THE
FACULTY
SENATE
Senate
Document Number 6107S
Date
of Senate Approval 05/03/07
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Statement
of Faculty Senate Action:
APC Document 51: Add new courses:
MMAS 101, 201, 255, 350, 450
Effective Date: Fall 2007
1. Add: On
page 198, new course MMAS 101:
101 Digital
Design Principles (3)
An introduction to the basic principles of design and graphic visual
communication. Core software skills will be taught with an emphasis on
conceptual and aesthetic development. Fall and Spring.
Impact:
There will be minimal impact on the resources and
staffing of the Multimedia Arts & Sciences (MMAS) department due to this
change because we have been given a new faculty position and a new lecturer
position. No new lab equipment or space
will be needed since this course has been taught once per semester for the past
two academic years. This course will replace ART 100 as a requirement for the
major because it more aptly addresses pedagogy for the multimedia major. There
should not be too much impact since Digital Design Principles has been offered
for a year as an option to ART 100. Therefore, the
Rationale:
This
course is an integral introductory course for the study of Multimedia Art and
Sciences. This preparatory course is essential
for successful pedagogy in digital studies. As such, it should be included in the
curriculum.
2. Add: On
page 198, new course, MMAS 201:
201 Think
Graphic: Print and Type (3)
Foundation class focusing on the principles of print design and
production. Emphasis is placed on the research, development and creation of
typographically driven projects involving branding systems and poster and
packaging design. Prerequisite: MMAS 101. Fall.
Impact:
There will be minimal impact on the resources and
staffing of the Multimedia Arts & Sciences (MMAS) department due to this
change because we have been given a new faculty position and a new lecturer
position. No new lab equipment or space
will be needed since this course has been taught once per academic year for the
past two years.
Rationale:
This
course offers essential studies in effective print. It provides the student
with skills and knowledge for professional activity or graduate studies.
Graduate programs in multimedia often require this course of study on students’
applications. As such, it should be included in the curriculum.
3. Add: On
page 199, new course, MMAS 255:
255 History of Graphic Design
(3)
Traces
the history of graphic design, from its origins in bookmaking to contemporary,
new media. Focus will begin with the Arts & Crafts movement of the late 19th
Century and continue through the modern and "post-modern" design
movements of the 20th Century. Fall.
Impact:
There will be minimal impact on the resources and
staffing of the Multimedia Arts & Sciences (MMAS) department due to this
change because we have been given a new faculty position and a new lecturer
position. No new lab equipment or space
will be needed since this course has been taught once as a special topics
course.
Rationale:
This is an integral course for the study of
Multimedia Art and Sciences. It offers a knowledge base that is critical for
effective learning and thinking in the major. The course was offered in Fall
2006 with successful results and positive student feedback. As such, we want to
include it in the curriculum.
4. Add: On
page 199, new course, MMAS 350:
350 Video and Motion Graphics
(3)
Through the exploration of video techniques and motion media design
principles, students will concentrate on motion graphics production, and will
create innovative work for cinema, television and digital interfaces.
Prerequisites: MMAS 222. Spring.
Impact:
There will be minimal impact on the resources and
staffing of the Multimedia Arts & Sciences (MMAS) department due to this
change because we have been given a new faculty position and a new lecturer
position. No new lab equipment or space will be needed. This course has been
offered twice as a special topics, and will continue to be offered on an annual
basis.
Rationale:
This
course fulfills a need for the study of motion graphics with the use of video
and multimedia effects. It synthesizes essential design and art principles,
critical theory and production; resulting in innovative and contemporary
projects that the student may apply to graduate studies or industry.
5. Add: On
page 200, new course, MMAS 450
450 Digital Video Art (3)
Advanced
course of study and techniques with a focus on conceptual problem solving,
creating innovative art, and visual storytelling. Video as art will be the
theme of the course as students synthesize current research and trends within
their own experimental work. Prerequisite: MMAS 322. Fall.
Impact:
There will be minimal impact on the resources and
staffing of the Multimedia Arts & Sciences (MMAS) department due to this
change because we have been given a new faculty position and a new lecturer
position. No new lab equipment or space
will be needed. This course has been offered three times as a special topics,
and will continue to be offered on an annual basis.
Rationale:
This
course fulfills a need for the study of digital
video art. It provides the advanced student enrolled in the Video Emphasis Area
the opportunity to realize a significant research project that culminates in a
public exhibition. This course is essential for the student who applies for
graduate studies in video art and installation.