GRD-605 DATA VISUALIZATION

This course will introduce the fundamental,concepts, methods, and practices of data,visualization design. Data visualization is an,emerging field requiring technical skill, design,aptitude, and interdisciplinary thought. Students,will work both individually and in teams to,explore the data visualization design development,process, and communicate data effectively through,visual narrative. The purpose of this class is to,equip students with a new range of skills that,will facilitate deep engagement of diverse,audiences through a design thinking process, to,visually display the results of their research,,analysis and create powerful tools for,brainstorming.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

MOD-601 MOTION DESIGN STUDIO I

This is the first in a series of studio courses on,the MF and MFA Motion Design programs. These,studio courses enable students explore modes of,moving image narrative. Building on technical,courses in the program curriculum, students will,use the analysis and critique of contemporary,narratives to develop their own motion design,methodology.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

PCS-124 DRAWING STUDIO

Learn to successfully move from reality to,concept,using processes of analysis, experimentation,and conceptualization. Draw from observation,and learn techniques to accurately depict,perspective and proportion, and to render,form, light and shade. Move into concept-based,painting by working your drawings into,preliminary,studies for paintings by changing shape,relationships, creating new value arrangements,,and experimenting with the principle of duality.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

PCS-139 COLOR AND LIGHT STUDIES

Color and light studies will introduce students to,the theory and practice of color through,observation, experimentation, readings,,screenings, discussion, and creative projects.,They will develop a working color vocabulary,considering sensory experience, the psychology of,color, personal preference, and historical and,symbolic meanings of color. Students will also,gain a fundamental and practical understanding of,mixing color through traditional and,non-traditional materials. This class is,experiential and open-ended, an attempt to,understand color and light as an evolving,scientific, philosophical, and cultural,phenomenon. ,,This is the equivalent course to DFN 139

Credits: 3

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