The content of this course will include topics and issues which are currently of interest to the general computing community.

The purpose of this course is to gain some understanding of how modern software is developed and deployed. Students will work in teams to complete a project of their own choosing but must first receive approval from the instructor. Student teams will be expected to successfully navigate their project through all phases of the software lifecycle. Reports and presentations will be expected at various stages of the project development.

The course will present the theory and practice of dance as a human physical activity. Focus will be on the aesthetic, expressive, rhythmical dimensions of movement in a culture's artistic and social life. The study will include movement content, techniques, improvisation, and composition in a variety of dance forms including modern/creative, social, jazz, and folk dance.

This course will present a historical survey of dance in many forms leading up to the early 20th century. No previous dance experience is required.

An introductory study of the techniques of contemporary dance. The focus is on discovering new performance awareness through study of Graham technique.

Further elementary study of the techniques of contemporary dance.

An introductory study of ballet technique.

Introduction to the practice of dance writing and creation through an aesthetic-comparative, critical and analytic lens.

This course provides exposure to the techniques, theories, and practices of video production. It is designed to improve and nurture students’ creative potential through video media. Students will learn how to direct with a camera, work with actors, story boarding, lighting, sound, and the production of a student video project.

This course explores a survey of documentary film with exposure to both theoretical and practical aspects. The purpose of the course is to develop students’ understanding of documentary filmmaking as an art form and to learn the filmmaking process. The course appeals to multi-disciplinary students looking to further their story telling skills, enhancing their ability to create visual texts, and improving students’ creative potential. The course will look at the often-blurry line between fiction and non-fiction as well as consider many different styles and approaches to telling stories through the documentary genre. On the practical side, students will learn how to operate a camera, effectively shoot and execute interviews, cover events, plan a project, record professional quality sound in the Northwestern Polytechnic studios, and learn the editing process.

This course is an introduction to the technical and conceptual aspects of digital design. Utilizing lectures, technical exercises, and creative projects, students will employ digital programs to process ideas and generate professionally designed digital outputs.

This course will focus on the fundamentals of working and designing in three-dimensional virtual space. Students will develop the basics of 3D modelling including concepts, program navigation, digital tools, and proper techniques for modeling simple sculptural objects.

This course engages students in the techniques, theories, and practices of video production at an intermediate level. Building on the introductory skills taught in DD1082 (or other equivalent training) this course teaches students the detailed requirements of crew positions as well as challenges them to produce professional quality videos. It is designed to improve and nurture students' creative potential through the video media and guide students toward specialized skills. Students will work collaboratively to produce multiple video projects-engaging with all aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production. The course also includes the use of a professional audio studio as well as consultation with industry experts.

This course seeks to develop an in depth appreciation and understanding of digital design as it relates to the commercial workplace. This will provide the student with practical experience in a working environment. This course may be taken in the second year.

An exploration of aesthetics of time based arts and technology, as applied to the visual arts. This is a studio course that will focus on using and responding to traditional and new media tools for visual communication.

This course is an exploration of the aesthetics of time based arts and technology as applied to the visual arts. This is a studio course and as such will focus on using and responding to traditional and new media tools for visual communication.

Application of two-dimensional art elements applied to Digital Media: drawing, image manipulation, colour, composition and typography, using appropriate current software.

The origins and development of theatre art; introduction to theatre aesthetics; group exploration of some of the craft and experience of theatre performance; attendance at live theatre performances.

How do you turn a play into a theatre production? Students will analyze play scripts and use their imaginations to suggest possible ways to stage the plays, paying attention to dramaturgy, design, directing, and acting. Students will also attend live theatre performances to analyze design and directing decisions in action.

This is a production-based course where learning is centered on acting in a major drama production. Production will be determined by the instructor. Enrollment by audition and casting in the production.