IT Concentration: Arts
(Humanities & Social Science)
For those entering the program Fall 2009 semester & beyond
Contact Person: Erin Glasheen
Description:
The Information Technology degree with an Arts concentration presents students with an exciting program of study that emphasizes the creativity of arts studio practice in shaping and influencing information technology.
The program extends the activities of the Integrated Electronic Arts program at Rensselaer (iEAR), an extensive, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to interdisciplinary research / artistic development in interactivity, digital video, computer imaging, digital audio, animation, virtual reality, web design, multi-media installation and performance.
Students will take a series of courses designed to give them hands-on experience with a full range of arts practice within our unique technological environment. Intermediate and advanced courses offer the student the opportunity to focus on an area of research specialization, and to develop innovative collaborative projects. Study in the Arts concentration will provide students with both theoretical foundation, and practical experience needed for careers in the many fast-growing fields related to digital arts and multi-media.
Required Courses:
| Semester I |
Semester II |
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ITEC-1100 Introduction to Information Technology
ITEC-1220 IT and Society
CSCI-1100 Computer Science I
MATH-1010 Calculus I
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CSCI-1200
Data Structures
(formerly known as Computer Science II)
ARTS-1010
Media Arts Studio (Video/Audio)
Math Elective* Free Elective |
| Semester III |
Semester IV |
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ITEC-2961 Creativity and IT
One of:*
- ECSE-2610 Computer Components & Operations and ENGR-2350 Embedded Control
- CSCI-2500 Computer Organization
ARTS-1020 Media Arts Studio (Imaging)
Life Science Elective (BIOL-XXXX)
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ITEC-2110 Web Systems Development
ITEC-2210 Intro to Human Computer Interaction
One of:*
- ECSE-2660 Computer Arch, Networking & OS
- CSCI-2300 Introduction to Algorithms (formerly known as Data Structures & Algorithms)
ARTS-2540 The Multimedia Century
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| Semester V |
Semester VI |
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ITEC-4310 Managing IT Resources
ITEC-4961 Web Science
ARTS-4100 Electronics Arts Theory Seminar
Studio Focus I (See Below)
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IT Elective (one of):
- CSCI-4380 Database Systems
- MGMT-4170 Data Resource Management
Studio Focus II (See Below)
H&SS Elective**
Physical Science Elective (PHYS-XXXX) |
| Semester VII |
Semester VIII |
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ITEC-4100 IT Capstone Experience
Studio Elective (see below)
H&SS Elective**
H&SS Elective**
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Arts Culminating Experience (see below)
H&SS Elective**
Free Elective
Free Elective |
Students must satisfy an 8-credit communication requirement. See your advisor for details.
*Select either the three-course ECSE sequence or the two-course CSCI sequence. If the ECSE sequence is chosen, ENGR-2350 will replace one free elective slot. Move ARTS-2540 to a semester with a free elective. If the CSCI Sequence is chosen, then your math elective in Semester II must be MATH-2800 Introduction to Discrete Structures.
**See H&SS requirements
Studio Focus I (one of):
ARTS-2010 Intermediate Video
ARTS-2020 Computer Music
ARTS-2030 Net Art
ARTS-2040 Intermediate Digital Imaging
Studio Focus II (one of):
ARTS-4010 Interactive Arts Programming
ARTS-4020 Advanced Digital 3D Projects
ARTS-4040 Rethinking Documentary: Video Production
ARTS-4050 Professional Collaboration
ARTS-4060 Animation I
ARTS-4070 Animation II
ARTS 4410 Deep Listening
ARTS-4966 Advanced Video: Post Production
ARTS-496X Seminar in Advanced Imaging
Studio Seminar Topics (rotating topics in current research areas, collaborative projects encouraged, focus on research and development of new technologies):
Any of the courses from the ARTS Culminating Experience list may also be used under a 4000 level studio requirement, as long as a student is not trying to double count one course for both requirements.
Studio Elective: 200 or 400 level studio course
Arts Culminating Experience (one of):
ARTS-4010 Interactive Arts Programming
ARTS-4020 Advanced Digital 3D
ARTS-4040 Rethinking Documentary: Video Production
ARTS-4070 Animation II
ARTS-4510 Experimental Game Design
ARTS-496X ACT! Art, Community, & Technology
ARTS-496X Multimedia Performance Systems
ARTS-496X Advanced Video: Post Production
ARTS-496X Computer Music: Projects
ARTS-4975 Advanced Deep Listening
NOTE: You are expected to notify the instructor at the beginning of the course that you are taking it for Culminating Experience credit, and confer with the instructor to define the course project
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