LAMS300 Physics in Art 3 cr.

This course focuses on three major areas of Physics that can tremendously benefit an artist’s appreciation of the scientific basis of their art. More specifically, we will learn about the physics of music, physics of light and color, and finally about the physics of photography.

In physics of music, we will start from oscillations and will transition to waves, sound waves and harmonics, by focusing on two major types of musical instruments, i.e. wind instruments and string instruments.

In physics of light and color, we will discuss variety of relevant topics, including the nature of light, nature of color, additive color mixing and subtractive color mixing.

Finally, we will study the principles of Ray Optics and employ them to understand mirrors, lenses and finally physics of photography.

[Formerly titled Physics for Artists]

Prerequisites: FRSM100

Seminar

All College Elective
Fall and Spring