Game Art

Liberal Arts<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},"learning_outcomes":{"label":"Program Learning Outcomes","slug":"learning_outcomes","content":"<!-- PLOs from PS --><p>Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:<\/p><p>Visual Communication<\/p><ul>\t<li>Integrate environments, characters, or props for a cohesive game experience<\/li>\t<li>Visually demonstrate skills that meet project parameters<\/li><\/ul><p>Technology<\/p><ul>\t<li>Demonstrate familiarity with technology related to contemporary game production<\/li><\/ul><p>Presentation Skills<\/p><ul>\t<li>Clearly present ideas using industry standard terminology<\/li><\/ul><p>Critical Thinking and Problem Solving<\/p><ul>\t<li>Visually communicate research and ideas throughout the design process<\/li><\/ul><p>Professional Readiness<\/p><ul>\t<li>Final Review deliverables demonstrate foundational skills for the game development industry<\/li><\/ul>"}}" data-employment="{"url":"","text":"VIEW GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION"}">

Liberal Arts<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},"learning_outcomes":{"label":"Program Learning Outcomes","slug":"learning_outcomes","content":"<!-- PLOs from PS --><p>Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:<\/p><p>Visual Communication<\/p><ul><li>Visually demonstrate skills that meet game industry standards<\/li><li>Use simple sketches, maps, and wireframes to communicate gameplay intent<\/li><li>Employ basic graphic design principles to create clear and aesthetically pleasing documentation<\/li><\/ul><p>Technology<\/p><ul><li>Demonstrate proficiency with technology related to contemporary game production<\/li><\/ul><p>Presentation Skills<\/p><ul><li>Clearly and professionally present work and ideas using industry-standard terminology<\/li><\/ul><p>Critical Thinking and Problem Solving<\/p><ul><li>Visually communicate research and ideas throughout the design process<\/li><li>Research and generate workable solutions under a deadline<\/li><\/ul><p>Professional Readiness<\/p><ul><li>Produce a professional portfolio which meets industry standards<\/li><li>Work cooperatively and effectively in a professional production environment<\/li><li>Apply appropriate production methodologies and scope in relation to time and task management<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills:&nbsp;<\/p><ul><li>Design, organize, and build game prototypes in established game engines<\/li><li>Create design documentation and detailed paper maps for a professional preproduction package<\/li><li>Effectively use visual and code-based scripting to implement game and level mechanics<\/li><li>Tune systems for balance and playability while taking into consideration dependencies on related systems<\/li><\/ul>"}}" data-employment="{"url":"","text":"VIEW GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION"}">

Graduate Liberal Arts<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},"learning_outcomes":{"label":"Program Learning Outcomes","slug":"learning_outcomes","content":"<!-- PLOs from PS --><p>Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:<\/p><p>Visual Communication<\/p><ul>\t<li>Critically evaluate the aesthetics, meaning and effect of imagery<\/li>\t<li>Use appropriate media to communicate ideas throughout the design process<\/li><\/ul><p>Technology<\/p><ul>\t<li>Demonstrate mastery of the tools and technology related to area of specialty<\/li><\/ul><p>Critical Thinking and Problem Solving<\/p><ul>\t<li>Research and generate workable solutions under a deadline<\/li><\/ul><p>Professional Readiness<\/p><ul>\t<li>Produce a cohesive portfolio or demo reel tailored to reflect career goals<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills: Game &amp; Level Design<\/p><ul>\t<li>Communicate abstract game theory ideas using game design documents and 2D maps<\/li>\t<li>Create playable games with 3D technology<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills: Character Modeling<\/p><ul>\t<li>Sculpt, model and texture forms in 3-dimensions that demonstrate a thorough understanding of human and zoological anatomy<\/li>\t<li>Translate visual research and reference to create 3D characters<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills: Environment Modeling<\/p><ul>\t<li>Sculpt, model, texture, and light forms in 3-dimensions that demonstrate a thorough understanding of organic, architectural, and industrial forms<\/li>\t<li>Translate visual research and reference to create 3D environments<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills: Concept<\/p><ul>\t<li>Follow an industry-standard process, from thumbnails through final render to generate concept designs<\/li>\t<li>Apply visual research to concept art<\/li>\t<li>Demonstrate an understanding of movement, proportion, and functionality of designs through effective orthographic or perspective drawings<\/li><\/ul>"}}" data-employment="{"url":"","text":"VIEW GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION"}">

Graduate Liberal Arts<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},"learning_outcomes":{"label":"Program Learning Outcomes","slug":"learning_outcomes","content":"<!-- PLOs from PS --><p>Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:<\/p><p>MFA Thesis Project<\/p><ul>\t<li>Present an original thesis concept worthy of the MFA degree<\/li>\t<li>Demonstrate the feasibility of the thesis project<\/li>\t<li>Create a thesis project that demonstrates a professional-level achievement in specialty<\/li><\/ul><p>Visual Communication<\/p><ul>\t<li>Critically evaluate the aesthetics, meaning and effect of imagery<\/li><\/ul><p>Technology<\/p><ul>\t<li>Demonstrate mastery of the tools and technology related to area of specialty<\/li><\/ul><p>Presentation Skills<\/p><ul>\t<li>Present their ideas and solutions in a visually compelling cogent manner using industry standard vocabulary and professional quality presentation materials<\/li><\/ul><p>Critical Thinking &amp; Problem Solving<\/p><ul>\t<li>Create project schedules and milestones and manage resources to meet project goals<\/li>\t<li>Research and generate workable solutions under a deadline<\/li><\/ul><p>Professional Readiness<\/p><ul>\t<li>Produce a professional demo reel or portfolio which meets industry standards<\/li>\t<li>Work cooperatively and effectively in a production environment<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills: Game &amp; Level Design<\/p><ul>\t<li>Communicate abstract ideas using game design documents and 2D maps<\/li>\t<li>Create playable games with 3D technology<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills: Animation<\/p><ul>\t<li>Effectively apply the principles of animation to characters, environments\/props, or VFX<\/li>\t<li>Demonstrate continuity in visual storytelling when incorporating original animations into established game engines<\/li>\t<li>Develop and showcase a consistent signature style<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills: Environment Modeling<\/p><ul>\t<li>Translate visual research and reference to create 3D environments appropriate for the artistic style of the project<\/li>\t<li>Model, texture and light forms in 3-dimensions that demonstrate a thorough understanding of organic, architectural, and industrial form<\/li>\t<li>Produce assets such as buildings, vehicles and foliage<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills: Character Modeling<\/p><ul>\t<li>Sculpt, model and texture forms in 3-dimensions that demonstrate a thorough understanding of human and zoological anatomy<\/li>\t<li>Translate visual research and reference to create 3D characters appropriate for the artistic style of the project<\/li>\t<li>Produce assets such as humanoid characters, creatures and props<\/li><\/ul><p>Specialty Skills: Concept<\/p><ul>\t<li>Follow an industry-standard process, from thumbnails through final render to generate concept designs<\/li>\t<li>Apply visual research to Concept art<\/li>\t<li>Demonstrate an understanding of movement, proportion, and functionality of designs through effective orthographic or perspective drawings<\/li><\/ul>"}}" data-employment="{"url":"","text":"VIEW GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION"}">