Semester Two
Woodbury University // Media Technology
Course Number: Spring 2012 TECH 101 // Art, Science and Technology II
Instructor: Arno Kroner // arno@arnokroner.com
Course schedule // links // assignments updates: https://www.ats.arnokroner.com
A foundation course composed of introductory modules devoted to theoretical and applicable topics in art, science and technology. Â Topics may include computer graphics, computer animation, architectural visualization, computer music, recording techniques, interactive stagecraft, robotic art, and other emerging media. 3 units. Studio. Prerequisite: TECH 1o1 // Art, Science and Technology I
The second semester is organized along a collaborative project as well as the analysis and reflection that would support it.
Lectures occur on the first weekly class. The technology required to do the exercises is introduced on the second weekly class for use for the following week’s assignment. The results of the exercises are due a week later. Occasionally and randomly a 10 minute quiz might be given about the assigned reading (first weekly session). Readings are not all text, they can be web sites, movies, songs, podcasts etc. Students have to maintain a real sketch/note book and a blog/multimedia journal documenting their experience in the class.
Essays – 1500 words +/- 5%
Grading
Project Requirements and Goals
The primary goal of the collaborative project in this class is for the students to build connections between science and art through the skillful (and tasteful!) use of technology or perhaps demonstrate that science and art are not separate. Under the supervision and guidance of the instructor and teaching mentors and guest students will:
Content Scheduling
Textbooks
Attendance
Class attendance is required and is a strong determinate to the students’ success in the course. Roll will be taken and absences beyond 3 will lower the final grade. Students with absenteeism in excess of 4 will be encouraged to drop the course. It is important that students who are not prepared with their assignments still be present for valuable class critiques. Students should obtain 2 phone numbers from student colleagues and be prepared for the next class should they be absent.
Project Labeling and Archive Policies
Students are required to include a Woodbury ID label containing the following information on the back of all projects submitted to the instructor:
class number
class name
semester
instructor’s name
student’s name
student’s contact information.
Media should be labeled on the package, and name, class and year should be included on the media/ disc. A printable pdf of the Woodbury ID labels are available on the portal in the MCD: Animation link on the Student page. Blank Avery labels may be purchased at the bookstoor. Projects will not be accepted without this information. The university reserves the right to retain student work for archival purposes. See the Woodbury Catalog for the official policy on archiving of student work.
Late Projects
Late or incomplete assignments and projects are discouraged and will adversely affect the students overall grade. Late projects will receive a one number grade reduction for each class meeting past the deadline. Projects more than 3 class meetings late will not be accepted. Projects will not be accepted after the last regular class session. Students are required to participate in the juried final review. Failure to attend the review will result in an automatic F.
Academic Honesty Policy
See complete policy on line at: http://my.woodbury.edu/Staff/AA/Shared%20Documents/Approved%20Academic%20Honesty%20Policy.pdf
Essential to the mission of Woodbury University is a commitment to the principles of academic integrity and ethical behavior. Because the integrity of the academic enterprise of an institution of higher education requires honesty in scholarship and research, academic honesty is required at Woodbury University. Adherence to the Academic Honesty Policy reflects the commitment of our community to the value of learning and our core principle of social responsibility.
Definitions of Academic Honesty
Writing Center
The Writing Center is available to all Woodbury University students and provides free tutoring for writing papers. For help with papers, a student may visit the Writing Center. Check the Student tab on the Portal, right hand side under Resources/Academic/Writing Center for an explanation of services and hours.
Code of Student Conduct
See Student Handbook online at:
http://www.woodbury.edu/s/131/index.aspx?sid=131&gid=1&pgid=1731
Class Schedule
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