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 219  Converged Student Media  (0 V)  

Fall, Spring.
Practical converged and collaborative experience across the different student media outlets, mentored by faculty experts.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Must be taken every semester with any ARC 229, 239, 249, 259, 329, 339, 349, 359 courses. Repeatable (10).

ARC 229  Practicum: Journalism & Print Publications  1(1-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Practical experience working on The Today website and magazine and other campus publications as a multimedia journalist. Repeatable for a new, advanced, or expanded experience.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: ARC 219.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

ARC 239  Practicum: Sound, Radio, & Podcasting  1(1-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Practical experience working at the student-run radio station The Revolution, podcasting, and sound productions across student media. This course is repeatable for a new, advanced, or expanded experience.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: ARC 219.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

ARC 249  Practicum: Film, Video, & Television  1(1-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Practical experience producing and streaming visual content as a member of the student run film and video production team, Digital Sandbox. This course is repeatable for a new, advanced, or expanded experience.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: ARC 219.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

ARC 259  Practicum: Media Design & Advertising  1(1-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Practical experience working as part of the student-run social media, design and advertising team, SOCO Design. This course is repeatable for a new, advanced, or expanded experience.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: ARC 219.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

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 329  Advanced Practicum: Journalism & Print Publication  2(2-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Advanced experience working in a leadership capacity for The Today website and magazine and other campus publications as a multimedia journalist. Repeatable for a new, advanced, or expanded experience.
Prerequisite: ARC 229.
Corequisites: ARC 219.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

ARC 339  Advanced Practicum: Sound, Radio, & Podcasting  2(2-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Advanced experience working in a leadership capacity at the student-run radio station The Revolution, podcasting, and sound productions across student media. This course is repeatable for a new, advanced, or experience.
Prerequisites: ARC 239.
Corequisites: ARC 219.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

ARC 349  Advanced Practicum: Film, Video, & Television  2(2-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Advanced experience producing and streaming visual content as a leader on the student run film and video production team, Digital Sandbox. This course is repeatable for a new, advanced, or expanded experience.
Prerequisites: ARC 249.
Corequisites: ARC 219.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (6).

ARC 359  Advanced Practicum: Media Design & Advertising  2(2-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Practical leadership experience working as part of the student-run social media, design and advertising team, SOCO Design. This course is repeatable for a new, advanced, or expanded experience.
Prerequisites: ARC 259.
Corequisites: ARC 219.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

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 399  Professional Conference Experience  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Students experience professional media conferences through participation as attendee, participant, presenter, and/or volunteer.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor. Repeatable (9).

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).