COMMUN 313 – Spring 2018

This course is an examination of the actual and potential role of technology in facilitating satisfying communication relationships. Students will explore current topics in communication technology (e.g., social media, emojis, online dating, multitasking) and their connections to communication and technology theories …

Future Course Offerings to Consider

  SPG 18 – ART 212  Introduction to Digital Studio Practice – Formulated as an extension of ART 118, ART 212 completes the Adobe Suite of creative applications (Video / Audio / Animation) while exploring critical concepts such as Power, …

DAC Alumni News and Profiles: Doing What in the World?!

Are you a DAC alum? We want to know and share what our alumni are doing out in the world with their DAC certificates or DAC degrees. Send us a note (dac-info@uwm.edu) if you’d like to be featured or to nominate …

Opening of the Emile H. Mathis Gallery

The newly-renovated space is a state-of-the-art facility with 2,400 sq. ft. of exhibition space and additional storage space to house the ever-expanding UWM Art Collection. The Gallery was constructed with a multi-million dollar donation from art connoisseur, collector and dealer, …

Art 316 Interactive and Multimedia Art (Spring 2018)

In Art 316 (U/G), students will learn basic software development and real-time computational methods. Make art with MIDI, light, data input, human interface devices like USB game controllers, web cams, kinects, video mixing, motion- and body-tracking, and more. In-class demo …

The World After Us: Speculative Media Sculpture Project

Wed, Dec 6th | 2:00 p.m. Digital Humanities Lab  Tentatively titled “The World After Us,” Physics Professor Carol J Hirschmugl  and Art and Design Professor Nathaniel Stern are working towards a multidiscplinary project that will hopefully have outcomes in the forms of new coursework, educational …

Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series: Beth Cavaner

Beth Cavener specializes in the creation of clay sculptures that often depict disturbing animals in unexpected poses, “suspended in a moment of tension.” Beneath the surface, her work explores the consequences of human fear, aggression and misunderstanding through animal forms, …

Spring 2018 DAC Courses

Hello DAC Students Here are the DAC courses being offered in the Spring 2018 semester. If you have any questions please let us know. Don’t forget to sign up! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break. https://uwm.edu/schedule/index.cfm?a1=subject_details&subject=DAC&strm=2182 Also, here are several courses …

Directions in DH: The Overpass Light Brigade and Spaces of Appearance

Lane Hall and Lisa Moline will present on spaces of appearance and their work with the Overpass Light Brigade. Thursday, November 16, 3:30pm in the Digital Humanities Lab. Lane Hall (UWM Professor, English) and Lisa Moline (UWM Associate Professor, Art & Design) are …

DAC Alumni News and Profiles: Doing What in the World?!

Are you a DAC alum? We want to know and share what our alumni are doing out in the world with their DAC certificates or DAC degrees. Send us a note (dac-info@uwm.edu) if you’d like to be featured or to nominate …

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