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2021 – 2022 RED DEER COLLEGE COURSE GUIDE
WELCOME TO RDC LEARNING PHILOSOPHY Our commitment to learners and learning is at the heart of Red Deer College and this is reflected in our values of accountability, inclusiveness, exploration, excellence, integrity and community. We believe in fostering intellectually rigorous, professionally relevant, and dynamic learning environments of inquiry, exploration, application and creativity. We ensure accessibility to multiple pathways of formal and informal learning through active engagement, facilitated learning processes, and scholarly excellence. We value learning because it empowers our learners to be highly productive in the work force and within our communities. We honour the intrinsic value of learning in supporting self development, growth and fulfillment in the individual learner. We promote positive lifelong learning habits and attitudes that embrace local, national, and global experiences, issues and perspectives.
Contents
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Adult Basic Education Courses . . . . .85
Academic Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Academic Upgrading Courses . . . . .86
Human Resources Management . . . . . 44
Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indigenous Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Instrumentation Engineering
Academic Upgrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Interdisciplinary Studies . . . . . . . . . . 47
Acting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
International Business . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Administrative Professional . . . . . . . . 10
Justice Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Anthropology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Kinesiology and Sport Studies . . . . . . 50
Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Legal Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Arts and Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Animation and Visual Effects . . . . . . . . 15
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mechanical Engineering
Biochemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Media Studies and Professional
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . 19
Medical Lab Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Motion Picture Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Classics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Computing Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Occupational and Physical
Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Therapist Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Pharmacy Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Early Learning and Child Care . . . . . . . 25
Physical Education and
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences . . . . . 27
Sport Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Physiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Educational Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Electrical Engineering Technology . . . . 31
Practical Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Family Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Film, Theatre and Live Entertainment . . 38
Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
General Engineering Technology . . . . . 40
Theatre and Entertainment
Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Health Care Aide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Theatre Performance and Creation . . . . 82
Transitional Vocational . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Unit Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
2021-2022 COURSE GUIDE
The Web version is the official Academic Calendar of Red Deer College. The Calendar and timetable set forth the intention of the College,
at the time of publication, with respect to all matters contained therein. The College reserves the right, at any time, to make whatever changes are
necessary, including the cancellation of particular courses, in order to serve the best interests of the College, or because of circumstances or occurrences
beyond the College’s control. The College expressly denies responsibility or liability to any person or persons who may suffer loss or who may be
otherwise adversely affected by such.ACADEMIC SCHEDULE – 2021 - 2022
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5 Tuition fees for Summer term due Last day to withdraw from Summer 6 Labour Day – College closed
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courses due term written
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5 Emergency Response day 12 Final Exam schedule posted courses and receive a WD
11 Thanksgiving Day – College closed 14 First day of Final Exams for Fall
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term courses
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term courses term courses
Last day for tuition refund 22 Last day of Final Exams for Spring
7 Supplemental Exams for Winter term courses
term written 24 Deferred Exams written
17 New Student Registration Opens 27 Last day for submission of final
20 Final Exam Schedule posted grades for Spring term
23 Victoria Day – College closed Waitlist Ends for Summer Term
27 Midterm feedback for Spring term 28 Final grades available for Spring
term courses
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5COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
In this section, courses are listed to show what is normally offered at Practicum - a learning activity aimed at combining theory with
Red Deer College. Some courses are not offered every year. Check practical experience.
the timetable to see if specific courses will be offered.
Field Work - an educational experience involving work of a
practical nature acquired by students in a work situation.
Each course is identified by the name of the subject, followed by a
course number and a course weight. The instructor/student Instructor/Student Contact Hours
contact hours are also shown as well as the number of weeks the The figures in brackets following the course title and number
course normally lasts, the title of the course, and a brief description. show the number of contact hours per week. The first figure is the
Example: number of class hours. The last figure is the number of lab hours.
ACCT 206-3 (BC=4) Seminar hours are identified with an S. Practicum, Clinical and
(3-1) 15 weeks Fieldwork are usually expressed as total hours.
Auditing
(3-0) Three hours of classes per week. No labs.
ACCT name of the subject, often an abbreviation
(3-3) Three hours of classes and three hours of labs
206 the course number which gives the course a
per week.
unique identity
(0-3) No classes. Three hours of labs per week.
-3 the number which follows the dash is the
(3-1S-3) Three hours of classes, 1hour of seminar, and
course credit weight
three hours of labs per week.
(BC=4) the number of billing credits
(3/2) Classes on alternate weeks
(3-1) the instructor/student contact hours per week;
3 hours of class and 1 hour of lab
Course Length
15 weeks the number of weeks the class runs
Length of courses may vary, see timetable for length of courses.
Auditing the title of the course
A term usually lasts 15 weeks, including the exam period. Courses
lasting 15 weeks are called term courses.
Assignment of Academic Credits, or Credit
Weight, to Courses Some courses last two terms, or 30 weeks. This includes two exam
Course credits are a measure of learning opportunities based on periods, one at the end of each term. These courses usually run
the number and type of instructional hours or equivalent learning from September to April. They are called full courses.
experiences. For Red Deer College Diploma and Certificate courses,
academic credits are normally equal to billing credits. For courses in Prerequisites and Corequisites
University Transfer Programs, academic credits are normally equal to Courses listed as prerequisites must be completed before you start
the credit given at university. This is usually equal to the number of the course in question. For example, BIOL 297 lists Biology 30 or
lecture hours. equivalent as prerequisite. This means that you must complete
Biology 30 or equivalent before you can take BIOL 297. Courses
Definitions listed as Corequisites must be taken at the same time as the course
Credit - The equivalent of 15 hours of class instruction. (Example: 1 in question.
hour per week for 15 weeks including the final exam period.
Course - A series of learning opportunities within a specific subject Note: You usually have to complete a junior course in the same
area to which a final grade is assigned. subject before you can take a senior course. This is true even if it
is not listed as a prerequisite. If you wish to register in a 300-level
Courses have a variety of learning opportunities, among which are course without having taken at least one 200-level course in the
the following: same subject, check with an advisor.
