4D Design introduces students to the basic concepts of art and design in time and space. The course explores elements of moving images such as continuity, still and moving image editing, transitions and syntax, sound and image relations, and principles of movement. Computers, video, photo, sound and lighting equipment are used to create short-form time-based work relevant to students in all majors and programs required to take this course. The course addresses the both historical conventions of time in art and recent technological advances, which are redefining the fields of Fine Art and Design. In focusing on the relations between students' spacing and timing skills, 4D Design extends and supplements the other Foundation courses, and prepares students for further work with time-based media.

This course provides an introduction to key internet, web and multimedia technologies. Topics covered include computer-based communication and information, basic HTML, Adobe Flash and WYSIWYG editors, basic internet applications such as FTP, basic use of digital images, audio and video techniques, web page design, web animation for development and publishing.

Information design for static, dynamic and interactive multimedia integrates content with visual indicators. Legibility and clear communication of information and direction is important to the success of any user interface design. This course integrates imagery, type, icons, actions, color, visual hierarchy, and information architecture as a foundation to design successful interactive experiences.

This course is an introduction to digital photography. Through assignments and projects, students will become familiar with the operation of a DSLR camera, while exploring the basic principles of lighting, depth of field, blur/stop motion, and accurate exposure. Lectures will address photographic aesthetics, contemporary and historical practices, and their applications. Students will learn to critique work through participation in discussions of photographic assignments. Students will have access to camera equipment through the Photo Cage and may also use their own digital SLR cameras. **Fee: A course fee applied via student account**