Now that internet-enabled devices are in nearly every pocket or purse, design and development for the mobile platform has rapidly become a key sector of interactive design. Join us for an evening focused on the design and development of applications, websites, and experiences for mobile devices.
Leaders from companies in both the design and mobile sectors will host discussions on process, concepts, and execution of interaction design for mobile platforms. This HIVE event will be organized in a new format with smaller groups to allow for a more intimate exchange.
Scott Nazarian Associate Creative Director, frog design
Students incorporate design skills with the basic computer language skills (XHTML) required in order to create web pages. Emphasis is balanced between the design and technical elements of web page design and production.
Students incorporate design skills with the basic computer language skills (XHTML) required in order to create web pages. Emphasis is balanced between the design and technical elements of web page design and production.
An advanced course that applies motion graphics as an integrated interactive solution; students will script interaction, sequencing, and motion for interactive projects. Optimization is a critical consideration in the creation of the user-centered experience.
This course provides an introduction to the central ideas and concepts of Human Computer Interaction (HCI), usability, and User Interface (UI) design. Students will learn to examine cultural disposition and reaction to interactive systems through heuristic evaluations, or some other inspection method, as applied to media such as wireless devices, websites, gaming environments and other.
This course provides an in depth evaluation of projects to be utilized in each students’ professional portfolio. Portfolio materials will be evaluated, refined, and finalized. The student also has an opportunity to do individualized research on a topic that is of particular interest to their area of study.
The evaluation and coordination by students and instructor of projects for the purposes of preparing a professional portfolio. Course work focuses on bringing out the individual qualities, strengths and skills of the student. Particular emphasis is placed upon identifying near and long-term professional employment goals, as well as related strategies and resources.
This first class in a series of two portfolio classes will assist the student with the overall look and feel of their digital portfolios. The student will design the container for their digital presentations.
Students will develop an independent project supporting their thesis. Developing a
long-term assignment and extending the skills learned in previous studio classes are emphasized.
This course provides an introduction to the central ideas and concepts of Human Computer Interaction (HCI), usability, and User Interface (UI) design. Students will learn to examine cultural disposition and reaction to interactive systems through heuristic evaluations, or some other inspection method, as applied to media such as wireless devices, websites, gaming environments and other.
This is a specialized writing course for interactive design. Students will learn the unique characteristics and techniques of media writing and apply them to interactive media production. Students will also learn to conduct research for media writing projects.
This fundamental course will provide an introduction to the principles of color, and an exploration of color theory as it relates to design. Students will learn how to use color in both traditional and contemporary mediums, and to render color effects for print and electronic production methods. In addition, the psychological and cultural aspects of color will be explored as well as their role in the design process.
This course provides an introduction to programming and how to think as a programmer. The students will learn through practical exercises in a C-style object oriented programming language how to think through and solve problems using a logical process. This is a course about the creativity and organizational thought processes involved in designing web applications.
Students will be introduced to dynamic scripting skills to develop complex interactivity and applications. The course also examines client-side forms in conjunction with server-side scripting applications.
Students will be assisted in their process of acquiring skills and techniques needed to solve mathematical, logical algebraic and geometric functions. These skills and techniques will include use and meaning of algebraic symbols, percentages, ratios, geometric figures and use of fractions.
This course is a study of the basic concepts of mathematics. Students will learn how to solve algebraic equations and story problems; solve quadratic equations and systems of equations; make graphs and solve equations graphically; solve basic geometric problems; and solve applied problems using ratios and proportions.
Techniques for developing and improving written communication skills, including grammar, are studied. Emphasis is placed on researching and documenting, on organizing processes such as brainstorming and prioritizing, and on composing and editing several types of written materials.
This course will acquaint the student with the college’s expectations for success as a student and professional. Students will develop their independent and critical thinking skills and build their abilities in research and information literacy. Student will also develop teamwork abilities that will challenge the student’s project management and goal setting skills through individual and group projects.
An overview of psychology covering the principles and concepts of human behavior including biological and cultural aspects of development, perception, motivation, personality, and social interaction. Human diversity and contemporary issues of psychology are discussed, and psychological research methods are introduced. Societal constructs such as family, workplace, and daily living are explored.
