Spring Quarter Courses 2008

Interactive Arts Media II
Course Number: Arts College 741
Call Number: 02519-7
Credit Hours: 5 cr.
Days and Times: M,W 5:30-7:18 p.m.
Location: 1224 Kinnear rd, Rm 205
Instructor: Jeremy Patterson

Description:  This course provides an introduction to concepts & techniques related to interactive media with an emphasis on graphics and interaction. Programming concepts are introduced and applied in class projects.

Digital Cinematography
Course Number: Arts College 752
Call Number: 02520-6
Credit Hours: 5 cr.
Days and Times: T, R 3:00-4:48 a.m.
Location:1224 Kinnear rd, Rm 205
Instructor: Alan Price

Description: This course explores elements that enhance storytelling, such as digital lighting, surface attribute design, and camera composition as meaning.
Prerequisite: graduate student standing

Digital and Physical Lighting
Course Number: Arts College 754
Call Number: 02522-7
Credit Hours: 5 cr
Days and Times: M, W 10:30 am - 12:18 p.m.
Location: ACCAD and Drake Performance Center
Instructor: Maria Palazzi and Mary Tarantino

Description: Digital + Physical Lighting is an introduction to the basic principles
and concepts of lighting as used in theatre and computer graphics and how
they relate and differ from each other. Working in collaborative, multidisciplinary
teams students will develop digital and physical lighting schemes for objects,
interiors and worlds. Topics covered will include the historical perspective, terms
and concepts, physics of light, lighting style, storytelling with light and
professional practice.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission

Programming Visual Performance & Installation Technologies
Course Number: Arts College 758
Call Number: 02523-2
Credit Hours: 5 cr.
Days and Times: T, R 10:00-11:48 a.m.
Location: 1224 Kinnear Road, Rm 205
Instructor: Matt Lewis

Description: This course is an overview of technologies for creating interactive installations and performance systems, using video projection, 3D graphics, environmental sensors and visual programming.
Prerequisite: graduate student standing or instructor permission, 3D animation experience recommended.

Motion Capture Production
Course Number: Arts College 760
Call Number: CANCELLED
Credit Hours: 5 cr.
Days and Times: M,W 3:00-4:48 p.m.
Location: 1224 Kinnear Rd., Rm 205
Instructor: TBA

Description: This course provides a comprehensive overview of the motion capture pipeline from setting up the lab and capturing data to using Motion Builder and Maya software to create animations.
Prerequisite: graduate student standing, undergrads with instructor permission.

Related Courses

Multimedia for Musicians
Course Number: Music 677
Call Number: 14555-5
Credit Hours: 3 cr.
Days and Times: T,R 4:30-6:18 p.m.
Location: 1224 Kinnear Rd., Rm 233
Instructor: Marc Ainger

Description: This course is designed to provide musicians and digital artists with
the tools to create multimedia works for use in music education, research or as
a creative medium.
Prerequisite: Music 220 or 676 or instructor permission.