Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Interactive Studies Program Proposal
RESPONSES FROM PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Response 1:
Subject: Interactive Studies Program
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 1996 18:36:18 -0800
From: Scott Metzger <smetzger@rubens.artisan.calpoly.edu>
To: dbsmith@calpoly.edu
Some other course ideas:
Storyboard Design - How to organize elements and flow of a presentation/application. Some parts of this are taught in CSC440. Maybe the Theater Dept covers some of these topics?
Instructional Design - How to design multimedia for asynchronous learning. Computer based learning models. Examination of successful/unsuccessful applications.
3D modeling and design - I believe the Art Department may have an existing course.
3D Animation- Art/Architecture/CSC depts.?
Introductory course in programming - Introductory level course on
computer language structure and programming maybe already satisfied with
CSC 414.
my $0.02
-Scott
Response 2:
Subject: Interactive Studies Courses
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 1996 10:28:00 -0800
From: Justin Crawford <jcrawfor@drseuss.acs.calpoly.edu>
To: dbsmith@calpoly.edu
I am very interested in such courses, whether it be a certificate or minor. Here are a few classes I think are related:
CSc 110/113 (Intro. computer courses)
GrC 301 (Electronic Publishing, more print-based but applicable)
GrC 429 (Digital Media)
GrC 470C (Emerging Digital Trends)
I can easily see this as a focus where English (Tech. Comm.), Graphic Communication, Art, Computer Science, and related areas of study can overlap.
Justin Crawford
Response 3:
Subject: Proposed Classes for Interactive Studies Degree/Certificate
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 1996 12:01:18 -0800
From: Trisha Goldberg
To: dbsmith@calpoly.edu
Doug,
This sounds so exciting! One idea to note:
Now that I am interviewing in the Multimedia/technical communications fields, I am finding that many computer companies and Web organizations want their technical writers to know how to program. Most entry-level Web authoring positions require knowledge of C, Java, CGI, etc. I most certainly think that your program should offer beginning programming classes of some sort.
I wholeheartedly agree that the program should involve art and design classes. I don't the first thing about modeling, rendering, or aesthetics. Someone like Quentin could teach me a lot!!!
Depending upon when this program begins, it would be an honor to be a part of it. I don't know that you will have it ready by fall of '97, but I will have to stay in touch, just in case... ;-)
My two cents worth.
Trisha
Response 4:
Subject: Interactive Studies Proposal
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 1996 11:45:25 -0800 (PST)
From: Wendy Cecilia Conti <wconti@rubens.artisan.calpoly.edu>
To: Doug Smith <dbsmith@rubens.artisan.calpoly.edu>
Hi Doug. This program sounds like a godsend. I am both in the English major and the Tech. Comm. Certificate Program. I have learned plenty about writing the text for a document, but what about the actual design? I sorely need to learn how to be proficient in programs like Pagemaker and Quark, and how to create an attractive, well-designed product.
I think art and GRC courses are most necessary, aimed at completely clueless people who have no background at all in design.
Wendy
Response 5:
Subject: Interactive Studies:
From: Carolyn Clegg
I reviewed the tentative course listing and I strongly agree that the CSc and Music depts should jointly offer a course in computerized composition and MIDI technology. I'm currently struggling to find the free time to teach myself these topics. Another area you should explore with the curriculum is applet creation in Java. I am currently enrolled in CSc 240 (Dana) which covers Java and its uses in GUI development, but doesn't get into applet development. I think there could be great potential in making this an undergrad program as well. As a CSc major, I need to use elective credits for web, art, etc courses. I would much rather be in a program that covers not only the technical sides of programming, animation, vectors, networking, etc but also includes some art classes, MIDI, and some of the GRC courses now coming out like "Emerging Digital Trends" and some course they offered last quarter dealing w/ SGML. As it is I don't have time to squeeze in all the courses I want to apply to my future career in special effects/animation, and besides most grc courses are for majors only.
Carolyn Clegg
Send comments or suggestions about the Interactive Studies proposal to:
Doug Smith
Professor, English
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo 93407