Undergraduate Program
Faculty: Stavchansky
Class Time: TTH 12:30-2
Room: Studio 4B (CMB 4.110)
Writing Comp: No
Comm/Culture Req: No
Cross-listed: -
Lab Sections (2):
Important Note:
Register for the Tues. 5-7 lab only if you do not have experience with web design and video editing software
Register for the Thur. 5-7 lab only if you have basic experience with web design and video editing software
This class does NOT fulfill the prerequisite for upper-division production classes.
Prerequisites
RTF 305.
Consent requirements
Registration is open via the online registration system to all students.
First class day policy
Students must attend the first class day.
Course description
In recent years, media production tools have developed digital counterparts in the form of software programs for computers. Amidst discussions centered on the theoretical nature of technological development in relationship to the arts, students will be introduced to several digital content creation software tools. Our readings will include, but are not limited to: theory of tools and technique, interaction design, interactive art, computer graphics, online communities, video games, and digital compositing. These readings will act as springboards for in-class discussion time. As a supplement, you will be exposed to real world examples of what these readings propose so that you can make practical connections to the literature. We will discuss the conceptual models behind many of the digital media production tools so that by the end of the course, you will feel comfortable approaching any specific piece of software. Lab sessions will help you master the software tools needed for your assignments, as well as provide time for one-on-one questions you may have. After working through weekly assignments, students will gain a solid understanding of the design process for creating digital media artifact