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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.
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Interactive Arts Media
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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.
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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.
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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®.
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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