Media Arts Courses

In this course, students learn to enhance web presentations with video and audio. Technical integration includes:

• Linking files
• Streaming media
• Embedded video

PREREQUISITE(S): Corequisite: WGD260

This course explores advanced techniques to achieve sophisticated visuals and imagery. Students use Adobe Creative Suite and other software to:

• Enhance designs
• Maximize creative capabilities
• Streamline workflows

PREREQUISITE(S): MDD310 and WGD210

In this project-based course, students develop skills in vector-based illustration. Multimedia tools are used for:

• Advanced drawing and line art techniques
• Blending tools, gradients and transparency effects
• Web illustrations and animations

PREREQUISITE(S): MDD310

This course focuses on dimensional model design and construction. Students learn a managed approach to model construction, and:

• Work from concept sketches to completely articulated models
• Discover ray-traced illustration, rendered video and print
• Complete projects that emphasize reusability of constructed assets

PREREQUISITE(S): MDD310

This course focuses on the pre-production and production phases of animation design. Students use multimedia tools to:

• Develop classical animation studio techniques
• Convert elements of an animated movie into a storyboard
• Refine animations for digital production and delivery

Classes offer an integrated design environment.

PREREQUISITE(S): GMD411 and MDD310

This course focuses on usability and accessibility standards. Using these global, industry-wide standards, students:

• Develop practices and policies for multimedia
• Learn to effectively manage multimedia projects and assets

PREREQUISITE(S): WGD242

This course focuses on business issues critical to leading successful multimedia projects. Students develop a media project plan, and also explore:

• Scoping work for clients
• Management principles for creative production
• Legal considerations and financial aspects

PREREQUISITE(S): WGD229

Building on web design and development skills, students learn to implement accessible websites that meet industry standards and legal requirements for accessibility. Topics include assistive technologies, creating accessible content, and industry standards and regulatory acts.

PREREQUISITE(S): WBG410

This course introduces students to web architecture and connectivity. Topics build on networking concepts and principles, including:

• Internet protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, smtp, http and ftp
• Internet or intranet infrastructure design that meets specific needs

PREREQUISITE(S): NETW191

This course expands skills needed for web-based applications. Coursework reinforces existing and introduces new concepts:

• Design, coding, scripting and database connectivity
• Data interchange
• Message exchange
• Web application components

The lab uses a programming language such as Java, C++.Net or Visual Basic.Net.

PREREQUISITE(S): CIS407A

In this course, students learn to program dynamic, interactive web pages and games. Topics include:

• Basic programming fundamentals
• Object handling techniques
• Game design fundamentals

Students use a scripting language to build basic interactive web page components and examples of web-based games.

PREREQUISITE(S): Corequisite: CIS336 or WGD260 or CEIS236

Students in this course use multimedia authoring tools and techniques. Lab exercises include creating web-based games and dynamic web pages. Other techniques and topics include:

• Integrating and controlling multimedia assets
• Movie clips and sound effects
• Images and animations

PREREQUISITE(S): CIS363B or MDD310 or WBG310

This course introduces basics of game design and development. Hands-on lab experience helps students develop skills to:

• Use object-oriented game engines with libraries
• Apply game design principles to develop game examples
• Review industry best practices and technical considerations

PREREQUISITE(S): CIS363B or WBG340

This course introduces advanced techniques to design and develop dynamic websites. Techniques and tools include:

• Cascading style sheets (CSS)
• Database integration
• Server-side scripting
• Large site management

PREREQUISITE(S): CIS363B or WBG340

This course examines the foundations of visual design.

Students explore the design process using software to complete projects. Topics include:

• Elements of design, such as line, color, form, function and space
• Combining elements for enhanced visual design

PREREQUISITE(S): None

This course helps develop skills in creating graphic media.

Students create media that enhances user understanding through:

• Design and use of type
• Rapid visualization for design concept and idea formulation

PREREQUISITE(S): WGD201

Students in this course explore the fundamentals of digital imaging. Key elements include:

• Editing, optimizing and preparing images for web-based delivery
• Color, special effects and compression formats

PREREQUISITE(S): None

This course addresses principles of information design. Real-world examples explore concepts that focus on users. Using a collaborative approach, students explore:

• How to analyze, explain and communicate instructions
• Using text and graphics to convey ideas and information

PREREQUISITE(S): Corequisite: WGD205 or WGD210

This course focuses on design and production of animation developed for web applications. Topics include automated animation and other techniques. Other subjects include:

• Timing
• File-size optimization
• Formatting requirements
• Scripting

PREREQUISITE(S): CIS363B

In this course, students work in teams to develop a web design for a fictitious company. Students apply skills and knowledge from previous coursework to complete the website. Phases of the project include:

• Researching the company’s industry
• Evaluating competitors’ web designs
• Using emerging web development tools

PREREQUISITE(S): CIS363B or WGD235

This course focuses on advanced techniques associated with responsive web design. Students explore:

• HTML, CSS and other scripting methods
• Current trends in web design and development
• Planning and producing digital projects for a variety of devices

PREREQUISITE(S): CIS363B

At the end of this capstone course, students have a professional portfolio. It showcases a student's web graphic products, including component samples and web designs.

PREREQUISITE(S): WGD251