Required of first year graduate students working in Electronic Integrated Arts; this course provides both a technical and theoretical foundation for the production of time-based works in the integrated video and sound studios. Experimentation with application that crosses media is extensively explored. Through demonstrations; critiques and lab work students gain a thorough understanding of the technical process as well as insights and expertise into the physical integration of traditional media with new technologies. Emphasis is placed on the making of artwork through the use of electronic integrated media. The course also includes presentations; class discussions and readings designed to create a critical dialogue. Areas of theoretical concern include historical and contemporary perspectives on imaging and sound technologies.