Sample External Electives

Following are examples of the courses, by department, that ETCers can take for elective credit in their second year in the program. Please note that what's listed is a representative sample, and the courses may not necessarily be offered every semester:

Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Graphics I & II
Media Technology
Wearable Computers/Rapid Prototyping
Physically-based modeling

Robotics
Robotic Art Studio

Electrical and Computer Engineering
Digital Signal Processing
Multimedia Communications: Coding, Systems, and Networking
Engineering and Public Policy
Science Technology and Ethics

Mechanical Engineering
General Robotics

Design
Computer Basics: Computer Design
Seminar in HCI Design
How People Work With Things

Drama
Fundamentals of Drama
Sound I & II
Acting for Non-Majors
History of Architecture and Decor
Fundamentals of Directing
Camera Techniques
Producing for Film & Television
Development of Film Technique
Screenwriting
Introduction to Playwriting
Advanced Playwriting
Advanced Topics in Playwriting

Music
Introduction to Computing and Music Technology
Electronic and Computer Music
Sound Recording I & II

Art
Electronic Media Studio
Advanced Electronic and Time-Based Work: 3D Animation
Advanced Electronic and Time-Based Work: Robotic Art Studio

English
Culture Communication and Technology: Mapping the Internet
Survey of Forms: Screenwriting
Writing in the Professions
Designing Interactive Multimedia
Writing for Multimedia
Writing in Software Engineering
Computers and Writing
Writing for Multimedia
On-line Information Design

Philosophy
Issues in Multimedia Authoring

Psychology
Human Factors
Visual Cognition
Production Systems Models of Thought
Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving
Visual Perception

Public Policy & Management
Internet and the Law

Courses at the Pittsburgh Filmmakers
Introduction to Screenwriting
Script Analysis
Lighting for Film & Video
Film Editing
Sound for Film
Producing for Film & Television
Animation Basics