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DE309-C2 Intro to Computer Design with the Adobe Creative SuiteDESCRIPTION
Discover the synergy between Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign with course work based on the real life model of an actual project. We will outline the challenges to produce "best practice" formatting solutions for seamless integration between graphics creation and desktop publishing applications. We will also review file formatting protocol for saving work cross-platform from Macs to PCs. The class will focus on the functions and features of each program as a tool: Adobe Illustrator as a vector based tool for creating logos, digital illustrations, and graphics for the web; Photoshop for editing images and creating special effects for web, broadcast, or print design and InDesign as a desktop publishing application used to prepare files for printing, creating PDFs, and layout. InDesign may be used to produce posters, CD jackets, books, magazine ads, and brochures. INSTRUCTOR
Chris DeFrancesco is Principal and Creative Director for Alphabetica Design Collaborative. He has a BFA from Montserrat College of Art. | C DeFrancesco | Jul 8-Aug 7 | Tu & Th | 6:30p-10p | Tower-308 | 3 | 990 | |
DE309-C1 Intro to Computer Design with the Adobe Creative SuiteDESCRIPTION
Discover the synergy between Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign with course work based on the real life model of an actual project. We will outline the challenges to produce "best practice" formatting solutions for seamless integration between graphics creation and desktop publishing applications. We will also review file formatting protocol for saving work cross-platform from Macs to PCs. The class will focus on the functions and features of each program as a tool: Adobe Illustrator as a vector based tool for creating logos, digital illustrations, and graphics for the web; Photoshop for editing images and creating special effects for web, broadcast, or print design and InDesign as a desktop publishing application used to prepare files for printing, creating PDFs, and layout. InDesign may be used to produce posters, CD jackets, books, magazine ads, and brochures. INSTRUCTOR
Jason Fairchild is an artist and graphic designer who began his career as a commercial printer in the late 1980s. In the mid 90s, he transitioned from printing to graphic design, eventually becoming senior design of Hobbamock Design. He is currently staff designer and pre-press manager of Recycled Paper Printing, Inc. | J Fairchild | Jul 8-Aug 5 | Tu & Th | 6p-10p | Tower-306 | 3 | 990 | |
DE33X-C1 Adobe IllustratorDESCRIPTION
This hands-on course introduces Adobe Illustrator, a primary tool for illustration and design layouts. While students can import images and artwork, the emphasis is placed primarily on creating new images. Basic tools and techniques are covered. Prerequisite: Basic Macintosh skills. Limited to 16 students. INSTRUCTOR
Azriel Shiloh is Exhibit Designer at the Museum of Science, Boston, and holds a BFA from MassArt. He has developed a number of large, permanent exhibits and designs and produces graphics for displays, posters and multi-media applications. | A Shiloh | May 31-Jun 8 | Sa & Su | 10a-4:30p | Tower-310 | 1.5 | 495 | |
DE31X-C1 Image Processing with Adobe PhotoshopDESCRIPTION
This course introduces Photoshop as an image processing tool. Students learn to digitize and manipulate scanned color and grayscale images using Photoshop’s basic tools and filters. Prerequisite: Basic Macintosh skills. INSTRUCTOR
Azriel Shiloh is Exhibit Designer at the Museum of Science, Boston, and holds a BFA from MassArt. He has developed a number of large, permanent exhibits and designs and produces graphics for displays, posters and multi-media applications. | A Shiloh | Jul 12-Jul 20 | Sa & Su | 10a-4:30p | Tower-310 | 1.5 | 495 | |
DE323X-C1 Designing with InDesignDESCRIPTION
This hands-on intensive course will introduce students to InDesign as a powerful set of tools for graphic design. Some topics to be covered: creating single and multi-page documents; type and paragraph controls; transparency and drop shadows; layers; drawing tools; imported graphics and links; master pages; palettes; InDesign’s integration with Photoshop and Illustrator; printing options; preflighting and packaging for print; and creating PDF files. In addition, new features such as Object Styles, the Adobe Bridge, backward compatibility, Snippets, and Photoshop and PDF layer support will be shown. Macintosh and OS X familiarity are required. Basic to intermediate-level graphic design and typography skills are strongly recommended. INSTRUCTOR
Maria Guerriero is a freelance graphic designer currently working at Lindsay Hill Design. She has a BFA from Emerson College and a Certificate in Graphic Design from MassArt. | M Guerriero | Jun 7-Jun 15 | Sa/Su | 10a-4:30p | Tower-310 | 1.5 | 495 | |
DE318X-C1 Advanced Photoshop & Illustrator: Well Beyond the BasicsDESCRIPTION
