Course Descriptions: MULTIMEDIA ART & TECHNOLOGY

MART 314 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: State of the art computer graphics software are introduced with respect to print, web and motion graphics. Introduction to typography, graphic layout/design fundamentals, web interface design and animation/motion principles and other computer graphics software applications. Following a fine arts approach students generate their own creative content for print and/or electronic publication. Transfer: CSU, UC.

MART 325 DIGITAL PAINTING

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/48 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Using Procreate’s Painter software and digital painting tablets, students use digital tools for the artistic expression of the concepts and techniques of traditional painting. Some painting and computer knowledge desirable. May be repeated twice for credit. Transfer: CSU.

MART 361 DIGITAL VIDEO

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 32 lecture/16 lab/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course covers the creation of short videos utilizing desktop video software. Techniques for the effective use of transitions, titles, story line, and artistic creativity are covered. Also covered are video file formats, digital video cameras, and digitizing analog video. The student is expected to produce a short video piece as a final project for transferring to VHS tape, compact disk, or publishing on the WEB. Transfer: CSU.

MART 362 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: An introduction to the theory and technology of digital photography. Exploration of the digital camera in both professional and consumer use. Techniques of taking a photograph, types of storage, transferring of images, image editing, and optimizing final output are evaluated. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer: CSU, UC*.

MART 363 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): MART 362 and 376. Description: Intermediate to advanced photographic techniques covering the complete cycle of production from image setup to output. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in creating digital photographic imagery for creative and professional expression through a mixture of exercises, lecture, and demonstration. Topics include advanced camera skills, composition, color management Light room and other asset management systems. Transfer: CSU, UC.

MART 365 PHOTOGRAPHIC RETOUCHING AND RESTORATION

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): MART 376 or equivalent. Description: Understand the theory and learn the skills necessary for restoration and retouching both vintage and problem photographs. Assess photographs for image, tone, exposure, and color cast correction. Successfully remove dust, mold and texture: rebuild, refine and polish photographs. Transfer: CSU.

MART 366 COLOR MANAGEMENT AND DIGITAL PRINTING

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): MART 376 or equivalent. Description: Create a successful color management workflow from digital image to digital print. Understand and use color, calibration, and create profiles to get the desired color output. Topics include pre-press file management, RGB to 4-color ink, paper, output, proofing, and industry standards. Transfer: CSU.

MART 368 WEB DESIGN I

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course teaches the fundamentals of creating a website through a mixture of hands-on exercises, lecture, and demonstration. Topics include site layout principles, a discussion of HTML, color and image preparation, for the web, browser compatibility, graphic user interface design, usability and internet ethics and copyright issues. Students build a basic website following accepted design layout standards. The class focuses on Dreamweaver®, but also uses Adobe Photoshop®, ImageReady® and a basic demonstration of Flash®. Transfer: CSU.

MART 369 WEB DESIGN II

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): MART 368. Description: Students learn advanced concepts and techniques to create elaborate and visually appealing websites. User centered design, graphic user interface customization, Internet ethics, and copyright issues are taught as well as a review of basic color, layout and typography theory and practice. Some HTML, JavaScript, and CGI concepts are demonstrated to incorporate some basic interactivity. This course is taught using Macromedia Dreamweaver®, Adobe Photoshop® and ImageReady®. Other software may be utilized. Transfer: CSU.

MART 370 CASCADING STYLE SHEETS

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is the standard for controlling and formatting website content. It is the preferred method for design and presentational markup of well structured HTML and XHTML pages. Covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of CSS for creating precise and optimized layouts, as well as formatting text and other elements commonly used in web pages. Learn to build elegant layouts using CSS specifications by separating the page content from the visual presentation. The importance of accessibility, validation and standards are stressed. Transfer: CSU.

MART 372 DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course teaches the fundamentals of digital illustration with Adobe Illustrator, through a mixture of hands on exercises, lecture, and demonstration. Topics include design, layout, typography, and color principles, vector graphics versus raster graphics and project preparation for print. By the end of the class the student finishes at least five different kinds of projects ranging from promotional posters and business cards, to bottle labels and restaurant menus. Transfer: CSU.

MART 373 DIGITAL AUDIO I

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 16 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Introduction to digital audio production utilizing Digidesign’s Pro Tools to familiarize students with diverse production techniques, most common file formats, and compression methods used in multimedia applications. The course focuses on digital audio for the web, CD-ROM based productions, and digital video projects. The fundamentals of digital audio theory, digital sound recording, editing, mixing, and encoding sound files are also covered. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer: CSU.

MART 376 DIGITAL IMAGING I

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: An introduction to the theory and technology of digital imaging, this project based course includes assignments covering specific concepts as well as allowing the student creativity to explore the topic and software. Students work with digital images using digital manipulation and image correction tools software such as Adobe Photoshop to create digital photographs and imagery. Students’ images become part of a basic portfolio. Transfer: CSU, UC*.

MART 377 DIGITAL IMAGING II

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): MART 376. Description: Using digital design software such as Adobe Photoshop, students develop strategies for content development, visual cohesiveness and graphic production techniques. Topics include design, layout, typography, and color principles, vector graphics versus raster graphics and project preparation for print, web and animation. Transfer: CSU.

MART 378 DIGITAL PAGE LAYOUT

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: An introductory course in page layout for graphic design for both print and electronic publication. Through projects and assignments, students integrate sound design principles and digital software skills in the creation of multiple page documents. Both Macintosh and Windows environments are supported. Transfer: CSU.