Class - a series of learning activities aimed at acquiring theory.
Restricted Courses
i) Activities in the class are directed by the instructor OR
Some courses are available only if you are admitted to a certain
ii) Context based Learning
program.
Lab - a series of structured learning activities to facilitate the
application of concepts, theories and principles. Reserved Courses
Seminar/Tutorial - a series of structured learning activities aimed Some courses are available first to students in a certain program.
at further exploration and application of concepts, theories and Once most students have registered, these courses are opened to
principles. all students.
Clinical - a series of learning activities aimed at applying theory in You can find information on restricted and reserved courses in the
prescribed clinical experiences. College Timetable.
6 rdc.ab.caCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Academic Upgrading ACCT 106-4
(3-2) 15 weeks
(BC=4) ACCT 209-3
(3-0-1) 15 weeks
(BC=4)
Courses Management Accounting and Finance Intermediate Financial Accounting I
Using accounting information for This course examines issues and problems
See page 86. managerial decision making. Budgeting, related to GAAP for income determination
financial forecasting and analysis, and an and revenue recognition. International
introduction to corporate finance. Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Prerequisite: ACCT 102. and Accounting standards for Private
Credit will not be granted for both Enterprises (ASPE) relating to recognition,
Accounting ACCT 104 and 106. measurement, and financial statement
presentation of assets are addressed.
ACCT 202-3 (BC=5) Prerequisites: ACCT 103 or 202 or consent
ACCT 102-4 (BC=4)
(5-0) 15 weeks of the Donald School of Business.
(4-0) 15 weeks
Introductory Financial Accounting
Introductory Accounting I
Postulates, principles of accounting relating ACCT 210-3 (BC=4)
Theory and practice of accounting as
to external reporting, and uses of financial (3-0-1) 15 weeks
applied to the accumulation, external
accounting information. Emphasis is on Intermediate Financial Accounting II
reporting, and external uses of financial
accounting for organizational resources and This course provides an in-depth analysis of
accounting information.
equities, preparing and analysing financial accounting theory and principles related to
Credit will not be granted for both
statements, and reporting to owners, the reporting of short-term and long-term
ACCT 102 and 202.
creditors, and other external decision liabilities, leases, pensions, corporate
makers. income taxes, shareholders’ equity, complex
ACCT 103-4 (BC=4)
Note: Designed for Second Year financial instruments, earnings per share,
(4-0) 15 weeks
Commerce Students. the cash flow statement, and accounting
Introductory Accounting II
Credit will not be granted for both changes and error analysis. International
Preparing and analysing accounting
ACCT 102/ 103 and 202. Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
information for shareholder and
and Accounting Standards for Private
management use.
ACCT 204-3 (BC=3) Enterprises (ASPE) relating to recognition,
Prerequisite: ACCT 102.
(3-0-0) 15 weeks measurement, and financial statement
Credit will not be granted for both
Managerial Accounting presentation of liabilities and equity are
ACCT 103 and 202.
Introduction to the nature, scope and use addressed.
of managerial accounting. Topics include: Prerequisite: ACCT 209 or consent of the
ACCT 204-3 (BC=3)
management planning and control, Donald School of Business.
(3-0-0) 15 weeks
inventory and cost flows, standard costs
Managerial Accounting
and variance analysis, budgeting, cost- ACCT 214-3 (BC=3)
Introduction to the nature, scope and use
volume-profit analysis, relevant costs and (3-0-0) 15 weeks
of managerial accounting. Topics include:
decision making. Computer Accounting Applications
management planning and control,
Prerequisite: ACCT 103 or 202. This course utilizes a hands-on approach to
inventory and cost flows, standard costs
Credit will not be granted for both applying accounting knowledge through
and variance analysis, budgeting, cost-
ACCT 104 and ACCT 204. the use of pre-packaged accounting
volume-profit analysis, relevant costs and
Bachelor of Commerce students software. Students will use software
decision making.
must take ACCT 204. modules to perform accounting cycle
Prerequisite: ACCT 103 or 202.
Diploma students may take either functions, including set-up and ongoing
Credit will not be granted for both
ACCT 104 or ACCT 204. maintenance and prepare related financial
ACCT 104 and ACCT 204.
reports.
Bachelor of Commerce students
ACCT 205-3 (BC=3) Prerequisites: ACCT 102 or 202,
must take ACCT 204.
(3-0-0) 15 weeks BADM 210 or consent of the
Diploma students may take either
Cost Accounting Donald School of Business.
ACCT 104 or ACCT 204.
This course examines various costing
methods and analytical tools used by
management accountants to provide
information and recommendations
relevant to short-term and long-term
decision making.
Prerequisite: ACCT 204 or consent of the
Donald School of Business.
rdc.ab.ca 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ACCT 305-3 (BC=4) ACCT 310-3 (BC=4) ACT 205-2 (BC=2)
(3-1-0) 15 weeks (3-1-0) 15 weeks (1-0-2) 15 Weeks
Personal and Corporate Taxation Advanced Financial Accounting Voice and Body I
This course covers Canadian income tax This is a senior level course in financial Integration of voice and body techniques as
laws affecting individuals and corporations. accounting, which covers the following areas: they relate to the performing artist in stage
Topics include the computation of intercompany investments, joint ventures, and film.
individual and corporate income tax, accounting for not-for-profit organizations, Prerequisite: ACT 105 and ACT 107.
taxable income, taxes payable, corporate and translation of foreign currency
distributions, taxation of capital gains, and transactions and financial statements. ACT 206-2 (BC=2)
the preparation of corporate and personal Prerequisite: ACCT 210 or consent of (1-0-2) 15 Weeks
tax returns. Donald School of Business. Voice and Body II
Prerequisite: ACCT 210 or consent of the Continued integration of voice and body
Donald School of Business. techniques as they relate to the performing
artist. Further voice work for expanded
ACCT 306-3
(3-1-0) 15 weeks
(BC=4)
Acting creative performance. Body work for a
flexible, strong instrument.
