• Art History

  Art History Elective (6)

  • Western Art I-Prehist-Renais (3)

    KCAH 111

    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.)

  • Western Art II-Baroque-Present (3)

    KCAH 112

    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.)

• Major Studio

  Imaging/Animation Prof. Studio (3) Or Design/Animation Prof. Studio (3)

  • Sound Design I (3)

    KCDM 231

    An introductory course focusing on the basics of sound design and music creation as it relates to a variety of digital media environments.

  • 3D Modeling (3)

    KCDM 232

    A computer course which focuses on the creation of three-dimensional objects and environments for print, animation, and prototype development.

  • Interactive Design I (3)

    KCDM 235

    Students will learn to create rich media, interactive works related to their major area of study, for delivery via the Web and digital projection.

  • Digital Imaging II (3)

    KCDM 243

    Students will learn advanced techniques for digital drawing, painting, coloring, compositing and effects for print, digital and alternative delivery systems.

  • 2D Animation I (3)

    KCDM 294

    Students will mix traditional and digital imagery to create two-dimensional animated art related to their major area of study.

  • Imaging/Animation Prof. Studio (3)

    KCDM 420

    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.

  • Design/Animation Prof. Studio (3)

    KCDM 421

    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.

  • Digital Media Thesis I (3)

    KCDM 466

    Students will create a self-designed imaging, animation or interactive project that demonstrates their aesthetic voice as well as their technical skills.

  • Digital Media Thesis II (3)

    KCDM 467

    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.

  • Media Portfolio (3)

    KCDM 468

    Students will create interactive portfolios of their work for delivery via DVD, CD-Rom and the Web along with a print media identity campaign.

• Required Major Studio Electives

  Student must choose 15 credits from the following list of required studio electives.

  • 2D Animation II (3)

    KCDM 295

    Students will create animation utilizing a fully digital process to create a two-dimensional, character-based animation involving full motion with synchronized voice.

  • Interactive Design II (3)

    KCDM 317

    Students will create interactive works for delivery via the Web using HTML and CSS software applications combined with basic coding.

  • Interactive Design III (3)

    KCDM 319

    Students will create hybrid interactive designs that incorporate Flash Actionscript, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP development languages.

  • Sound Design II (3)

    KCDM 331

    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.

  • Concept and Production Design (3)

    KCDM 332

    Students will apply digital character and environment design to develop concepts for games, animations, films, theatrical production, or physical products.

  • 3D Character Modeling (3)

    KCDM 333

    An advanced 3D modeling course concentrating on character construction for print and animation.

  • Video (3)

    KCDM 345

    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.

  • 3D Animation I (3)

    KCDM 355

    Focuses on computer-based 3D animation techniques, concepts, and practices used in animating products and sequential storytelling.

  • 3D Animation II (3)

    KCDM 356

    Focuses on advanced methods and techniques used to create and animate logos, program headers, and products for commercials.

  • Motion Graphics (3)

    KCDM 365

    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.

  • Special Problems in Digital Media (3)

    KCDM 400

    An opportunity to pursue a course in a classroom setting made available to the student during the same time as another course is being offered under the direction of and with the signed approval of the professor.

• General Education

  Science Elective (3)
  Math Elective (3)
  Humanities Elective (3)
  300/400 Social Science Elective (3)
  300/400 General Education Elective (6)

  • Critical Transitions: Adjust (1)

    KCGE 100

    An inquiry into the academic expectations, resources, policies, and traditions of college life. Students are challenged to enhance their intellectual potential, understand their academic responsibilities, personal integrity, and appreciate diversity in a framework that develops the critical thinking, learning, and communication skills necessary to contribute successfully to the college's intellectual life. An experiential learning component engages students in the community at large.

  • Critical Transitions: Explore (1)

    KCGE 200

  • Critical Transitions: Succeed (1)

    KCGE 300

  • Written Rhetoric (3)

    KCHU 120

    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.)

  • Oral Rhetoric (3)

    KCHU 121

    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.)

  • Visual Rhetoric (3)

    KCHU 340

    Focuses on the analysis of numerous forms of visual discourse, including their rhetorical effectiveness, impact on audiences, and social/cultural influences.

• Supportive Studio

  Drawing I & II (6) and Figure Drawing I & II (6) Or
  Design Drawing I & II (6) and Typography I & II (6)

  • Digital Imaging I (3)

    KCDM 241

    Students will be introduced to digital drawing, coloring, compositing and image manipulation techniques for both print and digital delivery systems.

  • Drawing I (3)

    KCDR 131

    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. (Students who have earned FSU credit for VISC 112 Drawing I, may not use credit earned in KCDR 131 to meet graduation requirements.

  • Drawing II (3)

    KCDR 132

    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.

  • Design Drawing I (3)

    KCDS 142

    Freehand drawing using basic perspective principles and quick sketch techniques.

  • Design Drawing II (3)

    KCDS 143

    Advanced freehand drawing and sketching with the addition of color media.

  • Figure Drawing I (3)

    KCDR 221

    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.

  • Figure Drawing II (3)

    KCDR 222

    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.

  • Graphics Studio I (3)

    KCGD 112

    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.

  • Design and Color (3)

    KCGD 113

    An introduction to the visual and verbal vocabularies of design and color theory as they relate to graphic design.

  • Typography I (3)

    KCGD 214

    An introduction to the fundamental aspects of typography. History, structure, form, and the basic application of typography will be presented.

  • Typography II (3)

    KCGD 220

    Addresses complex communication problems that incorporate use of type and typographic systems as visual and expressive devices.

• Studio Electives

  Studio Electives (15)

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New artists and designers must balance the breadth and depth of their skills. Small studios value the creatives that can wear two, three or more hats well, where large studios can afford to have specialists with a deep tool box in a single area. Most studios that lie geographically between the East and West coasts fall into the small to mid-size category and are not usually focused in entertainment arts.

If a young creative wants to work in the entertainment industry, moving to the one of the coasts should be on their to-do lists; although, there are some artists and designers serving that industry on a freelance basis from outside of those centers. Also, advertising, education, training and information media has become more entertainment-based. "Game-ification" of everything is all the rage right now.

Click here to learn more about careers in Digital Media.

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. We make extensive use of the Adobe Master Suite as well as a variety of digital 3d and audio programs.

Highlights:
• Cintique lab where digital artists draw and paint directly on displays.
• Audio/video lab with high-powered MAC towers, large displays, keyboards and audo libraries.
• Audio Recording studio with mastering capabilities and a voice recording booth.
• Lighting studio with green screen wall.
• 3d lab with high powered MAC towers available for overnight rendering.

For a 3d virtual tour created by Digital Media students, click here.

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