This is a quick-paced creative problem-solving class which helps students move into Photoshop and Illustrator power-user territory. Through demonstrations and experimentation with the latest software versions, students explore and learn the individual strengths of each package and how they work together as a cohesive whole. Moving from basics to new tools, students will work on assignments which reflect real life scenarios and are based on personal goals. Usage for print and web will be discussed in depth. Prerequisites: intermediate understanding of each program. Students should bring 2CDs, 2 USB flash drives or a small Firewire/USB external drive for backup. A notebook, some photos and a bag lunch are also useful. INSTRUCTOR
Andreas Randhahn is a Designer, Illustrator, and Web Designer who holds a BFA from University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth and an MFA from MassArt in Illustration. His clients include: Pepsi, Gillette, Dreamworks, and Reebok. | A Randhahn | Jul 12, 13, 26, 27 | Sa/Su | 10a-4:30p | Tower-306 | 1.5 | 495 | |
DE301X-C1 Flash Interactive DesignDESCRIPTION
This is an introductory workshop in animation that covers the user interface, tools and techniques specific to Macromedia’s Flash software. Topics include: basic key frame animation principles, the use of vector graphics, tweening, creating graphic symbols, buttons and movie clips for the library along with an introduction to some simple actions for interactivity. Learn to trace, edit, animate, and tile import bitmap images. Strong computer skills required. Experience with vector graphics (Illustrator) is helpful. This class is useful for designers who want to learn animation, and for programmers who want to focus on aesthetics and learn the Flash drawing and animating tools. INSTRUCTOR
Violet Byrd is a photographer and animator. She has lectured on creative new media and interactive design for web broadcast at the Art Institute of Boston, Lesley University, New England School of Art and Design, Suffolk University and the Harvard University Summer School. www.violetbyrd.com | V Byrd | Jun 10-Jun 24 | Tu & Th | 6p-10p | Tower-306 | 1.5 | 495 | |
DE301X-C2 Flash Interactive DesignDESCRIPTION
This is an introductory workshop in animation that covers the user interface, tools and techniques specific to Macromedia’s Flash software. Topics include: basic key frame animation principles, the use of vector graphics, tweening, creating graphic symbols, buttons and movie clips for the library along with an introduction to some simple actions for interactivity. Learn to trace, edit, animate, and tile import bitmap images. Strong computer skills required. Experience with vector graphics (Illustrator) is helpful. This class is useful for designers who want to learn animation, and for programmers who want to focus on aesthetics and learn the Flash drawing and animating tools. INSTRUCTOR
Violet Byrd is a photographer and animator. She has lectured on creative new media and interactive design for web broadcast at the Art Institute of Boston, Lesley University, New England School of Art and Design, Suffolk University and the Harvard University Summer School. www.violetbyrd.com | V Byrd | Jun 21-Jun 29 | Sa & Su | 10a-4:30p | Tower-306 | 1.5 | 495 | |
DE339X-C1 Intermediate Flash AnimationDESCRIPTION
In this project based class, you will learn and use many powerful features of Flash through the process of creating your interactive project. Learn how to create and program a fast-loading preload animation using nested movie clips. Create animation synced to music or voice-over. Use ActionScript to dynamically load bitmaps and Flash movies. Learn how to add video to your Flash movies. This class is essentially an introduction to ActionScripting, Flash’s programming language, and you will gain experience with targeting movie clips and working with movie clip properties. In five weeks, you will acquire the basic skills to create commercial Flash website design! Knowledge of the Flash interface, skills in Flash motion tweening and the ability to create simple navigation are prerequisites. INSTRUCTOR
Violet Byrd is a photographer and animator. She has lectured on creative new media and interactive design for web broadcast at the Art Institute of Boston, Lesley University, New England School of Art and Design, Suffolk University and the Harvard University Summer School. www.violetbyrd.com | V Byrd | Jul 2-Jul 30 | W | 6p-10p | Tower-310 | 1.5 | 495 | |
DE316X-C1 DreamweaverSPECIAL SCHEDULE
May 28-Jul 2, W, 6-9pm & M, 6-9pm, Jun 23 DESCRIPTION
In this course, students learn the industry standard program for web site design and production. Topics include: basic HTML, web safe color, web ready images, layout, navigation, content, and principles of information design. Strong computer skills required. INSTRUCTOR
Camilo Ramirez is a photographer and graphic designer. He received a BFA from Florida International University, an Associate of Arts in Computer Graphics from the International Fine Arts College and MFA from MassArt. He taught classes on topics related to contemporary graphic design and software at Miami Dade College and has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Florida including a solo exhibition "Between Realities", Books and Books, Coral Gables, FL. He is skilled in graphics software programs as well as videography and photography. | C Ramirez | May 28-Jul 2 | Special Sched (see description) | 6p-9p | Tower-310 | 1.5 | 495 | |
