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Arts and Technology Course Descriptions
ATEC 2321 Writing and Research for New Media
(3 semester hours) This writing-intensive course focuses on writing
for new and emergent media environments. The course will introduce digital
and electronically augmented information-gathering techniques for use
in emerging media and communications. Prerequisite: RHET 1302 or permission
of instructor. (3-0) Y
ATEC 2322 Introduction to Electronic and
Digital Communications (3 semester hours) The course will examine
the history of electronic communications with a critical view of their
effects on society. The focus will be on the role of the internet in
contemporary life, the commodification of news and information, and
will introduce electronic and digital research methods for emerging
media and communications. Prerequisite: RHET 1302 or permission of instructor.
(3-0) Y
ATEC 2331 Storyboard and Pre-production
(3 semester hours) Students learn pre-visualization techniques for planning
out time-based media projects (film, video, animation, interactive,
etc.). Students are given a survey of visual storytelling techniques,
such as framing, composition, camera movements, and editing techniques.
Students gain an understanding of narrative story structure and plot
construction, as well as learn how to communicate their ideas clearly
through the use of storyboards and concept arts. (3-0) S
ATEC 2382 Computer Imaging (3 semester
hours) Provides introductory experience in the use of computer software
for image making. Digital graphics and photography methods are presented
and applied to art and design applications. Computer images are published
both in print form and as digital images on the Internet. (3-0) S
ATEC 2383 2D Traditional Animation
(3 semester hours) Students learn techniques for traditional hand-drawn
animation and fundamental principles of animation that are universally
applicable to 2D, 3D, and web based animation. (3-0) S
ATEC 3317 3D Modeling for Computer Animation
(3 semester hours) Explores computer-generated 3D modeling concepts
and techniques for 3D computer animation. A conceptual understanding
of the elements of surface modeling will be the main focus of this course.
Prerequisite: ATEC 2382. (3-0) S
ATEC 3320 Introduction to Writing and Editing
for the World Wide Web (3 semester hours) Introduction to web
content writing and editing and the theory and practice of writing online,
interactive multi-media text. Emphasis will be placed on editing for
the web, fact-checking, and style. The course will empasize process
writing and editorial practices. Prerequisite: RHET 1302. (3-0) S
ATEC 3325 Introduction to Computer Mediated
Communication (3 semester hours) An introduction and exploration
of the impact of computer technology's influence on human communications.
Emphasis will be placed on survey and study of emerging modalities of
computer mediated communication activities. Additional analysis of theoretical
perspectives involving linguistics and cultural studies among other
approaches. Prerequisite: RHET 1302. (3-0) S
ATEC 3326 Emergent Media and Mass Communications
(3 semester hours) The course will introduce emerging practices in new
media, such as mobile, distributed, time-shifted, and personal media.
It will blend theoretical studies and project-intensive practice in
leading-edge applications of digital media, interactive media, and internet
communications. Prerequisite: ATEC 2321 or ATEC 2322 or permission of
instructor. (3-0) Y
ATEC 3327 Digital Lighting and Texturing
for Computer Animation (3 semester hours) This course focuses
on digital lighting, texturing, camera composition, and rendering issues
for 3D computer animation. Prerequisite: ATEC 3317. (3-0) Y
ATEC 3351 Computer Game Development
(3 semester hours) Introduction to methods and techniques used in the
design and creation of interactive computer games. Topics will include
basic principles of animation, architecture, and deployment. May be
repeated for credit (9 hours maximum). Prerequisite: CS 1337 or CS 2336.
(3-0) S
ATEC 3361 Internet Studio (3 semester
hours) Introduction to Internet based art. Explores the history and
methods of web art through readings, class discussions, and creative
projects. Class projects will integrate multiple disciplines, including
design, animation, interactivity, audio, and writing. Students will
use contemporary software tools to create personal and group web sites.
Prerequisite: ATEC 2382. (3-0) Y
ATEC 3363 Basic Interaction Design
(3 semester hours) Study of human-machine interaction for art and design
applications. Students explore existing models for interaction as used
in web-based publishing, game development, entertainment and artistic
performances. The creation of new models of interaction using multi-modal
devices (haptic devices) is pursued. Prerequisite: ATEC 2382. (3-0)
Y
ATEC 4326 Emergent Media Production
(3 semester hours) The course explores production studio and field practices
in the development of emerging forms of digital media and communications.
Students will work individually and in teams to produce new media projects
using a variety of different methods and technologies. Areas of investigation
may include weblogs, video blogs, podcasts, mobile media, and social
media projects. Prerequisite: ATEC 3326 or permission of instructor.
(3-0) Y
ATEC 4337 Computer Animation (3
semester hours) This course focuses on applications of the principles
of animation. Students learn to create expressive motions through the
production of 3D key-frame animations. Prerequisite: ATEC 3327. (3-0)
Y
ATEC 4340 Issues in Arts and Technology
(3 semester hours) Explores significant artistic, cultural, educational,
and philosophic issues created by the emergence of the interactive arts.
Topics will include the potential applications and implications of interactive
media. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. (3-0) Y
ATEC 4346 Story-Telling for New Media
(3 semester hours) Theory, principles and practice of narratives created
for distribution via digital media. Includes study of the creation of
both linear and nonlinear digital content for Internet distribution.
Prerequisite: ATEC 3361. (3-0) Y
ATEC 4347 Advanced Design (3 semester
hours) Explores advanced concepts and techniques in design including
the use of computer assisted creation of images. May be repeated for
credit (9 hours maximum). Prerequisite: ATEC 3361 or ATEC 3363. (3-0)
Y
ATEC 4357 Advanced Digital Arts
(3 semester hours) Explores application of advanced computer imaging
techniques to the creation of visual art. May be repeated for credit
(9 hours maximum). Prerequisite: ATEC 3361 or ATEC 2382. (3-0) Y
ATEC 4367 Advanced Computer Game Development
(3 semester hours) Study of advanced methods and techniques (literary,
artistic, conceptual, technical) used in original game development.
Students will be required to design, develop, and deploy computer games
independently and as members of a team. May be repeated for credit (9
hours maximum). Prerequisite: ATEC 3351. (3-0) Y
ATEC 4370 Topics in Arts and Technology
(3 semester hours) Study of fundamental principles and basic techniques
of arts and technology. Sections may be devoted exclusively to a single
aspect of the arts and technology or to a multiplicity of subjects related
to the field. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 hours maximum).
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. (3-0) R
ATEC 4372 Topics in Emerging Media
and Communications (3 semester hours) The course studies fundamental
principles and basic techniques of emerging media and communications.
Sections may be devoted exclusively to a single aspect of emerging media
and communications or to a multiplicity of subjects related to the field.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary (12 hours maximum). Prerequisite:
Upper division standing. (3-0) R
ATEC 4380 Capstone Project (3 semester
hours) Culminating course in Arts and Technology. Students will engage
in the creation of an advanced creative and/or research project exploring
the interaction of the arts with digital technology. Restricted to students
majoring in Arts and Technology who are within one semester of graduation.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. (3-0) Y
ATEC 4V72 Independent Study in Arts and
Technology
(1-3 semester hours) Independent study under a faculty member’s
direction. Signature of instructor on proposed project outline required.
May be repeated for credit (9 hours maximum). Prerequisite: Upper-division
standing, and completion of all lower-division requirements in ATEC
and permission of the instructor. ([1-3]-0) R
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