ACADEMIC CATALOG - Purdue University Calumet

CGT 340 DIGITAL LIGHTING AND RENDERING
(Class 2 to 3, Lab. 0 to 2, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: CGT 241
This course is designed to provide the basic knowledge and
skills required in the creation of photorealistic still imagery.
Emphasis is on a working knowledge of both virtual and real
world lighting technologies and the tools necessary to create
photorealistic imagery as well as an appreciation for production
processes and deadlines
CGT 341 MOTION FOR COMPUTER ANIMATION
(Class 2 to 3, Lab. 0 to 2, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: CGT 241
This course focus on the animation of human motion, animal
motion, soft-body and rigid-body object motion. Traditional
animation concepts and 3D computerized animation techniques
will be theoretically explored and practically applied.
CGT 346 DIGITAL VIDEO AND AUDIO
(Class 2 to 3, Lab. 0 to 2, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: CGT 241
Covers the use of digital technologies for video and audio
focused toward use in multimedia, hypermedia and animation
products. Students examine the methods of creating, sampling
and storing digital audio and the constraints placed on these
media assets when used for media based products. Emphasis
is placed upon the technology of digital video and audio
including formats, data rates, compressors, and the advantages
and disadvantages of the different technologies.
CGT 351 INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA DESIGN
(Class 2, Cr. 3 or Class 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: CGT 251
This course introduces the many facets of interactive multimedia
design and production. Students are introduced to authoring
programs used for information delivery with special attention
focused on the integration of various media assets for communication.
There is also concentration on the storage, management,
and retrieval of media assets in a production environment.
Considerable time is spent on the systematic design of interactive
media products to meet specified goals of communication.
CGT 353 PRINCIPLES OF INTERACTIVE
AND DYNAMIC MEDIA
(Class 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: CGT 216
This course explores the development of interactive and
dynamic media components for multimedia and hypermedia
products. The course examines the design, creation and integration
of text, 2-D animation and sound for use in CD,
DVD and web media. Students also learn the basics of
scripting and how it can be used to create interaction.
CGT 356 DYNAMIC CONTENT DEVELOPMENT I
(Class 2 to 3, Lab. 0 to 2, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: CGT 141 or CGT 211
A course focusing on the development of dynamic content
and applications to facilitate information distribution. The
course stresses development strategies for managing the rapidly
changing information of corporations and organizations for
just-in-time distribution, using authoring programs to create
interactive multimedia products that utilize database management
systems, file systems, and XML to provide a method for
visualizing and manipulating that data. Significant time is
spent on intermediate to advanced programming and scripting.
CGT 411 CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS
IN APPLIED COMPUTER GRAPHICS
(Class 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)
Contemporary Problems in Applied Computer Graphics is a
group based course that attempts to identify, design, qualify,
manage, create and present a final project relative to existing
or emerging issues within the discipline. Activities and experiences
will explore related topics such as project planning
and management, user expectations, interpersonal communications
skill and quality management. The course concludes
with faculty, peers and practicing professionals evaluating
oral, written and media presentations of final project.
CGT 415 SEMINAR FOR SENIOR DESIGN
(Class 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: Senior standing in Computer Graphics Technology
Preliminary work toward the senior design project is carried
out with guidance from faculty. This course includes background
research, review of previous projects, definition of
project requirements, and the creation of a formal project
proposal. Preparation for professional employment in applied
computer graphics professions. Topics covered include job
hunting strategies, resumes, placement services written and
verbal correspondence, portfolios, interviewing strategies,
salary negotiations, corporate culture professional organizations,
harassment, future planning ethical and copyright concerns,
graduate study and relocation.
CGT 416 SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT
(Class 2 to 3, Lab. 0 to 3, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: CGT 411 and CGT 450
This capstone course requires students to engage in a substantive
endeavor directed at solving problems related to computer
graphics. Activities include the creation and management of
graphic systems and media assets per the requirements of the
senior design proposal. Students are required to demonstrate
professional attitudes and attributes in the timely completion
and presentation of their project.
CGT 442 ADVANCED COMPUTER ANIMATION
(Class 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: CGT 341
An applied course covering advanced spline modeling
techniques, lighting techniques, applied shading, motion
dynamics and controllers, particle systems, application, customization
programming, and pre-production development
and planning. Study of emerging computer animation
and spatial graphic technologies will be included.
CGT 446 TECHNICAL ANIMATION
PRODUCTION & DIRECTION
(Class 2 to 3, Lab. 0 to 2, Cr. 3)
A variety of commercial applications of technical animation
and spatial graphics are analyzed and produced, with special
emphasis upon client development, design, organization,
scripting, storyboarding, technical production, management
and evaluation.
CGT 450 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES
(Class 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: CGT 303
Preparation for professional employment in computer graphics
professions. Topics covered include creative and publishing
law, contracts, copyrights, corporate and freelance employment
considerations; portfolio planning and interviewing. Arranged
interviews and portfolio reviews.
CGT 451 MULTIMEDIA APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
(Class 2 to 3, Lab. 0 to 2, Cr. 3)
Prerequisite: CGT 351 or CGT 256
This course focuses on the development of application that
manipulate media asset. Significant time is spent on intermediate
to advanced programming and scripting as well as the
synchronization of aural and graphical components. Students
are required to plan, design, and implement a major project
and final presentation.
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