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Character Animation
DDA-517 3D | 3 CR This course explores character
animation using the Maya software package as an
example. Coming into the course students should
already have some mastery of three-dimensional
modeling, rendering, and animation, be familiar with
the Maya software package, and have some experience
with character animation.
Character Rigging
DDA-519 3D | 3 CR This course is designed to teach
the complete rigging process for 3-D computer graph-
ics character models. 3-D characters will be rigged with
an Inverse Kinematics-Forward Kinematics skeletal and
control system to simplify the animation process. Upon
completion of this class students will be prepared to do
3-D animations with properly constructed and rigged
characters. Prerequisites: take DDA-310 or DDA-624.
Web Design
DDA-520 | 3 CR This course explores the concepts
and structures of online communications, employing
interactive digital media. A variety of digital tools and
procedures will be studied, including scripting, text
editing, graphics processing, Internet access, Web
browsing, file transmission, and Web page design.
Prerequisites: take DDA-320 or DDA-622.
Advanced Web Design
DDA-525 | 3 CR This course focuses on Web
development using the latest in server side and CGI
programming, with an emphasis on effective interactive
design. Students learn the processes involved in the
creation of a dynamic interactive site. Tools include PHP,
SSL, PERL, MySQL, Filemaker, Shockwave, and Flash.
Prerequisites: take 1 group (take DDA-320 DDA-520 /
take DDA-520 DDA-622).
Internship
DDA-540 | 2–3 CR This course provides computer
graphics majors with exposure to production-oriented
computer graphics in professional settings. Students
choose one of several projects offered by companies
participating in the program. This course provides
students with a realistic view of the day-to-day plan-
ning, budgeting, and managing of a computer graphics
facility.
Internship
DDA-542 | 2–3 CR This course provides computer
graphics majors with exposure to production-oriented
computer graphics in professional settings. Students
choose one of several projects offered by companies
participating in the program. This course provides
students with a realistic view of the day-to-day plan-
ning, budgeting, and managing of a computer graphics
facility.
Subverting Digital Media
DDA-555 | 3 CR Students learn to explore their
creative and potentially non-conformist ideas within
the context of digital media practices. Students engage
in a self-directed practical as well as theoretical inquiry
into digital media.Interactive 3D for the Web
DDA-560 | 4 CR This course explores the con-
ceptual and technical issues surrounding the creation
of nonlinear, user-controlled, spatial experiences.
Students conceive, build, and implement interactive
3-D works using Maya and Director 3-D for delivery on
the Internet.Electronic Music and Sound
DDA-572 | 3 CR Students examine works of
seminal figures in electronic music and incorporate the
aesthetics and structural concepts learned to create
original musical compositions. Special attention is given
to crafting transparent music mixes, using reverbera-
tion, automation, compression, and equalization. The
course is divided into two segments: hard disk recording
and MIDI-based recording. The goal is to create music
compositions that encompass the worlds of digital
audio and MIDI.Advanced Video Editing
DDA-577 | 3 CR This class focuses on the use
of 2-D digital video technologies in the creation of
full-screen moving video. The course begins with a
review of cinematic and analog video technology, but
focuses on the creation and manipulation of full-screen
digital video imagery. The class will cover the process
of editing video using a digital non-linear editing
system, including compositing, keying, color correction,
layering, special effects, audio, and titling. All students
enrolled in this class must have completed CG-575
(Video Editing for Computer Graphics) or have sufficient
experience with analog and digital video systems.Flash for Animators
DDA-580 | 3 CR This course is an introduction to
Flash, a powerful animation tool originally designed for
the web, and now used for broadcast as well. Essential
techniques such as special effects and camera moves
are used for creating and executing animation for
environments using Flash.Creating Code for Digital Media
DDA-581 | 3 CR This intermediate-level course
explores the creation and control of digital media by
custom-created computer code. The subjects covered
include low-to-high-level programming, scripting,
and mark-up languages. This course focuses primarily
on one subject area in any of four course offerings.
Students may enroll up to four times providing they do
not repeat any subject area at the same level.Creating Code for Digital Media
DDA-582 | 3 CR This intermediate-level course
explores the creation and control of digital media by
custom-created computer code. The subjects covered
include low-to-high-level programming, scripting,
and mark-up languages. This course focuses primarily
on one subject area in any of four course offerings.
Students may enroll up to four times providing they do
not repeat any subject area at the same level.Creating Code for Digital Media
DDA-583 | 3 CR This intermediate-level course
explores the creation and control of digital media by
custom-created computer code. The subjects covered
include low-to-high-level programming, scripting, and
mark-up languages. This course focuses primarily on
one subject area in any of four course offerings. Stu-
dents may enroll up to four times providing they do not
repeat any subject area at the same level. Prerequisites:
take DDA-200 or DDA-620.Code for Digital Media
DDA-584 | 3 CR This intermediate-level course
explores the creation and control of digital media by
custom-created computer code. Subjects covered
include low-to-high-level programming, scripting,
and mark-up languages. This course focuses primarily
on one subject area in any of four course offerings.
Students may enroll up to four times providing they do
not repeat any subject area at the same level.Interactive Installations
DDA-585 | 3 CR This course covers the aes-
thetic, conceptual, and technical aspects of creating
digital installations. Students use various software and
hardware systems to enable the production of passive
and interactive installations incorporating computer
graphics, video, audio, and sensing systems. The class
is comprised of lecture, demonstration, and workshops
for project development. Prerequisites: take DDA-622.Robotics & Physical Computing
DDA-587 | 3 CR This studio course covers the
history and contemporary landscape of electronic art,
concentrating on those artists that are invested in a
physical or mechanical presence of technology within
their work. Students will use various electronic and
software languages to enable the production of public-
oriented electronic art.Compositing & Special Effects
DDA-590 | 3 CR This course focuses on the
techniques required to integrate a variety of source
materials seamlessly into a single unique image.
Compositing is used to create unusual visual effects
in motion pictures, television commercials, broadcast
banding, and network identification, as well as in video
game production. Students learn the correct use of
filters, traveling mattes, rotoscoping, layering, and blue
screen. Color theory is also addressed.