Media Arts

Zoetropes and phenakistascopes, flip books, sand or rice, charcoal, clay, multiplane and 2d puppets, as well as paint will be the 7 ways to create animated objects, abstractions and figures. These are just a few examples of ways to explore the elements of movement in time-based media. In this course, we will explore the above ways to create or imply movement as well as

This advanced level course is also an introduction to lithographic processes. Students will start by processing and printing images from limestone. We will end the semester by exploring the possibilities of making positive films to expose lithographic plates and color by overprinting. This studio class is structured around a number of projects, each one ending with a group

The class will be concerned with animating inanimate objects by primarily stop motion.  Locations will be constructed, objects to animated formed, and lighting explored in order to create the imaginary world. A variety of filmmakers and techniques will be looked at during the course of the semester, with individual research

The class will be concerned with animating inanimate objects by primarily stop motion.  Locations will be constructed, objects animated, and lighting explored in order to create the imaginary world. The worlds will be captured via Dragonframe® to create short animations, as well as creating stories by projections of

This course introduces students to the basic language of 3D animation and modeling.  Students will be expected to become familiar with the basic principles of the MAYA program. A series of modeled objects placed in locations will be created. The emphasis will be on becoming proficient with modelling forms, texturing using Arnold

This course introduces students to the basic language of 3D animation and modeling.  Students will be expected to become familiar with the basic principles of the MAYA program. A series of modeled objects placed in locations will be created. The emphasis will be on becoming proficient with modelling forms, texturing using Arnold

The course will be for sustained work on an animation or projection design project, and should be a space for both experimentation, ambition and consistent endeavor. The first half of the semester will be concerned with conceptualizing and framing the world of the animations or projections, by research, drawings, investigation, imagining. The second half will be creating the

Fundamentals of 2-D animation principles will be explored through drawing, from basic motion cycles to straight-ahead animation. Students will primarily work with wet/dry mediums on paper, with additional instruction in After Effects compositing workflow, and digital drawing. Weekly exercises will explore a variety of animation techniques

Fundamentals of 2-D animation principles will be explored through drawing, from basic motion cycles to straight-ahead animation. Students will primarily work analog- pencil and pen on paper, with additional instruction in After Effects compositing workflow. Weekly exercises will explore a variety of animation techniques to create short

A brief history of animated images from the 1500s to the present day including early devices to create sequential images, through to the invention of the rotoscope, avantgarde

Intermediate Video builds on the concepts and technical skills introduced in Intro to Video, and has a different theme each term. This semester of Intermediate Video will be focused on the following thematic, conceptual and formal questions. What are the truth claims made by different genres and forms of film and video? How have artists

This course is an introductory level print media and drawing class. Students will learn about relief printmaking through demonstrations of techniques, hands-on experience, and critiques. Techniques include but are not limited to wood cut and linoleum cut. With this simple process, we will be able to explore color printing in depth. This course is also an

This production course introduces students to the fundamentals of working in video and the language of film form. Drawing on the energy, intensity and criticality of avant-garde film and contemporary video art practices, students will complete a series of projects exploring dimensions of cinematography, mise-en-scène, editing and sound design before producing a final self

The class will be both looking at abstraction as well as more figurative based work. The class will include a mixture of creating assemblages in a variety of means and materials, and using both digital and analogue means from paint, to sand to animated forms. Objects will be cut out with scissors or the laser cutter, animated

The class will be both looking at abstraction from quilts, to architectural patterns, to botanical structures as well as more figurative based work. The class will include a mixture of creating assemblages in a variety of means and materials, and using both digital and analogue means. Objects will be cut out digitally as well

This course explores the art and science of mixing and producing audio for both emergent immersive formats and traditional legacy platforms. Students will gain hands-on experience with spatial audio technologies such as Dolby Atmos, Ambisonics, and binaural mixing, while also mastering industry-standard techniques for stereo and 5.1

Start your day with a cup of tea and a journey into Japan’s vibrant cultural world. This introductory-level Japanese course offers a relaxed, immersive introduction to the Japanese language and culture, paired with an exploration of the visual art, history, and traditions that shape contemporary Japan

This class is a broad overview of professional music and sound practices that include sound and design in theaters, recording studios, concerts, clubs, museums, installations, performance ensembles, movies, games, podcasts, field recording, immersive environments, architectural spaces, schools, parks, historical sites, AI, AR, VR, health

Poetry is as much a visual medium as it is a sonic one. What do we learn about the process of composing poems by experimenting closely with their visual aspects? How does working simultaneously with both text and image impact the creative process? What happens when writers break out of the Google doc and engage with the physical process of

The course will be for sustained work on an animation or design project, and should be a space for both experimentation, ambition and a consistent endeavor.  Students will be expected to create a complete animation, a series of experiments, projection or interactive project.  The expectation is that students will be fully

The course will be for sustained work on an animation or design project, and should be a space for both experimentation, ambition and a consistent endeavor.  Students will be expected to create a complete animation, a series of experiments, projection or interactive project.  The expectation is that students will be fully

Since its inception, film has been used for propaganda - disseminating information with a particular slant, whether subtle or obvious - by regimes and independent players across the political spectrum. As the means of production and circuits of distribution become ever more accessible to individuals, we have moved from an era of focused

In this course, students will explore contemporary Taiwanese society, one of Asia’s safest, happiest, and most progressive, through audio, video, and print media. They will examine everyday life, social trends, and Taiwan’s political landscape, including women’s 42% representation in the legislature, the rise of single women keeping pets, and Taiwan as the first Asian

Taiwanese films are characterized by a distinctive human warmth, a grounded and realistic portrayal of everyday life, and a strong sense of place conveyed through natural landscapes and local settings. Many films focus on the perspectives of ordinary people, addressing social issues and expressing concern for real-life experiences. Themes often explore identity, gender, and