Department:
Art and Design
Course Number and Title: ART 2135, Digital Media II (Advanced Computer Graphics) Old course name
should change to Digital Media II as per NASAD recommendations.
Bulletin Description:
An advanced course that expanses on Digital Media I use of computers as a tool in the visual arts. Students will
explore advance uses of digital tools to solve visual problems, as wall a 3-d media.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s):
None
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Program Goals and Outcomes (applicable to course as indicated on curriculum map)
This BFA studio applies to all the program goals and outcomes of the BFA major in Fine Art, Photography and
Graphic Design. This course re-enforces the following goals:
1. Master Formal Visual Skills
Illustrate mastery of basic computer literacy, especially computer-generated imagery. Master the use of
computers the practical use of computers in fine art and design practices.
2. Mastery of Technical Skills
Demonstrate the ability to manipulate and render graphic images and objects by choose appropriate technology
to specific digital media tasks.
3. Develop enhanced knowledge, skills and values consistent with the Core Curriculum
Demonstrate effective communication skills in a variety of formats and proficiency in the visual, verbal and
written vocabularies of digital media.
Units of Instruction:
This is course explores the history of computers, hardware and software evolution, and the use of computers as
a tool in the visual arts. Emphasizing the use of computers to solve visual problems and create new visual
language. Master the practical use of computers in fine art practices. Experience in the use variety of computer
software applications used in digital image making.
Suggested Method of Instruction:
- Frequent presentation and critics of each student’s work through out the semester.
- Refinement of digital media processes and presentation to suit the needs of each student’s work.
I.
Introduction
A. Review the History of Computers in the visual arts
B. Hardware
C. Software
D. Concepts in Digital Media 2-D and 3-D
II.
Digital Media Concepts
A. Rastor Programs
B. Vector Programs
C. Digital Publishing
D. 3-D Modeling
E. Animation
III.
Developments in Digital Media
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Input/Output
Multimedia
Cloud based media
Social Media and Interaction
3-D Fabrication
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APPENDIX I: NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
APPENDIX I: NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
New York State Education Department (NYSED) Requirement: NYSED requires that there be 15 hours of
instruction and 30 hours of supplementary assignments for each course credit.
Students are expected to complete 90 supplementary hours of research and class work per semester.
APPENDIX II: RATIONALE FOR A UNIVERSITY-WIDE CORE CURRICULUM
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