Auditing Prerequisite: ACT 205.
This course examines the role of the internal ACT 105-2 (BC=2)
or external auditor in business and explores (1-0-2) 15 Weeks ACT 207-2 (BC=2)
the legal and ethical environment of Expressive Body I (1-0-3) 15 Weeks
auditing. Emphasis is placed on methods Introduction to physical technique and Voice and Speech II
and procedures used in auditing and practices as they relate to the performing Introduction to Voice Acting with a
reporting as they relate to specific financial artist. Ensemble building, vocabulary and continuation of vocal development and
statement areas such as assets, liabilities, communication, with a focus on creative communication for the performing artist.
equities, revenues, and expenses. Other physical expression. Extended work in accents and dialects.
topics covered include internal control, Performance of original and established text.
risk and materiality, the audit of fraud, and ACT 107-2 (BC=2) Prerequisite: ACT 107.
auditing in a computer environment. (2-0-0) 15 Weeks
Prerequisite: ACCT 210 or consent of the Voice and Speech I ACT 209-2 (BC=2)
Donald School of Business. Introductory course in voice and speech (1-0-3)
for effective communication. Exercises Acting III
ACCT 308-3 (BC=4) and practical applications in a variety of Examine aspects of acting that differentiate
(3-1-0) 15 weeks speaking contexts focus on vocal function, between stage and film performance in
Advanced Managerial Accounting breath, resonance, articulation and coping contemporary forms. Embody, enhance and
This course examines advanced with performance stress. expand elements of Acting I and Acting II
management accounting practices in performing basic skills necessary to meet
designed to help managers formulate and ACT 109-3 (BC=3) the demands of both stage or film acting.
implement new strategies, motivate and (2-0-3) 15 Weeks Prerequisite: ACT 110.
evaluate organizational performance, and Acting I
achieve operational excellence. This course Explore the potential of the self to express ACT 210-4 (BC=4)
emphasizes current management creative ideas, thoughts and feelings (2-0-4) 15 Weeks
accounting practices within a variety through storytelling. Introduction to Acting IV
of business environments using a case acting as behaving under given imaginary Examine aspects of acting that differentiate
approach. These practices include the circumstances. between stage and film performance in
theory of constraints, activity-based classical forms. Expand stage skills with a
management, cost-based decision ACT 110-3 (BC=3) focus on the requirements for scene and
making, and the balanced scorecard. (2-0-3) 15 Weeks monologue work in classical text. Explore
Prerequisite: ACCT 205 or consent of the Acting II the medium of film using classical film text
Donald School of Business. Examine the basic principles of acting and to explore actor choices based on personal
storytelling. Focus on ensemble creation experience, imagination and authenticity.
and experimenting with intuitive and Prerequisite: ACT 209.
imaginative choices based on observations
of the self, others, and the environment.
Begin the exploration of improvised and
text based performance.
Prerequisite: ACT 109.
8 rdc.ab.caCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ACT 213-2 (BC=2) ACT 230-1 (BC=2) ACT 309-3 (BC=3)
(1-0-2) 15 Weeks (1-1-0) 15 Weeks (2-0-2) 15 Weeks
Voice Acting Production Company Management I Acting V
Basics of voice acting and training. Modeling arts management and leadership Develop and refine the skill level of acting
Development of practical skills and tools through working as a non-profit board techniques/procedures acquired. Explore
for the voice acting industry with emphasis mirroring professional and community the demands of performing scenes of
given to interpreting scripts and building a driven models. Defining roles and heightened emotional intensity and
voice acting demo. responsibilities as a working board. Defining complexity. Practice skills necessary to
roles and responsibilities as an artistic and perform under greater complex script and
ACT 215-3 (BC=3) production team. Envisioning a company production demands. Developing creative,
(2-0-2) 15 Weeks mandate for a body of work. imaginative interpretations of character.
Song and Dance I Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: ACT 210.
Focusing on basic training and integration Corequisite: FTLE 215.
of the three major components of Musical ACT 310-4 (BC=4)
Theatre: Acting, Singing, and Dancing. ACT 305-3 (BC=3) (2-0-4) 15 Weeks
Prerequisite: ACT 110. (2-0-2) 15 Weeks Acting VI
Voice and Body III Develop and refine the skill level of acting
ACT 220-3 (BC=3) Application of voice and body techniques techniques/procedures acquired. Explore
(3-0-0) 15 Weeks as they relate to the performing artist. the demands of performing scenes of
Directing II Further voice work for expanded creative heightened emotional intensity and
Examine the different duties and performance. Bodywork for a flexible, complexity. Practice skills necessary to
responsibilities of a stage director and a film strong instrument. Focus on creative perform under greater complex script and
director. Experiment with basic directing process including imagination, spontaneity, production demands. Developing creative,
concepts and working with cast and crew. risk taking, and commitment. imaginative interpretations of character.
Prerequisite: FTLE 205. Prerequisite: ACT 206. Prerequisite: ACT 309.
ACT 224-3 (BC=3) ACT 306-3 (BC=3) ACT 315-3 (BC=3)
(2-0-2) 15 Weeks (2-0-2) 15 Weeks (2-0-2) 15 Weeks
Stage Combat I Voice and Body IV Song and Dance II
Development of stage combat techniques: Continued application of voice and body An intermediate level course focusing on
unarmed and sword, with a focus on techniques as they relate to the performing integration of Acting, Singing, Dancing and
safety, technical proficiency and emotional artist. Further voice work for expanded Audition Techniques for Musical Theatre.
investment. Physical interpretation of text. creative performance. Body work for a Prerequisite: ACT 215.
Hours go toward national certification flexible, strong instrument. Integration Corequisite: MUSS 145.
as Basic Actor Combatant through Fight towards performance using all skills acquired.