DE306-C1 Introduction to Web DesignDESCRIPTION
In this project-based class, learn web design starting with the basics. Layout page design ideas, make the elements (images, buttons, titles) in Photoshop, and then create the site in Dreamweaver. Start with the basics of HTML, make a page layout with links and design any kind of page you can imagine. Learn the structure of tables, and then nested tables, navigation techniques, including frames, image maps, even drop-down menus. We will also take a look at animated GIF files and have a short demo on Flash. Then students will explore techniques to make workflow smoother, like templates and cascading style sheets. By semester’s end, each student will have created one complete web site. Prerequisites: Photoshop or Illustrator, or written permission of instructor. INSTRUCTOR
Brian Lucier is Art Director for Interactive/Print at Fidelity Investments and received a BFA from MassArt with a concentration in computer graphics and color theory. He also received certification in Flash from American Graphic Institute and Cyber Solutions. He is former Creative Director and Owner of Lucier Illustration & Design (www.lid.com). He is the recipient of numerous awards including the Mary T. Holland Competition for Creative Excellence. | B Lucier | Jun 2-Jul 9 | M & W | 6:30p-10p | Tower-306 | 3 | 990 | |
DE345X-C1 Interactive Flash PortfolioDESCRIPTION
This course will walk you through the basics of creating an interactive online portfolio as directly related to Flash. The course will cover basic vector animation, simple interactivity through buttons and movie clips, website navigation fundamentals, sound, and referenced images, Flash video, and content. A current collection or portfolio for use as material is suggested; as is a USB drive to back up in class work. INSTRUCTOR
Erich Doubek received a BFA from the University of Connecticut and an MFA from MassArt’s DMI Program. He has worked as a freelance web site designer and developer and is skilled in Flash, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrative, Dreamweaver, etc. 3cell.net | E Doubek | May 28-Jun 25 | W | 1p-5p | Tower-306 | 1.5 | 495 | |
SIM326X-C1 Creativity in Second LifeSPECIAL SCHEDULEFirst meeting, Jun 10, 6-10p on site and in Second Life. DESCRIPTION
This unique course will give insights into how the virtual 3D world is being used to create, promote, and exhibit visual art and how artists and educators are encouraging collaboration through design, social networking, and virtual art making and display. Case studies will be explored as well as providing a list of "dos and don’ts" for 3D worlds. Emphasis will be placed on creating a virtual presence, building objects and places, and uploading images, sound, and movie clips in Second Life. The activities will culminate in a virtual art gallery and exhibition. This is an ideal course for artists interested in exploring emerging technologies. Each week will include face-to-face and online sessions, in Second Life (students may also meet solely online). The following hardware and software is REQUIRED to run Second Life successfully: Internet connection: Cable or DSL; Computer processor: 1.6GHz; Computer memory: 512MB RAM or better; Video/Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce FX 5600, GeForce 6600, or ATI Radeon 9600, X600, or better. INSTRUCTOR
Nettrice Gaskins is Computer Arts and Community Liaison at MassArt where she teaches and develops workshops focused on computer art including imaging, time-based applications, and multimedia. She is also adjunct faculty at UMass/Boston. She holds a BFA in Computer Graphics from Pratt Institute and MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. nettrice.us. | N Gaskins | Jun 9-Jul 24 | Online | --- | --- | 3 | 855 | |
NC145-C1 Web ComicsSPECIAL SCHEDULE
Thu, June 12, 19 and Tue, July 1, 6-10pm (no class June 26) DESCRIPTION
Explore new possibilities for creating your comics, manga, or graphic novels in Flash for the web! Learn how to tell a story through your drawings, and how to use animation cycles, sound effects and navigation to give your stories more punch and pizzazz, not to mention broader visibility. This class will combine lectures with hands-on work in Flash. A working knowledge of Flash basics is required. INSTRUCTOR
Lenni Armstrong is President and Founder of informmotion, a multimedia studio specializing in conveying complex information through animation, and interactivity. Lenni has over twenty years of experience as a professional multimedia designer, illustrator and animator, and has been teaching Flash for five years in both corporate and academic settings. She holds a BS from Simmons College and has a laboratory research background in the biomedical sciences. Her clients include The Museum of Science, The Boston Children’s Museum, ExploreLearning, the Jason/National Geographic and TERC.
