Art, Research, & Creativity (ARC)

ARC 110  Integrated Studies  3(3-0)  

Fall.
Integrated learning experience that targets elements of multiple areas of study. Builds literacy across disciplines using sound principles; develops students toward a meaningful discovery of their own creative voice.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ARC 174  Fundamentals of Digital Media  3(2-3)  

Fall.
Examine the fundamental concepts and techniques for incorporating digital media into professional practices. Collaborate toward a functional understanding of how digital identity plays a role in any professional endeavor.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ARC 200  ARC Workshop  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Various topics and techniques across areas in the School of Creativity and Practice are explored in a workshop environment. Variable hours depending on topic, repeatable for credit with different workshops.
Prerequisites: ARC 110.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (6).

ARC 210  ARC: Design Frameworks  3(2-3)  

Spring.
Develop basic tool sets for moving through creative thinking & ideation toward actionable processes & methodologies. Learn fundamental principles to productively explore questions, generate solutions & communicate ideas.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ARC 300  Advanced ARC Workshop  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Various topics and techniques across areas in the School of Creativity and Practice are explored in an advanced workshop environment. Variable hours depending on topic, repeatable for credit with different workshops.
Prerequisite: ARC 174.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (6).

ARC 310  Critical Fundamental Skills Review  1(1-0)  

Spring.
Prepare & present a developmental portfolio/performance presentation that demonstrates proficiency & potential at appropriate levels. Presentations reflect foundations coursework as well as independent research.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ARC 378  Digital Animation Techniques  3(1-4)  

As Needed.
Analyze various techniques of 2D & 3D animated works and demonstrate knowledge through short animation projects like walk cycles, rigging characters, design landscapes, storyboarding, and other approaches to animation.
Prerequisite: ARC 310.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

ARC 384  Creative Code  3(2-3)  

As Needed.
Utilize code as a creative medium. Investigate techniques such as generative design, networking, artificial intelligence, and machine learning and integrate those techniques into a creative vision.
Prerequisites: ARC 310.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

ARC 410  Senior Capstone Presentation  1(1-0)  

Spring.
Prepare & present showcase portfolio/performance that reflect upper division coursework as well as independent research. Presentations will demonstrate viability to function effectively within appropriate creative industries.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

ARC 475  Personal Vision: Gaming & Immersive Media  3(2-3)  

As Needed.
Project proposal and exploration course with particular emphasis on process strategies for developing dynamic non-linear and interactive projects through gaming and immersive media tools.
Prerequisites: ARC 310.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

ARC 478  Digital Animation Studio  3(2-3)  

As Needed.
Create a fully realized animated short through thoughtful analysis of 2D and 3D animations, understanding the creative development process, and working collaboratively to realize an expressive vision.
Prerequisites: ARC 310 and ARC 378.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

ARC 483  Art for the Internet  3(1-4)  

As Needed.
Examine the influence of the internet on art through explorations of net art and new media art practices. Design projects that utilize the web as their primary mode of exhibition.
Prerequisites: ARC 310.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

ARC 484  Creative Machines  3(2-3)  

As Needed.
Explore creativity through engaging with microcontrollers, motors, LED’s, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and creative coding. Students create fully realized digital and physical projects.
Prerequisites: ARC 310.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

ARC 485  Interdisciplinary Media & Performance  3(2-3)  

As Needed.
Collaborate with artists, producers, and technicians to create fixed and live new media works. Students utilize emerging technologies and performance strategies to enable new modes of expression.
Prerequisites: ARC 310.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).