Digital Media Arts Program: Summer & Fall 2012
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DMA Course Offerings for Summer 2012:
*Alexa Wheeler will not be teaching Summer 2012. If you need to take either of the two courses normally offered, please see the UNM Main Campus Schedule. UNM Main is offering MA 210 Intro to Film Studies (11243) this Summer on T TH from 2:30pm - 6pm (face-to-face, not online) as well as this Fall MA 210 Intro to Film Studies (11974) on T from 5:30pm - 9pm (face-to-face, not online). ARTH 210 History of Photography will not be offered at UNM Main either Summer or Fall 2012. Alexa WILL be offering ARTH 210 History of Photography in the Spring of 2013 again as a 2nd 8 week online course. I apologize for any inconvenience!
IT 293 Documentary Filmmaking
This course will introduce students to the history and theory of documentary cinema. Through the semester, students will review and analyze the evolution of the documentary film genre and the varieties of approaches used by filmmakers through film viewings and critical writings. This course will provide students with a solid historical and theoretical foundation in documentary filmmaking and prepare them for other film and art courses offered on campus.
T Th 1:30pm - 4pm
DMA Course Offerings for Fall 2012:
OBT 260 Publication Design
This course focuses on theory, design, and construction of print and web-based publications, including brochures, newsletters, business card and letterhead packages, magazines and “zines”, blogs, and more. Students will be prepared to take the Adobe InDesign Adobe Certified Assocaite Exam (ACA) upon completion of this course.
MW 9am - 10:15am First 8 weeks hybrid
IT 293 Stop-Motion Animation
This course focuses on theory, design, and construction of stop-motion animation techniques using various software and hardware. The class will work as a group creating an 8-week long full production within a professional context. It should be great fun!
MW 9am - 10:15am Second 8 weeks hybrid
ARTS 130 Introduction to Electronic Art
Introduction to the computer as a medium and fine art tool. Course will explore history, theory, and contemporary art issues associated with computer-based art practice, as well as introduce students to basic tools and technologies.
MW 10:30am - 1pm
ARTS 187 Introduction to Photography
Hands-on course introducing students to the basics of black and white darkroom photography, as well as digital color photography.
T TH 10:30am - 1pm
IT 270 Graphics & 2D Animation
This course introduces students to the concepts, tools, techniques, and practical applications of 2D graphics and animation. Techniques and aesthetics of design fundamentals, color theory, and contemporary graphic issues will be explored. Students will be prepared to take the Adobe Illustrator & Flash Adobe Certified Associate Exams (ACA) upon completion of this course.
MW 1:30pm - 2:45pm
DMA 100 Digital Foundations
An investigation into to the utilization of the software programs that ship in the Adobe Creative Suite Design Premium. Course will explore the main use of each program, how the programs work together formaximum usability and practical applications, as well as the history, theory, and contemporary design and multi-media issues as a contemporary designer and production artist.
T TH 1:30pm - 2:45pm
MA 111 Technical Introduction to Video Production
For the student who has no practical knowledge of video technology. Students learn about the camera and lens, sound recording, lighting, editing, and other elements of production.
T TH 1:30pm - 4pm
IT 293 Documentary Filmmaking (project-based)
This course will introduce students to the history and theory of documentary cinema, as well as hands-on documentary projects (16 week course will allow for projects and not just criticism and theory- first time offered!). Through the semester, students will review and analyze the evolution of the documentary film genre and the varieties of approaches used by filmmakers through film viewings and critical writings and create projects based on this new knowledge. This course will provide students with a solid historical and theoretical foundation in documentary filmmaking and prepare them for other film and art courses offered on campus.
T Th 12pm - 1:15pm
GAME 100 Intro to Game Development
Introductory game development concepts and techniques. Topics common to all game development: history of modern games, player considerations, game elements, storytelling and narrative, character development, gameplay experience, levels, interface design, audio, strategy, and project management.
MW 3pm - 4:15pm
To register for classes, login in to your myUNM portal, or contact the UNM Valencia Admissions & Registration office. For a CLOSED CLASS, go through the process of registering through your myUNM portal, and you will be prompted to be placed on a waiting list.