Knowledge Systems Institute :: Graduate School of Computer Science

KSI's Digital Art programs emphasize the practical and creative experience necessary to thrive in the advancing world of digital art. The programs include a series of courses presented by instructors and practicing artists who engage students in both a discussion of current trends in digital art and in the practical application of effective methods.

Here are some example topics and presentations from our graduate level curriculum:
	What is Digital Art? We look at current trends in the delivery of art and consider creative aspects of art in our time.
	Video Theater: Artists Miroslaw Rogala explains how his use of the video medium can lead to the creation of a new art form he has termed "video theatre."
	3D Modeling & Animation: Discover how to animate objects using the software tool Maya.
	What is Creativity? Creativity is the ability to synthesize something new and better and therefore more valuable. It requires both divergent thinking and convergent thinking.
	Professor Rogala presents multimedia installations that offer the viewer linear and non-linear experiences with multiple levels of content Dr. Rogala's Artist Statement
	Huang Xiang a Chinese poet, discusses visual poetry.
	From abstraction to visualization: A study of the theories used in abstract art and their potential application to information visualization.
	Garbriel Smith presents digital artworks through a multimedia project on patteren.com
	Aesthetics of Computing: The course includes a discussion of art theory toward the field of computing

Digital Art @ KSI
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Digital Art Courses & Programs
Digital Art Training Program Total: 4 or 5 courses The Digital Art Training Program prepares students for a career in the digital arts by familiarizing students with the concepts and tools of production required in several fields, including website design, 3D animation, digital video production and game design.
	required courses:
	ART391 Web Design I
	ART395 3D Animation I
	ART381 Digital Video Production
	select 1 or 2 courses:
	ART392 Advanced Web Design
	ART396 3D Animation II
	ART382 Advanced DV Production
	ART387 Game Design Workshop
MS Degree Program for requirements visit: http://www.ksi.edu/da.html
	graduate courses:
	CIS571 Introduction to Digital Art
	CIS572 Digital Art Workshop
	CIS573 Digital Production Studio
	CIS574 Digital Video Production
	CIS575 Digital Audio Production
	CIS576 DV Independent Film Production
	CIS577 Digital Cinematography

KSI's unique approach
	Through workshops, courses and private study, students have the opportunity to meet professional digital artists and establish a network of colleagues essential for the artist's career
	Digital Art programs are flexible, the main course requirement is a digital art project completed by the student under the supervision and guidance of a professional artist emphasizing learning through experience.
	Students may submit digital art works to the KSI Digital Studio for online exhibition opportunities as well as possible live exhibition at the KSI campus gallery. This provides exposure for the artist's work, practical exhibition experience and further networking opportunities

Visit KSI's Digital Studio to view video examples of artworks from KSI faculty and the community, including our annual Digital Art Competition.

Knowledge Systems Institute is a Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences.
We offer an MS Degree and Career Enhancement programs.
All KSI courses and programs are available online

KSI offers an MS Degree |online| with eight areas of concentration including:
Information Security :: Bioinformatics :: Knowledge Management :: Software Engineering ::
Computer Networks :: Management Information Systems :: Digital Art :: Computer-Based Education

KSI offers career enhancement programs in:
SAS :: Java :: C# :: RFID :: Digital Art

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