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Creating Comics: Studying Graphic Narratives
ENGL 152 Introduction to Fiction
MART 233 Imagining History and Production
UNST 101 Integrative Seminar A
In “Creating Comics,” we read comics for their narrative and visual elements, studying how these come together to create compelling texts. Reading some assigned comics and selecting some of your own, we will also learn the digital tools for composing and editing comics. Finally, you will write, create, and publish your own. This Learning Community is a good match if you’re interested in comics, digital art, or reading and writing fiction.
BizTech: Let’s Excel in Business
BUS 200 Business Analysis Methods
CS 135 Intro to Information Systems
UNST 101 Integrative Seminar A
In “BizTech: Let’s Excel in Business” we explore the connections between common business functions and needs and how we can utilize software to plan, analyze and process information to make decisions, lower costs, increase efficiency, perform basic financial business-related functions, create marketing and promotional pieces, and expand to a global market. This learning community is a good match for you if you are interested in owning your own business, or working in Information systems to support a business, while also learning all the basic computer functions that will be useful throughout college and in your daily life.
Cultural Discovery: Exploring Latino Identity through Language
SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish
SPCH 124 Beginning Speech
UNST 101 Integrative Seminar A
In “Cultural Discovery,” we explore identity as we dive in to Spanish language and culture. In Spanish 101, students will explore various Spanish speaking countries to learn about a variety of histories and contributions of the Latino community worldwide. In Beginning Speech, students will explore the prolific and vital history of the Latino culture through film, art, and literature, using research and public presentation in English. This learning community is a good match for you if you’re interested in garnering a better understanding of Spanish language varieties, and Latino culture and history.
Lighting the Way: Using computers, math, & electronic prototyping platforms to create an interactive exhibit
CS 135 Computers and Electronic Prototyping
Math 120 Intermediate Algebra
UNST 101 Integrative Seminar A
In the “Lighting the Way” learning community, students will gain practical design experience through a collaborative (public art) project. Beginning in the concept stage, the group will progress into modeling, prototyping, testing, and the fabrication of an interactive float for the Las Vegas Electric Light Parade. Over the course of the semester, a multitude of skills and techniques related to digital fabrication will be presented through this hands-on project. Computer programming, rapid prototyping, and construction will be highlighted, and students will apply basic quantitative skills (arithmetic and algebraic skills) to both technology and everyday life. In-class exercises will focus on developing skills in specific technologies that are widely used in interactive media displays and installations. Students will regularly give presentations on proof-of-concept, testing (field) results, and overall project progress. The group will ultimately be working toward their final project of a float for the Electric Light Parade.