Students integrate design skills with the basic computer language skills (HTML) required in order to create web pages. Emphasis is balanced between the design and technical elements of Web Page design and production.
Concept art is the preliminary visual statement made in entertainment production. Before characters, worlds, or items are created, images are made to show what these things should look like, often based on a writer’s description. Concept Art is the illustrated visualization of ideas. Using a variety of traditional and digital media, students will create illustrations to depict various ideas and concepts for animation, theme parks, product and toy design, film, and games.
This 400-level course focuses on applying the foundational principles of traditional animation to develop professional quality 2-D animation and animated sequences. Under the guidance of veteran animators, students will work to create quality pieces for their portfolio and demo reels and develop character animation skills.
This course explores basic animation theories and techniques. Students will study timing and weight through a series of projects designed to demonstrate the principles of animation. Issues such as key framing, in-betweening, and cycling will be addressed. Designing and creating basic animation segments are featured.
This course provides students with skills and knowledge of the organization, equipment and responsibilities of the "cold kitchen". Students are introduced to and prepare cold hors d’oeuvres, sandwiches, salads, as well as basic charcuterie items while focusing on the total utilization of product. Reception foods and buffet arrangements are introduced. Students must pass a written and practical exam.
The course is a collaborative exploration of basic principles of purchasing food, equipment, and supplies. The primary focus is on product identification, supplier selection, and the ordering, receiving, storing and issuing process.
Students will develop their skills by using ingredients to develop dishes and presentations specific to the various cuisines of the world. Cultural implications in the preparation of foods and the selection of menus will be emphasized. Focus will be on the cuisine of Spain, Middle East, Turkey, Greece, Africa, and India.
This course explores the design of web sites and is intended for individuals who are seeking to expand their design skills for web delivery by exploring interactive design, authoring tools, and interface design while learning software basics. The goal is to provide a firm foundation of knowledge and skill together with performance standards of current industry practices and applications. The course will help designers and other professionals create and maintain web sites of distinction.
This course will introduce the student to the electronic preparation of simple and complex files that are properly prepared for production. Typesetting, pagination, image reproduction, color specification, trapping procedures, and binding and finishing techniques will be explored. The ability to effectively integrate photographs, illustrations, and display and text type will be developed using page composition software.
Students complete multiple-page electronic pre-press documents that include scanned and edited images, object-defined graphics and text through the integration of a variety of file types. The place of electronic page make-up in modern print production is studied.
This course investigates the use of animation in the development of interactive as well as non-interactive digital media art. The class will emphasize the mechanics of 2-D animation and sound with interactivity. Focused consideration of the Internet will be conducted by emphasizing related parameters and protocols.
This is a specialized writing course for interactive design. Students will learn the unique characteristics and techniques of media writing and apply them to interactive media production. Students will also learn to conduct research for media writing projects.
Emphasis will be on completing a simple, viable, well-designed portfolio website on a live server, but opportunities will exist for more advanced work in webpage design and production. Crucial to success in this course is the integration of design skills and standards with the demands of publishing to the Internet. IM370 is far from a “concept” course: the work in class will be of immediate and crucial interest to students preparing to enter the job market.
This course helps students communicate and design with the computer as a professional tool. Using different software applications, the student will demonstrate an understanding of electronic illustration. The course will explore vector-based graphic applications that are considered to be industry standard.
Concept art is the preliminary visual statement made in entertainment production. Before characters, worlds, or items are created, images are made to show what these things should look like, often based on a writer’s description. Concept Art is the illustrated visualization of ideas. Using a variety of traditional and digital media, students will create illustrations to depict various ideas and concepts for animation, theme parks, product and toy design, film, and games.
Explore the disciplines used in finalizing a digital film or video project using compositing software. The class reinforces compositing concepts, techniques and vocabulary from previous classes and introduces more sophisticated tools and techniques. Technical skills utilized will include advanced compositing techniques, typography, web, animation and design.
Explore the disciplines used in finalizing a digital film or video project using compositing software. The class reinforces compositing concepts, techniques and vocabulary from previous classes and introduces more sophisticated tools and techniques. Technical skills utilized will include advanced compositing techniques, typography, web, animation and design.
Queiroz Giordanna