Lenni and children’s book writer, Pat Sherman, are currently collaborating on a graphic novel about global climate change. Pat Sherman will be co-teaching the Web Comics class. | L Armstrong | Jun 12-Jul 1 | Special Sched (see description) | 6-10pm | Tower-310 | 0 | 300 | |
DE307X-C1 Print ProductionSPECIAL SCHEDULE
Sa/Su, 9:30a-4:30p, May 31, Jun 1, 14, 15 DESCRIPTION
What are the steps between design and printing? What do you need to know to ensure that your final printed piece comes out the way you intended? How do you avoid delays and extra costs? This course introduces the basics involved in print production for graphic designers. Students learn how to acquire printing estimates, what it means to "preflight" your work, font management, and color use in print production. The class is structured to show students the challenges of print production and how to deal with them. Prerequisites: Graphic Design II and familiarity with Quark Xpress or InDesign; or permission of instructor. Course includes printing press tour to be arranged. INSTRUCTOR
Jason Fairchild is an artist and graphic designer who began his career as a commercial printer in the late 1980s. In the mid 90s, he transitioned from printing to graphic design, eventually becoming senior design of Hobbamock Design. He is currently staff designer and pre-press manager of Recycled Paper Printing, Inc. | J Fairchild | May 31-Jun 15 | Special Sched (see description) | 9:30a-4:30p | Tower-306 | 2 | 615 | |
DE335X-C1 Interactive Communication for Advanced Design StudentsDESCRIPTION
This course introduces advanced design students to basic concepts and techniques of interactive design for the Web. Students will develop a professional understanding of the technological processes inherent to the media and unique approaches to interactive problem solving while continuing to build skills in visual form, typography, sequence, word and image integration, idea generation, and color. Students are provided with brief tutorials in key web applications including HTML, Dreamweaver, and Flash and develop basic skills in these programs through applied use in web site designs. As the final project, students produce an individualized online portfolio site. Prerequisites: GD310 Graphic Design 2, DE2X9 Intermediate Typography or DE361 Typography 2/Advanced (Graphic Design Certificate students: Intermediate Portfolio required), proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator on a Macintosh platform. Knowledge of a page layout program helpful. (Note: this is a required course for students in the Graphic Design Certificate Program admitted 5/05 or later). INSTRUCTOR
Erich Doubek received a BFA from the University of Connecticut and an MFA from MassArt’s DMI Program. He has worked as a freelance web site designer and developer and is skilled in Flash, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, etc. — 3cell.net | E Doubek | May 27-Jul 29 | Tu | 6p-10p | Tower-310 | 3 | 990 | |
SIM322X-C1 Sketching from Life: Drawing and New MediaDESCRIPTION
Students explore ’live drawing’ of the figure using analog and digital media. The class studies ways to represent the human body in motion - how to describe dynamic form, trajectories in space and human expression. Students will use classical techniques of portraiture - rapid charcoal sketches and ink drawing - to render different aspects of a ’motion portrait’ and then try a range of digital, video, interactive and performance-based tools, to generate "live sketches." INSTRUCTOR
Nell Breyer received her MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience from Oxford University and also holds an MS in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT. She received a Cambridge Arts Council Grant in 2006 for "RE:actions" interactive installation and performance. Her performances and installations in 2006 include: "Time Translation," Museum of Modern Art, Trento Italy, "Hand for a Hand-Adaptations," Green Street Studios, Cambridge MA and "Walking Wall-Excerpts" from "Captured: A Video Dance Series," group show, DTW Gallery, NYC. Her work has been exhibited and performed throughout Europe, India, Canada and the US. | N Breyer | Aug 4-Aug 15 | M-F | 9a-4p | Pozen-Pozen | 3 | 855 | |
SF100X-C1 Foundation Skills for the Digital StudioDESCRIPTION
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the core skills and best practices of working in a digital studio. Topics include scanning, printing, digital photography for documenting artwork, essential skills in Adobe Photoshop, and creating multimedia presentations. Through in-class exercises and homework assignments, students will create source material and build a digital portfolio of their work. This class is for foundation/matriculated students as well as artists who want to integrate technology into their work. All experience levels are welcome to enroll, though a familiarity with computers (Mac or PC) is preferred. Basic introduction to file management and Mac OS X will be provided for students new to the digital studio. Advanced projects, such as building a personal web site, may also be offered above and beyond the basic computing skill set. INSTRUCTOR
