEPH 221: The Constructed Image

Download the Film Photography Materials List

This Materials Guide applies to the following course:
CEPH 120: Black + White Film Photography

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CSPH 110: Adobe CC for Photographers

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CEPR 100: Introductory Printmaking Techniques
CEPR 103: DIY Printmaking Techniques

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Download the Professional Practices Materials Guide

The following courses do not require materials, but it’s always a good idea to come to the first class prepared with note-taking materials:
CEPD 202: Artist Statements, CV + Portfolio Development
CSPD 100: Portfolio Websites
CSPD 102: Applications: Grants, Residencies + Exhibitions
CSPD 104: Interview Preparation + Networking Skills
CSPD 105: Business Planning for Creative Practitioners
CSPD 106: Financial Practices for Gig Work

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The following course do not have a material list; however, please ensure you have note taking materials (e.g. paper + pencil) available:
CESC 180: Introduction to Metal Sculpture
CESC 280: Metal Sculpture Open Studio

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Download the Software Essentials Materials Guide

This Materials Guide applies to the following course:
CSSO 010: Introductory Windows for Optimized Workflows
CSSO 100: Introductory Adobe Photoshop
CSSO 101: Introductory Adobe Illustrator
CSSO 102: Introductory Adobe InDesign
CSSO 103: Introductory Adobe Premiere Pro
CSSO 104: Introductory Adobe After Effects
CSSO 105: Introductory Maya
CSSO 107: Introductory Blender
CSSO 108: Introductory Houdini
CSSO 109: Adobe CC Essentials

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CEDR 163: Creative Drawing + Architecture
CEID 122: Basics of Architectural Design
CEID 223: Architectural Modeling and Maquettes

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Download the Story + Character Materials Guide

This Materials Guide applies to the following course:
CSSC 100: Creative Writing
CSSC 101: Story: An Introduction
CSSC 102: Storyboarding
CSSC 103: Scriptwriting
CSSC 105: Character Design + Development
CSSC 115: Environment + Concept Art

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Download the Teaching + Learning in Art and Design Guide

This Materials Guide applies to the following course:
CSED 100: Teaching + Learning in Art and Design

Download the Experience Design Materials Guide

This Materials Guide applies to the following course:
CSUX 100: Introductory UX Design
CSUX 101: Introductory UI Design
CSUX 200: Intermediate UX Design
CSUX 201: Intermediate UI Design

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CEFA 010: En Plein Air: Discovering Nature
CEFA 011: En Plein Air: Discovering the City
CEFA 100: 2D Composition + Form
CEFA 101: 3D Materials + Media
CEFA 102: Colour Theory

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CECD 100: Introductory Communication Design
CECD 101: Drawing for Designers
CECD 102: Colour Theory for Designers
CECD 103: Introductory Typography
CECD 200: Branding + Typography
CECD 201: Visualizing Information
CECD 202: Publication Design
CECD 203: Intermediate Typography

Coming Soon
CSCD 110: Adobe CC for Communication Design

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Download the Visual Effects Materials Guide

This Materials Guide applies to the following course:
CSFX 100: Industry Intro: Visual Effects
CSFX 101: Innovations of Visual Effects
CSFX 102: Introductory Motion Graphics
CSFX 110: Adobe CC for Visual Effects

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Download the Web Design Materials Guide

This Materials Guide applies to the following course:
CSWD 100: Introductory WordPress
CSWD 101: Introductory Web Design

Coming Soon:
CSWD 201: Intermediate Web Design

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