MART 379 DIGITAL ANIMATION I: FLASH®

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: A project-based course in which both traditional and digital animation techniques such as storyboarding and frame-by-frame animation are explored through the use of Macromedia Flash® as a medium for the development of creative computer-based animations. Other topics included in this course deal with the implementation of successful graphic user interface solutions for web design and stand-alone applications using the scripting capabilities of the software. Transfer: CSU.

MART 380 DIGITAL ANIMATION II: FLASH®

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): MART 379 or equivalent. Description: This course utilizes Macromedia Flash® as a medium for the development and exploration of computer-based cinematic animations, advanced interactive projects as well as the application of basic scripting principles. The class is project-based and geared towards the creation of interactive, self-contained and optimized Flash® applications, both for a web media and CD-ROM presentations. Student projects are developed through the integration of rich media such as audio and video with ActionScript and advanced animation techniques. Further independent instruction is encouraged through a wide range of sources such as internet tutorials, books and experimentation. May be repeated twice for credit. Transfer: CSU.

MART 389 MULTIMEDIA CAREERS

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Introduction to the multimedia job market and employment niches. The class describes multimedia and the varied work environments including full time and contract opportunities, as well as job search techniques, resume and cover letter writing skills. Transfer: CSU.

MART 390 PORTFOLIO CREATION

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Portfolio creation is the culminating course for those students interested in the various Certificates of Completion, Certificates of Proficiency, and Associate of Arts Degree in Multimedia. Students develop a portfolio consisting of work accomplished to date. The portfolio may be print based, web based or on CD following a format appropriate with the student’s career/academic goals. The students also include a résumé that is appropriate for their field of interest and learn the skills necessary to conduct a successful job interview. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer: CSU.

MART 400 MOTION GRAPHICS

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Digital integration of audio, video and motion graphics through the creation of experimental short narrative scenes. Covers preproduction and production techniques, emphasizing editing and compression methods for web, CD-ROM or DVD delivery. Successful story-telling through the use of story boarding, camera composition and scene sequencing techniques. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer: CSU.

MART 405 STORYBOARD DEVELOPMENT FOR ANIMATION AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Introduction to storyboarding and the planning processes of visual storytelling. Translation of concepts such as shot types, continuity, pacing, transitions and sequencing into a visual narrative. Exploration of cinematic vocabulary and story board technique in the creation of both personal and professional expression. Transfer: CSU.

MART 410 3D SPATIAL VIZUALIZATION

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 16 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Visualizing three dimensional objects is an essential skill for career success. 3D Spatial Visualization is for students interested in pursuing video game design, animation, math, biology, computer science, engineering, interior design, fashion design, architecture, visual anthropology, geology and acquiring essential 3D skills. Isometric and orthographic drawing, rotation of objects, reflections, symmetry, cutting planes, surfaces and combining solids are covered. Transfer: CSU.

MART 418 HISTORY OF ANIMATION

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course is a multicultural and multidisciplinary approach to the production and development of animation throughout history. Material spans from the roots of animation before film technology to modern commercial and artistic animated productions. Topics include experimental and traditional animation techniques, an overview of current technologies and the aesthetics and visual styles in different genres. The history of animation is viewed through its social context and impact since its inception, through the past century to the contemporary era. Transfer: CSU, UC.

MART 420 3D MODELING AND ANIMATION I

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): MART 376 or equivalent. Description: Basic concepts of 3D modeling and animation using Alias’ Maya including the production of three-dimensional computer animations and the different approaches to modeling in a 3D environment. Familiarization with both the interface and the production process of 3D animation. Texture mapping, lighting and rendering of simple animations and environments. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer: CSU.

MART 421 3D MODELING AND ANIMATION II

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): MART 420 or equivalent. Description: Continuation of MART 420. Further development of concepts and techniques introduced in MART 420 to establish a solid foundation in storytelling, modeling, animation, texture creation and lighting. Rendering professional final scenes state-of-the-art 3D animation software such as Alias’ Maya. Also covered is the production process and pipeline used in video game companies and animation studios and the final delivery of projects created for various media. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer: CSU.

MART 430 3D CHARACTER CREATION AND ANIMATION

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): MART 420 or equivalent. Description: Character animation concepts including character thinking, changes of emotion, speaking (lip-sync animation) and walking cycles. Cartooning effects such as squash and stretch as well as using Alias’ Maya controls to create a more humanistic character animation. Basic concepts dealing with character planning and character sheets. Character rigging and the effect of weight and gravity when animating biped, quadruped or any anthropomorphic character. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer: CSU.

MART 431 SPECIAL EFFECTS AND COMPOSITING IN 3D

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): MART 377 and 420 or equivalent. Description: Techniques for the creation of special effects and 3D graphics through digital compositing for film and video. Merging original 2D images such as photographs or other still images generated in Photoshop or Corel Painter with 3D models created in Alias’ Maya program. Different output formats and uses for these compositing techniques in diverse industries. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer: CSU.

MART 432 3D ENVIRONMENTS AND HARD SURFACE MODELING

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): MART 377 and 420 or equivalent. Description: Course covers the creation of 3D worlds and modeling of non-organic forms such as vehicles, surroundings, architecture and mechanical devices as well as developing the look and feel of 3D environments where characters interact. Students learn to use different reference materials and research inspirational resources when generating a world concept. Various rendering techniques and the creative presentation of final work are also covered. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer: CSU.

MART 440 VIDEO GAME 3D PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES

Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): MART 377 and 420 or equivalent. Description: Video game art-specific production techniques, asset delivery, and workflow. Texture, bump, specular, and alpha maps to create the illusion of complexity in models. Focus on low polygon modeling techniques, tiling, photorealistic textures, and character animation loops. Basic Mel scripting, workflow and asset delivery methods to increase productivity and efficiency when generating game graphics. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer: CSU.

Updated: 6/17/10