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3.00 Credits
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.
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Units (Grade Option) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and 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.
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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 andlearn the skills necessary to conduct a successful job interview. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer: CSU.
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3.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
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.
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