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  • 3.00 Credits

    3 cr. Prerequisite: Passed or tested out of ENG*063. Students will be introduced the concepts and theories of group counseling and group dynamics in the addiction field. Types of groups, group formation, and stages of group development, transitions and termination of groups will be discussed as well as the ethical aspects of group work. Through a combination of didactic and experiential learning, students will have the opportunity to examine their own performances as group members and facilitators.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 cr. Prerequisite: Passed or tested out of ENG*063. Students will be introduced to the basic pharmacology of drugs of abuse, and drug classification as well as the process of neurotransmission and brain functioning when drugs are introduced to the human body. Discussion of how each class of psychoactive substances alters neurotransmission and homeostasis will occur. The course examines the consequences of short- and long-term substance use, abuse, and addiction on all major bodily systems and the fetus.
  • 6.00 Credits

    6 cr. Prerequisites: DAR*H101, 111, 112, 158; ENG*H101 with a "C" or betterand permission of the program coordinator. DAR*H251 and 252 must be completed in consecutive semesters. Students will spend 15 hours per week in a substance abuse treatment facility under the joint supervision of the DARC program Coordinator and a supervisor at the facility and attend a seminar once per week. Students will observe, practice and develop competency in the 12 core functions of addiction counseling. As students develop increased competence, they will progress from active observers to co-counselors and then to counselors. Students will continue academic study during a weekly seminar. Students will be expected to reflect on their field work, participate in clinical supervision and peer group interaction.
  • 6.00 Credits

    6 cr. Prerequisite: DAR*H251 and permission of DARC program coordinator. DAR*H251 and 252 must be completed in consecutive semesters. A continuation of DAR*H251, students will continue their field placements for 15 hours per week in the same substance abuse treatment facility. Students will refine their counseling skills and assume increased responsibility for implementing the 12 core functions. During the semester, students will function as a primary addiction counselor for one or more clients. The classroom component (weekly seminar) of this internship will prepare students for the certification exam and case presentation as well as provide for ongoing clinical supervision, personal reflection and growth.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 cr. Prerequisite: CSA*H105 and permission of the instructor. This course is an introduction to the art and techniques of electronic music and audio production. The history, elements, and tools of electronic music and audio will be defined and explored. Topics include; acoustic theory, analog and digital audio principles, composition, recording engineering techniques, sound sampling, electronic synthesis, MIDI, and audio for multimedia and the World Wide Web.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 cr. (formerly MM-H101) Prerequisite: CSA*H105 or equivalent experience. This course is an introduction and overview of the digital arts. The basic elements, components and skills required for digital art development and production will be defined and explored. Topics include; applications of digital arts, presentation software, visual design principles, digital media design, Web design, configuring a multimedia system, emerging technologies, multimedia components, and interactive multimedia development.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 cr. (formerly MM-H104) Prerequisite: DAT*H101. Multimedia Authoring I is an introduction to the planning, development and management of multimedia software projects, Interaction Design, and algorithm analysis. Topics include; multimedia and instructional design, multimedia and interaction design, multimedia and the WWW, arrays, functions and methods, events and event handlers, objects, logic structures, repetition structures, programming and scripting languages, and variables.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 cr. (formerly MM-H106) Prerequisites: DAT*H101. This course explores the uses of fundamental visual design principles in emerging technologies used to design and develop interactive electronic documents such as multimedia databases, multimedia electronic books, applications for hand-held devices, and other technologies. Topics include; elements of design, principles of design, XML, and delivery engines.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 cr. (formerly MM-H108) Prerequisite: DAT*H101. Digital Imaging I provides an in-depth study of digital image files and their uses in the realm of digital graphics, imaging and video. Topics include; alpha channels, composition and lighting, color theory, data compression, filters, raster graphics, vector graphics, gradients, layering, screen resolution and bit depth, and video display formats.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 cr. (formerly MM-H110) Prerequisite: DAT*H101. Digital Video Production I is an introduction to the three phases of video production; pre-production, production, and postproduction. Students will script, storyboard, shoot, and edit original short films. Topics include; alpha channels, aspect ratio, audio production, broadcast standards, computer monitors vs. video monitors, camera techniques, composition, compositing, compression, lighting, rolling credits, transitions, titles, and project management.
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