Maribeth Macaisa is Macintosh Studios support manager at MassArt where she also received her BFA in Photography. She also studied Information Technology Management at MIT and Teaching in New Media. At MassArt she provides individual and instructional support by teaching workshops and providing one-on-one training. She recently exhibited her photographs at MassArt’s Brant Gallery. | M Macaisa | Jul 15-Jul 31 | Tu & Th | 5p-9p | South-304 | 1.5 | 495 | |
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DE309-G2 Intro to Computer Design with the Adobe Creative SuiteDESCRIPTION
Discover the synergy between Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign with course work based on the real life model of an actual project. We will outline the challenges to produce "best practice" formatting solutions for seamless integration between graphics creation and desktop publishing applications. We will also review file formatting protocol for saving work cross-platform from Macs to PCs. The class will focus on the functions and features of each program as a tool: Adobe Illustrator as a vector based tool for creating logos, digital illustrations, and graphics for the web; Photoshop for editing images and creating special effects for web, broadcast, or print design and InDesign as a desktop publishing application used to prepare files for printing, creating PDFs, and layout. InDesign may be used to produce posters, CD jackets, books, magazine ads, and brochures. INSTRUCTOR
Chris DeFrancesco is Principal and Creative Director for Alphabetica Design Collaborative. He has a BFA from Montserrat College of Art. | C DeFrancesco | Jul 8-Aug 7 | Tu & Th | 6:30p-10p | Tower-308 | 3 | 1740 | |
DE309-G1 Intro to Computer Design with the Adobe Creative SuiteDESCRIPTION
Discover the synergy between Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign with course work based on the real life model of an actual project. We will outline the challenges to produce "best practice" formatting solutions for seamless integration between graphics creation and desktop publishing applications. We will also review file formatting protocol for saving work cross-platform from Macs to PCs. The class will focus on the functions and features of each program as a tool: Adobe Illustrator as a vector based tool for creating logos, digital illustrations, and graphics for the web; Photoshop for editing images and creating special effects for web, broadcast, or print design and InDesign as a desktop publishing application used to prepare files for printing, creating PDFs, and layout. InDesign may be used to produce posters, CD jackets, books, magazine ads, and brochures. INSTRUCTOR
Jason Fairchild is an artist and graphic designer who began his career as a commercial printer in the late 1980s. In the mid 90s, he transitioned from printing to graphic design, eventually becoming senior design of Hobbamock Design. He is currently staff designer and pre-press manager of Recycled Paper Printing, Inc. | J Fairchild | Jul 8-Aug 5 | Tu & Th | 6p-10p | Tower-306 | 3 | 1690 | |
DE33X-G1 Adobe IllustratorDESCRIPTION
This hands-on course introduces Adobe Illustrator, a primary tool for illustration and design layouts. While students can import images and artwork, the emphasis is placed primarily on creating new images. Basic tools and techniques are covered. Prerequisite: Basic Macintosh skills. Limited to 16 students. INSTRUCTOR
Azriel Shiloh is Exhibit Designer at the Museum of Science, Boston, and holds a BFA from MassArt. He has developed a number of large, permanent exhibits and designs and produces graphics for displays, posters and multi-media applications. | A Shiloh | May 31-Jun 8 | Sa & Su | 10a-4:30p | Tower-310 | 1.5 | 870 | |
DE31X-G1 Image Processing with Adobe PhotoshopDESCRIPTION
This course introduces Photoshop as an image processing tool. Students learn to digitize and manipulate scanned color and grayscale images using Photoshop’s basic tools and filters. Prerequisite: Basic Macintosh skills. INSTRUCTOR
Azriel Shiloh is Exhibit Designer at the Museum of Science, Boston, and holds a BFA from MassArt. He has developed a number of large, permanent exhibits and designs and produces graphics for displays, posters and multi-media applications. | A Shiloh | Jul 12-Jul 20 | Sa & Su | 10a-4:30p | Tower-310 | 1.5 | 870 | |
DE323X-G1 Designing with InDesignDESCRIPTION