Directors Canada. Prerequisite: ACT 305. ACT 320-3 (BC=3)
Prerequisite: ACT 105 or instructor (2-0-2) 15 Weeks
approval. ACT 308-2 (BC=2) Auditions
(1-0-2) 15 Weeks Emphasis is on the knowledge, strategies,
ACT 226-2 (BC=2) Acting with Technology and skills needed for professional film, tv,
(1-0-3) 15 Weeks Examine acting as it relates to new and and audio auditions. Students will develop
Expressive Body II advanced technology to enhance and a professional resume, photograph, and
Continuation of physical technique and record performance. This course is designed industry standard reels/tapes/DVD.
practices as they relate to the performing to further the learning experience in Prerequisite: FTLE 205.
artist, with a focus towards creation developing acting skills and working with
of solo and ensemble performance. actors (directors, animators, etc.) using ACT 322-2 (BC=3)
Employing body as a flexible, strong and advanced and emerging technologies (2-0-1) 15 Weeks
expressive instrument in coordinated work. (eg. green screen). Auditioning II
Integration of movement vocabulary, Prerequisite: ACT 210. Builds on Auditions. Emphasis is on the
notation and physical communication skills. expansion of knowledge, strategies, and
Exploration of Mask as a form of physical skills needed for professional film, TV, and
character transformation. theatre auditions. Larger parts, emotionally
Prerequisite: ACT 105. challenging characters designed to expand
the actors repertoire. Online marketing
strategies of the actor.
Prerequisite: ACT 320.
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ACT 324-3 (BC=3) ACT 330-1 (BC=1) APRO 102-3 (BC=3)
(2-0-2) 15 Weeks (0-2-0) 15 Weeks (3-0) 15 weeks
Stage Combat II Production Company Management II Computer Essentials
Further development of stage combat Practice leadership within a non-profit Create a database, research topics using the
techniques: combination of unarmed, board structure. Visioning of a production internet, identify the basic components of a
sword and quarterstaff, with a focus on season that could be presented as a 4th computer system, troubleshoot hardware
safety, technical proficiency, and emotional year company of artists. Budgeting/securing and software problems, prepare an
investment. Physical interpretation of performance royalties, and devising electronic presentation and use a variety of
text. Attainment of national certification as sponsorship campaigns. Pitching co- internet and distance delivery tools.
Basic Actor Combatant through FDC (Fight productions with established professional
Directors Canada). companies within Alberta. Selecting plays, APRO 110-3 (BC=3)
Prerequisite: ACT 224. projects and film productions matched to (3-0) 15 weeks
company goals and assigned resources. Document Processing I
ACT 326-3 (BC=3) Prerequisite: ACT 230. Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy
(2-0-2) 15 Weeks through an emphasis on building skill using
Directing for Film I ACT 331-1 (BC=1) proper technique.
Study in detail the director’s contributions (0-2-0)
to the creative process of producing a Production Company Management III APRO 111-3 (BC=3)
film. Examine strategies to encourage and Implement plans for a season of creative (3-0) 15 weeks
influence the actors’ contributions to the work. Continued non-profit Board Document Processing II
process. Communicating effectively with governance and management of revised Further develop keyboarding speed
above-the-line personnel. budgets. The selection and contracting of and accuracy skills. Produce business
Prerequisite: FTLE 205. an artistic team for a season of production correspondence, including using mail
/ performance work in a variety of merge, sorting and selecting functions,
ACT 327-3 (BC=3) mediums. Developing a public profile and fill-in forms, tables, and columns to produce
(2-0-2) 15 Weeks implementation of a marketing / media visually appealing and professional-looking
Directing for Film II and fundraising campaign. Front of House documents.
In depth analysis of established director’s management and audience development. Prerequisites: APRO 100, 110.
styles, techniques and film work related Prerequisite: ACT 330.
philosophies. Working with cast and crew in APRO 126-6 (BC=6)
scenes of heightened complexity. Develop (6-0) 15 weeks
a unique concept of cinematic storytelling. Basic Accounting
Prerequisite: ACT 326.
Administrative Apply accounting principles in manual and
automated environments and learn the
ACT 329-4
(2-0-4)
(BC=4) Professional fundamentals of accounting through
hands-on experience.
Directing for Stage APRO 100-3 (BC=3)
Crafting stylized performance for the (3-0) 15 weeks APRO 130-3 (BC=3)
stage utilizing creative elements of the Information Processing (3-0) 15 weeks
developing director. Using heightened Introduce computer concepts, systems, and Office Systems I
text and expressive forms of storytelling. terminology using Microsoft Windows and Develop current office practices including
The collaborative art of directing dramatic Word. Develop electronic file management records management, telephone calls, mail
literature with a production team and actors. and basic Word skills. procedures, social media apps and basic
Prerequisite: FTLE 205. business math.
APRO 101-3 (BC=3)
(3-0) 15 weeks APRO 131-3 (BC=3)
Spreadsheet Fundamentals (3-0) 15 weeks
Develop basic to intermediate skills in Office Systems II
the operations of Microsoft Excel. Create Explore the systems, procedures and
and format worksheets and charts; write technology of the contemporary office.
formulas; perform what-if analyses; and, use Complete an office simulation package.
financial functions. Prerequisites: APRO 130, APRO 110 and
APRO 100.
10 rdc.ab.caCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS
APRO 135-3 (BC=3) ANTH 204-3 (BC=3) ANTH 321-3 (BC=3)
(3-0) 15 weeks (3-0-0) 15 weeks (3-0-0) 15 weeks
Introduction to Industry Sectors Global Citizenship Survey: Latin America
Assist the studentsin determining an Survey basic elements of global citizenship. Apply an ethnographic perspective to
industry sector for practicum and workforce Building knowledge and understanding the survey modern Latin American cultures in
employment. Increase the students’ interconnectedness of human cultures will Mexico, the U.S., the Caribbean, and Central
awareness and understanding of the be explored through topics including social and South America, with an emphasis
industries within Alberta. Create an effective justice and equity, diversity, globalization on their development from the 16th to
resume, cover letter, and portfolio. Develop and interdependence, sustainable the 21st century. Topics may range from
interview skills. development, and peace and conflict. historical to contemporary issues.
