CMAA - HKUST Class Schedule & Quota

COURSE INFO

VECTOR	[3-0-0:3]
DESCRIPTION	This course introduces students to the conceptual fundamentals of computational media and arts, technologies behind computational media and arts, and software and hardware tools used in computational media and arts production. It will cover principles of visual communication, design aesthetics, image and video synthesis, audio editing, animation and game design, etc.

CMAA 5001 - Foundations of Computational Media and Arts (3 units)

Section	Date & Time	Room	Instructor	Quota	Enrol	Avail	Wait	Remarks
L01 (6080)	02-SEP-2024 - 06-DEC-2024 We 01:30PM - 04:20PM	Rm 148, E1	SHE, Pei Man James	60	43	17	0
L02 (6480)	TBA	TBA	HUI, Pan SHE, Pei Man James TONG, Xin WANG, Yuyang	30	8	22	0	Instructor Consent Required

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VECTOR

[3-0-0:3]

DESCRIPTION

This course focuses on the arts and design of visual communication and expression with emphasis on both theory and practice. Students will learn about the design principles and techniques in visual communication and expression, develop good visual senses and relevant research skills that can inspire and enrich the creative and production process of projects that enable students to communicate and express visually and effectively.

CMAA 5008 - Visual Communication and Expression (3 units)

Section	Date & Time	Room	Instructor	Quota	Enrol	Avail	Wait	Remarks
L01 (6084)	02-SEP-2024 - 06-DEC-2024 Th 10:30AM - 01:20PM	Rm 102, E1	YIP, David Kei Man YU, Luwen	25	21	4	0

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VECTOR

[3-0-0:3]

DESCRIPTION

This course examines the practice and theory of 3D computer graphics in the context of visual arts. Students will acquire the technical skills of both traditional 3D animation software programs as well as emerging real-time 3D engines, and gain a critical understanding of its technology and history. Technical instructions will be given to cover all aspects of 3D animation production, including modeling, texturing, shading, animation, lighting, and rendering. Both pioneering and emerging artists working with 3D computer images will be introduced. Lectures and discussions on other related media, including photography, film, sculpture, and installation art will also be included.

CMAA 5014 - Experimental 3D Rendering and Motion (3 units)

Section	Date & Time	Room	Instructor	Quota	Enrol	Avail	Wait	Remarks
L01 (6085)	02-SEP-2024 - 06-DEC-2024 We 06:00PM - 08:50PM	CMA Lab 3/F, E2	HU, Rui	20	20	0	0

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VECTOR

[3-0-0:3]

DESCRIPTION

This course introduces students to assistive technologies designed for people with different types of disabilities and the aging population. Students will learn how to leverage computational media and arts (e.g., VR/AR, AI-enabled interactive media and arts) to design assistive technologies to address accessibility challenges and evaluate their performance and user experience with the target population.

CMAA 5018 - Assistive Technology Design based on Computational Media and Arts (3 units)

Section	Date & Time	Room	Instructor	Quota	Enrol	Avail	Wait	Remarks
L01 (6086)	02-SEP-2024 - 06-DEC-2024 Mo 03:00PM - 05:50PM	Rm 150, E1	FAN, Mingming	30	18	12	0

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VECTOR

[3-0-0:3]

DESCRIPTION

As Machine Learning (ML) permeates numerous aspects of culture, industry, and scholarship, it is crucial for the next generation of computational artists to be ML-literate, possessing the ability to critically evaluate and apply this rapidly evolving technology. Through hands-on experience with cutting-edge ML tools, students will hone their skills in this domain and establish critical perspectives on the strengths and limitations of current methods. This course employs free, open-source ML toolkits, enabling students to become familiar with various classification and regression models, RNNs, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, large language models, Text-to-Image generators, and more, for the purpose of implementing art projects. Each week, pertinent computational artworks utilizing various techniques are introduced, analyzed, and discussed.

CMAA 5019 - Machine Learning for the Arts (3 units)

Section	Date & Time	Room	Instructor	Quota	Enrol	Avail	Wait	Remarks
L01 (6081)	02-SEP-2024 - 06-DEC-2024 Tu 01:30PM - 04:20PM	Rm 102, W1	PAPATHEODOROU, Theodoros	30	30	0	0

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VECTOR

[3-0-0:3]

DESCRIPTION

This course provides an in-depth introduction to algorithms and interfaces that bridge sketching and modeling, with a particular focus on tools that support the conceptual design of shape and creation of artwork at a variety of scales. We will explore the full pipeline of concept to fabricated shape. Topics to be covered include: 2D and 3D representations, non-photorealistic rendering, sketch processing, image synthesis, sketch-based modelling, fabrication, pen and touch, and XR interfaces. We will also cover classic and cutting-edge papers published on top computer graphics and HCI venues. We will discuss how these techniques and systems benefit art and design, and vice versa.

CMAA 5025 - Computational Techniques for Sketch-based Creativity (3 units)

Section	Date & Time	Room	Instructor	Quota	Enrol	Avail	Wait	Remarks
L01 (6087)	02-SEP-2024 - 06-DEC-2024 Mo 06:00PM - 08:50PM	CMA Lab 3/F, E2	WANG, Zeyu	20	15	5	0

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VECTOR

[3-0-0:3]

DESCRIPTION

Creating immersivity in virtual reality allows creators to have an engaging experience in creating arts, animation, or visual assets for building virtual world. The way of creating is significantly different compared to traditional methods of creating. In this studio-based course, students will be introduced creating methods using different immersive authoring tools in VR, such as QuillVR and Gravity Sketch; and have opportunities to practice the sketching, assets building, animation and pipeline building for world building projects.

