Sole Traverso

This MA level course is mandatory and conform the module 4. Students are given a broad interdisciplinary grounding in digital media, concept development, and project realization.

Ziel ist die Entwicklung erster kleinerer freier Forschungsvorhaben oder eigenständiger Projektentwicklung bzw. auch von Kooperationen mit anderen Institutionen und Antragstellungen aus studentischer Initiative mit Recherche und theoretisch-praktischer Begleitung.

This course will start by giving students basic concepts of computer programming (variables, conditionals, loops, arrays, functions, etc.), which will be explained by using pen and paper and regular examples of our daily life. Problem definition, logic and program design will be relevant parts in this courses section. Later, students will implement these concepts by using ActionScript, the programming language of Flash. ActionScript syntax will be throughly explained. Also there will be discussions about Flash design, usability and website aesthetics. At the end of this course, students will be able to program simple interactive websites, basic flash games and presentations for CD or DVD-Format; students will also have the basic programming knowledge that will let them understand simple code written in other programming languages.

This MA level course and “Intermediale Gestaltung: Einführung” are mandatory and conform the module 4. Students are given a broad interdisciplinary grounding in digital media, concept development, and project realization.

This is the continuation of the course “Introduction to Digital Media” (Web Authoring) and deals with intermediate to advanced web-authoring techniques. Intermediate HTML, basic DHTML, animation, sound and multimedia techniques of the web format will be some of the topics. Further, there will be an introduction to basic databases.

Betreuung freier und experimenteller Projektarbeiten

This MA level project course presents the basic techniques of 3D-modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation in Maya. Included in the course will be an introduction to the most common animation tools, a basic understanding of character and particle animation and some very basics in MEL (Maya Embedded Language) programming language. The final project will consist in a short 3D animation using the techniques learned in the course.

This course introduces the concepts, strategies, and techniques of interactive computer media. Students will have significant involvement with multimedia authoring tools for the experimentation with “hypermedia” formats involving video and photographic images stored on CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, sound, and text. Interactive multimedia production involves different objectives and methods than those common to the usual practices of video, film, and computer graphics. The author designs structured but flexible pathways to access image and sound information, and facilitates free navigation among these elements.

This BA level project course presents a selection of different techniques for generating drawing through processes. Pre-defined manual, automatic, and interactive processes will be used for the generation of static and motion graphics. Parameters for creating images will be either given by the programmer, like e.g. random numbers or mathematical algorithms, or information given by the user, like a text, a song, etc. Examples of similar existing works will be discussed and analyzed in the group.
Emphasis will be given to the experimental character of the course, therefore not only the final project will be evaluated but also the participation and engagement of students during the whole semester. The final project will consist of one or a series of different experiments utilizing the techniques learned in the course.
The main tool used during the semester will be ActionScript Flash but eventually MEL (Maya) will be employed. Additional tools, e.g. Photoshop and After Effects might be needed.
Priority to 4th semester students.

Wurde der Flughafen nur auf einen bestimmten Zweck hin konzipiert: Das Fliegen - Abflug, Ankunft? Oder spielt sich in diesem Transitraum weitaus mehr ab? Das Blockseminar untersucht Fragestellungen zum Transitraum Flughafen und entwickelt daraus ein Konzept, das im zweiten Teil praktisch umgesetzt wird.

This MA level project course is the first in a two-semester introductory sequence (Fundamentals of Digital Media + Intermediale Gestaltung: Einfürung), which is mandatory and conform the module 4. Students are given a broad interdisciplinary grounding in digital media, concept development, and project realization.

In "Fundamentals of Digital Media", students will gain knowledge in fields like digital imaging, web-authoring, interactive multimedia, or video editing/composing by using several software packages.

This course introduces the concepts, strategies, and techniques of interactive computer media. Students will have significant involvement with the multimedia authoring tool ‘Flash MX 2004’ for the experimentation with “hypermedia” formats involving video and photographic images, sound, and text stored on CD-ROM, DVD-Rom, or for web delivery. Interactive multimedia production involves different objectives and methods than those common to the usual practices of video, film, and computer graphics. The author designs structured but flexible pathways to access image and sound information that the viewer can freely navigate.

This course is mandatory and prerequisite for most additional praxis oriented courses and for gaining access to the EMW computer lab. Students are given a broad basis in the skills, concepts, and practical experiences in digital media. The first part of the seminar will be an introduction to the basic concepts of computer techniques. The second part will be an introduction to Photoshop and Freehand, used in this course for the manipulation of digital imagery and the design of simple layout. The third and final part of the seminar will be an introduction to HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and Macromedia Dreamweaver for the creation of websites.
Notice that this course is exclusively for BA EMW first semester students. The group of students will be split in two. The first group will work starting from the beginning of the semester until mid-semester and the second group will start after mid-semester until semester’s end.

This course is mandatory and prerequisite for most additional praxis oriented courses and for gaining access to the EMW computer lab. Students are given a broad basis in the skills, concepts, and practical experiences in digital media. The first part of the seminar will be an introduction to the basic concepts of computer techniques. The second part will be an introduction to Photoshop and Freehand, used in this course for the manipulation of digital imagery and the design of simple layout. The third and final part of the seminar will be an introduction to HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and Macromedia Dreamweaver for the creation of websites.
Notice that this course is exclusively for BA EMW first semester students. The group of students will be split in two. The first group will work starting from the beginning of the semester until mid-semester and the second group will start after mid-semester until semester’s end.

