Winter Quarter Courses 2008

A Critical History of Computer Graphics
Course Number: Arts College 732D
Call Number: 02459-8
Credit Hours: 3 cr.
Days and Times: W 3:30-4:48pm
Location: Hopkins Hall, Rm 368 (primarily a distance learning course)
Instructor: Wayne Carlson

Description: An historical overview of the development of the discipline of CGI, or computer-generated imagery, including CAD, computer animation, computer art and scientific visualization.

Interactive Arts Media I
Course Number: Arts College 740
Call Number: 02460-6
Credit Hours: 5 cr
Days and Times: M, W 5:30-7:18pm
Location: 1224 Kinnear Road, Rm 205
Instructor: Jeremy Patterson

Description: This class will provide students with the fundamentals of interacting with computers and multimedia software technologies for developing CD-ROM, DVD, web space design, and on-line course building capabilities. The overview approach to the concepts of interactive multimedia development provides students with the functional knowledge needed to support emerging media, theory, techniques, and resources in interdisciplinary environments.

Form Visualization
Course Number: Arts College 751
Call Number: 02461-1
Credit Hours: 5 cr.
Days and Times: M,W 10:00-11:48am
Location: 1224 Kinnear Road, Rm 205
Instructor: Vita Berezina-Blackburn

Description: This course is an overview of general methods of 3d modeling for animation and their specific application in Autodesk Maya. The class discussion is grounded on form visualization principles practiced in the fields of design, drawing and sculpture. The course covers basic approaches to model surfacing, lighting and presentation.

Advanced Digital Cinematography
Course Number: Arts College 755
Call Number: 02463-2
Credit Hours: 5 cr.
Days and Times: T, R 2:00-3:48pm
Location: 1224 Kinnear Road, Rm 205
Instructor: Matt Lewis

Description: This course provides a study of advanced issues and mathematical models used in computer graphics to mimic the physical behavior of light and appearance of surfaces in the generation of three-dimensional CG imagery using Pixar's RenderMan®.

Building 3D Virtual Environments
Course Number: Arts College 762
Call Number: 02465-3
Credit Hours: 5 cr.
Days and Times: T, R 10:00-11:48am
Location: 1224 Kinnear Road, Rm 205
Instructor: Alan Price

Description: An introduction to the creation and implications of single and multiple participant 3D virtual environments.
Prerequisite: Polygon-based 3D modeling experience (such as Arts College 751)

Procedural Animation
Course Number: Arts College 763
Call Number: 02466-9
Credit Hours: 5 cr.
Days and Times: M W 1:30-3:18 pm
Location: 1224 Kinnear Road, Rm 205 and DL266
Instructor: Maria Palazzi/Rick Parent

Description: Students work in collaborative, multidisciplinary groups to create computer animation using procedural methods for modeling, rendering and animating 3D computer generated objects, environments, and characters. The use of techniques such as particles, CSG, L-systems and behavioral interaction will be studied to create animations that emulate physical phenomena and properties.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission

Video Game Production
Course Number: Arts College 753
Call Number: 02462-7
Credit Hours: 5 cr
Days and Times: T, R 4:30-6:18 p.m.
Location: 1224 Kinnear Road, Rm 205
Instructor: Peter Gerstmann

Description: Advanced studies in the production of video games. Programmers, artists and musicians will form teams around a core game concept. Each team will design, prototype and complete a video game for the ACCAD arcade machine. The course will focus on the development pipeline for game creation, innovative game play, and production values. Team cooperation and proficiency in one of code, art or music is expected.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission

Digital Video
Course Number: Art 553/853
Call Number: 01905-3 Art 553, 02042-7 Art 853
Credit Hours: 5 cr.
Days and Times: M, 6:30-10:18pm
Location: 184 Hopkins Hall
Instructor: Dan Shellenbarger

Description: We will explore digital video production from its analog roots to its contemporary state. The class will focus on understanding the parts of a camera, editing fundamentals, lighting and audio, and directing. The class will also deal with critical concerns with independent film and video production. On completion of this course a student will have:
• An understanding of the technical aspects of video production
• An understanding of the terminology used in film and video production
• A thorough understanding of video making methodologies
• A demonstrated ability to utilize several current software programs for editing
• An understanding of a critical process for analyzing their work and the work of others
• A minimum of two video projects for their reel
Prerequisite: Enrollment may be limited to department major

Music Technology
Course Number: Music 676
Call Number: 14619-2
Credit Hours: 2 cr
Days and Times: T, R 4:30-5:18 pm
Location: 1224 Kinnear Rd, Rm 233
Instructor: Marc Ainger

Description: Music 676 will cover the technical and aesthetic basics of sound design (musique concrete, sequencing, etc.), concentrating on sound design in a multimedia context. It will be a composition and project - oriented class. Previous experience with music is not necessarily a prerequisite, although general computer literacy is (this will be a Macintosh only class).
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor