Courses

ARTS-2126 (3) Digital Art 1

An introductory course in the use of the personal computer to create and process images in the visual arts. Prereq., ARTS 1010, 1020 and ARTH 1300 or 1400. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite courses of ARTS 1010 & 1020. Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

ARTS-3196 (3) Photo-Imaging

Introduces techniques, software, and related concepts of digital photography as art. Emphasizes digital photography as a means to formal and expressive ends. Prereq., ARTS 1171.

ARTS-3236 (3) Electronic Arts Survey

Explores the development of video as an art form through tape screenings, readings, lectures, and discussions. Prerequisite for further studies in video production.

ARTS-3906 (1-3) Undergraduate Independent Study---Video

Reserved for special projects in video not offered inthe curriculum. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., ARTS 4246 and instructor consent. Requires a detailed proposal, instructor's sponsorship, and departmental approval.

ARTS-4126 (3) Digital Art 2

Offers studio experience using personal computer in the generation and processing of imagery in the visual arts. Prereq., ARTS 2126. Same as ARTS 5126. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

ARTS-4176 (3) New Directions in Digital Art

Investigates the use of digital art in various contexts including digital narrative, web publishing, Internet art, multimedia performance, animation, conceptual art, information art, sound art, language art, and network installations. Prereqs., ARTS 2126 and 4316/5316 or instructor consent. Same as ARTS 5176. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

ARTS-4196 (3) Advanced Photo-Imaging

Offers an in-depth exploration of digital imaging in the context of the history, aesthetics, and tradition of photography as contemporary art. Emphasis is on digital manipulation, output, and individual growth and development. Prereq., ARTS 2191 or advanced standing in photography or media arts. Same as ARTS 5196.

ARTS-4226 (3) Advanced Computer Imaging

Explores advanced techniques and concepts of digital image-making. Emphasizes the creative application of computer imaging in the production of visual art through individual projects. Prereq., ARTS 4126. Restricted to junior or senior ARTS or ARTH majors. Same as ARTS 5226.

ARTS-4236 (3) Electronic Arts Survey 2

Continuation of electronic arts survey. Explores the development of video as an art form. Prerequisite for further studies in video production. Same as ARTS 5236.

ARTS-4246 (3) Beginning Video Production

Presents a studio course on basic single camera video production strategies and Presents a studio course on basic single camera video production strategies and concepts. Through class screenings, projects, demonstrations, discussions, and readings, students gain an introductory familiarity with camera, lighting, sound, editing and the organization and planning involved in a video project. Explores a basic theoretical understanding of video as an art form and its relationship to television, film, art, history, culture. Prereqs., ARTS 1010, 1020 and ARTH 1300 or 1400 or instructor consent. Same as ARTS 5246 and FILM 4240. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

ARTS-4316 (3) History and Theory of Digital Art

Explores the history and theory of digital art. Discussion topics include the emergence of Internet art, hypertext, new media theory, online exhibitions, web publishing, virtual reality, and the networked interface. Includes collaborative and individual projects. Prereq., ARTS 2126 or instructor consent. Same as ARTS 5316. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

ARTS-4346 (3) Intermediate Video Production

Continuation of beginning video production. Extends the knowledge of single camera video production strategies and concepts. Expands the concept of montage (editing) and strategies to develop a video project through class screenings, projects, discussions, and readings. Furthers theoretical understanding of video as an art form. Prereq.,ARTS 4246 or instructor consent. Same as ARTS 5346 and FILM 4340.

ARTS-4446 (3) Advanced Video Production

Continuation of intermediate video production. Explores advanced technical skills to control the quality of the video image in production, postproduction, and distribution. Emphasizes self-motivated independent projects, conceptual realization of advanced student work and basic working knowledge of distribution and life as a media artist. Promotes further theoretical understanding of video as an art form. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prereq., ARTS 4346 or instructor consent. Same as ARTS 5446 & FILM 4440.

ARTS-5126 (3) Graduate Digital Art 2

Same as ARTS 4126. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

ARTS-5176 (3) Graduate New Directions in Digital Art

Same as ARTS 4176. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

ARTS-5226 (3) Graduate Advanced Computer Imaging

May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., ARTS 5126. Same as ARTS 4226.

ARTS-5246 (3) Graduate Beginning Video Production

Same as ARTS 4246. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

ARTS-5316 (3) Graduate History and Theory of Digital Arts

Same as ARTS 4316. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

ARTS-5346 (3) Graduate Intermediate Video Production

Prereq., ARTS 4246/5246. Same as ARTS 4346. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

ARTS-5446 (3) Graduate Advanced Video Production

Same as ARTS 4446. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.