Student Work
Art that moves and makes noise has a way of drawing you in, engaging you. Digital artists use art and technology to stretch the boundaries of our imagination and take us to places that traditional media just doesn’t touch. Digital media comes in many different packages—video, sound, animation, illustration, web design, the list goes on. It’s all over the entertainment industry. Digital media adds flash and dazzle to the information, education, and advertising industries, too. Oh, and did someone say “high demand?”
You’ll specialize in one of five areas: Interactive Design, Motion Graphics, 2D Animation, 3D Animation or Digital Illustration (one of only a few such programs in the country). You’ll broaden your understanding of art, design, technology, society, and culture, unleashing the creative thinking that will bring change in a rapidly evolving digital culture. Check out our image and media galleries and join our creative community on the program’s own student-designed website, KendallWebLab.
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Art History
Art History Elective (6)-
Western Art I-Prehist-Renais (3)
An overview of the Western Art tradition from prehistory through the Renaissance using a socio-cultural methodology in a chronological framework. (Students who have earned credit for ARTH 110, Prehistoric through Middle Ages, may not use credit earned in KCAH 111 to meet graduation requirements.)
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Western Art II-Baroque-Present (3)
A survey of Western art from the Baroque to the present, this course will continue building upon the foundation of Western Art I; Prehistoric through the Renaissance, using a socio-cultural methodology in a chronological framework. (Students who have earned credit for ARTH 111, Renaissance through 20th Century, may not use credit earned in KCAH 112 to meet graduation requirements.)
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Major Studio
Imaging/Animation Prof. Studio (3) Or Design/Animation Prof. Studio (3)-
Sound Design I (3)
An introductory course focusing on the basics of sound design and music creation as it relates to a variety of digital media environments.
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3D Modeling (3)
A computer course which focuses on the creation of three-dimensional objects and environments for print, animation, and prototype development.
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Interactive Design I (3)
Students will learn to create rich media, interactive works related to their major area of study, for delivery via the Web and digital projection.
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Digital Imaging II (3)
Students will learn advanced techniques for digital drawing, painting, coloring, compositing and effects for print, digital and alternative delivery systems.
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2D Animation I (3)
Students will mix traditional and digital imagery to create two-dimensional animated art related to their major area of study.
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Imaging/Animation Prof. Studio (3)
Students will work in a team environment as specialists utilizing an appropriate combination of illustration and animation techniques to create a mixed media animation, game or interactive project.
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Design/Animation Prof. Studio (3)
Students will work in a team environment as specialists utilizing an appropriate combination of interactive design, 3D animation and motion graphics techniques to create a rich media animated and/or interactive project.
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Digital Media Thesis I (3)
Students will create a self-designed imaging, animation or interactive project that demonstrates their aesthetic voice as well as their technical skills.
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Digital Media Thesis II (3)
A continuation of Thesis I. Students will create an imaging, animation or interactive project that demonstrates their aesthetic voice as well as their technical skills.
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Media Portfolio (3)
Students will create interactive portfolios of their work for delivery via DVD, CD-Rom and the Web along with a print media identity campaign.
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Required Major Studio Electives
Student must choose 15 credits from the following list of required studio electives.-
2D Animation II (3)
Students will create animation utilizing a fully digital process to create a two-dimensional, character-based animation involving full motion with synchronized voice.
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Sequential Art (3)
Students will create storyboard art, comics, or graphic novels for print media, using a combination of traditional and digital techniques.
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Interactive Design II (3)
Students will create interactive works for delivery via the Web using HTML and CSS software applications combined with basic coding.
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Interactive Design III (3)
Students will create hybrid interactive designs that incorporate Flash Actionscript, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP development language.
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Sound Design II (3)
An extension of Sound Design I, focusing on building proficiency in the creation of sound design and music as it applies to digital media applications.
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Concept and Production Art (3)
Students will apply digital character and environment design to develop concepts for film, games, animation or physical products.
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3D Character Modeling (3)
An advanced 3D modeling course concentrating on character construction for print and animation.
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Video (3)
Students will focus on the design and technical process to shooting digital video and computer-based editing. Students will be able to apply these techniques to their major area of study.
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3D Animation I (3)
Focuses on computer-based 3D animation techniques, concepts, and practices used in animating products and sequential storytelling.
