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VIS 142. Practices in Computing Arts (4 units)

Link to catalog page: https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/VIS.html#vis142

Description

A survey of the conceptual uses and historical precedents for the use of computers in art and design. Preparation for further study in the computing in the arts area by providing an introduction to ideation strategies and critique-based evaluation, and an overview of theoretical issues related to the use of computers by artists and designers. Introduces the students to the program’s computing and production facilities, and basic computer programming skills. Two production-course limitation. Program or materials fees may apply. Prerequisites: upper-division standing.

Prerequisite courses

VIS 142 has no prerequisite courses.

Successor courses

VIS 142 is a prerequisite of the following 3 courses: