UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG - Mercy College

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CART 245 Sound Design:
An introduction to basic principles and production of audio as it applies to computer arts and
design. The course explores the structural and conceptual relationships between sound and
image. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C+ in CART 110 and 120. 3 sem. hrs. 1.5 hrs. studio/
lab per week. 3 crs.
CART 250 Modeling for Digital Animation I:
An introduction to modeling, texturing, and rendering for three-dimensional digital objects
and environments. Topics include lighting and color, concepts of three-dimensional space,
geometric transformation, and methods for smoothing. Working from concept art, students
will be introduced to the modeling “pipeline” and the theory of, and methods for, compositing.
Prerequisites: CART 214 and 225. 3 sem. hrs. 1.5 hrs. studio/lab per week. 3 crs.
CART 255 Modeling for Digital Animation II:
An introduction to modeling, texturing, and rendering for three-dimensional digital characters.
Topics include character development and design, anatomy, and animation theory and
methods utilizing rigging, articulation and kinematics. Prerequisites: CART 250. 3 sem. hrs.
1.5 hrs. studio/lab per week. 3 crs.
CART 259 (CISC 259) Web Design II:
This course presents more advanced design techniques for Web site development and
information architecture. The overall structure, flow, and organization of the Web site are
discussed. The concepts and criteria introduced in Web Design I are utilized with added
sophistication to page design, image manipulation, basic animation techniques, and the
use of style sheets. The course has a strong hands-on component where, in addition to the
software packages used in Web Design I, students will be introduced to DHTML, CSS, and
Flash. Prerequisites: CART 219 or approval of instructor. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CART 300 Figure Drawing:
Advanced study of drawing with an emphasis on representation of the human figure, exploring
anatomy, proportion, expression, and movement. Prerequisites: CART 214. 3 sem. hrs. 1.5 hrs.
studio/lab per week. 3 crs.
CART 315 Animation History:
A study of historical and contemporary issues in Animation. Prerequisite: ENGL 110. 3 sem.
hrs. 3 crs.
CART 316 Design History:
A study of historical and contemporary issues in Visual Communication Design, Computer
Graphics and Gaming. Prerequisite: ENGL 110. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
CART 320 2D Animation:
A study of animation as a means of storytelling through drawing, narrative and character
development, character and scene design, and sound. Students will explore emotion, expression
and movement in both realistic and stylized drawing of animated shapes and forms, humans,
and animals. Critical analysis and concept development will be emphasized. Prerequisites:
CART 214 and 225. 3 sem. hrs. 1.5 hrs. studio/lab per week. 3 crs.
CART 325 Video:
Further exploration of visual narrative and the moving image utilizing digital video and audio.
The course will cover basic camera techniques, editing, compositing, and visual effects. Critical
analysis and concept development will be emphasized. Prerequisites: CART 240. 3 sem. hrs.
1.5 hrs. studio/lab per week. 3 crs.