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3D Animation II (3)
Focuses on advanced methods and techniques used to create and animate logos, program headers, and products for commercials.
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Motion Graphics (3)
Focuses on the integration of animation, sound, video, text, and post-production techniques. Students will be able to apply these techniques to their major area of study.
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General Education
Science Elective (3)
Math Elective (3)
Humanities Elective (6)
300/400 Humanities Elective (3)
Social Science Elective (3)
300/400 Social Science Elective (3)-
Written Rhetoric (3)
Focuses on using writing both to develop critical thinking skills and to express ideas clearly and appropriately according to audience and purpose. Students will engage in a variety of writing modes and will spend a portion of the semester engaging in scholarly research and the documentation of source-based materials. (Students who have earned credit for ENG 150, English I, may not use credit earned in KCHU 120 to meet graduation requirements.)
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Oral Rhetoric (3)
Presents concepts and develops oral and rhetorical skills appropriate for formal presentations, with emphasis on prepared, extemporaneous, and impromptu speaking. (Students who have earned credit for COMM 121. Fundamentals of Public Speaking, may not use credit earned in KCHU 121 to meet graduation requirements.)
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Visual Rhetoric (3)
Focuses on the analysis of numerous forms of visual discourse, including their rhetorical effectiveness, impact on audiences, and social/cultural influences.
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Supportive Studio
Drawing I & II (6) and Figure Drawing I & II (6) Or
Design Drawing I & II (6) and Typography I & II (6)-
Kendall Experience
The Kendall Experience is designed to help a student make a smooth transition to the academic and co-curricular aspects of college. The student’s experiences in college will be enhanced through an integrated approach to the resources necessary for success.
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Drawing I (3)
The process of drawing as observation and conceptualization through eye-hand coordination. Emphasizes linear construction with concern for accurate proportion and simple positive-negative/figure-ground relationships. Includes an in-depth study of linear perspective.
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Drawing II (3)
Emphasis on development of convincing illusion of three-dimensional objects, through the combined use of line, value, proportion, and composition. This course focuses on the further refinement of the concepts, processes, and techniques introduced in Drawing I. Expanded exploration of perspective, composition, color investigation, media exploration, and idea development within traditional subject matter will be emphasized.
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Design Drawing I (3)
Freehand drawing using basic perspective principles and quick sketch techniques.
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Design Drawing II (3)
Advanced freehand drawing and sketching with the addition of color media.
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Digital Imaging I (3)
Students will be introduced to digital drawing, coloring, compositing and image manipulation techniques for both print and digital delivery systems.
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Figure Drawing I (3)
Emphasizes gesture drawing, sighting the figure, basic compositional concerns, precise linear construction, and structural aspects of the figure. Anatomical focus is on the skeletal structure and its effect on surface form. Tonal construction introduced late in the semester.
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Figure Drawing II (3)
Continued reinforcement of concerns introduced in Figure Drawing I. Additional emphasis on developing the illusion of volume and mass through structural application of line and value (tonality). Hands, feet, and heads/faces are explored in greater depth. Simple compositional environment is introduced. Anatomical focus is on the study of musculature and its effect on surface form.
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Graphics Studio I (3)
An introduction to the computer as a design tool using the industry standards in page layout and digital illustration software. File transport (pdf) and font management software will also be introduced.
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Design and Color (3)
An introduction to the visual and verbal vocabularies of design and color theory as they relate to graphic design.
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Typography I (3)
An introduction to the fundamental aspects of typography. History, structure, form, and appropriate application of type will be emphasized.
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Typography II (3)
Addresses complex communication problems that incorporate use of type and typographic systems as visual and expressive devices.
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Studio Electives
Studio Electives (15)
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Susan Bonner M.F.A.
Michael Dollar B.S.
Zhi (David) Du M.A.
William Fischer M.F.A.
Kathleen (Kasey) McCargar M.Ed.
Gary Williams M.F.A.
Richard Yarhouse B.F.A.
Animation/film/game designer, interactive designer, special effects animator, video producer
Students in the Digital Media program have the use of several state-of-the-art multimedia computer labs with technology that is frequently updated to ensure compatibility with industry standards. We select all of our software to ensure a seamless transition to the professional world. The applications we use extensively include Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, DVD, Studio Pro, Adobe After Effects, Light Wave 3D, Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, and a variety of sound programs.
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