This hands-on intensive course will introduce students to InDesign as a powerful set of tools for graphic design. Some topics to be covered: creating single and multi-page documents; type and paragraph controls; transparency and drop shadows; layers; drawing tools; imported graphics and links; master pages; palettes; InDesign’s integration with Photoshop and Illustrator; printing options; preflighting and packaging for print; and creating PDF files. In addition, new features such as Object Styles, the Adobe Bridge, backward compatibility, Snippets, and Photoshop and PDF layer support will be shown. Macintosh and OS X familiarity are required. Basic to intermediate-level graphic design and typography skills are strongly recommended. INSTRUCTOR
Maria Guerriero is a freelance graphic designer currently working at Lindsay Hill Design. She has a BFA from Emerson College and a Certificate in Graphic Design from MassArt. | M Guerriero | Jun 7-Jun 15 | Sa/Su | 10a-4:30p | Tower-310 | 1.5 | 870 | |
DE318X-G1 Advanced Photoshop & Illustrator: Well Beyond the BasicsDESCRIPTION
This is a quick-paced creative problem-solving class which helps students move into Photoshop and Illustrator power-user territory. Through demonstrations and experimentation with the latest software versions, students explore and learn the individual strengths of each package and how they work together as a cohesive whole. Moving from basics to new tools, students will work on assignments which reflect real life scenarios and are based on personal goals. Usage for print and web will be discussed in depth. Prerequisites: intermediate understanding of each program. Students should bring 2CDs, 2 USB flash drives or a small Firewire/USB external drive for backup. A notebook, some photos and a bag lunch are also useful. INSTRUCTOR
Andreas Randhahn is a Designer, Illustrator, and Web Designer who holds a BFA from University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth and an MFA from MassArt in Illustration. His clients include: Pepsi, Gillette, Dreamworks, and Reebok. | A Randhahn | Jul 12, 13, 26, 27 | Sa/Su | 10a-4:30p | Tower-306 | 1.5 | 870 | |
DE301X-G1 Flash Interactive DesignDESCRIPTION
This is an introductory workshop in animation that covers the user interface, tools and techniques specific to Macromedia’s Flash software. Topics include: basic key frame animation principles, the use of vector graphics, tweening, creating graphic symbols, buttons and movie clips for the library along with an introduction to some simple actions for interactivity. Learn to trace, edit, animate, and tile import bitmap images. Strong computer skills required. Experience with vector graphics (Illustrator) is helpful. This class is useful for designers who want to learn animation, and for programmers who want to focus on aesthetics and learn the Flash drawing and animating tools. INSTRUCTOR
Violet Byrd is a photographer and animator. She has lectured on creative new media and interactive design for web broadcast at the Art Institute of Boston, Lesley University, New England School of Art and Design, Suffolk University and the Harvard University Summer School. www.violetbyrd.com | V Byrd | Jun 10-Jun 24 | Tu & Th | 6p-10p | Tower-306 | 1.5 | 870 | |
DE301X-G2 Flash Interactive DesignDESCRIPTION
This is an introductory workshop in animation that covers the user interface, tools and techniques specific to Macromedia’s Flash software. Topics include: basic key frame animation principles, the use of vector graphics, tweening, creating graphic symbols, buttons and movie clips for the library along with an introduction to some simple actions for interactivity. Learn to trace, edit, animate, and tile import bitmap images. Strong computer skills required. Experience with vector graphics (Illustrator) is helpful. This class is useful for designers who want to learn animation, and for programmers who want to focus on aesthetics and learn the Flash drawing and animating tools. INSTRUCTOR
Violet Byrd is a photographer and animator. She has lectured on creative new media and interactive design for web broadcast at the Art Institute of Boston, Lesley University, New England School of Art and Design, Suffolk University and the Harvard University Summer School. www.violetbyrd.com | V Byrd | Jun 21-Jun 29 | Sa & Su | 10a-4:30p | Tower-306 | 1.5 | 870 | |
DE339X-G1 Intermediate Flash AnimationDESCRIPTION
