Academic Catalog 2026-2027

Academic Catalog 2026 - 2027

DAN 2500 Dance on Film 3 credits This course encourages students to combine the art of dance with film through experiments with lighting, angles, and abstract thinking. Students will develop their creative lens through analysis of other filmmakers, hands on projects, and feedback sessions. Students will gain communication, coordination, design, and storytelling skills in this course. DAN 2125 Dance Improvisation 3 credits This course is to learn the practice of creativity and non-verbal communication through dance studies and application. DAN 3125 Dance Choreography 3 credits This course focuses on further developing students’ ability to create cohesive dance works through concept development, revision, and performance. Students will study the styles of established choreographers to inform their own artistic voice and aesthetic. Emphasis is placed on crafting work that clearly communicates an idea or question, encourages collaboration, and evokes meaningful engagement with the audience. (Prerequisite: DAN 2125). DAN 1052/2052/3052/4052 Topics in Dance 3 credits An examination of selected topics in specific areas of study in Dance. DIG 1900 Visual Communications 3 credits The Visual Communications course is a foundational introduction to design principles and digital media production. Through hands-on projects, students develop core skills in digital imagery, typography, color theory, and layout while exploring the professional design workflow. The course emphasizes creative problem-solving and effective visual messaging, with focused instruction in industry-standard software including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) Course Fee DIG 2200 Disney: An Exploration of Disney Media in Pop Culture 3 credits Students explore pop culture themes and learn how to create design projects that combine digital media skills with current media trends. The course will investigate technology, television, magazines, sports, books, movies, fashion, music, and other contemporary multimedia forms. Marketing case studies on Disney and its spin-off brands, will address the economic, technological, and social aspects of this ever-growing pop culture universe. Course Fee DIG 2216 Digital Imaging and Design 3 credits Students use Adobe Photoshop to explore the artistic potential of imaging technology and solve visual problems. They learn how to plan and produce digital images that demonstrate an understanding of design, composition, color, and visual communication. Hands-on projects include image manipulation, photo retouching, photo montage, text and layout techniques for digital art, ads, and publications. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) Course Fee DIG 2250 Digital Photography 3 credits Explore photography as a digital medium of visual expression. Image capture and technical camera controls are demonstrated. Composition, lighting, color, and subject matter are examined and artistically manipulated. Adobe Photoshop instruction focuses on photography related tasks such as cropping, sizing, sharpening, and image enhancement. Students supply their own digital camera. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) Course Fee DIG 2257 Web Design 3 credits An introduction to the design, creation, and maintenance of web pages and websites. Students gain fundamental knowledge of HTML and CSS, as well as effective navigation, appropriate use of graphics, type, color, and 3 credits This course explores digital music and sound production. Students learn to arrange and manipulate their own unique musical creations. Class projects include: audio capture, multi-track editing, sound effects, and background music. This class does not include music theory nor does it teach how to play an instrument. It focuses on audio software, sound creation and editing, and digital audio production. No previous musical training is required. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) Course Fee multimedia. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) Course Fee DIG 2260 Digital Music & Audio Recording DESIGN AND DIGITAL MEDIA

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