ATLS 1100 - Design Foundations
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Fall 2019 / Spring 2020
Introduces foundational principles, practices and methods of design. Emphasizes design as an expressive and creative problem solving tool. This course engages with design from a broad perspective including visual, computational, physical and auditory design practices. Through lectures, discussions and creative projects, students will gain a familiarity with the diverse applications of creative technology through design.
ATLS 3200 - Sound
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Summer 2018 / Summer 2019
Introduces techniques, technologies and concepts of digital sound through lectures, projects and critiques. Focuses technically on digital sound creation, production, synthesis and interactivity. Explores various approaches to digital sound production through historical and conceptual perspectives. Recommended prerequisite: CSCI 1300.
ATLS 4010 - Capstone Projects I
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019
The focus of this advanced practicum course is the development of an individual thesis project. Specific class sessions will feature a combination of lectures, demonstrations, guest speakers, lab sessions, and critiques. This course also entails group work, portfolio development, critical theoretical readings, and a significant written component.
ATLS 4040 - Game Design
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019
Introduces students to game design, development, history, theory and culture through readings, discussion, game analysis and the iterative design process of non-digital games. Same as ATLS 5040.
ATLS 4140 - Game Development
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019
Builds on concepts and processes learned in ATLS 4040/5040. Reinforces game design principles through analysis and discussion of digital games, and introduces students to key practices in the development of digital game experiences, including game flow, mechanics, 2D and 3D graphics, and artificial intelligence. Same as ATLS 5140.
ATLS 4529 - Advanced Special Topics: Critical Perspectives in Technology
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Spring 2020
Analyzes critical perspectives in technology, art and media. Within these courses, students will develop vocabularies, theoretical perspectives and critical approaches relevant to technology and its effects on culture and society. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Same as ATLS 5529.
ATLS 5040 - Game Design
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2019
Introduces students to game design, development, history, theory and culture through readings, discussion, game analysis and the iterative design process of non-digital games. Same as ATLS 4040.
ATLS 5140 - Game Development
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019
Builds on concepts and processes learned in ATLS 4040/5040. Reinforces game design principles through analysis and discussion of digital games, and introduces students to key practices in the development of digital game experiences, including game flow, mechanics, 2D and 3D graphics, and artificial intelligence. Same as ATLS 4140.
ATLS 5519 - Advanced Special Topics in Technology, Arts, and Media
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Summer 2019
Analyzes special interest areas of multidisciplinary technology, arts and media research and practice. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours for different topics.
ATLS 5529 - Advanced Special Topics: Critical Perspectives in Technology
Primary Instructor
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Spring 2020
Analyzes critical perspectives in technology, art and media. Within these courses, students will develop vocabularies, theoretical perspectives and critical approaches relevant to technology and its effects on culture and society. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Same as ATLS 4529.
COEN 3930 - Engineering Internship/Co-op
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Summer 2019
Students enrolled in this course participate in a pre-approved internship or cooperative education program with an employer that allows them to explore the relationship between theory and practice and demonstrate evidence of significant learning (e.g., academic assignments and employer/sponsor evaluations). Pass/Fail only. Up to 3 credits may apply towards BS degree program's Free Electives (even if student has multiple enrollments in this course and/or COEN 4950). Students should contact the CEAS Extracurricular Programs Manager for more information. Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA is required.
