Clearwire just launched Rover, a no-contract service that offers unlimited WiMax goodness for $5 a day, $20 a week, or $50 a month, along with two new WiMax modems. Yep, get ready to start topping up your 4G.
The service is launching in all of Clearwire's WiMax markets with two modems: a $99 USB stick called, um, the Rover Stick, and a $150 puck called, uh, the Rover Puck. The latter of the two can service as a WiMax hotspot for up to eight devices—it has Wi-Fi b/g/n and can simultaneously run 2 SSIDs—though neither have any 3G connectivity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 keyframing, in-betweening, and cycling will be addressed. Designing and creating basic animation segments are featured.
This course explores character development for both two-dimensional and three-dimensional animation. Students develop detailed character model sheets in addition to conceptual drawings.
This course introduces the student to the wide range of applications for computers in industries ranging from graphic design to computer animation and video production, and includes extensive hands-on training in the use of mainstream computer graphics programs. Emphasis is on the development of basic cognitive and critical thinking skills related to the use of tools, menus, and other key features of vector and raster based imaging programs.
Advanced principles and concepts of traditional animation are studied. The scope of the course includes complex motion, synchronized sound, exposure sheets and animation business practices. Students study the basics of timing, weight, and anticipation. Use of a capture device, pencil tests, inking, and other 2-D animation skills will be explored. Students will apply these skills through storyboarding and character studies.
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.
This database is a repository supporting student success, tracking cohorts from Orientation through Graduation. All beginning students, regardless of level, will enter their information into the database. We use this to review changing attitudes and student needs over time.
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.
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.
