MACA 2250 Compositing and 2D Animatics

This class focuses on creating and animating 2D Characters within a Motion Design field. Students work between multiple tools to create illustrations, understand the methodology for how a biped moves, rig the artwork to have arm, leg, torso movements, as well as creating controls for moving a characters face. We animate walk cycles, dialogue, and […]

MACA 2190 Figure Illustration 2

While in this course, students will take the knowledge from previous illustration courses and expand on it. Students will learn to draw the fully-clothed figure, while also strengthening their knowledge of the underlying bones and muscles. The class will demonstrate the differences in conveying weight, balance, angle, proportions, and other aspects of communicating form. Students […]

MACA 2176 Painted Illustration

This course focuses on solving advanced problems in full color using acrylic paint to produce portfolio samples. Students use a variety of media and mixed media on different surfaces. Students will work on a variety of projects to visualize architecture, characters, vehicles, props, and product renderings, and illustrative compositions for advertising and animation markets. Students […]