Semester I Syllabus
(as taught in Fall 2006)
- Introduction (2 classes) - Maria, Glenn, Felix, Greg
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- Overview of course and requirements
- Introduction to video conferencing technology
- Background and goals of NSF-funded project
- Demonstration of Virtual Reality world and technology
- Introduction to artistic and cultural goals
- Collaborative Art Project (6 classes) - Felix
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- Native American symbols and iconography
- Native American stories, mythology and oral tradition
- Sand painting
- Critique
- Introduction to Virtual Reality (1 class) - Glenn
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- 3D display technology
- Computer models and rendering
- Corel Painter I (3 classes) - Laura
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- Principles of sound (2 classes)
A Digital Audio – Part I (1 class) - Glenn
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- Waves and vibration
- Properties of sound waves
- Combinations of waves
- Physiology of hearing
- Binaural hearing
B Digital Audio – Part II (1 class) - Robert
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- Qualities of sound
- Sound reproduction
- Sound in VR
- Digital audio (3 classes) - Manny (Robert)
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- Recording and editing audio in the studio
- Recording and editing audio in the field
- Digital audio editing using Audacity
- Native American imagery (1 class) - Greg
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- Using Digital Media in VR (3 classes) - Erik, Robert
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- Field trip to Chaco Canyon and discussion (2 classes) - Maria
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- Principles of animation (1 class) - Erik
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- Corel Painter II (3 classes) - Laura
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- Painting and drawing
- Advanced image manipulation
- Building a virtual world (3 classes) - Erik
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- Planning final project (2 classes) - Maria, Felix
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- Principles of digital images (2 classes) - Glenn
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- Final project work (6 classes) - Felix, Erik, Laura, Robert
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