ATEC 2320 Introductory Topics in Arts & Technology

Section 001 (MWF 8:00-8:50am) Fall 2011 The University of Texas at Dallas Course Syllabus Professor Jainan Sankalia Email: jainan.sankalia@utdallas.edu Office Hours: By appt. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduces students to the field of Arts and Technology. This section will provide an overview of the Arts & Technology program at UT-Dallas with guest speakers from the faculty and industry representatives to expose students to what the degree has to offer.

Teaching Assistant: David Hrisco Email: hrisco@utdallas.edu

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & MATERIALS None STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES 1. Students will be able to describe, interpret, and analyze new and emerging applications of technology to the arts, communications, entertainment, education, engineering and business. 2. Students will be able to identify key areas in Arts & Technology both at the university and in the industry. GRADING POLICY/ASSIGNMENTS/DUE DATES/EVALUATION The final grade will be evaluated from the following: Attendance Each Class Weekly Quizzes Each Week Group Presentation Once Final Summary Paper Once

5pts each 25pts each 100pts 75pts 725pts Total

Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class in some way, shape, or form. Absences are excused only in the case of illness (doctor's note required) or death in the family. All information must be submitted in writing within one week (or within 24 hours if missing the last day of class). Arriving late and/or leaving early are documented as an unexcused absence unless excused with proper written documentation. Anticipated absences require the student to turn in assignments or complete quizzes before the deadline. Arriving late or early leave is also considered an unexcused absence at the instructors discretion. Weekly Quizzes are 6 questions long covering the topic of the previous week. Each answer is worth 5pts. Only 5 questions are required for a maximum of 25 points awarded per quiz.

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Group Presentation. Each student will give 1 presentation over the course of the semester. Presentations are done in groups over the previous weeks topic. Students are scored based Professionalism, creativity, and quality of research. Students will also turn in a 1 page double spaced 12pt Times New Roman font (~250 words) typed summary with 1 inch margins of their presentation and their contribution to the group. Final Summary Paper is due at the end of the semester. This will be a 2-3 page typed 12 pt Times New Roman double spaced paper with 1in margins (~750 words). Write about a new topic of interest for you within Arts and Technology. Explain what created this interest. What you have learned about this interest. What you will do in the future to help develop this interest in this new topic. Students are scored based on the quality and thoroughness of the writing. Late Assignments are not allowed without written permission from instructor.

COURSE GRADE: A AB+ B

700+ 650-700 600-650 550-600

BC+ C F

500-550 450-500 400-450 below 400

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These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Professor.

Academic Calendar 8/24 8/30 8/31 10/25 12/6 12/7-8 12/9-14 Classes Begin Last Day to Add a Course Last Day to drop a class without a W Last Day to Drop with Signature with WP/WF Last Day of Classes Reading Days (No Classes) Final Exams

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Class Calendar Class Calendar and Due Dates are subject to change at the instructors discretion. Date 8/24 W 8/26 F 8/29 M 8/31 W 9/2 F 9/5 M 9/7 W 9/9 F 9/12 M 9/14 W 9/16 F 9/19 M 9/21 W 9/23 F 9/26 M 9/28 W 9/30 F 10/3 M 10/5 W 10/7 F 10/10 M 10/12 W 10/14 F
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Class Agenda Class Introduction Explanation of Presentations. Portfolio and Selling Yourself Speaker: Prof. Fechter Modeling and Texturing Quiz! Speaker: Dr. Linehan Labor Day No Class Lighting and Compositing Quiz! and Presentation 1 Speaker: Prof. Farrar 3D Animation and Rigging (Career Expo) Quiz! and Presentation 2 Speaker: Prof. Barnes 2D Animation and Concept Design Quiz! and Presentation 3 Speaker: Dr. Pomara Photography and Film Editing Quiz! and Presentation 4 Speaker: Cassini Nazir Interactive Design and Emerging Media Quiz! and Presentation 5 Speaker: Dr. Christopher, Dr. Evans Game Mechanics and Prototyping Quiz! and Presentation 6

10/17 M 10/19 W 10/21 F 10/24 M 10/26 W 10/28 F 10/31 M 11/2 W 11/4 F 11/7 M 11/9 W 11/11 F 11/21 M 11/23 W 11/25 F 11/28 M 11/30 W 12/2 F 12/5 M 12/12 M

Speaker: Dr. Evans, Dr. Brackin Interactive Narrative Quiz! and Presentation 7 Speaker: Prof. Johnson Level Design and World Building Quiz! and Presentation 8 Speaker: Prof. Dufour Sound Design Quiz! and Presentation 9 Speaker: Dr. Shen, Dr. Knight EMAC Quiz! and Presentation 10 Speaker: Prof. Wood Networking and Explanation of Final Paper Thanksgiving- No Class Speaker: Career Center Career Works Quiz! And Portfolio and Selling Yourself Speaker: Career Center Internships and Interviews Quiz! and Speaker: Industry Professionals Final Summary Paper due

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