Undergraduate Catalog - Lake Erie College

IM 201 Programming for Artists (4 SH)
This course will focus on programming for art applications.
The course will explore creative and experimental
algorithms to create visual, audio or physical structures.
Students will be able to have more control over their digital
media and computer graphics’ processes.
IM 207 Digital Photography and Imaging (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
The course Digital Photography and Imaging serves as an
introduction to the world of digital photography and computer
graphics and as a prerequisite for future photography
and computer graphic classes in general. This software
program used is the industry standard for all digital image
manipulation and editing and is an important tool that the
students should be comfortable with both a photography
or computer graphics related field. Cross-listed as AT 207.
IM 230 2D & 3D Animation (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall even years
Pre-Requisite(s): AT 110
This course will serve as an introduction to the world of
2D and 3D computer-generated graphics with a focus on
drawing, modeling and animation. Form visualization principles
practiced in the fields of design, drawing and digital
sculpture will be covered including basic approaches to
model surfacing, lighting and presentation. The course will
then progress to the basic principles of timing and motion
through the production of two and three-dimensional
computer-generated animation. The course will prepare
you for work ranging from instructional animations to
entertainment media including feature films and video
games. Cross listed as AT 230.
IM 231 Video Editing and DVD Authoring (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring odd years
Pre-Requisite(s): IM 207
This course is an introduction to video editing using industry
standard software. The entire workflow will be covered
from planning a video shoot, filming the shoot and then
editing the footage, including adding special effects. This
course will prepare you for work in making commercials,
web video, broadcast, entertainment films and/or art
films. In addition, the process of authoring your video on
an Interactive DVD will be covered. Cross listed as AT 231.
IM 250/350/450 Internship in Integrated Media (1-5 SH)
Students are required to complete 75 hours of work for
each credit hour registered and earned. An Internship
Application must be completed and filed with the Office
of Career Services and Internships.
IM 301 New Media Art: Robotic Art (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring odd 4th year
Pre-Requisite(s): AT 103 or AT 114
This studio course will explore electronic techniques, new
media sculptures, experimental computer graphics and
current media in the field. This course will progress with the
use of a programmable micro-controller for development
of interactive artworks, kinetic sculpture, sound works,
light art and performance environments. Input sensors
like infrared, ultrasonic and limit switches will be used with
output devices like servo-motors, DC motors, speakers,
relays and power transistors. Slide lectures, video and web
sources will allow the evolution of artistic and conceptual
approaches to the development of interactive art and
environments.
IM 310 Video Game Production (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring even years
Pre-Requisite(s): IM 207, AT 110
This course is an introduction to video game design and
production on the computer. The class will focus on the
theory of game design and animation and will work towards
creating a 2D game that can be a narrative journey, educational
(serious games), and/or puzzle. Programmers, artists,
musicians, writers, dancers, performers are encouraged to
learn how their skills apply to this growing field. The course
will focus on the development pipeline for game creation,
innovative game play and production values.
IM 311 Instructional Technologies/Serious Games (4 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): IM 207
This course is an introduction to creating instructional
modules for web-based and CD-based interactive teaching.
The class will cover effective instructional media and animation
and will work towards creating a 2D interactive module
that can be a linear instructional animation, an interactive
educational game, or a simulation. Topics can span all
majors and may include animating biological processes,
simulating a micro economy or creating an educational
equine learning video game. The course will focus on the
development pipeline for asset creation, engaging media
and production values.
IM 330 Web Design, Production and Interactive Art (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall odd years
Pre-Requisite(s): AT 102, IM 207
This course will focus on web design, production and
interactive art within the realm of the World Wide Web.
The course will explore the Internet as a medium for art,
as a space for advertisement and commercial applications
AND as a location to deliver information while utilizing the
artistic possibilities of HTML, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and
Flash. Cross listed as AT 330.
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