Digital Art and Animation Studio

This studio course is ideal if you have prior experience working with 2D and/or 3D digital art tools to create game and animation artwork. Whether you want to focus on animating a character for a short animation or model a 3D environment for a game engine, this class provides the individualized opportunity to grow from where you are. There can even be opportunities to collaborate with other students on a small team-based project*. 

The Digital Art and Animation Studio experience begins with the instructor assessing your existing skills and and interests. The instructor will then develop an individualized learning plan that takes into consideration the type of artwork you would like to focus on. Using a inquiry-based approach, the instructor will facilitate your learning plan through a variety of challenges that will also reinforce design principles and processes that build towards for the project you would like to create.

Students will need to have their own digital drawing tablet (eg. Wacom CTL400, Huion Inspiroy H640P) for this course.

Benefits of Studio format:

• Emphasis on individual growth through personalized assessment and learning plan for each student
• Instructor focus to ensure fluency with artistic knowledge and skills
• Access to variety of 2D and 3D digital tools
• Engaging project work that is aligned with student interest
• Given the individualized nature of the course, this studio is designed to be repeatable

* DigiPen will discuss option for students to work together on a game project but cannot guarantee that students will choose to do so. In such situations, students will be directed to work on their own projects.

Prerequisites:

Prior experience working with 2D and/or 3D digital art tools to create game and/or animations including having taken any workshops related to these areas.

Technical Requirements:

Students must have access to a computer as well as additional hardware and software. Some programs or courses may indicate additional technology requirements, and not all programs are Mac compatible.

• Windows PC or Mac computer with web camera
• Display with minimum resolution of 1024 x 768
• Headset with microphone
• Three-button mouse
• Broadband internet connection
• Current, major internet browser (Chrome, Firefox)
• Latest version of Adobe Reader
• Printer
• Digital drawing tablet (eg. Wacom CTL400, Huion Inspiroy H640P)