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DA 102 History of Art, Design and Film introduces students to major movements in art and design, and offers an overview of the century-long transition from the introduction of moving pictures to contemporary digital film making. Students explore the history of visual communication through art, design and cinema.

DA 104 Introduction to Digital Photography provides students with the opportunity to explore composition to capture compelling photographs. Participants will practice using shutter speed, aperture and exposure as a means of manipulating the creative outcome of an image while considering light, visual weight, framing and perspective. Students will apply creative and technical skills to produce a

DA 109 Art Fundamentals introduces students to the fundamental elements of art. Students are encouraged to improve their existing drawing skills and to experiment with new methods of expression. Students work with still life and the human form to explore line, texture, pattern, form, shape value, depth and composition. Human anatomy and proportion are also studied. Images from art history and

DA 110 Introduction to Photoshop introduces students to the fundamental tools and functions available in Adobe Photoshop. Students will use colour correction techniques, image editing tools, filters and effects to enhance photographs. Students will work with layers, become proficient with a variety of selection tools and apply the skills learned to create complex projects. This course prepares

DA 112 Digital Image Making, introduces students to building custom digital artworks and illustrations in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Students exercise their creativity and software skills to create complex artworks.

DA 113 Design Narrative introduces the fundamental role of storytelling in design practice. Students will investigate the functions of design, study aspects of design theory and learn design principles. By exploring the conceptual structure, context and practice of visual storytelling students will discover how narrative can be used to expand ideas, create relevant visual outcomes, guide viewer

DA 121 Introduction to Animation introduces students to basic animation theory and mechanics. Students are challenged to demonstrate the principles of animation by creating animated sequences with believable characters. Students will explore the steps required to produce a short animated film including: brainstorming, script writing, storyboarding, creating an animatic, character development

DA 122 Introduction to Digital Video and Audio grounds students in concepts and skills related to video and audio production. Students will explore the steps required to produce a short documentary or narrative film including: writing, shooting, editing, and mastering. Students will also explore the theory and practical application of sound in the contexts of web, presentation and digital video.

DA 131 Fundamentals of Web introduces students to Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), web standards and web accessibility. Students will use best practices and follow web standards set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to create content that looks appropriate and functions correctly on all devices. Using the mobile first method, students will apply the skills

DA 132 Interactive Design follows a problem-based approach that will introduce programming structures and techniques including data types, variables, conditional statements, functions and events. It will incorporate interactivity and functionality to standards-compliant web pages using relevant tools and technologies including the use of frameworks, libraries and Application Programming Interfaces

DA 134 Motion Graphics and Compositing provides students an introduction to the principles and practice of animated motion graphics. Students learn to establish a concept/direction and create broadcast-quality motion graphic animations. Students are introduced to the essential skills of compositing and creating post-processing effects for a wide range of media, including video, animation, and the

DA 199 Independent Studio I allows students to produce a body of work and further build their portfolio in their field of choice. Students will be expected to design their own personal project which will reflect and demonstrate their thought processes and critical thinking on the chosen subject matter. Meetings will be organized throughout the term between individual students and instructor to

DA 210 Illustration and Typography introduces students to the anatomy and mechanics of written language so they can use this understanding to successfully work with text and image in their design practice. Students will expand their understanding of form, colour, composition, typography, hierarchy, juxtaposition and sequencing through the practical application of hand and computer skills.

DA 220 Film and Audio Production allows students to integrate the skills gained in DA 122 Introduction to Video and Audio to explore best professional practices as applied to the pre-production, production and post-production process of creating and delivering a short film. Students will also explore more advanced techniques relevant to sound recording, editing and mixing for web, presentation and

DA 222 Character Design and Animation takes an exhaustive approach to character design, character creation, rigging and animation. Students explore character design and assembly, rigging, and voice and mouth-shape synchronization. They use various methods of character animation to produce professional-quality animated shorts.

DA 223 Publication Design introduces students to more advanced typesetting methods and principles required to design content rich products and publications. Student’s foundational skills in typography and graphic design will be developed through practical design projects, where an emphasis is placed on understanding, evaluating and enhancing pre-existing content.

DA 224 Motion Graphic Design provides advanced instruction in motion graphics and compositing techniques. Students will explore and evaluate historical and contemporary motion graphics practice. Students will create motion graphics utilizing 3D elements, advanced effects, music, lighting, texturing and export settings. Students will also create and export broadcast-quality motion graphic

DA 225 Identity Design offers students insight and skills they can use to expand their designs into a system for communicating a consistent and clear story about a product, service, subject or organization. Through practice-based learning students are guided through the process of developing a visual identity with steps including: understanding context, concept development, refinement, application

DA 226 Multidimensional Design offers students a chance to explore technologies and industry tools to produce unique products that showcase different media. Students will be guided through the use of a diverse range of tools, after which they will create their own work using the same technologies. Students will focus on developing a unique creative style.

DA 227 Character Design and Animation takes an exhaustive approach to character design, character creation, rigging and animation. Students explore character design and assembly, rigging, and voice and mouth-shape synchronization. They use various methods of character animation to produce professional-quality animated shorts.

DA 228 Publication Design introduces students to more advanced typesetting methods and principles required to design content rich products and publications. Student's foundational skills in typography and graphic design will be developed through practical design projects, where an emphasis is placed on understanding, evaluating and enhancing pre-existing content.

DA 232 Web Application Development will introduce the principles behind and the techniques used in the creation of web based applications for distribution on mobile and tablet devices. An emphasis will be placed on the understanding and use of current technologies, including HTML, CSS, javaScript, jQuery and others, to add functionality and interactivity. Additional topics will include user

DA 233 Portfolio Development and Design provides students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience using a number of online and open source platforms to create dynamic web content. Students will practice platform and theme installation and configuration, plugin and module installation, and content creation. Students will utilize their skills to build and publish an online portfolio to

DA 266 Production Design takes students through the process of organizing and hosting a real-world event from concept through to completion. Working collaboratively, students will plan, design, manage and host a year-end exhibition that showcases work done by students in the Digital Arts Program. Students will establish a timeline, assign roles, determine production requirements, build a visual

DA 292 Professional Practices provides students with the essential tools and insight to prepare them for a career in digital arts. Students explore client relationships, self-marketing and promotion, proposal and contract writing, copyright law, project management and business practices. Students will examine their personal and conceptual strengths while developing confidence in their work, and