APRO 160-3 (BC=3) ANTH 306-3 (BC=3) ANTH 323-3 (BC=3)
(3-0) 15 weeks (3-0-0) 15 weeks (3-0-0) 15 week
Personal Leadership Archaeology Survey: Africa
Develop interpersonal communication Explore the nature, purposes, theory, and Apply an ethnographic perspective to
skills; practice oral presentation skills; methods of anthropological archaeology. survey cultural groups across Africa, from
application of professional skills; and, Emphasis on how archaeological evidence traditional foraging groups through to
complete a class project. (e.g. material culture, human remains, current industrial societies.
dating techniques) is used to reconstruct
APRO 170-3 (BC=3) past societies and explain cultural change ANTH 327-3 (BC=3)
(120 hours) 6 weeks and evolution. (3-0-0) 15 weeks
Practicum Cultures in Global Context
Application of technical and administrative ANTH 307-3 (BC=3) Examine the historical development of
skills through employment in an office setting. (3-0-0) 15 weeks indigenous and minority cultures around
Prerequisite: A minimum GPA of 2.00 with Cultural Anthropology the world. Focus on relationships among
no grade lower than D in the Administrative Compare human societies and cultures, race, class, culture, and politics. Critical
Professional Certificate fall and winter term particularly non- Western communities. analysis of genocide, ethnocide, and
courses. Emphasis is on family, social structure, prospects for the future.
political institutions, subsistence and
economic practices, religion and processes ANTH 330-3 (BC=3)
of change. (3-0-0) 15 weeks
Anthropology ANTH 308-3 (BC=3)
Technology and Culture
Explore the evolution of human tools
(3-0-0) 15 weeks and technologies. How society adapts
Note: Not all courses listed may be offered. Linguistic Anthropology to environment through technology.
Check Course Timetable for availability. Examine language and communication Relationships between technology,
from an anthropological perspective. A ideology and social organization. Role of
ANTH 200-3 (BC=3) brief survey of analytical and field methods. technology in shaping culture.
(3-0-0) 15 weeks Theory in linguistic anthropology.
People and Biocultural Evolution ANTH 331-3 (BC=3)
Examine people and cultures around ANTH 309-3 (BC=3) (3-0-0) 15 weeks
the world, using basic concepts of (3-0-0) 15 weeks Anthropology of Gender
archaeology and biological anthropology Biological Anthropology Examine the historical development
(e.g. methodology, evolution, primatology, Explore human origins, evolution and of gender and women’s studies in
human origins/ancestry). diversity. Topics include evolutionary anthropological context. Gender as a
Antrequisite: ANTH 203. theory, primatology, human palaeontology, central feature of social identity and
osteology, variation and adaptation in relations of power. Theoretical perspectives
ANTH 201-3 (BC=3) modern populations, and genetic evidence and feminist approaches.
(3-0-0) 15 weeks of ancestry.
People and Culture
Examine people and cultures around the
world, using basic anthropological concepts
(e.g. culture, linguistic anthropology,
practices, culture change).
Antirequisite: ANTH 203
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ANTH 356-3 (BC=3) ANTH 375-3 (BC=3) ART 231-3 (BC=5)
(3-0-0) 15 weeks (3-0-0) 15 weeks (4-2) 15 weeks
Survey: Indigenous Canada Special Topics in Anthropology Visual Fundamentals 2D
Apply an ethnographic perspective in a Examine selected topics in cultural A foundation level, project based studio
survey of Canadian Indigenous cultures anthropology. course that introduces the formal elements
(First Nations, Inuit, Metis). Topics may range This course may be repeated for credit. and principles of two dimensional design.
from interactions with European settler Prerequisites: ANTH 201 or ANTH 203 or Note: Not eligible for challenge.
cultures to historical and contemporary consent of the department.
issues. ART 233-3 (BC=5)
(4-2) 15 weeks
ANTH 357-3 (BC=3) Visual Fundamentals 3D
(3-0-0) 15 weeks
Applied Anthropology Art A foundation level, project based studio
course that introduces the formal elements
Employ anthropological knowledge and Note: Not all courses listed may be offered. and principles of three dimensional design.
research methods in a practical/community Check Course Timetable for availability. Note: Not eligible for challenge.
setting. Includes discussion of the specific
challenges of practicing anthropology ART 101-5 (BC=5) ART 241-3 (BC=5)
outside of academia. (0-1) 15 weeks (4-0-2) 15 weeks
Prerequisite: ANTH 201 or 203 or Visiting Artists Drawing I
consent of the Department. This is a presentation based course A foundation level, project based studio
featuring a diverse range of art professionals course that introduces students to a
ANTH 361-3 (BC=3) who are active in the visual art community. variety of drawing processes and subject
(3-0-0) 15 weeks Presentations will contain a variety of matter including still life, portraiture, and
Mesoamerica and Central America graphic content. life drawing. A strong emphasis is placed
Explore the archaeology and cultural history Note: This course will be evaluated using on the development of perceptual and
of the indigenous peoples and civilizations a credit (pass)/non-credit (fail) grading technical skills.
of Mesoamerica and Central America, with system based upon 75% attendance. Note: May include use of life models.
special focus on Mexican groups (e.g. Maya, Note: Repeat for credit 4 times for 2 Not eligible for challenge.
Aztecs, Olmecs). Topics include technology, credits. To complete their program
social and political organization, economic requirement, BFA and Visual Art students ART 243-3 (BC=5)
systems, religion and worldview, languages, must have completed a total of 2 credits (4-0-5) 15 weeks
and artistic traditions. in ART 101. Drawing II
A foundation level, project based studio
ANTH 363-3 (BC=3) ART 201-3 (BC=3) course that focuses on a variety of drawing
(3-0-0) 15 weeks (3-0-0) 15 weeks processes and subject matter including still
Anthropology of Religion Art History I life, portraiture, and life drawing. A strong
Explore religious practice, ritual, belief Developments and concepts in art, emphasis is placed on the development
systems, and worldview in cultures architecture, and culture in the Western of perceptual, technical skills, and different
around the world from the perspective hemisphere. Examines the periods of media and materials.
of anthropological theory. Traditional and Prehistory through to the Renaissance. Prerequisite: ART 241.
world religions. Taboo, divination, healing, Note: Not eligible for challenge. Note: May include use of life models.
sacrifice, shamanism, magic and witchcraft. Note eligible for challenge.