In this project based class, you will learn and use many powerful features of Flash through the process of creating your interactive project. Learn how to create and program a fast-loading preload animation using nested movie clips. Create animation synced to music or voice-over. Use ActionScript to dynamically load bitmaps and Flash movies. Learn how to add video to your Flash movies. This class is essentially an introduction to ActionScripting, Flash’s programming language, and you will gain experience with targeting movie clips and working with movie clip properties. In five weeks, you will acquire the basic skills to create commercial Flash website design! Knowledge of the Flash interface, skills in Flash motion tweening and the ability to create simple navigation are prerequisites. INSTRUCTOR
Violet Byrd is a photographer and animator. She has lectured on creative new media and interactive design for web broadcast at the Art Institute of Boston, Lesley University, New England School of Art and Design, Suffolk University and the Harvard University Summer School. www.violetbyrd.com | V Byrd | Jul 2-Jul 30 | W | 6p-10p | Tower-310 | 1.5 | 870 | |
DE316X-G1 DreamweaverSPECIAL SCHEDULE
May 28-Jul 2, W, 6-9pm & M, 6-9pm, Jun 23 DESCRIPTION
In this course, students learn the industry standard program for web site design and production. Topics include: basic HTML, web safe color, web ready images, layout, navigation, content, and principles of information design. Strong computer skills required. INSTRUCTOR
Camilo Ramirez is a photographer and graphic designer. He received a BFA from Florida International University, an Associate of Arts in Computer Graphics from the International Fine Arts College and MFA from MassArt. He taught classes on topics related to contemporary graphic design and software at Miami Dade College and has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Florida including a solo exhibition "Between Realities", Books and Books, Coral Gables, FL. He is skilled in graphics software programs as well as videography and photography. | C Ramirez | May 28-Jul 2 | Special Sched (see description) | 6p-9p | Tower-310 | 1.5 | 870 | |
DE306-G1 Introduction to Web DesignDESCRIPTION
In this project-based class, learn web design starting with the basics. Layout page design ideas, make the elements (images, buttons, titles) in Photoshop, and then create the site in Dreamweaver. Start with the basics of HTML, make a page layout with links and design any kind of page you can imagine. Learn the structure of tables, and then nested tables, navigation techniques, including frames, image maps, even drop-down menus. We will also take a look at animated GIF files and have a short demo on Flash. Then students will explore techniques to make workflow smoother, like templates and cascading style sheets. By semester’s end, each student will have created one complete web site. Prerequisites: Photoshop or Illustrator, or written permission of instructor. INSTRUCTOR
Brian Lucier is Art Director for Interactive/Print at Fidelity Investments and received a BFA from MassArt with a concentration in computer graphics and color theory. He also received certification in Flash from American Graphic Institute and Cyber Solutions. He is former Creative Director and Owner of Lucier Illustration & Design (www.lid.com). He is the recipient of numerous awards including the Mary T. Holland Competition for Creative Excellence. | B Lucier | Jun 2-Jul 9 | M & W | 6:30p-10p | Tower-306 | 3 | 1740 | |
DE345X-G1 Interactive Flash PortfolioDESCRIPTION
This course will walk you through the basics of creating an interactive online portfolio as directly related to Flash. The course will cover basic vector animation, simple interactivity through buttons and movie clips, website navigation fundamentals, sound, and referenced images, Flash video, and content. A current collection or portfolio for use as material is suggested; as is a USB drive to back up in class work. INSTRUCTOR
Erich Doubek received a BFA from the University of Connecticut and an MFA from MassArt’s DMI Program. He has worked as a freelance web site designer and developer and is skilled in Flash, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrative, Dreamweaver, etc. 3cell.net | E Doubek | May 28-Jun 25 | W | 1p-5p | Tower-306 | 1.5 | 870 | |
SIM326X-G1 Creativity in Second Life SPECIAL SCHEDULEFirst meeting, Jun 10, 6-10p on site and in Second Life. DESCRIPTION
This unique course will give insights into how the virtual 3D world is being used to create, promote, and exhibit visual art and how artists and educators are encouraging collaboration through design, social networking, and virtual art making and display. Case studies will be explored as well as providing a list of "dos and don’ts" for 3D worlds. Emphasis will be placed on creating a virtual presence, building objects and places, and uploading images, sound, and movie clips in Second Life. The activities will culminate in a virtual art gallery and exhibition. This is an ideal course for artists interested in exploring emerging technologies. Each week will include face-to-face and online sessions, in Second Life (students may also meet solely online). The following hardware and software is REQUIRED to run Second Life successfully: Internet connection: Cable or DSL; Computer processor: 1.6GHz; Computer memory: 512MB RAM or better; Video/Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce FX 5600, GeForce 6600, or ATI Radeon 9600, X600, or better. INSTRUCTOR
