A concentration in IDA addresses the needs and interests of students from other majors to study and develop a basic understanding of how to integrate new and emerging media and technologies (robotics, sound, and games) into their personal art-making practice. To achieve this goal, the IDA concentration offers core courses, supplemented by student-selected electives, that build technical and conceptual skills, while establishing historical and critical contexts for integrated digital and new materials art. A wide range of electives are available for students to choose a direction that best meets the needs of their chosen major.
Requirements for the Interaction Design and Art Concentration
| Course Title | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Art + Technology I | IDA 215 | 3 |
| Robotic Arts: Intro | IDA 277 | 3 |
| Choose four from the following: | ||
| Net Art | IDA 252 | 3 |
| Open Source 3D Fabrication | IDA 351 | 3 |
| Robotic Arts: Motion and Motors | IS 355 | 3 |
| Robotic Vision/Digital Light | IDA 348 | 3 |
| Exploring Materials | IDA 220 | 3 |
| Experimental Games | IDA 315 | 3 |
| Sound Installation Art | IS 345 | 3 |
| Robotic Arts: Advanced Studio | IDA 489 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Total Credits for the Interaction Design and Art Concentration | 18 | |
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