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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ART 4930 - Special Topics-Art/Art History

Credits: 2 to 8
This studio art course focuses on the unique history, theories, and aesthetics of the field of character design. From Frankenstein to Star Wars to the Keebler Elves, character design plays a critical role in literature, illustration, animation, film/video production, graphic novels, cartooning, and product design and advertising. It is a unique and complex area of visual storytelling, which can greatly influence the success or failure of a project. This course provides an in-depth investigation of the fundamental elements that lead to successful character design. The class delves into the history of the field starting at its birth in the mid-20th century, and provides examples of its impact on pop-culture, advertising, and storytelling.
Fulfills: AL in LS Core