Communication | Art | Biology | Computer Science | Music | New Media
COM 110
Understanding Mass Communication (AH-4)
4 Credits
Introductory study of the major media, industries and effects of contemporary mass communication. Emphasis on analyzing the way media technologies affect the "grammar" of news, advertising and entertainment and the way media professionals and organizations use media to influence perception, behavior and identity.
NMS 180/280/380
Special Topics in New Media
2-4 Credits
Selected topics, research and project development in new media.
NMS 210
Introduction to Digital Media (AH-4)
4 Credits
Explores basic principles of effective communication employing a variety of digital media, including HTML, graphics, audio, video and multimedia. Emphasis on creating and developing informative and persuasive messages for delivery over computer networks.
COM 303
Communication, Technology and Society
4 Credits
COM 110 or Permission
Examination of the forms and functions of communication in technological society. Study of social and cultural effects of mass media and impact of technology on public and private communication.
ART 224
Photography Studio
4 Credits
Introduction to 35mm black and white photography examining basic technical skills with emphasis on aesthetics and presentation.
ART 230
Graphic Design Studio
4 Credits
Introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of visual communication. Emphasis on typography, layout, presentation, mechanical skills and studio preparation for production including electronic desktop publishing.
ART 232
Digital Art Studio
4 Credits
Exploration of aesthetic and technical relationships between traditional, photographic, mixed media and digital art forms. Various Adobe software packages, including Photoshop and Illustrator, will be used beyond the basic level. Scanning montage, installation work and video may be incorporated into artwork created.
BIO 380
Biological Techniques: Topics
2-4 Credits
BIO 121 or 122 and Permission
Lecture, laboratory and/or field experiences of special relevance to biology. Recent topics have included animal behavior, recombinant gene techniques, microbial ecology and cell culture. May be taken more than once for credit.
CSC 114
The Web: Technologies and Techniques
4 Credits
MTH 110 or Above or Placement at 112 level
Surveys the technologies underlying the World Wide Web. Web page construction and Javascript programming. Additional topics such as digital encoding, network organization and encryption systems. Laboratory.
CSC 120
Object-Oriented Programming and Design
4 Credits
MTH 110 or Above or Placement at 112 level
Fundamentals of object-oriented programming in the language of instruction (e.g., JAVA). Topics include: basic computation, input and output, control structures, classes and object instantiation, methods and parameter passing, arrays and strings, sorting and searching. Laboratory.
MUS 201
Music & Sound for Digital Media
4 Credits
Exploration of current performance and compositional techniques in electronic music using analog and digital synthesizers, Macintosh-based MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) programs for sequencing and score notation, as well as digital recording equipment and special- effects processors. Extensive lab requirement with hands-on opportunities.
MUS 214
MIDI Composition and Arranging
2 Credits
Applications in MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) for recording and musical production. Covers basic MIDI sequencing, recording, production and arranging techniques. Students complete short compositional exercises using technology to explore musical devices and compositional procedures. (Offered every year)
MUS 215
Music and Computers
2 Credits
Overview of the impact of computers and technology in the music professions. Topics include design of recording studio and lab environments, MIDI technology, fundamentals of audio technology, multimedia applications and using sound/music on the web. (Offered every year)
NMS 385
Internship
NMS 499
Independent Study
2-4 Credits