DESAN 365R
Digital Painting
Design
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Tools and techniques of digital painting for concept design in the entertainment industry.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
6
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Animation and Illustration BFA majors only.
Title
Aligning with Art Direction
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to create professional-quality digital paintings customized to the demands of an art director with a focus on animation industry design work.
Title
Software and Painting Skills
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to use digital painting programs but learn principles of painting that can be applied regardless of software, including lighting and painting a scene when reference is unavailable, using rules of color and value composition to guide audience experience, and other applicable skills.
Title
Group and Personal Skills
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to work collaboratively with groups and take positive action from critiques by peers and directors through practicing the type of openness and humility necessary to resolve complex problems on a project.