CMAA 5028 - Immersive Authoring for World Building and Animation (3 units)

Section	Date & Time	Room	Instructor	Quota	Enrol	Avail	Wait	Remarks
L01 (6083)	02-SEP-2024 - 06-DEC-2024 Tu 10:30AM - 01:20PM	CMA Lab 3/F, E2	ZHANG, Junjie	15	15	0	0

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VECTOR

[3-0-0:3]

DESCRIPTION

The course provides a comprehensive overview of the main digital sound manipulation and synthesis and their application in the design of interactive music systems. At the end of the course, students will have a solid knowledge of Pure Data, a visual programming language that can be incorporated in a number of interactive environments. Additionally, a number of research topics in the field will be explored.

CMAA 5030 - Interactive Music Systems Design (3 units)

Section	Date & Time	Room	Instructor	Quota	Enrol	Avail	Wait	Remarks
L01 (6088)	02-SEP-2024 - 06-DEC-2024 Th 10:30AM - 01:20PM	Rm 201, E4	MASU, RAUL GIANCARLO MARIA	20	12	8	0

VECTOR	[1-3 credit(s)]
DESCRIPTION	An independent research project carried out under the supervision of a faculty member.

CMAA 6018A - Independent Study (3 units)

Section	Date & Time	Room	Instructor	Quota	Enrol	Avail	Remarks
R01 (6448)	TBA	TBA	ZHANG, Kang	5	5	0	Research Topic: Computational Aesthetics and Generative Art and Design Instructor Consent Required
R02 (6439)	TBA	TBA	TBA	5	2	3	This section is for Visiting Research students only. Instructor Consent Required
R03 (6450)	TBA	TBA	FAN, Mingming	10	6	4	Research Topic: HCI Research Methods Instructor Consent Required
R04 (6451)	TBA	TBA	HUI, Pan	5	1	4	Research Topic: HCI Research Methods Instructor Consent Required
R05 (6449)	TBA	TBA	WANG, Zeyu	5	2	3	Research Topic: Computer Graphics Research Instructor Consent Required
R06 (6452)	TBA	TBA	MASU, RAUL GIANCARLO MARIA	5	1	4	Research Topic: HCI Research Methods Instructor Consent Required
R07 (6453)	TBA	TBA	PAPATHEODOROU, Theodoros	5	0	5	Research Topic: ML in the Arts Instructor Consent Required
R08 (6454)	TBA	TBA	SHE, Pei Man James	5	0	5	Research Topic: ML in the Arts Instructor Consent Required
R09 (6455)	TBA	TBA	PAPATHEODOROU, Theodoros	5	0	5	Research Topic: Large Language Models/ Diffusion Models in the Arts Instructor Consent Required
R10 (6456)	TBA	TBA	SHE, Pei Man James	5	0	5	Research Topic: Large Language Models/ Diffusion Models in the Arts Instructor Consent Required
R11 (6457)	TBA	TBA	ZENG, Wei	5	3	2	Research Topic: Large Language Models/ Diffusion Models in the Arts Instructor Consent Required
R12 (6458)	02-SEP-2024 - 06-DEC-2024 Fr 02:00PM - 04:50PM	Rm 223, W1	HUI, Pan	10	10	0	Research Topic: Metaverse Design Thinking Instructor Consent Required
R13 (6459)	TBA	TBA	MASU, RAUL GIANCARLO MARIA	5	0	5	Research Topic: Chinese Musical Instrument Research Instructor Consent Required
R14 (6460)	TBA	TBA	MASU, RAUL GIANCARLO MARIA	5	0	5	Research Topic: Accessible Musical Instruments Research Instructor Consent Required
R15 (6461)	TBA	TBA	YIP, David Kei Man	5	0	5	Research Topic: XR Production Instructor Consent Required
R16 (6466)	TBA	TBA	ZHANG, Junjie	5	0	5	Research Topic: XR Production Instructor Consent Required
R17 (6467)	TBA	TBA	HU, Rui	5	0	5	Research Topic: XR Production Instructor Consent Required
R18 (6462)	TBA	TBA	ZENG, Wei	5	0	5	Research Topic: Creative Data Visualization Instructor Consent Required
R19 (6463)	TBA	TBA	YU, Luwen	5	2	3	Research Topic: Color Theory Research Instructor Consent Required
R20 (6468)	TBA	TBA	ZHANG, Junjie	5	0	5	Research Topic: Digital Animation Research Instructor Consent Required
R21 (6469)	TBA	TBA	WANG, Zeyu	5	2	3	Research Topic: Creative AI Research Instructor Consent Required

VECTOR	[0 credit]
DESCRIPTION	A regular series of seminars presenting research problems currently under investigation. Graded P or F.

CMAA 6101 - Computational Media and Arts Program Seminar I (0 units)

Section	Date & Time	Room	Instructor	Quota	Enrol	Avail	Wait	Remarks
T01 (6089)	02-SEP-2024 - 06-DEC-2024 Mo 10:30AM - 11:20AM	CMA Lab 3/F, E2	YU, Luwen ZHANG, Junjie	80	80	0	0

COURSE INFO

DESCRIPTION	Master's thesis research supervised by co-advisors from different disciplines. A successful defense of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit is assigned.

CMAA 6990 - MPhil Thesis Research (0 units)

Section	Date & Time	Room	Instructor	Quota	Enrol	Avail	Wait	Remarks
R01 (6122)	TBA	TBA	TBA	999	47	952	0

COURSE INFO

DESCRIPTION	Original and independent doctoral thesis research supervised by co-advisors from different disciplines. A successful defense of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit is assigned.

CMAA 7990 - Doctoral Thesis Research (0 units)

Section	Date & Time	Room	Instructor	Quota	Enrol	Avail	Wait	Remarks
R01 (6123)	TBA	TBA	TBA	999	10	989	0