Relations between religious belief and ART 203-3 (BC=3)
practice and other aspects of culture. (3-0-0) 15 weeks ART 251-3 (BC=5)
Art History II (4-0-2) 15 weeks
ANTH 370-3 (BC=3) Concepts, theory, and developments in art, Two Dimensional Studies - Painting I
(3-0-0) 15 weeks architecture, and culture in the Western A foundation level, project based studio
Special Topics in Archaeology hemisphere. Examines the periods the course that focuses on a variety of drawing
Examine selected topics in archaeology Renaissance through to Present Day. processes and subject matter including still
and/or biological anthropology. life, portraiture, and life drawing. A strong
This course may be repeated for credit. emphasis is placed on the development
Prerequisites: ANTH 200 or ANTH 203, or of perceptual, technical skills, and different
consent of the department. media and materials.
Prerequisite: ART 241.
Note: May include use of life models.
Note eligible for challenge.
12 rdc.ab.caCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ART 261-3 (BC=5) ART 310-1 (BC=2) ART 351-3 (BC=5)
(4-0-2) 15 weeks (1-0) 15 weeks (4-2) 15 weeks
Three Dimensional Studies - Ceramics I Professional Practice I Painting II
A foundation level, project based studio The exploration and application of A project based studio focusing on
course that introduces the development of issues, responsibilities, techniques, and theory and practice of painting with an
technical skills and processes of ceramics in systems related to a professional artistic emphasis on developing intermediate
a historical and contemporary context. This practice with an emphasis on portfolio skills. Traditional, contemporary, and
course emphasizes design principles. development. experimental painting approaches
Note: Not eligible for challenge. Prerequisites: ART 231, 233, 241, 243, 251, will be applied to painting from
261, 281 or department approval. observation, conceptual approaches,
ART 281-3 (BC=5) and problem solving.
(4-0-2) 15 weeks ART 311-1 (BC=1) Prerequisite: ART 251.
Three Dimensional Studies - Sculpture I (1-0) 15 weeks Note: May include use of life models.
A foundation level, project based studio Professional Practice II Not eligible for challenge.
course that introduces the development of The exploration and application of issues,
technical skills and processes of sculpture in responsibilities, techniques, and systems ART 353-3 (BC=5)
a historical and contemporary context. This related to a professional artistic practice with (4-2) 15 weeks
course emphasizes design principles. an emphasis on proposals, support agencies, Painting III
Note: Not eligible for challenge. and contractual and financial matters. A project based studio course focusing on
Prerequisite: ART 310 or department theory and practice of painting with an
ART 301-3 (BC=3) approval. emphasis on developing intermediate skills
(3-0) 15 weeks and a personal approach to imagery and
Art History ART 341-3 (BC=5) concepts. Traditional, contemporary, and
Forms and concepts in art and architecture (4-2) 15 weeks experimental painting approaches will be
in Canada. Early French and English colonial Drawing III applied to painting.
periods to Confederation. A project based course focusing on theory Prerequisite: ART 351.
and practice of drawing with emphasis Note: May include use of life models.
ART 303-3 (BC=3) on developing intermediate drawing and Not eligible for challenge.
(3-0) 15 weeks perceptual skills. Traditional, contemporary,
Art History and experimental drawing approaches will ART 361-3 (BC=5)
Forms and concepts in Canadian art and be applied to still life,landscape, figuration, (4-2) 15 weeks
architecture from Confederation to modern. and drawing from observation. Ceramics II
The Group of Seven, Nationalism, Prerequisite: ART 241 and ART 243. A project based intermediate studio class
Regionalism, and more recent development. Note: May include use of life models. with focus on the techniques of throwing
Not eligible for challenge. on the potter’s wheel and hand-building.
ART 305-3 (BC=3) Emphasis on surface development and
(3-0-0) 15 weeks ART 343-3 (BC=5) glazing. Use of electric kiln and basic firing
Art History (4-2) 15 weeks technology. Theory and practice within
Examination of European painting, Drawing IV a historical and contemporary context.
sculpture, and architecture. The course is A project based course focusing on theory Prerequisite: ART 261.
specifically focused on the developments and practice of drawing with emphasis Note: Not eligible for challenge.
during nineteenth century through to the on developing intermediate drawing and
end of Impressionism. perceptual skills, Traditional, contemporary, ART 363-3 (BC=5)
and experimental approaches to drawing (4-2) 15 weeks
ART 306-3 (BC=3) will be applied to still life, narrative work, Ceramics III
(3-0-0) 15 weeks figuration, and drawing from observation. A project based intermediate studio class
Art History Prerequisite: ART 341. introducing slip-casting and mould-
Exploration of the history of painting, Note: May include use of life models. making with an integrated approach to
sculpture, and architecture. Examining the Not eligible for challenge. employing throwing and hand-building
periods from the end of Impressionism processes. Development of a personalized
through to the 21st century. approach to surface treatment and basic
glaze technology referencing historical and
contemporary practice. Further instruction
in firing technology.
Prerequisite: ART 361.
Note: Not eligible for challenge.
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ART 375-3 (BC=5) ART 391-3 (BC=5) ART 451-3 (BC=5)
(4-2) 15 weeks (4-0-2) 15 weeks (4-2) 15 weeks
Printmaking I Contemporary 2D Strategies and Painting
Relief printmaking, including woodcut, Technologies I Expanding your ability in and knowledge of
wood engraving, linocuts, and colour A project based studio course introducing painting concepts and processes. Using and
printmaking. students to fundamental concepts, handling related media.
Prerequisites: For AU, U of C, U of L, AUC, techniques and strategies, for two- Prerequisite: ART 353.
