Course Catalogs

Computer Art (CAR)

CAR 500  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Film and Media Arts  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
CAR 501  Animation Workshop II  (3 Credits)  
Film and Media Arts  
Building on the collaborative animation experience from the first semester of the animation workshop, students step into supervisor roles helping to manage all aspects of the production of an animated short film.
Prereq: CAR 401  
CAR 502  Visual Effects Workshop II  (3 Credits)  
Film and Media Arts  
Building on the collaborative VFX experience from the first semester of the VFX workshop, students step into supervisor roles helping to manage all aspects of the production team(s) workflow.
Prereq: CAR 402  
CAR 530  Special Topics in Digital Art  (3-12 Credits)  
Film and Media Arts  
Various topics in digital art are explored through research, creative activity, and theoretical discussion. Topics address historical as well as contemporary issues that bridge art and technology.
Repeatable  
Prereq: CAR 101  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
CAR 600  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Film and Media Arts  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
CAR 630  Computer Art Studio  (3-12 Credits)  
Film and Media Arts  
Research problems. Counseling and permission of advisor to determine area of study. Permission of Instructor.
Repeatable  
CAR 670  Experience Credit  (1-6 Credits)  
Film and Media Arts  
Repeatable  
CAR 690  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Film and Media Arts  
Repeatable  
CAR 730  Computer Art Studio  (3-12 Credits)  
Film and Media Arts  
Research in advanced problems in computer graphic art. Counseling and permission of advisor determines areas of study. Can be taken for a maximum of 12 credits.
Repeatable 4 times for 12 credits maximum  
Advisory recommendation Prereq: CAR 630  
CAR 770  Experience Credit  (1-6 Credits)  
Film and Media Arts  
Repeatable  
CAR 790  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Film and Media Arts  
Repeatable  
CAR 996  Final Presentation  (3 Credits)  
Film and Media Arts  
Written statement to accompany final project, culminating in oral examination for M.F.A. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor's approval.
CAR 997  Final Presentation  (0-6 Credits)  
Film and Media Arts  
Formal master's thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.