CTK 481 - Selected Topics in Creative Technologies
Department: Creative Technologies
Description: Course topics reflecting integration of computers with digital sound/graphic technologies and authoring tools for applications in the arts. Multiple enrollments are allowed; maximum of 12 hours, between CTK 380 and 481.
Credit Hours: 3
Graduate Level Course: This course is approved for graduate credit
Current Offerings
Fall 2025
- 001 - Lecture (In Person): M W F 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM , Steve Bryant 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 002 - Lecture (In Person): M W F 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM , Steve Bryant 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 005 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Dan Cox 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 006 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Kristin Carlson 3.00 hour(s)
- 007 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 12:35 PM - 1:50 PM , Aaron Paolucci 3.00 hour(s)
- 008 - Lecture (In Person): M W 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Annie Sungkajun 3.00 hour(s)
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Center for the Visual Art 050 (CVA 050)
Instructor: Steve Bryant
Course Specification: Majors Only
Textbooks are not required for this section.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Center for the Visual Art 050 (CVA 050)
Instructor: Steve Bryant
Course Specification: Majors Only
Textbooks are not required for this section.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Center for the Visual Art 140 (CVA 140)
Instructor: Dan Cox
Course Specification: Majors Only
Textbooks are not required for this section.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Center for the Visual Art 042 (CVA 042)
Instructor: Kristin Carlson
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Center for the Visual Art 050 (CVA 050)
Instructor: Aaron Paolucci
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025
Location: Center for the Visual Art 050 (CVA 050)
Instructor: Annie Sungkajun
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Spring 2026
- 001 - Lecture (In Person): M W 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Annie Sungkajun 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 002 - Lecture (In Person): M 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM , Rose Marshack 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 003 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Christopher Lackey 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only
- 007 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Ben Arguelles 3.00 hour(s)
Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Location: Center for the Visual Art 050 (CVA 050)
Instructor: Annie Sungkajun
Course Specification: Majors Only
Class Notes: Special Topics: Projection Mapping This course provides a hands-on exploration of projection mapping, from conceptualization to content creation. Students will learn mapping techniques, technical considerations of hardware, and creating and aligning digital content. Through a variety of projects, students will create installations and transform objects and spaces into canvases Prereq: CTK 377
Textbooks are not required for this section.
Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Location: Williams Hall 111 (WIH 111)
Instructor: Rose Marshack
Course Specification: Majors Only
Class Notes: Special Topics: Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship in the Fine Arts This course explores how artists can build and maintain sustainable creative lives in today’s landscape. Students will develop foundational skills in financial literacy, project budgeting, income diversification, and entrepreneurial thinking - tools essential for supporting a long-term artistic practice. Emphasis is placed on realistic planning, adaptable career pathways, and the practical realities of balancing creative goals with financial responsibilities. Students will engage with case studies, collaborative workshops, and guest speakers from across the arts and creative industries to build strategies for thriving as both artists and professionals in the world.
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Location: Center for the Visual Art 050 (CVA 050)
Instructor: Christopher Lackey
Course Specification: Majors Only
Class Notes: Special Topics: Explorations in Audio This course offers a broad, hands-on exploration of sound and music technologies, blending creative practice, science, and culture. Students will study the physics of sound, acoustics, and hearing; the design and function of microphones, speakers, and other transducers; and fundamentals of recording, mixing, and live sound reinforcement. We will investigate music theory, instruments, and performance practices, with attention to differences in rhythm, tuning, and timbre found in various cultures. The course also introduces digital audio workstations, MIDI, and synthesis, along with contemporary applications such as spatial and immersive audio. Through listening, lab activities, and creative projects, students will gain practical experience while developing an appreciation of both the technological foundations and cultural dimensions of sound. Prior technical or musical background is helpful but not required.
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.
Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026
Location: Center for the Visual Art 017 (CVA 017)
Instructor: Ben Arguelles
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.