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COURSE DESCRIPTIONSIM 310 Video Game Production (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): IM 207, AT 110This course is an introduction to video game design andproduction on the computer. The class will focus on the theory ofgame design and animation and will work towards creating a 2Dgame that can be a narrative journey, educational (seriousgames), and/or puzzle. Programmers, artists, musicians, writers,dancers, performers are encouraged to learn how their skillsapply to this growing field. The course will focus on thedevelopment pipeline for game creation, innovative game playand production values.IM 311 Instructional Technologies/Serious Games (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): IM 207This course is an introduction to creating instructional modulesfor web-based and CD-based interactive teaching. The class willcover effective instructional media and animation and will worktowards creating a 2D interactive module that can be a linearinstructional animation, an interactive educational game, or asimulation. Topics can span all majors and may include animatingbiological processes, simulating a micro economy or creating aneducational equine learning video game. The course will focus onthe development pipeline for asset creation, engaging media andproduction values.IM 330 Web Design, Production and Interactive Art (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): AT 102, IM 207This course will focus on web design, production and interactiveart within the realm of the World Wide Web. The course willexplore the Internet as a medium for art, as a space foradvertisement and commercial applications AND as a location todeliver information while utilizing the artistic possibilities ofHTML, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Flash. Cross listed as AT330.IM 400 Multidisciplinary Art and Digital Performance (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): Junior or Senior standing (Sophomore bypermission)This course explores experimental and traditional work ofintegrating digital technologies into visual, dance, music andtheater performances. This includes working with digitalprojections, real-time processing of data (i.e. music dataconnected and controlling visual display or devices controllinginstruments/sounds), sensors, motion tracking via software andother emerging technologies. Reading about contemporaryperformances and art will be included and we will work towardscreating a performance/installation within this multidisciplinarycourse.IM 404 Senior Project in Integrated Media (4 SH)BFA I and BFA II: Directed time to complete BFA showIM 405 Senior Project in Integrated Media II (4 SH)BFA I and BFA II: Directed time to complete BFA showIM 470 Special Topics in Digital Media (1-4 SH)INTERCULTURAL STUDIES (IS)IS 200 Peoples and Cultures in Contrast (4 SH)Semester Offered: Fall and SpringA focused and in-depth study of the history, traditions, valuesand practices of a specific culture, region, gender group, ethniccommunity or linguistic community, including, but not limited to,western European cultures. Specific focus will vary from term toterm.IS 212 Intercultural Studies: Civilization (4 SH)This course is undertaken while the student is in a study centerabroad. It involves a structured and supervised investigation intothe general cultural differences observed, culminating in aproject related to specific investigations.IS 300/301 Intercultural Relationships I, II (2, 2 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): IS 300This intercultural course is designed to prepare students for aliving and study experience in a foreign environment. Lectures,presentations and discussion groups are scheduled. They aim atgiving the students the basic background for exploring furtherthe cultural heritage and transformation of the host country.They also aim at overcoming preconceived notions by makingstudents aware of changes in family structure, peer relationships,social and political attitudes. During the second term, a journal orsketchbook, kept abroad, is used as one of the measures of thestudents’ growth and perceptiveness of self and environment.The first course is normally offered on the campus in the fall. Thesecond course is ordinarily completed during the spring termabroad.IS 305 Professional Culture (4 SH)This course examines the mechanics of professional interactionwithin an international context, both in the U.S. and abroad.Selecting a specific ethnic group and its culture, students willexplore the intricacies of a professional relationship withmembers of this group. An interactive, discussion-driven learningenvironment, the involvement of guest presenters and a focus onfield observation at internationally focused workplaces in thearea will provide excellent academic opportunities for students.ITALIAN (IT)IT 101 Beginning Italian I (4 SH)Fundamentals of written and spoken language. Emphasis isplaced on vocabulary acquisition and mastery of basic grammarconcepts.IT 102 Beginning Italian II (4 SH)Continuation of the study of grammar, syntax and vocabulary.Further development of speaking and writing skills and of readingfacility and comprehension.Page | 106Lake Erie College | 2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Catalog | Student Handbook | Student Athlete Handbook