Photography
Offered through the graphic design department, this course is for students in any major who want substantial experience in photography. Students explore the histories, traditions and techniques of photography and video, while being introduced to various cameras, development methods and more.
The world of animation changes rapidly. And as technology evolves the role of the animator has to change to keep up. But regardless of technological advancements one thing has always remained true.
Whether animating for the web, or for the cinema; whether with hand drawn frames or rendered with powerful 3D computer systems; it takes a trained eye and an artists touch to create the illusion of life.
In our program you will learn about figure drawing, 2D and 3D software, motion studies and production techniques. RMCAD’s animation curriculum, however, goes far beyond this.
Our faculty of professional animators will encourage you to experiment and explore new techniques. While working and living along side our illustration, design and other fine art students you will be exposed to techniques and ideas that are simply not present at most other schools. Courses in the humanities and social sciences will bring new depth and sophistication to your characters and stories.
By the time you graduate you will possess a unique voice and strong visual style, the ability to present your ideas clearly and professionally, an artists ability to see and create the illusion of life, and solid experience with the tools and practices necessary to succeed at any animation firm in the world.
Program Total Credits: 123
The Animation program in the Media Arts Department prepares students to work in computer, traditional, stopmotion, and experimental animation. The basic principles of animation can be applied to all forms of image and object manipulation. The program gives its graduates a strong understanding of timing and motion, and a grounding in the wide variety of techniques available to the animator. Animation majors get a solid background in life drawing and traditional modes of animation, as well as 2D and 3D computer animation. Animation majors choose the area(s) on which to focus as they construct their junior and senior thesis films.
Foundation Year Credits: 33
Foundation students are eligible to select any College of Art and Design major program regardless of the Foundation sequence they attend.
FOUNDATION
Fall Credits: 16.5
Students entering the Foundation program through midyear admission (spring semester) will enroll in these courses for the spring semester, and then take their second Foundation semester during the Summer Foundation semester, May/June.
Elective Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
FNDP 111 – Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 151 – Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 161 – Three-Dimensional Design/Time Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
LAAH 111 – Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 – First-Year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Spring Credits: 16.5
Elective Credits: 1.5 cr
Select three courses from the following four:
FNDP 112 – Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 152 – Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 162 – Three-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 171 – Time and Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
LAAH 112 – Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 – First-Year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Sophomore Year Credits: 30
Fall Credits: 15
WRIT 251 and WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema I and II are required of all Animation majors. WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema II can be counted as a studio elective, or liberal arts course.
MAAN 201 – Introduction to Animation I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 201 – Introduction to Film I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 251 – Narrative Cinema I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
ILUS 285 – Drawing for Animators Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAAN 231 – Introduction to Computer Animation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
LACR 210 – Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X – Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Spring Credits: 15
WRIT 251 and WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema I and II are required of all Animation majors. WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema II can be counted as a studio elective, or liberal arts course.
MAAN 202 – Introduction to Animation II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 202 – Introduction to Film/Digital Video Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 252 – Narrative Cinema II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
ILUS 285 – Drawing for Animators Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAAN 231 – Introduction to Computer Animation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
LACR 210 – Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X – Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Junior Year Credits: 30
Fall Credits: 15
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr
MAAN 301 – Junior Animation Workshop I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAAN 325 – Storyboarding Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
MAAN 232 – 2-D Computer Animation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAAN 331 – 3-D Computer Animation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Spring Credits: 15
Electives Credits: 3 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr
MAAN 302 – Junior Animation Workshop II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAAN 341 – Moving Art: Animation Theory and Production Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
MAAN 232 – 2-D Computer Animation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAAN 331 – 3-D Computer Animation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Senior Year Credits: 30
Fall Credits: 15
Electives Credits: 6 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr
MAAN 401 – Senior Animation Workshop I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Spring Credits: 15
Electives Credits: 3 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr
MAAN 402 – Senior Animation Workshop II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 320 – Film Forum: Selected Topics Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Liberal Arts Distribution
Note all Liberal Arts courses are 3 credits.
Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 15 cr
WRIT 251 – Narrative Cinema I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
LAAH 111 – Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAAH 112 – Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 – First-Year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 – First-Year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 210 – Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X – Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 8XX – Liberal Arts Period Interpretation – Pre-20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 9XX – Liberal Arts Period Interpretation – 20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Program Total Credits: 135
Foundation Year Credits: 33
Foundation students are eligible to select any College of Art and Design major program regardless of the Foundation sequence they attend.
