Students present demonstrations and research papers pertaining to the special interests of the group. Since computer art is an active new field accelerated by rapid advances in technology, these seminar courses offer students the opportunity to examine and compare the essential elements in all the arts to those specific to their area of study. Students also benefit from the experience of preparing, presenting, and defending the results of their research. Principles and techniques in computer modeling, animation, rendering and presentation with an emphasis on post-production. Workstation technology and advanced computer software programs oriented toward fine art and graphic design production are studied in a hands-on laboratory.
Students work independently to produce experimental art projects.
Faculty, manufacturer tutorials, video demonstrations, and on-line reference materials provide support. Access to the Internet and an extensive in-house library of current specialty magazines and newspapers offer additional resource materials. 4 credit on-going required course. Industry examples also analyzed. Current student works are displayed to the class on a large projection screen for critical evaluation.