B.F.A. program: ART 231, 233, 243. dimensional contemporary art practices. Note: Not eligible for challenge.
For U of A, B.F.A. program: ART 231, 233, Course will address and consider new
243, 251/281. and developing technologies and media ART 453-3 (BC=5)
as well as traditional, contemporary, and (4-2) 15 weeks
ART 377-3 (BC=5) experimental approaches to 2D artwork. Painting
(4-2) 15 weeks Students will use digital, mechanical, and ART 451 continued.
Printmaking II hand tools. Prerequisite: ART 451.
Silkscreen (serigraph) printmaking. Prerequisite: ART 231 or ART 241. Corequisite: ART 499.
Prerequisites: For AU, U of C, U of L, AUC, Note: May include use of life models. Note: Not eligible for challenge.
B.F.A. program: ART 231, 233, 243. Not eligible for challenge.
For U of A, B.F.A. program: ART 231, 233, ART 461-3 (BC=5)
243, 251/281. ART 393-3 (BC=5) (4-2) 15 weeks
Corequisite: ART 379. (4-0-2) 15 weeks Ceramics
Contemporary 2D Strategies and ART 363 continued. Emphasis is on refining
ART 379-3 (BC=5) Technologies II personal imagery in terms of composition
(4-2) 15 weeks A project based studio course introducing and conception. More in-depth
Printmaking III students to fundamental concepts, understanding of ceramic techniques.
Intaglio and relief printmaking. Includes techniques and strategies, for two- Prerequisite: ART 363.
etching, engraving, collograph, and colour dimensional contemporary art practices. Note: Not eligible for challenge.
printing. Course will address and consider new
and developing technologies and media ART 463-3 (BC=5)
ART 381-3 (BC=5) as well as traditional, contemporary, and (4-2) 15 weeks
(4-2) 15 weeks experimental approaches to 2D artwork. Ceramics
Sculpture II Students will use digital, mechanical, and ART 461 continued.
A project based intermediate sculpture hand tools. Prerequisite: ART 461.
course focusing on the development Prerequisite: ART 391, ART 231 or ART 241. Note: Not eligible for challenge.
of skills, techniques and material Note: May include use of life models.
understanding related to sculpture. Not eligible for challenge. ART 475-3 (BC=5)
Traditional, contemporary, and experimental (4-2) 15 weeks
approaches will be applied to materials, ART 441-3 (BC=5) Printmaking - Relief Intaglio
problem solving, and presentation in larger (4-2) 15 weeks Technology of relief and intaglio printing
context of sculpture. Drawing processes. Developing personal imagery,
Prerequisite: ART 281. Emphasis is on an individual problem effective visual communication,
Note: Not eligible for challenge. solving approach. You have more composition, and design.
responsibility to set visual and conceptual Prerequisite: ART 375 and 379.
ART 383-3 (BC=5) parameters and to extend your visual Note: Not eligible for challenge.
(4-2) 15 weeks inquiry process.
Sculpture III Prerequisite: ART 343. ART 479-3 (BC=5)
A project based intermediate sculpture Note: May include use of life models. (4-2) 15 weeks
course focusing on the development Not eligible for challenge. Printmaking - Relief Intaglio
of skills, techniques and material ART 475 continued.
understanding related to sculpture. ART 443-3 (BC=5) Prerequisite: ART 375, 379.
Traditional, contemporary, and experimental (4-2) 15 weeks Note: Not eligible for challenge.
approaches will be applied to generating Drawing
ideas, installation, and technology in the ART 441 continued.
larger context of sculpture. Prerequisite: ART 441.
Prerequisite: ART 381. Note: May include use of life models.
Note: Not eligible for challenge. Not eligible for challenge.
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ART 481-3
(4-2) 15 weeks
(BC=5)
Animation and AVFX 203-5
(4-0-2) 15 Weeks
(BC=5)
Sculpture Visual Effects 3D Character Animation I
Extending your performance base as it Building on the 12 principles of animation,
relates to ideas, media, and process. AVFX 101-5 (BC=5) create character animation in a 3D
Prerequisite: ART 383. (4-0-2) 15 Weeks environment on a computer. Learn about
Note: Not eligible for challenge. 2D Animation function curves and playblasts while
Learn the basic principles of digital 2D creating both bipedal and quadrupedal
ART 483-3 (BC=5) animation while animating on layers. Use animations.
(4-2) 15 weeks the 12 principles of animation: squash and Prerequisites: AVFX 101, AVFX 107.
Sculpture stretch, anticipation, staging, straight ahead
ART 481 continued. versus pose to pose, follow through and AVFX 207-3 (BC=3)
Prerequisite: ART 481. overlapping action, slow in and slow out, (2-0-3) 15 Weeks
Note: Not eligible for challenge. arcs, secondary action, timing, exaggeration, Colour and Light
solid drawing, and appeal. Augment the telling of a story using colour
Corequisite: ART 231, ART 241. and light. Create colour keys, use colour
and layout to control the viewer’s eye.
Arts and Animation AVFX 103-5
(4-0-2) 15 Weeks
(BC=5) Create colour scripts.
Prerequisites: ART 231, ART 241, AVFX 103.
Layout and Design
ARAN 110-3 (BC=5) AVFX 209-5 (BC=5)
Draw with correct perspective. Design
(4-0-2) 15 Weeks (4-0-2) 15 Weeks
locations and characters that serve the
Drawing and Figure Sculpting from Life Post Production I
story. Create layouts for animation.
Develop technical skills, perceptual skills, Intro to basic compositing, rotoscoping,
Prerequisites: ART 241, ART 231.
and an understanding of how to represent tracking and working with screen footage
Corequisites: CREA 110.
a dynamic, believable human form in using typical feature film and animation
both two and three dimensions. Develop workflows. This is combined with an intro
AVFX 107-5 (BC=5)
a strong foundational experience in to basic editing, and building edits from
(4-0-2) 15 Weeks
portraying accurate anatomy of the storyboards of sequences, such as dialogues
3D Animation and Visual Effects
human figure. and lines of action.