FOUNDATION
Fall Credits: 16.5
Students entering the Foundation program through midyear admission (spring semester) will enroll in these courses for the spring semester, and then take their second Foundation semester during the Summer Foundation semester, May/June.
Elective Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
FNDP 111 – Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 151 – Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 161 – Three-Dimensional Design/Time Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
LAAH 111 – Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 – First-Year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Spring Credits: 16.5
Elective Credits: 1.5 cr
Select three courses from the following four:
FNDP 112 – Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 152 – Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 162 – Three-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 171 – Time and Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
LAAH 112 – Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 – First-Year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Sophomore Year Credits: 33
Fall Credits: 18
WRIT 251 and WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema I and II are required of all Film/Animation majors as part of the total Liberal Arts distribution.
ILUS 285 – Drawing for Animators Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Can be taken either fall or spring semester.
MAAN 201 – Introduction to Animation I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Can be taken either fall or spring semester.
MAFL 201 – Introduction to Film I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAPH 201 – Introduction to Photography I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Can be taken either fall or spring semester.
WRIT 251 – Narrative Cinema I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
LACR 210 – Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X – Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Spring Credits: 15
WRIT 251 and WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema I and II are required of all Film/Animation majors as part of the total Liberal Arts distribution.
MAAN 202 – Introduction to Animation II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAAN 231 – Introduction to Computer Animation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Can be taken either in the fall or spring semester.
MAFL 202 – Introduction to Film/Digital Video Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 252 – Narrative Cinema II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
LACR 210 – Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X – Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Junior Year Credits: 36
Fall Credits: 18
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr
MAAN 301 – Junior Animation Workshop I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 301 – Junior Cinema Production I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 311 – Sync-Sound for Narrative Film Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
MAAN 232 – 2-D Computer Animation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAAN 331 – 3-D Computer Animation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Spring Credits: 18
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr
MAAN 302 – Junior Animation Workshop II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAAN 341 – Moving Art: Animation Theory and Production Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 302 – Junior Cinema Production II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 331 – Experimental Video Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Senior Year Credits: 33
Fall Credits: 18
Electives Credits: 3 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr
MAAN 401 – Sr. Animation Workshop I Credits: 3 cr
MAFL 401 – Senior Cinema Production I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
MACR 443 – Time: A Multidisciplinary Seminar Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 220 – Writing for Film Credits: 3 cr, 4 hrs
Spring Credits: 15
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr
MAAN 402 – Sr. Animation Workshop II Credits: 3 cr
MACR 499 – Internship Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 320 – Film Forum: Selected Topics Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 402 – Senior Cinema Production II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Liberal Arts Distribution
Note all Liberal Arts courses are 3 credits.
Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 15 cr
LAAH 111 – Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAAH 112 – Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 – First-Year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 – First-Year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 210 – Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X – Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 8XX – Liberal Arts Period Interpretation – Pre-20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 9XX – Liberal Arts Period Interpretation – 20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
WRIT 251 – Narrative Cinema I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Program Total Credits: 123
The Filmmaking major provides students with a background in all phases of film and video production, including film cinematography, videography, film and video editing, and sound/image manipulation. As in still photography, filmmaking students acquire a strong background in criticism, theory, and history of media. All Film/Video majors pursue at least one practical internship as part of the degree requirements.
Foundation Year – Film/Digital Video Sequence – credits: 33
The Foundation Film/Digital Video Sequence is a track for self-declared Film and Digital Video majors. Foundation students are eligible to select any College of Art and Design major program regardless of the Foundation sequence they attend.
Fall Credits: 18
FNDP 111 – Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 151 – Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 161 – Three-Dimensional Design/Time Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 171 – Time and Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
LAAH 111 – Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 – First-Year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Spring Credits: 15
FNDP 112 – Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 152 – Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 162 – Three-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 102 – Video: Strategies and Tactics Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAAH 112 – Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 – First-Year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Sophomore Year Credits: 30
Fall Credits: 15
WRIT 251 and WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema I & II are required of all Film/Video majors.
CMMC 103 – Sound Communication Credits: 3 cr, 5 hrs
MAFL 201 – Introduction to Film I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAPH 201 – Introduction to Photography I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 251 – Narrative Cinema I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
LACR 210 – Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X – Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Spring Credits: 15
WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema II can be counted as a studio elective or liberal arts course.
