THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE

FACULTY SENATE

Senate Document Number 2006S

Date of Senate Approval 01/19/06

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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:

APC Document 15: Add MMAS 330, Internet-Based Art & Design

Add MMAS 332, Experimental Media.

Effective Date: Fall 2006

1. Add: On page 185, new course MMAS 330

330 Internet-Based Art and Design (3)

Explores the history, theory, and practice of internet art, defined as "art meant to be experienced online." Students examine and produce works in the genres of network conceptualism, hypermedia comics, non-linear narrative, and generative software. Readings, research, and art-making projects will address issues of identity, location, collaboration, hacktivism, immersion, storytelling, insider/outsider art, minimalism, design aesthetics, media synthesis, and game design. Prerequisite: MMAS 222. Spring.

Impact:

There will be no impact on the resources and staffing of the Multimedia Arts & Sciences (MMAS) department due to this change. No new lab equipment or space will be needed since this course has been taught once per academic year for the past three years.

Rationale:

This course has been taught annually for the past three years as a special topics course and will continue to be offered on an annual basis. As such, it should be included in the catalog.

 2. Add: On page 185, new course, MMAS 332

332 Experimental Media (3)

Explores two diverse, yet interrelated digital forms: print and motion media. Students examine diverse dimensions of visualization and communication from the representational to the abstract, and address issues relevant to place and space. The foremost goal of this class is to imagine and to experiment with ideas. Creativity, perception, improvisation, and invention are integral components of any successful design or fine art project and are a fundamental aspect of the course. Prerequisites: MMAS 222. See program director.

Impact:

There will be no impact on the resources and staffing of the Multimedia Arts & Sciences (MMAS) department due to this change. 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 has been taught annually for the past two years as a special topics course and will continue to be offered on an annual basis. As such, it should be included in the catalog.

3. Delete: On page 183, under Emphasis Areas, item 2, Interactive Design.

Add: On page 183, in place of deleted entry:

Interactive Design: CSCI 344; MMAS 320, 330, 332, 348, 358, 420.

Impact:

There is no increase or decrease in the number of hours required for the major under this substitution.

Rationale:

These new options allow flexibility by providing additional options within the Interactive Design emphasis area.