Fine Arts Technology: Courses

Listed are some of the courses in the College of Fine Arts that are supported by Fine Arts Technology.

Art

ART 244 || Beginning Digital Photography


An introduction to the digital camera, digital film, digital darkroom and their application to the production of a body of contemporary photographic inquiry. A digital camera is required.

ART 261 || Digital Design Studio I


Introduction to computer aided design learning, drawing, photographic and layout software. Emphasis on typography, design principles and process.

ART 268R || Understanding Computer Animation


Understanding the art of computer animation. May be taken separately or concurrently with M AR 268S.

ART 268S || Understanding Computer Animation Studio


Studio designed to accompany M AR 268R. Exploration of, and practice in, computer animations. 8 week course.

ART 306 || Digital Animation


Production of computer animation with focus in Character Animation, Modeling/Rigging, or Visual Effects/Rendering.

ART 344 || Digital Photography


Exploration of concepts, theories, ethics, credibility and practice of electronic imaging and its role in the evolution of a body of contemporary photographic inquiry.

ART 361 || Digital Design Studio II


Introduction to the concepts of graphical design over time, including sequencing, static, and animated elements. Emphasis in exploring typography and design principles.

ART 444 / 544 || Advanced Digital Photography


Exploration of concepts, theories, ethics, credibility, and practice of electronic digital imaging and its role in the evolution of a body of contemporary photographic inquiry.

ART 461 || Motion Design


This course explores issues in sequence, nonlinear systems, and typography as they relate to motion design. Studio projects focus on the development of storyboards, animation, digital video and time-based presentation. This course is a combination of studio projects, research projects, lectures, readings, and class discussions.

ART 596B || Digital Illustration / Painting


This is an advanced level course in digital painting / illustration which will incorporate hands on painting, drawing including 3-dimensional forms in relation to digital imaging and then working back into these images with traditional media. Graduate-level requirements include two extra projects and a written paper.

Music

MUS 220A || Musical Skills & Structures II


Students learn the basic skills and structures of tonal music from 1600 to the present. Computer projects involve composing and arranging skills.

MUS 302 || Recording Studio Production


Recording studio procedures including the recording chain and pre-post and actual recording production techniques.

MUS 346 || Sound & Technology

MUS 441 / 541 || Electro-Acoustic Music


Comprehensive study of electronic music. Introduction to the electronic music studio, tape composition, acoustics, music synthesis and sound processing, with actual lab applications.

MUS 442 / 542 || Electroacoustic Studio Resources

The Spring semester of this course will explore the possibilities and techniques of advanced MIDI and digital audio subjects. We will be exploring the MIDI possibilities of MAX software and the Digital Audio Synthesis capabilities of Metasynth and other software based synthesis modules.

Theatre Arts

T AR 224 || Technical Theatre and Graphics


Instruction in drafting practices for scenic and costume design, management and technical theatre practices.

T AR 319 || Sound for the Theatre


Basic technical and aesthetic principles of theatrical sound production.

T AR 405 / 505 || Theatrical Engineering and Management


Advanced studies in technical theatre, theatrical engineering, structures and motion-control systems for the stage.

T AR 418 / 518 || Digital Imaging for the Theatre


Intensive studio work on Macintosh-based graphics programs for theatrical designers.Graduate-level requirements include more complex designs of multiple views and lighting situations.

T AR 419 / 519 || Sound Design


Advanced study in theatrical sound, production and design.

T AR 420 / 520 || Advanced Lighting Design I


Special problems, practice and trends in designed light for theatrical productions. Graduate-level requirements include an additional creative and/or research project.

T AR 597A || Technical Production


The practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.