Create simple animations that encompass
Prerequisites: ART 231, ART 241. Prerequisites: CREA 110.
the typical steps taken in a 3D animation
Note: May include use of life models.
production pipeline. Create ‘previs’
animations. AVFX 211-3 (BC=3)
ARAN 205-3 (BC=5) (2-0-3) 15 Weeks
Prerequisites: AVFX 101.
(4-0-2) 15 Weeks Storyboarding
Corequisites: AVFX 103.
Life Drawing II Learn thumbnailing, rough composition,
Learn to utilize exaggeration, and final storyboards; communicating
AVFX 109-3 (BC=3)
foreshortening, value, and the overall camera moves; aspect ratios; types of
(3-0-0) 15 Weeks
dynamic reality of the human form. shots; lessons from film direction, such as
Animation History
Prerequisite: ARAN 110. continuity between shots, composition,
The history of animation and visual effects
Note: May include use of life models. staging, and silhouettes. Visually
(VFX). Survey of cultural, economic,
and technological trends that shaped communicate a basic 3 act story structure
ARAN 305-3 (BC=5) in storyboard form. Create, revise and pitch
the industry. Analysis of representative
(4-0-2) 15 Weeks storyboards.
animated films.
Life Drawing III Prerequisite: ART 231, CREA 110,
An advanced experience in drawing the AVFX 101, AVFX 103.
AVFX 201-5 (BC=5)
human form, concentrating on areas such
(4-0-2) 15 Weeks
as fabric folds, the creation of atmosphere AVFX 213-3 (BC=3)
Modeling and Texture Painting I
using value and line, and creating the (2-0-3) 15 Weeks
Create hard surface models in 3D software
feeling of flesh, bone, and cloth by adding Rigging I
using box modeling, and high poly
marks to paper. Focusing on the articulation of joints,
sculpting and baking techniques. Layout
Prerequisite: ARAN 205. create animation ready rigs for animated
efficient texture coordinates, and create 2D
Note: May include use of life models. characters within 3D software.
texture maps.
Prerequisite: AVFX 107. Prerequisite: AVFX 107.
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AVFX 215-5 (BC=5) AVFX 311-2 (BC=3) AVFX 405-15 (BC=15)
(4-0-2) 15 Weeks (2-0-1) 15 Weeks (3-0-28) 15 Weeks
Digital Sculpting Special Projects in Collaboration Pre-Production for Area of Specialization
Digitally sculpt and then retopologize Collaborate on a 3D animation-related Plan and execute pre-production for
character models. Prepare models for project with a client, either internal or 3D animation related to final project(s).
animation and texture painting with an external to the college. This project will Identify mentors. Assemble previs. Develop
awareness of appealing form, skeletal include meeting milestones for clients, production assets for 3D animation related
landmarks and muscular groups. as well as producing demo reel materials. final project(s) to a 50% level of completion.
Prerequisite: AVFX 201. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Work with mentors. Meet individual
third year Term 1 courses. milestones.
AVFX 301-3 (BC=3) Prerequisite: Successful completion of all
(2-0-3) 15 Weeks AVFX 313-5 (BC=5) third year courses.
Texture Painting II (4-0-2) 15 Weeks
Learn various texturing workflows. Produce Rigging II AVFX 410-15 (BC=15)
artwork for your demo reel, with a focus on A focus on deformation of meshes. (3-0-28) 15 Weeks
painted textures. Problem solve rigging situations and create Production for Area of Specialization
Prerequisite: AVFX 107, AVFX 201, complex animation-ready rigs for animated Develop production assets for 3D
AVFX 207. characters, with 3D software. animation related final project(s), to a level
Corequisite: AVFX 307. Prerequisite: AVFX 213. of completion ready for postproduction
(such as compositing). Work with mentors.
AVFX 303-5 (BC=5) AVFX 315-2 (BC=3) Meet individual milestones. Complete post
(4-0-2) 15 Weeks (4-0-2) 8 Weeks production for 3D animation related final
3D Character Animation II Matchmoving/3D Integration project(s). Compile demo reel materials.
Animation of complex action for both Work with film footage as image sequences, Prerequisite: AVFX 405.
bipedal and quadrupedal characters, as practice matchmoving and 3D integration.
well as complex dialogue between multiple Build camera tracks. Extract 3D information
characters. Animation principles are applied from 2D footage.
to lip sync and pantomime.
Prerequisite: AVFX 203.
Prerequisite: AVFX 107.
Astronomy
AVFX 317-2 (BC=3)
AVFX 307-3 (BC=3) (4-0-2) 7 Weeks ASTR 205-3 (BC=3)
(2-0-3) 15 Weeks Motion Capture Cleanup (3-0) 15 weeks
Lighting and Rendering Clean up raw motion capture files, creating The Modern Universe
Work with a variety of digital lighting useable cycles. Test them in 3D software. Explore the wonders of the Universe using
and rendering scenarios in 3D software. Prerequisite: AVFX 107, AVFX 209, the basic principles of motion and light.
Learn render farm workflows. AVFX 303. Discuss current knowledge of the solar
Prerequisite: AVFX 107, AVFX 207, system, stars and galaxies. Discover the
AVFX 209. AVFX 319-5 (BC=5) night sky using modern astronomical
(4-0-2) 15 Weeks methods.
AVFX 309-5 (BC=5) Visual Effects
(4-0-2) 15 Weeks Design and develop visual effects
Advanced Compositing simulation in node based software.
Compositing of CG rendered passes, Examples may include rigid body dynamics,
learning wire rig removal and the creation cloth simulations, particles simulations
of clean plates, pulling a key from such as explosions, smoke, fluids, and fur.
greenscreen footage, and the incorporation Prerequisite: AVFX 107, AVFX 309.
of 2.5D/3D set design/matte paintings. Intro
to stereoscopic setup and immersive virtual
reality compositing flows.
Prerequisite: AVFX 209.
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