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  • 3.00 Credits

    This foundation course in research methods for art and design introduces informed strategies for problem solving and prepares students for upper-level coursework in interactive digital design. Emphasis is placed on the role of critical thinking in the design process. Theoretical models of design analysis are introduced. Practical hands-on methods include visual research, design journals, thumbnail sketches, mind maps, storyboards, comprehensives, diagramming, prototyping, case studies, topic and content development and other forms of conceptualization. Every Year, All
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course presents an introduction to the design process using professional level software for digital image creation and editing, typesetting and typography, page layout and design in preparation for advanced course work. Students produce a hard copy and digital portfolio of course projects that demonstrates creativity, design concepts, critical thinking, aesthetic principles and basic technical competence. Every Year, All
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a continuation of IDD 160 and extends the design process using professional level software for the creation of Web pages and Web design in preparation for advanced course work. Students produce a digital portfolio of course projects that demonstrates creativity, design concepts, critical thinking, aesthetic principles and basic technical competence. Prerequisites: IDD 160 or AR 160; Every Year, All
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores the many styles and movements that inform contemporary design practice. Over the past century, schools, personalities and innovations have run the gamut from Art Nouveau to conceptual art. The course focuses on these movements and the influence of leading practitioners. Topics include advertising, architecture, furniture design, typography, photography, digital art, film and computer animation. Prerequisite: IDD 160 or AR 160; Every Year, Fall
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students read, view and critically analyze select examples from dramatic literature and interactive multimedia (videodiscs, CD-ROMs, DVDs, web sites, interactive installations and games). Students create interactive multimedia research essays for desktop and online presentation. Prerequisites: IDD 110, IDD 161, EN 102; Every Year, Fall
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course enables the student to both understand type and to use it as a design element. Using current computer graphics technology, topics that are explored include the use of type, page layout, color and the importing of graphics. Using professional page layout software, students create projects that demonstrate both design sense and computer knowledge. Finished pieces are printed and become part of the student's portfolio. Prerequisite: IDD 160 or AR 160; Every Year, Fall
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students explore ways to use the computer to create 2D computer images and animation for interactive multimedia, computer games and for the Web. Students use professional quality software for the creation of animated 2D text, images and dynamic audiovisual data. Students produce animations for desktop presentation, embedded in web pages, and for nonlinear digital video that demonstrate both knowledge and understanding of 2D computer graphics while displaying creativity. Prerequisite: IDD 161 or AR 161; Every Year, All
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students explore the use of professional level software to create 3D computer images and animation for print, interactive multimedia, computer games and for the Web. Topics include techniques of 3D modeling, texturing, animation, rendering, editing and compositing. Students develop projects that demonstrate both creativity and an introductory knowledge of 3D computer graphics. Prerequisite: IDD 301; Every Year, All
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course covers practical techniques of scripting for creating advanced interactivity for web site design and desktop multimedia presentations. Students use scripting to create projects that display a combination of artistic and design aesthetics, media theory and programming skills. Prerequisite: IDD 301; Every Year, Spring
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