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  • 2.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to radio production by teaching the skills needed for active listening, creating personal and reportorial narratives, broadcast delivery, interviewing techniques, and digital recording and editing. Students will produce three pieces of personal and community relevance, for broadcast on local and statewide radio stations. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Offered: Occasionally.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is focused on writing skills and applications for all forms of mass media including journalism (news) and persuasive writing (advertising copy). Topics include basic principles of writing, analysis of factual information, the concept of news and careers in writing for mass media. Prerequisite: ENGL 109. Offered: Spring.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is an introductory-level course in Adobe Photoshop, the industry standard image manipulation and digital painting application. Topics covered include using editing and painting tools, filters, layers for compositing, basic scanning and resolu- tion, and aesthetic considerations when creating electronic art. Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students explore digital painting techniques using Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter. The creation and use of brushes, different media, paper textures and masks are explored, along with aesthetics, printing, and interapplication concerns. Prerequisite: MART 180L. Offered: Occasionally.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course covers the skills needed to use a digital camera as well as basic techniques and aesthetic concepts of photography. Topics include how a digital camera captures images, basic settings and features of digital cameras, including white balance, exposure, and use of flash, downloading image files to the computer, and image management. Weekly sessions include lectures, group discussion and assignments to enhance the students' ability to see creatively and understand how digital photography works. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is project-based and expands upon the techniques and concepts learned in Digital Photography I. Major topics include advanced features of digital cameras; custom presets; white balance and histograms; using color and contrast controls on the camera; creating prints; the digital workflow; digital presentations and portfolios from digital photography files; advanced composition; creative and aesthetic techniques and critical review. Major projects are assigned, including small group collaboration. Students produce projects for inclusion in a portfolio. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Prerequisite: MART 182L. Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Students learn how to use lighting techniques and equipment for digital photography. This course offers students an opportunity to use studio lighting equipment to photograph portraits, still life objects, flat and 3-D artwork, and objects and products for Web marketing, that will enable them to use this knowledge in the workplace or for personal portfolio use. Students will be shown how photographers use lighting equipment and techniques in the commercial photography field. Students will also be able to assess their own lighting equipment needs and be able to make informed decisions when purchasing lighting equipment. Offered: Spring.
  • 1.00 Credits

    In this workshop format class students learn to use the powerful Photoshop Creative Suite 2 Camera Raw plug-in to process digital negative files to create the best possible images from the original file data. The tools and capabilities of the Camera Raw dialog and Bridge application will be explained and explored. Batch Processing and Actions will be explored to expedite the professional workflow. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Offered: Occasionally.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course develops students' skills with scanning devices and software and correcting scanned content. Topics include scanning film, transparencies, flat work and three-dimensional objects; resolution and file formats; and a checklist for purchasing a scanner. Graded as Pass/Fail. Offered: Fall and Spring.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Students learn about electronic color modes, spaces, device calibration and color management. They learn to match output to input depending on production method, including Web, print and video. Topics include additive and subtractive color primaries, defining color space, device gamuts, choosing a color model, calibration and profiles, color management workflow, third-party calibration software and hardware, and color modes (bitmapped, grayscale, RGB, CMYK and Lab). Graded as Pass/Fail. Offered: Fall and Spring.
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