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Courses

ELEC 205: Intro to Figure Painting I

Department
Academic Affairs
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Introduction to fundamental techniques of acrylic painting using the nude and draped model as subject. Emphasis on: paint handling; color mixing; self-expression; proportion; foreshortening; planer structures of the figure.
Prerequisites

None.

ELEC 220: Intro to Letterpress

Department
Academic Affairs
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Introduction to practice of contemporary letterpress printing. Essentials of letterpress printing including: hand typesetting; inking; imposition and impression; typeface selection; appropriate papers for printing; use of imagery and color. Creation of digital images for letterpress printing through use of polymer plates.
Prerequisites

None.

ELEC 231: ART Network Studio Elective

Department
Academic Affairs
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Create television content for ART Network. Develop area of expertise which may include one or more of the following: business of program development; pre-production; production; postproduction.
Prerequisites

None.

ELEC 232: ART Network II Documentary Production

Department
Academic Affairs
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Documentary Production. Students will work in a highly collaborative environment to create and produce a one-hour documentary on a topic relevant to the community or region. The production will meet broadcast standards, and will be aired on ABC Channel 7 in Sarasota. Areas covered in this course will include: presentation skills, research, budgeting, concept and story development, scheduling and coordination, storyboarding, show package design, camera and audio operation, field production, interviewing techniques, post-production, and editing.

Prerequisite Courses
ELEC 231: ART Network Studio Elective
Prerequisites

And/or have a minimum of one semester of active involvement in the ART Network Club.

ELEC 234: Intro to Storytelling and Scriptwriting

Department
Academic Affairs
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Introduction to basic storytelling and scriptwriting skills and techniques for screen media. Study of structure, character development, conflict, story arc, message-based writing and various screen media script formatting.
Prerequisites

None.

ELEC 236: Production Studio

Department
Academic Affairs
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3

Through experiential project-based learning, students will work collaboratively to combine classroom instruction with studio application on a variety of assignments. Focus on concept development and scriptwriting, storyboard development, budgeting and pre-production. Explore feasibility of script directions through preliminary production testing of ideas. Students may work with external or internal clients.

Prerequisite Courses
ELEC 233: Intro to Video Content Development

ELEC 252: Painting from Observation

Department
Academic Affairs
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Introduction to acrylic painting principles, methods, and materials. Develop personal approach to concepts and techniques of observational painting using traditional or non-traditional formats. Subject matter includes still life, landscape, and figure.
Prerequisites

MEDA 111 or DSNA 112 or STDA 101.

ELEC 265: Introduction to Glassblowing

Department
Academic Affairs
Credits 3
Studio Hours
9
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
0
Explore hot glass through a variety of techniques including hand blowing, hot sculpting, and cold working. Explore technical and conceptual approaches to glass. Learn through class instruction, experimentation, iteration, and peer critique. Work both individually and collaboratively to conceive, develop, and produce works using hot glass.
Prerequisites

None.

ELEC 290: Introduction to Digital Fabrication

Department
Academic Affairs
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
0

Explore digital fabrication processes such as laser cutting, vinyl cutting, 3D printing, and CNC manufacturing. Discuss and investigate topics related to digital fabrication such as collaboration, authorship, attribution, replication, and multiples. Learn through class instruction, experimentation, iteration, and peer critique.

Prerequisites

None.

ELEC 306: Introduction to Creative Coding

Department
Academic Affairs
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Practical and creative approach to computer programming fundamentals within a visual context using the open source programming language Processing.
Prerequisites

None.

ELEC 311: Satire & Pop Culture

Department
Academic Affairs
Credits 3
Studio Hours
6
Lecture Hours 0
Minimum Study Hours
3
Explores history of satirical thought in popular culture. Examines satire as genre and art form in: political cartoons; theatre; film; television; and the web. Analysis of films and other visual media. Students will supplement discussion with critical and creative projects.
Prerequisites

None.

ELEC 350: Collaboratory

Department
Academic Affairs
Credits 1 6
The Collaboratory provides students the opportunity to work with clients of businesses, nonprofits and government entities through this ELEC 350 course. Students enrolled in the Collaboratory class will work on real-world, real-time client-based projects working with executives and management teams in an environment that engages in immersive learning, collaboration, design teamwork, client relations and communications. Each project provides a unique professional experience while meeting student learning goals. Students should send an email to collaboratory@ringling.edu for more information on each project offering.

INTE 301: Internship Experience

Department
Academic Affairs
Credits 1 12
Experience professional practice and build qualifications for entry-level jobs. Explore career interests while applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a work setting. Documentation of performed work and oral presentation required. Flexibility of credit hours offered based on the expectations of time spent on task.
Prerequisites

Approval of Department Head or Designee, AVPAA/Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Registrar required; 3.0 GPA. Grading: Credit/No Credit.