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

In this course, students learn to apply industry standards and legal requirements for web accessibility. These requirements ensure the web can is available to users with a variety of needs. Topics include:

• Assistive technologies
• Creating accessible content
• Industry standards and regulatory acts

PREREQUISITE(S): WBG410

This course provides comprehensive coverage of e-commerce principles, models and practices. Topics include:

• Internet marketing and retailing
• Payment and order fulfillment
• E-commerce models including business-to-business (B2B) and consumer-to-consumer (C2C)

PREREQUISITE(S): CIS407A

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 explores design, development and play characteristics of multiplayer online games. Classroom and lab work help students:

• Install, configure and maintain game server software
• Deploy a simple multimedia game using the server
• Manage and audit servers

Students use ActionScript to configure server functionality.

PREREQUISITE(S): WBG340 and WBG370

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 introduces the fundamentals of web design. Principles and content management are discussed. Students explore key concepts and topics, including:

• User interface
• Web page conceptualization and structure
• Extensible hypertext markup language (XHTML)
• Cascading style sheets (CSS)
• Scripting and WYSIWYG editors
• Web accessibility standards

PREREQUISITE(S): Corequisite: WGD229

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