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr
MAAN 202 – Introduction to Animation II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 202 – Introduction to Film/Digital Video Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 252 – Narrative Cinema II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
LACR 210 – Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X – Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Junior Year Credits: 30
Fall Credits: 15
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr
MAFL 301 – Junior Cinema Production I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 311 – Sync-Sound for Narrative Film Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 220 – Writing for Film Credits: 3 cr, 4 hrs
Spring Credits: 15
Electives Credits: 3 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr
MAFL 302 – Junior Cinema Production II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 320 – Film Forum: Selected Topics Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 331 – Experimental Video Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Senior Year Credits: 30
Fall Credits: 15
Electives Credits: 3 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr
MACR 443 – Time: A Multidisciplinary Seminar Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MACR 499 – Internship Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 401 – Senior Cinema Production I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Spring Credits: 15
Electives Credits: 6 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr
MAFL 402 – Senior Cinema Production II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Liberal Arts Distribution
Note all Liberal Arts courses are 3 credits.
Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 15 cr
LAAH 111 – Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAAH 112 – Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 – First-Year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 – First-Year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 210 – Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X – Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 8XX – Liberal Arts Period Interpretation – Pre-20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 9XX – Liberal Arts Period Interpretation – 20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
WRIT 251 – Narrative Cinema I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Note:
Fee Payment Schedule
Payments are due on or before:
Fall Semester
Beginning students: July 16, 2008
Returning students: August 6, 2008
Spring Semester 2009:
December 12, 2008
Payment may be made by check payable to: Ringling College of Art and Design, or by Discover, MasterCard, or VISA using the method of payment form.
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From exposure to ideas to ideas on exposure … at Ringling College of Art and Design, discover the power of your own photographic voice along with the tools of your trade. From the creative, controlled environment of a studio shoot to the experiential side of going on location, you will explore photography from every angle.
From traditional darkroom techniques, to the endless possibilities stemming from the creative manipulation of images using the newest computer software – you will have at Ringling College the artistic freedom to explore many of the options available to today’s professional photographer.
As a Photography & Digital Imaging major at Ringling College, you will not only master the techniques of this evolving medium, you will also begin to understand their profound affect on our culture and our world.
From exposure to ideas to ideas on exposure … at Ringling College of Art and Design, discover the power of your own photographic voice along with the tools of your trade. From the creative, controlled environment of a studio shoot to the experiential side of going on location, you will explore photography from every angle.
From traditional darkroom techniques, to the endless possibilities stemming from the creative manipulation of images using the newest computer software – you will have at Ringling College the artistic freedom to explore many of the options available to today’s professional photographer.
As a Photography & Digital Imaging major at Ringling College, you will not only master the techniques of this evolving medium, you will also begin to understand their profound affect on our culture and our world.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is committed to providing a high-quality, affordable education. Undergraduate and graduate program tuition and fee summaries and related links for detailed information follow.
Full-Time Undergraduate 2008-2009 Yearly Expenses
In-State Out-of-State New England
Tuition $1,030 $16,130 $7,130
Fees $6,870 $6,870 $6,870
Total $7,900 $23,000 $14,000
* The average 9-month cost of on-campus room and board is $11,220.
* The estimated cost for art supplies and books is $2,000.
For detailed information about tuition and fees as well as costs for room and board for the fall 2008 semester, please view the undergraduate tuition and fee schedule.
For detailed information about housing, please visit the Office of Housing and Residence Life.
Graduate Tuition Summer 2008 – Spring 2009 Terms:
Program Per Credit Tuition
Low-residency MFA: MassArt at the
Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown $636
M. Arch, MSAE, MAT MFA Boston
and Graduate Post-baccalaureate $570
Teacher Preparation (TPP) $420
Graduate tuition rates are not dependent upon residency stat
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is committed to providing a high-quality, affordable education. Undergraduate and graduate program tuition and fee summaries and related links for detailed information follow.
Full-Time Undergraduate 2008-2009 Yearly Expenses
In-State Out-of-State New England
Tuition $1,030 $16,130 $7,130
Fees $6,870 $6,870 $6,870
Total $7,900 $23,000 $14,000
* The average 9-month cost of on-campus room and board is $11,220.
* The estimated cost for art supplies and books is $2,000.
For detailed information about tuition and fees as well as costs for room and board for the fall 2008 semester, please view the undergraduate tuition and fee schedule.
For detailed information about housing, please visit the Office of Housing and Residence Life.
Graduate Tuition Summer 2008 – Spring 2009 Terms:
Program Per Credit Tuition
Low-residency MFA: MassArt at the
Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown $636
M. Arch, MSAE, MAT MFA Boston
and Graduate Post-baccalaureate $570
Teacher Preparation (TPP) $420
Graduate tuition rates are not dependent upon residency status.