2019 - 2020 Catalog
Course Descriptions for ARTV

Course Number: ARTV 1303 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Basic Animation

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Examination of animation concepts, principles, and storyboard for basic production. Emphasizes creating movement and expression utilizing traditionally or digitally generated image sequences. This course is cross-listed as ARTV 1403. The student may register for either ARTV 1303 or ARTV 1403 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

Course Number: ARTV 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: 3-D Animation I

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Course Description: Intermediate level 3-D course introducing animation tools and techniques used to create movement. Emphasis on using the principles of animation. This course is cross-listed as ARTV 1441. The student may register for either ARTV 1341 or ARTV 1441 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

Course Number: ARTV 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: 3-D Modeling and Rendering I

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Prerequisite Recommended: ARTV 1302 or instructor approval.
Course Description: Techniques of three-dimensional (3-D) modeling utilizing appropriate software. Includes the creation and modification of 3-D geometric shapes, use of a variety of rendering techniques, camera light sources, texture, and surface mapping. This course is cross-listed as ARTV 1445. The student may register for either ARTV 1345 or ARTV 1445 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

Course Number: ARTV 1351 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Digital Video

This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Producing and editing video and sound for multimedia or web productions. Emphasizes capture, editing, and outputting of video using a desktop digital video workstation. This course is cross-listed as ARTV 1451. The student may register for either ARTV 1351 or ARTV 1451 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

Course Number: ARTV 2301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: 2-D Animation I

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Prerequisite Recommended: Prior interactive media courses, experience with interactive media software or instructor approval.
Course Description: Skill development in the use of software to develop storyboards and two-dimensional animation including creating, importing, and sequencing media elements to create multimedia presentation. Emphasis on conceptualization, creativity, and visual aesthetics. This course is cross-listed as ARTV 2401. The student may register for either ARTV 2301 or ARTV 2401 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

Course Number: ARTV 2330 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: 2-D Animation II

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Prerequisite Recommended: ARTV 2301 or instructor approval.
Course Description: Advanced study of technical aspects of animation. Emphasizes aesthetic design and completion of an animation project. This course is cross-listed as ARTV 2430. The student may register for either ARTV 2330 or ARTV 2430 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

Course Number: ARTV 2335 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: Portfolio Development for Animation

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Prerequisite Recommended: Prior interactive media courses, experience with interactive media software or instructor approval.
Course Description: A course in the development of a professional portfolio to showcase the student''s skills in animation. Includes self-promotion, resumes, portfolio distribution, and interview techniques. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

Course Number: ARTV 2345 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: 3-D Modeling and Rendering II

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Prerequisite Recommended: ARTV 1345 or instructor approval.
Course Description: A studio course focused on advanced 3-D modeling and rendering techniques using industry standard software, modeling techniques, camera settings, lighting, and surfacing to develop detailed environments. This course is cross-listed as ARTV 2445. The student may register for either ARTV 2345 or ARTV 2445 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)

Course Number: ARTV 2351 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC

Course Title: 3-D Animation II

This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: ARTV 1341 or instructor approval.
Course Description: Advanced level 3-D course utilizing animation tools and techniques used to develop movement. Emphasis on advanced animation techniques. This course is cross-listed as ARTV 2451. The student may register for either ARTV 2351 or ARTV 2451 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)