Arts, College of the
Course Offerings Bulletin 2007-2008 for Spring (As of  9/8/2008)

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Art and Music since 1945
See Art Educ 160.

Dance and Theatre, 1945 to the Present
See Dance and Theatre 161.

100 Arts Survey
 Academic requirements; University procedures, grading system and resources; student rights and responsibilities; overview of Arts' academic areas of study and services.
 Prereq: Direct enrollment into the College of the Arts. Not open to students with credit for Arts&Sci 100 or Univ Col 100. 
 100.01 Pre-Arts U 1
 100.02 Arts U 1
101 Arts Scholars Seminar U 1
 First year Arts Scholars exploration of arts interests, interdisciplinary opportunities, campus and local community arts connections, and cultural, aesthetic, and personal topics in the arts.
 Au Qtr. 1 cl. Prereq: Must be accepted to Arts Scholars program. Permission of instructor. Course should be taken concurrently with an Arts College or Arts & Sciences 100 course. This course is graded S/U. 
294 Group Studies U 1-5
 Interdepartmental course involving studies in two or more areas of the visual and performing arts.
 Repeatable to a maximum of 18 cr hrs.  
350 The History of Animation U 5
 An overview of the history and theory of animation including origin of animation forms, Hollywood Studio animation, a sample of World Animation and contemporary animation.
489 Internship in Computer Art Design U 1-5
 A cooperative education or internship assignment conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.
 Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
494 Group Studies U 1-5
 Group studies in selected interdisciplinary areas in the arts.
 Arr. Prereq: Jr standing or above, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
650 The History of Animation G 5
 Overview of the history and theory of animation including the origin of animation forms, Hollywood Studio animation, with a sample of World and contemporary animations.
 Prereq: Grad standing. 
683 Motion Studies through Hand-Drawn Animation U G 5
 The principles of motion through hand-drawn animation.
 2 2.5-hr cl. 
693 Individual Studies U G 2-5
 Advanced studies for students engaged in interdisciplinary investigations within the College of the Arts.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
694 Group Studies U G 1-5
 Interdepartmental course involving studies in two or more areas of the visual and performing arts.
 Prereq: Permission of dean. Repeatable to a maximum of 18 cr hrs.  
699 Undergraduate Scholarship: Research and Creative Activity in Computer Technology in the Arts U 1-15
 Undergraduate research or creative activities in varying topics.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. H699 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  H699 is letter graded. This course is graded S/U. 
730 Concept Development for Sequential Imaging U G 3
 Strategies for moving image; composition, frame editing, and sound elements; creation of sketches, storyboards, and animatics as method for time-based media.
 2 2-hr cl. 
732 A Critical History of Computer Graphics U G 3
 An historical overview of the development of the discipline of computer-generated imagery, including CAD, computer animation, computer art, and scientific visualization.
 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. 
740 Interactive Arts Media I U G 5
 The theory and practice of the design of interactive media for the web.
 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Prior experience with Adobe Photoshop recommended. 
741 Interactive Arts Media II G 5
 Advanced study in the application of interactive media for the web; production of websites for selected audiences.
 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 740. 
742 Interactive Arts Media III G 5
 Advanced authoring environments for multimedia production.
 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: 741. 
749 3D Computer Animation: Form, Light and Motion G 5
 Overview of production methods for form, lighting and motion used in 3D computer animation. Graduate students will apply interdisciplinary concepts to their area of research.
 Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. 
750 Expressive Motion G 5
 Introduction to basic principles of timing and motion via production of 3D computer generated animation; meaning, expression, timing, and gesture.
 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. 
751 Form Visualization G 5
 Computer-generated 3D modeling concepts and techniques for visualization by artists and designers.
 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. 
752 Digital Cinematography G 5
 Exploration of elements that enhance storytelling such as digital lighting, surface, design and camera composition as meaning.
 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. 
753 Animation Production G 5
 Studio course in which students address interdisciplinary production issues in computer animation.
 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing and 730, 750 or 751 or 752, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  
754* Digital and Physical Lighting U G 5
 Introduction to basic principles and concepts of lighting as used in theatre and computer graphics. Working in collaborative teams, students develop and execute installation schemes.
 Prereq: 752 or Theatre 625 or grad standing or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Theatre 754. Cross-listed in Theatre. Jointly taught by Theatre and The Advanced Computing Center for Art and Design. Offered every other year. 
755 Advanced Digital Cinematography G 5
 Study of advanced issues in virtual lights and surfaces in computer graphics.
 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. 
756 Programming Concepts and Applications for Artists and Designers U G 3
 Designed to teach artists and designers programming concepts both necessary and useful for advanced algorithmic manipulation of computer graphics data and software.
 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor. 
758 Visual Performance and Installation Technologies G 5
 In this project-based class, students are exposed to making computer mediated performance and installation systems, focusing on real-time video processing, 3D graphics, and environment sensing.
 Prereq: Grad standing; 750 or 751, or 752 or equiv; undergrads with permission of instructor. 
760 Motion Capture Production G 5
 Provides a comprehensive overview of the motion capture pipeline.
 Prereq: Grad standing or undergraduates by permission of instructor only. 3D modeling experience recommended. 
761 Digital Media Production G 3
 A study of digital post-production processes; investigation of tools and algorithms for digital audio, digital video, digital image manipulation.
 2 1.5-hr cl. 
762 Building 3D Virtual Environments G 5
 Creation and implications of single and multiple participant 3D virtual environments.
 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. 
763 Procedural Animation U G 5
 Study in the creation of procedural animations that emulate physical phenomena and properties using techniques such as: particles, CSG, L-systems, and behavioral interaction.
 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor. 
790 Interdisciplinary Research Seminar in Computer Technology in the Arts G 5
 Interdisciplinary investigations in artmaking and industrial and instructional design through the use of computer technology.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.