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Required Courses:
ART 112
Introduction to Digital Arts (3 credits)
This course is an introduction
to the technology, vocabulary and procedures of computer-generated images
and its applications of visual art. Students learn a basic history of
the use of the computer as an artist’s tool. Emphasis is also placed
on developing an aesthetic criteria for evaluation.
ART 115 Foundation
Studio: 2-D Design (3 credits)
This is a foundation course in the two-dimensional design aspect of the
visual arts. The emphasis is on basic concepts, elements and principles
of organization as well as their application and manipulation on problem-solving
situations.
ART 202 Digital
Imaging (3 credits)
This is an intermediate level studio class in digital imaging concepts
and techniques including image capture, manipulation, and output using
Adobe Photoshop. Emphasis is also placed on developing an aesthetic criteria
for evaluation.
ART 209 Image
in Motion Studio (3 credits)
This is an introductory lecture/lab course in the moving image using
digital video and audio. Students learn how to produce a short video
with audio on a professional level. Students learn how to compose an
image for the screen, basic lighting, digital image manipulation and
the recording, editing and mixing of soundtracks. Completed student
projects can be recorded onto video and/or CD-R disks that can be viewed
on home video or home computer systems. Films and videos are screened
in class for general understanding of the aesthetics and history of
the moving image.
ART 294 Digital
Arts Practicum (3 credits)
Digital Arts Practicum provides an on-campus environment where advanced
students in the NMA program can engage in real production activity. Students
will gain experience in a supervised on-campus work environment by producing
work products including but not limited to 2D and 3D animation and/or
motion graphic projects, interface design projects, student publications,
works for hire for non-profit and profit organizations, and/or works for
hire for the community college system. This class will operate in a manner
similar to business and industry and students will be expected to work
in teams carrying out all necessary production tasks within real production
deadlines. The students enroll in practicum class to provide structure
to the learning experience. Students enrolled in the practicum may be
from any of the New Media Arts specializations: Motion Graphic Design,
Graphical Interface Design or Information Architecture.
ENT 120 Entrepreneurship
(3 credits)
ENT 120 is a practical approach to planning and starting a business in
Hawai'i. The student will prepare a comprehensive business plan. Topics
covered are market analysis, site selection, suppliers, product and price
mix, transportation, advertising and promotion, record keeping, and financial
statements.
Optional
Courses: One from the following (3 credits)
ART 107D Intro
to Digital Photography (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to digital photography. Students will
learn basic camera
techniques and how to convert their images to digital ones. This course
will provide
the student with basic aesthetic principles as well as an extensive
range of practical
photographic techniques needed for entry into the photographic workplace
and/ or for
artistic expression. It provides experience in traditional and contemporary
photographic
techniques for Art and Multimedia Design.
ART 125 Intro
to Graphic Design (3 credits)
ART 125 introduces various ways of organizing visual elements in page
design and examines the conceptual meaning of text and image in combination.
Structural systems such as grids, modules, and the design principles
of emphasis, balance, rhythm, scale and unity are used to organize visual
information. Photographs, illustrations and text are integrated using
page layout software. (Spring Semester Only)
ART 126 3D
Computer Graphics I (3 credits)
ART 126 provides introductory studio
experience in 3D computer graphic concepts with Autodesk MAYA. Emphasis
will also be placed on developing an aesthetic criterion for evaluation.
ART 207 Photography
Studio I (3 credits)
Basic techniques of photography. The camera as a tool for communication
and self-expression. Assumes no previous knowledge of photography. Student
is required to have a camera with adjustable speed and aperture settings.
ART 212 Digital
Animation (3 credits)
This is a new course for the Spring 2006 semester. It teaches the basics
of 2-D animation and Motion Graphics using a state-of-the art program
called Adobe After Effects. Also teaches the history and aesthetics
of this dynamic art form. Emphasis is also placed on developing an aesthetic
criteria for evaluation. (Spring Semester Only)
ART 226 3D
Computer Graphics II (3 credits)
ART 226 provides intermediate studio experience in 3D computer graphics
concepts with Autodesk MAYA. This class builds upon the knowledge learned
in ART 126, 3D Computer Graphics I and applies that knowledge to learn
more advanced 3D animation techniques. Emphasis will also be placed
on developing an aesthetic criteria for evaluation.
ART 259 Narrative Game Design
(3 credits)
Introduction to the process of designing interactive narrative computer
games. Emphasis will also be placed on developing an aesthetic criteria
for evaluation purposes.
ENG 105 Reading
Film (3 credits)
This course introduces students to the study of film techniques, types,
and interpretation. Using a variety of films, especially those with
a connection to Hawai’i, the course surveys a wide-range of topics,
including cinematography, editing, genre, production, history, and analysis.
Fictional films and their alternatives, including the documentary, will
be studied to develop visual literacy the ability to read moving images.
(Fall only)
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