Nettrice Gaskins is Computer Arts and Community Liaison at MassArt where she teaches and develops workshops focused on computer art including imaging, time-based applications, and multimedia. She is also adjunct faculty at UMass/Boston. She holds a BFA in Computer Graphics from Pratt Institute and MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. nettrice.us. | N Gaskins | Jun 9-Jul 24 | Online (See Desc) | | --- | 3 | 1605 | |
SIM322X-G1 Sketching from Life: Drawing and New MediaDESCRIPTION
Students explore ’live drawing’ of the figure using analog and digital media. The class studies ways to represent the human body in motion - how to describe dynamic form, trajectories in space and human expression. Students will use classical techniques of portraiture - rapid charcoal sketches and ink drawing - to render different aspects of a ’motion portrait’ and then try a range of digital, video, interactive and performance-based tools, to generate "live sketches." INSTRUCTOR
Nell Breyer received her MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience from Oxford University and also holds an MS in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT. She received a Cambridge Arts Council Grant in 2006 for "RE:actions" interactive installation and performance. Her performances and installations in 2006 include: "Time Translation," Museum of Modern Art, Trento Italy, "Hand for a Hand-Adaptations," Green Street Studios, Cambridge MA and "Walking Wall-Excerpts" from "Captured: A Video Dance Series," group show, DTW Gallery, NYC. Her work has been exhibited and performed throughout Europe, India, Canada and the US. | N Breyer | Aug 4-Aug 15 | M-F | 9a-4p | Pozen-Pozen | 3 | 1605 | |
DE307X-G1 Print ProductionSPECIAL SCHEDULE
Sa/Su, 9:30a-4:30p, May 31, Jun 1, 14, 15 DESCRIPTION
What are the steps between design and printing? What do you need to know to ensure that your final printed piece comes out the way you intended? How do you avoid delays and extra costs? This course introduces the basics involved in print production for graphic designers. Students learn how to acquire printing estimates, what it means to "preflight" your work, font management, and color use in print production. The class is structured to show students the challenges of print production and how to deal with them. Prerequisites: Graphic Design II and familiarity with Quark Xpress or InDesign; or permission of instructor. Course includes printing press tour to be arranged. INSTRUCTOR
Jason Fairchild is an artist and graphic designer who began his career as a commercial printer in the late 1980s. In the mid 90s, he transitioned from printing to graphic design, eventually becoming senior design of Hobbamock Design. He is currently staff designer and pre-press manager of Recycled Paper Printing, Inc. | J Fairchild | May 31-Jun 15 | Special Sched (see description) | 9:30a-4:30p | Tower-306 | 2 | 1115 | |
DE335X-G1 Interactive Communication for Advanced Design StudentsDESCRIPTION
This course introduces advanced design students to basic concepts and techniques of interactive design for the Web. Students will develop a professional understanding of the technological processes inherent to the media and unique approaches to interactive problem solving while continuing to build skills in visual form, typography, sequence, word and image integration, idea generation, and color. Students are provided with brief tutorials in key web applications including HTML, Dreamweaver, and Flash and develop basic skills in these programs through applied use in web site designs. As the final project, students produce an individualized online portfolio site. Prerequisites: GD310 Graphic Design 2, DE2X9 Intermediate Typography or DE361 Typography 2/Advanced (Graphic Design Certificate students: Intermediate Portfolio required), proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator on a Macintosh platform. Knowledge of a page layout program helpful. (Note: this is a required course for students in the Graphic Design Certificate Program admitted 5/05 or later). INSTRUCTOR
Erich Doubek received a BFA from the University of Connecticut and an MFA from MassArt’s DMI Program. He has worked as a freelance web site designer and developer and is skilled in Flash, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, etc. — 3cell.net | E Doubek | May 27-Jul 29 | Tu | 6p-10p | Tower-310 | 3 | 1740 | |