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Jeffrey Lathbury Module 4 Information Systems Group Assignment Professor: Jianhao Chen Monday, November 15, 2010 Art History is a liberal study of how people for thousands of years have expressed their ideas and thoughts threw different expressions. Art has many different aspects to chose from include countless styles. The styles are a manner of representation from that artist point of view. In the same way, a computer programmer creates a program to sum up solutions. The realism of art history has many complex observations of those interpreting the art of work centered.

Artist focus on works of art that demand expression threw there rendering of an event or subject in question. Much like a management information systems analysis creates a problem solving methods to maintain a network. However, with art there are many different perspectives that are open to debate depending the artist’s intentions. With information systems the goal is to have an open forum of discussion to narrow down the solutions. Art is the nature of those communicating with elaborate symbols to express their straightforward view or thoughts.

The areas in which artist might study include are the following. These general areas range from painting, sculpture, architecture, graphic arts, performance, popular arts and entertainment. The mission of art history is to offer a broadly based library interdisciplinary based on subtle cultures of the world. Many of these general areas of study require students to use various computer programs that interact with their subject matter. For instance, an art history class will use a projection monitor to display the pieces of art on to a movie style screen. Also, a student might use a PowerPoint Presentations to view various art pieces for their homework assignments. In fact, many art history majors use information systems and art as professional tools for their careers. An example is a graphic artist for a movie production studio. He or she will use their art history foundation and apply to animated computer programs that work with a story line.

As a result, an art history major might find a jobs ranging from many different areas. The fields could range from teaching to architect depending on the field of study for that student. Plus, the interesting factor about art history is the unlimited possibilities of emphasizing a perspective based on the type of material used. What I mean is that artist today can use any type of material to express that person’s artwork. In fact, a person could use an art design program to make digital art or a pencil to draw it free hand.

To conclude information systems and art history complement one another in various ways. The development of a liberal background in art can create a level of conceptual competence. This helps thanks too an ever changing world of technology and having the knowledge to translate the theoretical functions of art and science. Art also help those express their communication skills in interpersonal ways that help those with highly technical backgrounds. Also, the importance of professional communication skills is required in any profession. In fact, no matter what area of study and having the combination of both art and information systems can only add to a persons experiences and goals.

Works Cited: Marilyn Stokstad. __Art History, Volume One__. Prentice Hall. New York 2007

Daniel Jenerson EDU-233172-01-10FA1- Exploring the Disciplines: Information Systems Instructor Ms. Chen ** Information Systems and Mathematical Analysis ** The fundamental knowledge of Information Systems lies in the Computer Science discipline. The conceptual knowledge of Computer Science resides in mathematics. If an Information Systems professional truly desires to become an expert he or she must become adept at Mathematics. The question is what type of Mathematics? The ongoing argument is whether traditional courses such as linear algebra, calculus and the like should be replaced by discrete mathematics. In reality all three are required to deal with the variation the computing professional will encounter at the computer science level. The Information Systems professional does not work at the computer science level but should be able to converse in mathematical terms if required to do so.

According to Y.C Tay of the Department of Computer Science National University of Singapore it is not the content that is most important but learning the discipline of mathematics is the essential take away. He states, “By discipline I mean rigor and method. While content varies from one course to another, the discipline remains the same” (Tay, 2005).

In the Scope of mathematics the use of examples and counter-examples are used to test the students understanding of mathematical principles. Such as definitions, axioms, theorems and proofs these sometimes difficult concepts instill rigor in the student. Some of the content of the courses may be forgotten but the rigorous effort to successfully complete the course should remain with the student.

A mathematics course besides the content and rigor also teaches the mathematical method: formalizing concepts, using intuition and sharpening the minds logical processes. The mathematical methods used to derive solutions to mathematical problems are invaluable to a practical practicing Information Technology professional.

The important relationship to Information Technology and mathematics is one of training. The Information Technology student should take courses that are rigorous and of sufficient difficulty as to test the students mathematical method. The role of mathematics in information technology is to teach the student to think logically and be able to understand quantitative analysis and apply mathematical discipline in real word situations. = Works Cited = Tay, Y. (2005). What should Computer Science students lern from Mathematics? //ACM SIGACT News//, 131-143.