This is the continuation of the course “Introduction to Digital Media” (Web Authoring) and deals with intermediate to advanced web-authoring techniques. Intermediate HTML, basic DHTML, animation, sound and multimedia techniques of the web format will be some of the topics. Further, there will be an introduction to basic databases.

In this course, students will develop an interactive application by using either ActionScript (Flash), Lingo (Director), or DHTML. Conceptual and aesthetical frameworks for developing an interactive site will be investigated and executed in the form of a final project.

This MA level project course presents the basic techniques of animation in Maya, including the most common animation tools, a basic understanding of character and particle animation and some basics in MEL (Maya Embedded Language) programming language. The final project will consist in a short 3D animation using the techniques learned in the course.

This course introduces the concepts, strategies, and techniques of interactive computer media. Students will have significant involvement with multimedia authoring tools for the experimentation with “hypermedia” formats involving video and photographic images stored on CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, sound, and text. Interactive multimedia production involves different objectives and methods than those common to the usual practices of video, film, and computer graphics. The author designs structured but flexible pathways to access image and sound information, and facilitates free navigation among these elements.

This is the continuation of the course “Auftritt der Medien: Das Marshall McLuhan-Musical” by professor Peter Bexte – WS 05/06. In this weekend course, students will concretize the concepts and ideas gathered in Bexte’s seminar to realize a project. The visual material collected during the winter semester will be examined and used to create a three-wall beamer projection. Students will use techniques like image editing, animation, programming with ActionScript and video and sound editing.

Optische Medien und Phantasmen gehören zusammen. In seinen Trugbildern spricht das Medium von sich selbst. Nicht von ungefähr trägt der Vorläufer des Horrorfilms den Namen »Phantaskop« (erfunden von Etienne Gaspard Robertson, 1763-1837). Diese Zusammenhänge sollen exemplarisch am Thema 'Dracula' diskutiert und in einer medialen Produktion erprobt werden.

This course is mandatory and prerequisite for most additional praxis oriented courses and for gaining access to the EMW computer lab. Students are given a broad basis in the skills, concepts, and practical experiences in digital media. The first part of the seminar will be an introduction to the basic concepts of computer techniques. The second part will be an introduction to Photoshop and Freehand, used in this course for the manipulation of digital imagery and the design of simple layout. The third and final part of the seminar will be an introduction to HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and Macromedia Dreamweaver for the creation of websites.
Notice that this course is exclusively for BA EMW first semester students. The group of students will be split in two. The first group will work starting from the beginning of the semester until mid-semester and the second group will start after mid-semester until semester’s end.

This MA level project course presents the basic techniques and aesthetics of the 3D software Maya, including modeling, lighting, rendering, and camera animation. Students will learn the full range of 3D visualization production of environments and objects, from drawing for 3D to final rendering, culminating in a completed project, e.g. the visualization of an exhibition, installation, sculpture, product, or a landscape. Concepts from photography, film (camera), and art are used as a grounding for exploration of the possibilities offered by the technology, with an emphasis in lighting and texturing.
It is recommended taking this course in combination with Prof. Winfried Gerling’s course „The Garden“ (Wednesday 13:30 – 16:30PM) as a way of visualizing the concepts in 3D.

This course introduces the concepts, strategies, and techniques of interactive computer media. Students will have significant involvement with the multimedia authoring tool ‘Flash MX 2004’ for the experimentation with “hypermedia” formats involving video and photographic images, sound, and text stored on CD-ROM, DVD-Rom, or for web delivery. Interactive multimedia production involves different objectives and methods than those common to the usual practices of video, film, and computer graphics. The author designs structured but flexible pathways to access image and sound information that the viewer can freely navigate.

This is the continuation of the course “Introduction to Digital Media” (Web Authoring). Intermediate HTML will be covered as well as an introduction to DHTML, (CSS and Javascript). Special interest will be given to the animation, sound and multimedia possibilities of the web format. Pre-requisite: “Introduction to Digital Media” or some basic HTML knowledge.

This course introduces the concepts, strategies, and techniques of interactive computer media. Students will have significant involvement with multimedia authoring tools for the experimentation with “hypermedia” formats involving video and photographic images stored on CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, sound, and text. Interactive multimedia production involves different objectives and methods than those common to the usual practices of video, film, and computer graphics. The author designs structured but flexible pathways to access image and sound information, and facilitates free navigation among these elements. Pre-requisite: “Introduction to Digital Media” course. Priority to 2nd semester students.

This is the continuation of the course “Introduction to Digital Media” (Web Authoring). Intermediate HTML will be covered as well as an introduction to DHTML, (CSS and Javascript). Special interest will be given to the animation, sound and multimedia possibilities of the web format. Pre-requisite: “Introduction to Digital Media” or some basic HTML knowledge.

This course combines both historical research and experimental investigation of transformational bodies in art, literature, science, and popular culture. During the semester students will lecture about different works of art (media) of their own interest. Students have the opportunity to do 3D creatures, video, documentary, etc. The development of the final group project, e.g. a book on DVD, a video, an exhibition, etc. will be part of the course’s assignment.

“Monsters, Myths, and Mutations” is a combination of three co-dependent courses that focuses the topic on different perspectives. It is recommended the participation of at least two of the courses.

Besides the weekly courses’ meetings, there will be excursions and intensive workshops.

This course combines both historical research and experimental investigation of transformational bodies in art, literature, science, and popular culture. During the semester students will lecture about different works of art (media) of their own interest. Students have the opportunity to do 3D creatures, video, documentary, etc. The development of the final group project, e.g. a book on DVD, a video, an exhibition, etc. will be part of the course’s assignment.

Besides the weekly courses’ meetings, there will be excursions and intensive workshops.