This is a hands-on, project based studio course that pushes beyond typical notions of data visualization, examining ways that data can be transformed into embodied experiences. Students will engage with techniques in physical computing, haptic technologies and VR towards the creation of a series of unconventional data visualizations. Each project will interpret dynamic data sets,… Read more DM-UY 4913 Data Visceralization
This course explores various image editing techniques and outputs, utilizing various styles of text, including fiction and non-fiction. The assignments foreground how text influences viewers’ perception of images, and how images can enrich a body of writing. Students will use a range of production skills to create work — using After Effects for animation, HTML/CSS… Read more DM-UY 3183 Photography and Words
This course explores sound design, primarily within visual contexts. The course will focus on the use of sound within visual and interactive media, including film, video production, interactive user experience, web design, and gaming. Students will create weekly studio assignments in all of these areas, with an emphasis on developing a strong competence in integrating… Read more DM-UY 2113 Sound Design for Media
Students will learn advanced techniques of 3D computer animation, along with the theories and principles of motion including motion capture. Students will become comfortable utilizing cameras, lights, dynamics, motion, and effects in an industry-standard software. Comprehensive critiques will be conducted regularly to encourage good design for time-based animation. Prerequisite : DM-UY 2133 3D Modeling or instructor… Read more DM-UY 3133 3D Animation
From interacting with the latest device to cogently communicating complex data, user experience design (UX) is a discipline given increased prominence by the inescapable human relationship with technology. We will cover the UX design process as it relates to interactive interfaces found in websites, mobile apps, hardware, and events. Sample Syllabi
Motion graphics can be found in a wide range of media: broadcast, web, animation, and film to name a few. This course will allow students to explore the elements of time and space to convey messages and meaning through type, image, and sound for the screen. Individual creativity will be stressed as well as the… Read more DM-UY 2173 Motion Graphics Studio
Intro to Game Development This class introduces the principles of 2D and 3D computer-game design. Students learn the range of game types and understand their conceptual building blocks. Students complete a structured sequence of assignments toward the completion of a new-game design. Students prepare, through a staged sequence of assignments, a fully worked-out design for… Read more DM-UY 2153 Intro to Game Development
3D Modeling In this studio, students will learn to produce and render high-quality 3D models. Upon completion of this course, students will have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of modeling, texturing, animation and lighting using industry standard software. Students may create content for video games, web, film, or other interfaces. Sample syllabi