Game Design

Intro to Electronic Arts: Coding, Hacks, & Space

Course No. TIM213/313/413  Credits: 3
Faculty Nicholas Economos

This course is designed for both the inexperienced and experienced person interested in experimenting with computing as a medium for creative work. Weekly presentations will cover the history, theory and practice of electronic arts. The approach for the class will be based on computer enthusiasts' notion of hacking. Hacking in this context is an experimental approach and mode of thinking, examining existing technologies and finding new or extended ways to apply these in creative practice. Existing computer scripts will be distributed with instruction and one-on-one guidance on how to alter these to new purposes. No previous knowledge of programming is necessary. Instruction will also cover creating custom human-to-computer interfaces that allow viewers to experience and interact with art works in a variety of ways. Some possible directions for the work made in this class will be interactive video projection, interactive sound works, expanded gaming environments, video and audio synthesis, circuit bending sound instruments, computer program generated animation and program generated high-resolution still images for large format printing. Offered spring. 3 credits.