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3.00 Credits
This course is an exploration of the history of graphic design and the impact that the field has had on social institutions and thought into the present period. Topics will include pre-historic mark-making; the invention of writing and the alphabet; the medieval manuscript; the origins of printing and typography; renaissance graphic de-sign; the development of photography; Victorian and Art Nouveau Graphics; Modern Art and its impact on design; historical and contemporary visual identity programs; conceptual images and post-modern designs; computer graphics. Em-phasis will be placed on critical thinking and on written communications skills. Image study, con-cluding research and a field trip are included.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the history of photography and the impact the medium has had on social institutions, the visual arts, and cultural thought into the present period. The historical develop-ment of camera technology will be covered. Past and contemporary photography-based art movements as well as controversial issues will be discussed and researched. This course includes a field trip.
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3.00 Credits
In today's computer-dominated society, our per-ceptions and beliefs are challenged and tested daily. This course traces the development of the cyber age, from its beginnings to its current ma-nifestations, enabling students to critically assess our dependence on the digital world.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a comprehensive study of the most important examples of visual art in Western Eu-rope from the period spanning the transforma-tion of the late Roman Empire and Byzantium into the High Middle Ages. Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation of the artworks, their overlapping influences, symbolism, and Chris-tianity. Among the topics discussed are: the Ro-manesque and Gothic Cathedrals, monasteries and castles, as well as illuminated manuscripts, stained glass, and the ecclesiastical sculpture of these structures. The class will approach these issues through the use of a textbook and suppor-tive readings as well as electronic media images. A visit to the Cloisters-a branch of the Metro-politan Museum of Art-to view their fine col-lection of Medieval art, will be included. Recommended: ART 151/ Art History I
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3.00 Credits
This course will survey the physical and pheno-menological aspects of color and light. In various studio art projects, this course will establish a fundamental understanding of color theory based upon its practical application. The class will begin by investigating the empirical principles of color and light then shift its focus towards color con-trasts; the most essential component in the study of color theory. The class will conclude with an exploration of historical attitudes and philoso-phies about color and light. A visit to a New York museum may also be scheduled.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of ART 245, this course helps students further develop their skills by extending Dreamweaver, the basic HTML software, with dynamic web-design techniques. Particular em-phasis will be placed on learning Flash, a com-puter animation program used to create every-thing from simple Web graphics to immersive interactive environments. Through weekly as-signments and readings, students will consider current design issues, as well as the impact of the computer on our society.
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3.00 Credits
Gaming is one of the most popular aspects of computing, yet is often dismissed by critics. This course gives students the chance to prove them wrong by creating games of their own, from sim-ple internet animations to more complex simula-tions. Prerequisite: ART 390
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3.00 Credits
Enter the world of video game design by learning the fundamentals of modeling and rendering. Beginning with the creation of a unique 3-D world, students will then learn to animate their characters, with special emphasis on lighting and texturing the scene.
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3.00 Credits
The course enables students to develop an ad-vanced project or series of projects related to the fine arts, graphic arts, or interdisciplinary fields. Particular emphasis is given to completing pro-fessionally acceptable artwork, and presenting a written report about the advanced project. Prerequisite: Advanced courses in the proposed project's subject matter along with permission of the instructor or student's advisor.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of Advanced Projects I, this class may be registered for when extra time is needed for the completion of special projects, such as finishing a senior thesis exhibit. Prerequisite: ART 431 and permission of the in-structor or student's advisor.
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