DAA1401 The Basics of Production (5 credits)
Prerequisite(s): DAA1201, DAA1101, DAA1125
This module investigates production pipelines adopted by schools and companies. Topics include career opportunities, best practices and methodologies, efficient workflows, and basic navigation of common industry software. Projects range from small individual assignments to a limited team-based project within a game engine.
DAA2401 2D Animation Production (7 credits)
Prerequisite(s): DAA1251, DAA1120, DAA1130, DAA1401
This module is the first semester of a two-semester 2D animation project. Students will work in small teams, focusing on learning the 2D animation production pipeline and efficiently integrating AI tools to enhance the animation workflow. Additional topics covered include story development, research, visual development, and production pipeline management.
DAA2402 Game Art Project 1 (7 credits)
Prerequisite(s): DAA1251, DAA1120, DAA1130, DAA1401
This module is the first semester of a two-semester project that focuses on the creation of a simple real-time game or simulation with 2D graphics. Artists work on cross-discipline teams of three or more members. Topics include visual design, game art pipeline, essential development practices, fundamentals of team dynamics, and task prioritization methods.
DAA2451 2D Animation Production (7 credits)
Prerequisite(s): DAA2401
This module is the second semester of a two-semester 2D animation project. Students will work in small teams, focusing on learning the 2D animation production pipeline and efficiently integrating AI tools to enhance the animation workflow. Additional topics covered include cleanup, scanning, coloring, raster and vector-based software, production pipeline management and post-production.
DAA2452 Game Art Project 1 (7 credits)
Prerequisite(s): DAA2402
This module is the second semester of a two-semester project and focuses on the creation of a simple real-time game or simulation with 2D graphics. Topics include art polish, visual consistency, formal playtesting, game pacing, and game balance.
DAA3400 3D Production Pipeline (8 credits)
Prerequisite(s): DAA2451 or DAA2452, DAA2375
This module is the first trimester of a two- trimester sequence on the production of a 3D art production.Students produce storyboards and designs for characters, environments and gameplay mockups for this pre-production phase. A range of artistic disciplines will be covered, including modeling, texturing, rendering, rigging, and animation. Students will learn how to use their assets into the industry-standard game engine, Unreal Engine.
DAA3450 Cinematic Production (8 Credits)
Prerequisite(s): DAA2100, DAA2300, DAA3400, DAA1616, DAA2150
This module is the second trimester of a two- trimester sequence on the production of a 3D film. With pre-production completed, the sequence continues with final animation, rendering, and post-production. Commercial art direction, quality control, production deadlines, team dynamics, and technical challenges are addressed. Students will also be introduced to basic blueprint functions in the Unreal Engine.
DAA3452 Game Art Project 2 (8 credits)
Prerequisite(s): DAA2100, DAA2300, DAA3400, DAA1616, DAA2150
This module is the first semester of a two-semester team production of a game. Topics include advanced art pipeline, game engine rendering, visual consistency, and advanced testing techniques.
DAA4400 Cinematic Production (8 credits)
Prerequisite(s): DAA2150, DAA3450, DAA1616
This module introduces students to a streamlined 3D production pipeline through a focused, one-trimester project. Students will create a showcase project that highlights either an environment or a character, utilizing Unreal Engine as the primary tool. The course emphasizes effective project scoping, enabling students to set realistic goals and achieve them within a limited timeline. Both technical and artistic guidance will be provided to help students deliver polished, professional-quality results.
DAA4402 Game Art Project 2 (8 credits)
Prerequisite(s): DAA3452
This module is the second semester of a two-semester team production of a game. Topics include advanced art pipeline, game engine rendering, visual appeal and consistency, user interface design, animation polish, and advanced testing techniques.
DAA4450 Professional Practice (8 credits)
Prerequisite(s): DAA4400 or DAA4402
This module focuses on building portfolios and reels in preparation for the professional world. Emphasis is placed on professional practices, methodologies, and presentation.