Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Designed for students in fields related to Freelance Illustration for Publishing (either in print or digitally). Assignments in distinctive drawing and digital skills in a stylized approach often commenting on social and/or political issues.

Students interested in improving skills for Graphic Novels, Children¿s Books, Comics or Storyboarding. Assignments: series of images to convey a narrative with strong drawing skills to communicate essential elements of storytelling in a descriptive manner.

Students will employ a graphic approach to illustration using the fundamentals of visual communication to create projects targeted to licensing, stationary, packaging, for graphics studios, etc.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Assignments with professional restrictions focused on developing a well-rounded portfolio geared toward a specific market

Assignments with professional restrictions focused on developing a well-rounded portfolio geared toward a specific market

Presentation, marketing, and promotion for the professional illustrator. Pricing, contracts, copyright laws, and other professional issues.

Course is designed for students who are interested in field of freelance illustration for publishing.  Assignments expect stylistically distinctive creative work and conceptual thinking in commenting on social or political topics. For graduate students, additional work will be required.

For students interested in improving drawing and story-telling skills for Graphic Novels, Children's Books, Comics or Storyboarding. Assignments will include a series of images that convey a narrative, using strong drawing skills and incorporating essential descriptive elements. Grad students are required to do additional work.

This course introduces students to the specifics of Visual Development for animation and gaming. Students will develop characters and environments for a story of their choosing. Grad students are required to do additional work.

Students will make illustrations in a distinctively personal style to create products targeted to licensing, patterning, and decorative work. Students will explore prospective marketplaces appropriate to their work. Grad students are required to do additional work.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.