Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:
Visual Development
- Generate functional designs for entertainment media (2D or 3D), following an industry-standard process from thumbnails through final render
- Effectively communicate narrative, theme and character through design choices
- Maintain a consistent ?language? or ?signature style? in art directing a scene with the requisite continuity in visual storytelling
- Demonstrate the ability to research for inspiration, reference, and accuracy
- Demonstrate flexibility in illustrative style by showing both a unique personal style and the ability to accommodate style to project needs
Artistic Ability
- Draw and paint convincing poses, expressions, character designs, thumbnails, storyboards and production paintings
- Demonstrate facility creating perspective and conveying anatomy and proportion in human and animal figures.
- Master the use of a focal point, with value, color, detail and composition.
Technical Skills
- Demonstrate proficient skills with relevant animation technology and software.
Presentation Skills
- Create visually compelling and cohesive presentations
- Discuss work clearly and professionally
Collaboration
- Collaborate effectively on creative projects
Professional Readiness
- Produce a comprehensive portfolio (digital and print) which meets industry standards
- Manage workload to meet deadlines
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