DIGITAL ARTS & NEW MEDIA
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DA 113 - INTERMEDIATE ART AND DESIGN

The principles of design, the functions of design,
design theory, colour theory and typography are
areas of study for DA 113, Introduction to Graphic
Design. Concepts are analyzed during lectures and
discussion and are applied to projects using Adobe
Illustrator.

DA 121 - INTRODUCTION TO ANIMATION

Video and Stop Motion Animation introduces a wide
range of traditional animation styles and techniques
including: hand drawn, puppet, pixilation, cut-out and
clay animation. Students gain hands-on experience
by experimenting with each animation style and
incorporating the principles of animation to create
a number of short animations. Students apply their
knowledge of animation to create a short film using
the medium of their choice. Emphasis is placed on
the process of creating an animated short, which
involves collaboration, brainstorming, script writing,
storyboarding, acting, character development,
animation, and production techniques.

DA 122 - INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL VIDEO I

Introduction to Digital Video, introduces students

to the technical experience of capturing, working
with and editing digital video. Lectures and labs will
provide students with the necessary vocabulary

and understanding of digital video production
methods including: broadcast standards, resolution,
compression, non-linear video editing and digital
effects. Students will explore the tools, techniques
and language of cinematography, including: preparing
a treatment, writing a script, developing a shot list,
drawing storyboards and set design. Students

DA 131- HTML, CSS & THE
FOUNDATIONS OF WEB

HTML, CSS & the Foundations of Web introduces the
core technologies in web development. Topics include
web site planning, design, coding and deployment

in addition to accessibility, best practices and web
standards set by the World Wide Web Consortium.
Emphasis is on the use of progressive enhancement,
adaptive design, semantically correct HTML and

CSS to create effective and attractive web sites.
Other topics include how to register a domain

name, purchase hosting, and publish and maintain a
website.

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DA 132 - INTERACTIVE DESIGN

Interactive Design follows a problem-based
approach that will introduce programming structures
and techniques including data types, variables,
conditional statements, functions and events. It

will incorporate interactivity and functionality to
standards-compliant web pages using relevant tools
and technologies including the use of frameworks,
libraries and Application Programming Interfaces
(APIs) to add extensibility and functionality to web
based projects. Emphasis will be on the development
of simple and efficient interfaces and all stages of
application development from inception through to
implementation and testing.

DA 141- 3D MODELING

Focuses on the concepts and practices used in 3D
computer modeling for a variety of applications.
Specific modeling techniques for 3d printing, organic,
architectural will be covered. The primary application
for this course will be Lightwave 3D although

some time may be spent in other “Open Source”
applications specific to 3d printing.

DA 141- 3D MODELING AND RENDERING

This course is a continuation of DA 141A and

focuses on the concepts and practices of modeling
and texturing. Modeling techniques will focus on
character modeling with the end goal of creating

a fully textured character ready for rigging and
animation. The primary application for this course will
be Lightwave 3D although Adobe Photoshop will be
used for texturing.

DA 210 - TYPOGRAPHY AND GRAPHIC
DESIGN COMMUNICATIONS

This course introduces students to the practice of
effective communication using graphic, information
and brand identity design. Exercises in process,
research, design and presentation are set to simulate
industry practices and expectations.

DA 221 - EDITING AND MASTERING
IN ADOBE PREMIERE (ELECTIVE)

This course explores advanced editing, keying

and compositing, mastering and colour correction
processes and techniques. Students will work with
multi-camera footage, pace, suggestive editing,
nesting and audio in order to create professional
calibre video.

DA 221 - STUDIO AND LIVE EVENT
STREAMING (ELECTIVE)

This course introduces students to live event
directing and switching using the NewTek TriCaster.
Participants will be trained on the essential
functions of the TriCaster, including: understanding
the TriCaster interface and switches, working with
different video sources and formats, working with
the DDR, working with titles and graphics, and video
streaming.

DA 222 - CHARACTER ANIMATION
IN AFTER EFFECTS (ELECTIVE)

This course takes an exhaustive approach to 2D
character design, rigs and animation. The course
explores the different methods of character
animation, all of which are able to produce
professional quality animated shorts. Topics include:
character design and assembly, rigging, voice and
mouth shape synchronization.

DA 222 - COMPOSITING AND ANIMATION
IN AFTER EFFECTS (ELECTIVE)

This project-based course will allow students to
explore the more complex and creative field of
compositing and animation. Applying skills gained

in previous courses, students will be required to
produce a complex computer generated / live motion
short. Included in this course is an advanced study of
compositing and animation techniques.

DA 222 - EXPRESSION CONTROLS
IN AFTER EFFECTS (ELECTIVE)

This is a hands-on course that deconstructs the
syntax and mystique of Expressions using JavaScript
in After Effects. Students will explore the Expression
Language menu, saving expressions, using variables
to store information and building slider and checkbox
expressions.

DA 223 - TYPESETTING, PRINTING
AND PUBLISHING (ELECTIVE)

This is a hands-on, project based production
class. Students will explore both traditional and
contemporary typesetting and printing techniques
including projects in removable type and desktop
publishing.

DA 223 - ADVANCED PROJECT:
DESIGN (ELECTIVE)

This course is a self-directed mixed media design
course. Under the supervision the instructor, students
will develop and produce two major design pieces.
Students are encouraged to explore both traditional
and contemporary design practices when developing
their work.

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