Honors Experience: Linked Courses

Creating Dynamic Simulations and Video Design and Generative Media in Live Performance

This is is a linked honors course that will be linked for both Block 6 and Block 7. You must register for both courses.

Block 6: Creating Dynamic Simulations: This course explores mathematics behind computer simulations, such as physics simulations used in movies and games, cellular simulations where simple rules can lead to life-like global behavior, and agent-based models that can simulate flocking and swarming behavior in animals. Students will build core computer science skills used across both courses such as logic and data structures to implement their own ideas, as they create digital art, interactive visualizations, and simulations of real-world phenomena. Elements from geometry, trigonometry, linear algebra, and calculus will be incorporated. Pre-req: M095. First Course Substitution: M128

Block 2: Video Design and Generative Media in Live Performance: This course focuses on responsive media design as it relates to live performance. The students would work as a team to generate an art/dance/performance installation that uses projected media as the primary storytelling component. The students will explore digital art, physics engines and computer animation, and video as they relate to live performance. The nature of this course will require the students to spend time collaborating with both technology, writing, and movement to generate a story. There will be significant independent research resulting in creative activity. We will build on the skills developed in the first course related to data-structures, 3D computer graphics, media design, and projection mapping. Ideally the course will consist of a mix of “technologists” and performers and the class will organize itself into units. All students will be required to participate in the final performance either as designers or performers—and ideally both. Pre-req: Creating Dynamic Simulations / Second Course Substitutions: BMGT 329 - Human Resource Management 4 Credit(s) BMGT 420 - Leadership and Motivation 4 Credit(s) CAPP 251 - Advanced Microsoft Office 4 Credit(s) GDSN 145 - Introduction to Web Design 4 Credit(s) GDSN 230 - Video Editing 4 Credit(s) MART 214 - Digital Publishing and Design 4 Credit(s) THTR 101, 202,203, 205

Honors Linked Courses
The subject matter in these two courses will be interrelated and each course will substitute for general education requirements in each field of study. The purpose of Honors linked courses is to foster extended collaboration among students engaged in the study of ideas that transcend specific disciplines. These courses will emphasize active involvement and project completion. Linked Courses are an excellent way to continue your undergraduate explorations of Experience One. Students must register for both classes, one after the other during Blocks 6 and 7.

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Prerequisites:
Creating Dynamic Simulations: M095 or Students must satisfy the Math Proficiency Standards (see page 8 of the catalog).

Substitutions:
Creating Dynamic Simulations: M128 Topics in Mathematics (PreReq: M095)

Video Design and Generative Media in Live Performance :
BMGT 329 - Human Resource Management 4 Credit(s)
BMGT 420 - Leadership and Motivation 4 Credit(s)
CAPP 251 - Advanced Microsoft Office 4 Credit(s)
GDSN 145 - Introduction to Web Design 4 Credit(s)
GDSN 230 - Video Editing 4 Credit(s)
MART 214 - Digital Publishing and Design 4 Credit(s)
THTR 101, 202,203, 205

Instructors: Tyler Seacrest and Daniel Chapman

Time: Sprinng 2024, Blocks 6 & 7