B.S. in Kinetic Imaging with an Emphasis in Game Art

Gwen Frostic School of Art

B.S. in Kinetic Imaging with an Emphasis in Game Art

Kinetic Imaging at �� Michigan University’s Gwen Frostic School of Art is a Bachelor of Science Degree with tracks in Animation, Game Art, and Video Art. The Kinetic Imaging core includes coursework in illustration, AR/VR, coding, 3D modeling, world building, sound art, installation, and performance art.

The Game Art track focuses on creative production of interactive graphics development, including a wide range of techniques and aesthetic approaches, from handmade games, user behavior analytics, interactive visualization, sound design, 3D modeling, and user experience, to augmented and virtual reality. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, conceptual development, and effective communication towards the creation of a portfolio. It provides students with an opportunity to engage in creative thinking and learn more about game design process, while developing their understanding of how gaming impacts our lives, culture, and society.

Kinetic Imaging prepares students for professional practice as multimedia artists by creating a multitude of contemporary approaches through a flexible curriculum. The program is a four-year course of study that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and experimentation, as well as the creative use and mis-use of technology. At critical points in the curriculum, the KI program intersects with the Multimedia Art Technology (MAT) program in the School of Music. By studying media history, theory, technique, methodologies, and related technology, students will accumulate a wide range of experiences and skills applicable to a diverse set of artistic endeavors and media-focused careers.

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Visiting Artists

The mission of Frostic School of Art’s Visiting Artist program is tri-fold: to provide students direct, meaningful contact with working artists, both established and emerging; to elevate the regional, national, and international profile of the Frostic School of Art and Richmond Center for Visual Arts; and to nurture a sense of community among students, faculty and staff within ��’s College of Fine Arts. Recent visiting artists and scholars that supported the kinetic imaging curriculum include; Justin Lincoln, Lev Manovich, Kika Nicolela, Laleh Mehran, Chris Coleman, Robin O'Neil, Paul Catanese, and Naomi van Niekerk

CURRICULUM: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN KINETIC IMAGING

Basic Studies - 12 credits

ART 1040 Object Drawing
ART 1070 Form and Surface
ART 1080 Form and Space
ART 1090 Time and Process

Art History - 3 credits

Select at least one of the following

ART 2200 Caves to Cathedrals
ART 2210 Modern and Postmodern
ART 2220 Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
ART 2230 Introduction to Asian Art History

Kinetic Imaging Core - 18 credits

CFA 2000 Coding Lab (repeatable for credit)
MUS 2240 Electronic Music Techniques
ART 2290 Digital Video Concepts
ART 2690 Illustration I
ART 3780 Media and Culture
CFA 4000 Experimental Lab (repeatable for credit)
ART 4800 Topics in Kinetic Imaging (repeatable for credit)

Non-Digital Studio Art - 6 credits

Select at least two of the following

ART 2160 Black and White Photography I
ART 2300 Ceramics I
ART 2310 Sculpture I
ART 2380 Metals & Jewelry I
ART 2400 Painting I
ART 2800 Printmedia I

Kinetic Imaging Concentrations - 9 credits

Select at least one of the following:

Animation

ART 2840 Animation I
ART 3840 Animation II
ART 3180 Topics in Animation (repeatable for credit)

Game Art

ART 2970 Game Art I
ART 3970 Game Art II
ART 3190 Topics in Game Art (repeatable for credit)

Video Art

ART 2750 Video Art I
ART 3750 Video Art II
ART 3170 Topics in Video Art (repeatable for credit)

Kinetic Imaging Capstone - 6 credits

ART 4810 Projects in Kinetic Imaging I
ART 4820 Projects in Kinetic Imaging II

SUMMARY OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN KINETIC IMAGING

Kinetic Imaging Major—54 credits
�� Essential Studies —37 credits
Electives —31 credits
Total Credit Hours—122 credits

Students should consult the �� catalog for the kinetic imaging program course descriptions and requirements.

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