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MAT 10
Intro to Media Arts
4 units
Instructor: K. Yerkes
Description
Introduction into Media, Arts, Design, Engineering, and Science in a Computational Context.
Introduces students to the technology/art/science/society/creativity/computation matrix. Covers the history of this field, and a set of conceptual and theoretical strategies that will enable them to navigate this complex transdisciplinary environment.
MAT 80VR
Virtual Reality
4 units
Instructor: D. Flatley
Description
Mediated Worlds: Enacting the Metaverse - Generative Worldmaking and Virtual Reality.
Enacting the Metaverse studies the imminent integration of real and virtual worlds. Recent advancements in parallel computation have fueled the growth of transformative new technologies. Artificial intelligence performs tasks at a level that exceeds human ability. Blockchain technology enables virtual ownership of digital assets. Extended reality augments and reconfigures our experience of the world. The metaverse is the outgrowth of these technologies. It is a shared virtual 3D world that intermeshes with the real. We will be the citizens of this new hyper-mediated world. It is our responsibility to confront these developments from technical and critical perspectives. This course develops the knowledge and skills needed.
MAT 110CF
MAD Concepts
4 units
Instructor: D. Flatley
Description
Media Arts and Design Concepts: MAD Concepts - Fundamental Concepts of Media Arts and Design.
Media Arts and Design: Concepts and Fundamentals is an introductory course that covers the principles and practices of media arts and design. Studentslearn to create digital graphics, audio compositions, and video productionsusing digital tools and technologies. The course adopts a hands-on approach, emphasizing emerging design techniques such as generative artificial intelligence, parametric design, and algorithmic composition. The course challenges students to critically evaluate the role of media arts and design in contemporary society. The course format includes two in-person lecture sessions and one section per week, with a focus on technological literacy, software proficiency, and computational design.
MAT 111FS
MAD Skills FS
4 units
Instructor: N. Manoudaki
Description
Media Arts and Design Skills: MAD Skills - Fundamental Skills of Media Arts.
Media Arts and Design Skills - Fundamental Skills is an introductory coursethat focuses on the skills and practices of media arts and design. Studentsidentify a theme and explore it through reading and making over six weeks. The course emphasizes a hands-on approach and requires physical evidence ofstudents' efforts. Students analyze successful architects, designers, and artists who defined the areas of media, arts, and design. The course format includes two in-person lectures and one in-person section per week, with a focus on producing examples for the final project. The end goal is asuccessful final project presented in an exhibition format on campus.
MAT 293
Internship in Industry
1-4 units
Instructor: Use specific instructor code
Description
Special projects for selected students. Offered in conjunction with selected industrial and research under direct faculty supervision. Prior departmental approval required.
MAT 596
Directed Research
2-12 units
Instructor: Use specific instructor code
Description
Independent research, either experimental or theoretical, may be taken by properly qualified graduate students under the direction of a faculty member.
MAT 597
Individual Study for PhD Exams
1-12 units
Instructor: Use specific instructor code
Description
Maximum of 12 units per quarter; enrollment limited to 24 units per examination. Instructor is normally student's major advisor or chair of dissertation committee. S/U grading. Individual studies for PhD. qualifying examination.
MAT 598
Master's Thesis Research and Project Research
1-12 units
Instructor: Use specific instructor code
Description
For research underlying the thesis/project and writing of the thesis/project.
MAT 599
PhD. Dissertation Research and Preparation
1-12 units
Instructor: Use specific instructor code
Description
For research and preparation of the dissertation.
M - Monday, T - Tuesday, W - Wednesday, R - Thursday, F - Friday.
Choose your electives from Art, Computer Science, ECE, and Music, then have them approved by the instructor.
Instructor Codes: T. Höllerer (27), J. Jacobs (02), J. Kuchera-Morin (33), G. Legrady (09), M. Novak (03), F. Offert (12), M. Peljhan (11), C. Roads (08), K. Yerkes (21).