Art 29500: Typography 3 cr
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Prereq: ART 10100
Type as abstract structure and its relation to problems of graphic communication.
Application of typographic design in the creation of posters, brochures, magazine
and book design, print ads and packaging
Art 29510: Graphic Design Concepts 3 cr Link
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Prereq: ART 10100
Exploring the relationship of image and type in graphic design, with emphasis
on developing conceptual and visualization skills.
Art 29520: Illustration 3 cr Link
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Prereq: ART 10100
Aspects of contemporary illustration in various media. Projects in editorial
(book, magazine), advertising (product, technical), promotional (poster) illustration.
Art 29526: Computer imaging and Illustration
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PREREQ: ART 10100 AND ART 29520
Electronic illustration and image processing with an overview of approaches
from painting to montage. Exploring imaging techniques through the use of
masks, channels, filters and special effects. Issues of color management,
color correction, resolution, and printing.
Art 29530 Digital Photography 3 cr Link to course
examples
Prereq: ART 10400
Introduction to digital photographic practices. Technical concerns and aesthetic
issues of digital image capture and digital photo manipulation and output/display.
Exploration of contemporary digital photography and student concept development
through the digital photographic process.
Art 39500 Typography 2, 3 cr
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Prereq: ART 29500
A continuation of Typography I. Students will create powerful graphic statements
using the diverse properties of typographic expression. Emphasis on communication
systems, cohesive identity packages, logo development and publication design
with orderly, logical and ae
Art 39510: Electronic Design 1, 3 cr Link
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Prereq: ART 29500 and ART 29510
Design for print media with special focus on page layout, integration of text
and graphic illustration, and corporate identity systems. Use of the computer
as a design and production tool, with an introduction to vector and raster-based
software for design and illustration.
Art 39512: Print Production 3 cr Link to course
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Prereq: ART 39510
Investigation of print production for graphic design, from concept to execution.
Development of concepts from initial visualization to comprehensives to mechanicals
for black and white and color printing. Overview of special techniques in
printing including embossing, die cuts and paper selection.
ART 39530 Digital Photography 2, 3 cr
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Prereq: ART 29530
This course builds on the concepts and skills learned in Art 36903. A further
examination of conceptual and technical concerns surrounding digital photography.
Art 39540: Design for the World Wide Web 1, 3 cr Link
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Prereq: ART 29526 and ART 29500
Interface design, information structuring and interactivity for the World
Wide Web from the perspective of design, utility and interactivity. Development
of HTML documents and images, design and prototype testing of a logical hierarchical
information structure.
ART 39542 Web Animation 3 cr Link to course
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Prereq: ART 39540
Advanced projects in animation and interactive interface design for the Web
using Flash. Students must have a good understanding of HTML and excellent
Photoshop skills.
Art 39550: Multimedia Design I, 3 cr
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Prereq: ART 29526 and ART 29500
Introduction to creative and production techniques of media integration and
multimedia. Sprite and frame based animation, screen and interface design,
and interactive systems design in Macromedia Director. Special emphasis on
working with sound, animation and video in both linear and non-linear formats.
Basic elements of scripting and programming for developing interactive projects
will also be explored.
Art 39560: Digital Video 3 cr Link
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Prereq: ART 29526 or ART 29530
Introduction to digital motion graphics and desktop video on the Macintosh.
We will survey a variety of imaging techniques through the history of video
as an artform, and learn how to apply these modes of visual thinking to our
own projects. This course will provide practical experience in design and
production of Quicktime-based digital video and motion graphics using a variety
of software, especially Adobe After Effects.
Art 39570: 3D Imaging 3 cr Link
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Prereq: ART 29526
Overview of creative and technical aspects of 3D image creation on the computer.
Topics include modeling, texture maps, camera and light sources, and rendering
techniques for still image and animation. In addition to discussing a range
of 3D software programs, this course will explore the role of 2D drawing and
painting programs in the creation of 3D image environments.
Art 39590 Critical Issues in Design, Technology and New Media 3 cr
Prereq: any 2000-level Art history
Seminar exploring the visual language of image and typography and itsfunction
in mass communications; the syntax of video, audio and interactiveworks; and
the aesthetic and social challenges raised in design for print,time-based
media and telecommunications. The seminar will provide studentswith a thorough
grounding in technology-related issues through selectedreadings and discussion.
Art 49510: Electronic Design 2, 3 cr Link
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Prereq: ART 39510
Continuation of Electronic Design I. Investigation of contemporary design
styles and exploration of issues in typography and information design through
advanced projects in publication design and graphic illustration. Development
of personal graphic illustration.
Art 49518: Design & Publishing Projects 3 cr
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Prereq: ART 49510
An advanced exploration of the creative and production process for print media,
organized around a semester-long group collaboration. Interdisciplinary collaborations
will be encouraged
.Art 49540: Design for the Web II, 3 cr Link
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Prereq: ART 39540
This course builds on a solid foundation in Web design to encompass scripting
and interactivity, audio, video and animation over the Web and sophisticated
data handling and processing. Emerging technologies and languages (DHTML,
Javascript, CSS) will also be addressed.
Art 49550: Multimedia Design II, 3 cr Link to
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Prereq: ART 39550
This course provides students that already have a solid foundation in multimedia
design an opportunity to extend their skills in scripting and interactivity,
controlling digital audio and video, and creating finished CD-ROMs. The course
will focus on the development of a fully integrated and mastered CD-ROM of
students' projects.
Art 49558: Multimedia Projects, 3 cr Link to
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Prereq: ART 39550
This course is an advanced exploration of the creative and production process
for interactive multimedia. Interdisciplinary collaborations will be encouraged.
ART 49570 3D Imaging 2, 3 cr Link to course
examples
Prereq: ART 39570
This course is a continuation of 3D Imaging 1. The class will focus on advanced
3D modeling and animation techniques as well as applying visual effects to
scenes using principles of physics. Topics include applying physics-based
properties to computational geometry in 3D space, creating particle systems
using emitters and mastering advanced modeling techniques using NURBS and
polygons.
Art 49590: Electronic Design Portfolio 3 cr
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Prereq: ART 49510
Advanced projects and portfolio evaluation for students planning a career
in electronic design, illustration, and multimedia. Exploration of presentation
techniques; introduction to the business of graphic design, career resources
and business practices. Portfolio preparation; practical experience in making
portfolio presentations; creation of self-promotion materials.
Art 49598 Senior Thesis 6 cr Link
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Prereq: completion of all major requirements for the BFA. BFA only.
Advanced design seminar in which students develop a sustained individual project
in a major area of concentration (print, Internet, multimedia). This semester-long
project is designed to encourage extended development and the synthesis of
communication skills and related design disciplines. Collateral promotion
and presentation materials will be created to support the project. The final
requirement for graduation, the thesis project will be presented in an exhibition.
ART 21067 History of Design 3 cr
Prereq: ART 10000
This course researches historical and cultural influences and tech-
nical developments in the design of objects for use.
ART 21068 History of Graphic Design 3 cr
Prereq: ART 10000
This course approaches the study of graphic design as a tool for communicating,
reinforcing and shaping socially constructed ideals by tracing the role of
communication arts from pre-historic to contemporary postmodern aesthetics.
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