Media Art

Introduction to the basic elements and principles of design and a wide range of problem-solving strategies in a variety of mediums. Focuses on two-dimensional space organization, principles of visual perception, color and the application of the visual variables. Fall, every year. Course fee.

Introduction to the principles, techniques and materials of three-dimensional design. Focuses on the structural components of design in a variety of mediums, as well as with the conceptual and problem-solving exploration in the creation of sculptural forms. Spring, every year. Course fee.

Students learn basic drawing skills of perception and technical drawing skills of composition, foreshortening, sighting, use of grids and drawing in perspective. This class also covers techniques such as blending, shading and crosshatching. Spring, every year.

Introduces students to industry-standard digital imaging software in order to develop the techniques and skills necessary to create, edit and composite images. Applications of these skills are made in subjective and applied projects. Fall, every year. Course fee.

Studies film history and creative techniques with an emphasis on the connections between film and culture, trends, and developments in US and world films. Spring, odd years.

Surveys the history of art beginning with the Prehistoric period and covers all of the major movements up to the Renaissance period. The course concentrates on the artists, the philosophies and events of the time periods. Campus/ WOL: Fall, even years.

Surveys the history of art beginning with the Renaissance period and covers all of the major movements up to contemporary art. The course concentrates on the artists, the philosophies and events of the time periods. Campus/WOL: Spring, odd years.

The course will examine the role of media in American history, including contemporary debates about the responsibilities and problems of journalism in a media-saturated society. Topics will include the role of media in shaping collective memory of historical events, public debates in politics and the public’s understanding of social and cultural issues. Spring, even years.

Introduces students to industry-standard digital illustration software and layout and design software in order to develop the techniques and skills necessary for print production. Applications of these skills are made in subjective and applied projects. Spring, every year. Course fee.

Studies a conceptual approach to the design process in which the problem is viewed as a set of relationships that exist between the complex environment of the design artifact, the human user and the encompassing environments. The emphasis is placed on the human being as a processor of visual information in a complex visual environment. Additional emphasis is placed on mental maps, visual shape and color coding, environmental way finding systems, corporate identity sign systems and advertising. Spring, every year. Prerequisite: A D 257 or consent of instructor.

Studies the areas of human visual cognition relevant to the understanding of the parameters and constraints of the human visual information processing system, and necessary for the communication of effective visual designs. Study includes shape and symbol recognition, color memory, visual short term memory, visual long term memory, schema and past experience, culture and visual perception, and age as it relates to visual memory. Fall, odd years. Prerequisite: A D260.

Provides experience in the creation of video and audio production. Gives a greater understanding of digital video and audio technology, as well as creative expression through this technology. Spring, even years. Course fee.

Introduces the principles and basic skills of shooting photographs using digital SLR cameras. Digital editing basics will also be introduced. Application of these skills are made in subjective and applied assignments. Fall, every year. Course fee.

Provides students with the background, techniques, and a general experience with sequential art to convey information. Graphic storytelling, comics and animation will all be explored. Fall, every year. Prerequisite: AD 257 or consent of instructor.

Introduces students to industry-standard web design software in order to develop the techniques and skills necessary to create functional and easily navigated websites. Applications of these skills are made in subjective and applied projects. Fall, every year. Course fee. Prerequisites: A D 157 and A D 257, or consent of instructor.

Builds on skills gained from AD 300 and AD 315, with emphasis on more advanced problems in digital photography and time-based media works. Students will learn advanced camera use for photo and video, as well as advanced editing options in non-linear software. Emphasis on self-motivated work and development of a student’s portfolio. Spring, odd years. Course fee. Prerequisites: A D 300 and A D 315.

In this capstone class, students will work independently under the guidance of the instructor, though some collaborative work with others enrolled in the course may be expected. Students will be expected to develop proposals and create self- directed projects and/or work with real clients. They will also create printed and digital portfolios and finalize resumes. As needed. Course fee. Prerequisites: Senior standing.

Work experience with firm or agency directly related to the student’s major area of study. The learning experience is structured within the College approved guidelines for the internship program. Through close supervision by the director of interns, faculty advisor and the worksite supervisor, the student works toward achieving goals outlined in the individual learning contract. Normally reserved for third and fourth year students. May be repeated with different topics.

Introduces students to industry-standard digital imaging software in order to develop the techniques and skills necessary to create, edit and composite images. Applications of these skills are made in subjective and applied projects. Fall, every year. Course fee.

Studies film history and creative techniques with an emphasis on the connections between film and culture, trends, and developments in US and world films. Spring, odd years.

The course will examine the role of media in American history, including contemporary debates about the responsibilities and problems of journalism in a media-saturated society. Topics will include the role of media in shaping collective memory of historical events, public debates in politics and the public’s understanding of social and cultural issues. Spring, even years.

Studies a conceptual approach to the design process in which the problem is viewed as a set of relationships that exist between the complex environment of the design artifact, the human user and the encompassing environments. The emphasis is placed on the human being as a processor of visual information in a complex visual environment. Additional emphasis is placed on mental maps, visual shape and color coding, environmental way finding systems, corporate identity sign systems and advertising. Spring, every year. Prerequisite: A D 257 or consent of instructor.

Provides experience in the creation of video and audio production. Gives a greater understanding of digital video and audio technology, as well as creative expression through this technology. Spring, even years. Course fee.

Introduces the principles and basic skills of shooting photographs using digital SLR cameras. Digital editing basics will also be introduced. Application of these skills are made in subjective and applied assignments. Fall, every year. Course fee.

Provides students with the background, techniques, and a general experience with sequential art to convey information. Graphic storytelling, comics and animation will all be explored. Fall, every year. Prerequisite: AD 257 or consent of instructor.

Introduces students to industry-standard web design software in order to develop the techniques and skills necessary to create functional and easily navigated websites. Applications of these skills are made in subjective and applied projects. Fall, every year. Course fee. Prerequisites: A D 157 and A D 257, or consent of instructor.