THEA 291Q – Digital Art and 2D Animation

TR 5:30-6:45 p.m.

Instructor: Chris Irvin - cirvin@unl.edu

This class will explore the use of mobile devices as art creation tools. Utilizing Apple iPads, mobile devices, and applications that include Procreate, Flipaclip, Adobe Rush, and Adobe After Effects, students will gain a foundation in digital art and 2D animation. Areas of study include exploration and experimentation with storytelling, digital drawing and illustration, character design, 2D animation, motion graphics, and digital compositing. Students are supplied Apple iPads, Pencils, and licensed versions of the required apps for the semester.

 

MUSC 291Q – Creative Coding: iOS Music App Development

TR 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Instructor: Brian Moore - brian.moore@unl.edu

This course is an introduction to writing software for musical, creative, and artistic contexts. Using iOS (iPhone and iPad) as a platform, student will learn the computer language Swift (the language which is the basis for native iOS applications), as well as Xcode, a professtional Integrated Development Environment (IDE). This course assumes no previous experience. 

 

MUSC 383 – Music Technology: Advanced Audio Recording and Production

TR 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Instructor: Tom Larson - tlarson3@unl.edu 

Advanced work in audio recording and production with an emphasis on creating dynamic audio mixes for different musical contexts. Extensive work with DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software and audio hardware such as microphones and mixing consoles, as well as foundational experience in using editing/mastering software.