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A studio/performance-oriented course covering the fundamental principles of visual organization. Emphasizes two-dimensional design and the use and theory of color.

A studio/performance-oriented course offering an introduction to materials and techniques of photography.

A studio/performance-oriented course that introduces various electronic and digital tools for use in creating artistic projects. Covers the history, evolution and theory of relevant technology in order to provide context for the hardware and software used in the class. Laboratory fee required.

Art and Technology is a lecture course conceived to provide a context for the development of art and its interrelations with technology. Students study the definition of multimedia and its evolution toward what is currently known as hypermedia. Special emphasis is placed on the creation and transformation of technology used in the 20th century, such as radio, television, computers, the Internet and networked environments. Developments are related to historic art movements.

A studio/performance-oriented course that gives an introduction to three-dimensional computer animation, exploring the basic techniques of modeling and animation. The course also includes necessary aspects of texture mapping, deformation, motion control, lighting, cameras and rendering. Laboratory fee required.

Studies the fundamentals of communication theory to provide a foundation for understanding how the mass media work, how they influence us, how we can analyze them and how we can effectively use them. Students can apply these critical skills to their roles as responsible consumers and communication professionals. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the social sciences if not used for the major.

An introduction to the principles and practices of writing for major types of mass communication media, with an emphasis on content, organization, conciseness and clarity. Students learn different styles of writing for print media, broadcast media, the Web, advertising and public relations. This course also discusses the ethical and legal implications of writing for the media.

Students learn and practice the principles behind the art and craft of scriptwriting for short, single-camera "motion picture" format, documentary production and multi-camera, live audience television (such as situation comedies). May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.

It is one of the great ironies of contemporary existence that we are beset, informed, controlled and constructed by images, yet we receive almost no formal training in understanding and creating visual communication. Visual Literacy addresses this issue through interdisciplinary study of the terminology and theory of visual communication, with special emphasis on the relationship of visuality and cultural practice. Considering ideas from art history, photography, film, mass media and cultural studies, students are asked to analyze visual rhetoric, begin to see critically, articulate meaning and author visual rhetoric of their own. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the humanities if not used for the major.

Teaches the technique of animation as a visual medium, and enables students (regardless of major) to design, script, write, direct and communicate concepts through animation. Emphasizes art, history, movement, audio design and writing. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the humanities if not used for the communication or film and media arts majors. Laboratory fee required.

An introduction to the techniques of writing stage and television scripts. May be used to satisfy general distribution requirements if not used for the writing major or minor.

Introduces students to the basic principles involved in recording, processing and distributing image and sound for film, television and the Internet. The student learns the basics of cameras, lenses, exposure, lighting, film, microphones, scanning, basic digital effects, editing and other post-production techniques. Basic history, theory and aesthetics of related media are presented. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements. Laboratory fee required.

A writing workshop devoted to nontraditional dramatic works such as radio drama and spoken-word performance. Students listen to, read and critique monologues and dialogues, as well as writing and performing.

A study of the transformation of short stories and novels to the screen aimed at an enhanced appreciation of both the written page and the visual medium.

Students are responsible for the programming and management of WUTV and WUTZ, the University's closed-circuit television and radio stations. Students are encouraged to register for 1 to 2 credit hours initially and to save 4 credit hours for officer positions. Students also may participate as volunteers for either station. (Limited to 6 credit hours total.)

A basic introduction to film studies. Surveys the history of American narrative film with an emphasis on the cultural impact of film in society. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the humanities if not used for the major.

An examination of world cinema movements. May be used to fulfill Third World requirements. May be used to fulfill the general distribution requirements for the humanities if not used for the major.

This studio course introduces students to Web design techniques, technologies and theories, including (X)HTML, CSS and Web design software. Almost all work is performed at a computer. Laboratory fee required.

This course provides a hands-on practice of journalism, enabling students to gain an understanding of reporting and information-gathering techniques, develop interviewing skills, familiarize themselves with elements of the news, and learn to write news stories. To do that students will need to write clearly, purposefully, and engagingly with the right organization and appropriate tone. Students will also learn to be fair and objective in their reporting.

A critical and analytical study of 20th-century painting, sculpture, photography and architecture with an emphasis on the conditions and circumstances that caused them to evolve to their present states.

This class simultaneously explores digital based photography and digital manipulation of imagery. Relevant history, theory and aesthetics of related media are presented, along with discussions of the societal impact that digital imaging has introduced. Laboratory fee required.

A critical and analytical study of the history of graphic design, from the 14th century to present, with major references to Movable Type, the Renaissance, Art Nouveau, Modern, Post-Modern, and Digital eras.

This course will explore the history, theory and practice of advertising and public relations. History and critical studies encourage research and discussion about how advertising and public relations have come to shape economies and consumer cultures. Principles in marketing, media and visual communication are discussed.

Draws from a variety of design theories to create and analyze workplace documents such as training, marketing and documentation materials. Emphasis will be placed on thinking creatively about how to make information as usable as possible, and choosing appropriate media and genre for communicative purposes. Students will put theory into practice by writing and designing portfolio pieces. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements.