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.

Description: Techniques and concepts of drawing for animation. Topics include 2- and 3-point perspective, anatomy (human, animal, and comparative), gesture, quick sketch, and sequential drawing. Emphasis on capturing movement and pose using line. Transfer: CSU.

Description: Techniques for the creation of special effects 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 images created in Autodesk Maya. Different output formats and uses for these compositing techniques in diverse industries. Prior experience in After Effects or equivalent is recommended. Transfer: CSU.

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. MART 420 or 3D software experience are recommended. Transfer: CSU.

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.

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.

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®, and Adobe Photoshop®. Other software may be utilized. Transfer: CSU. TEST

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 Adobe 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.

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 Autodesk 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. Transfer: CSU.

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. Transfer: CSU, UC*.

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.

Description: Introduction to the digital media 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.

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. Transfer: CSU.

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.

Description: Basic concepts of 3D modeling and animation using Autodesk Maya including the production of three-dimensional computer animation 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 animation and environments. Completion of MART 376 or equivalent is recommended. Transfer: CSU.

Description: Using paper and pencil, students learn the fundamental principles underlying all quality animation. Techniques like squash and stretch, overlap, follow-through, weight, arcs, solid dimensional drawing, and appeal are presented. Applying traditional animation skills to applications like Flash, After Effects, and Maya are also included. Transfer: CSU.

Description: Drawing the human figure from life. Basic concepts and skills include shape, volume, plane, contour, gesture, value/shading, composition and the study of structural anatomy. Various media are used including charcoal and graphite. Transfer: CSU, UC.

Description: Covers the fundamentals of user-centered interface design concepts and practices for web, mobile devices, and other applications. Students gain an understanding of how users interact with an interface and be introduced to the concepts of usability, interface associations and aesthetics, and the user experience. Transfer: CSU.

Description: Introductory painting course in which students learn basic oil painting techniques. Emphasis is on handling of the medium, use of color, variety of approaches, and representation. ART 201 or 204 are recommended. Transfer: CSU, UC.

Description: This is a fundamental art course, which approaches color from artistic, scientific, and expressive perspectives. Through studio practice, and supported by slide lectures, demonstrations, and critiques, students are introduced to the major theories of color, as well as the practical skills of using color in art and design. Transfer: CSU, UC.

Description: Introduction to navigating Windows, managing files and folders, learn the basic features of Word processing (creating, formatting, working with tables and objects), using Track Changes and Comments to finalize documents, and PowerPoint (creating slides, working with Slide Master, and adding visual elements and sound). Transfer: CSU, UC*.

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, or DVD delivery. Successful story-telling through the use of story boarding, camera composition and scene sequencing techniques. Transfer: CSU.

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 Autodesk Maya controls to create a believable character performance. Basic concepts dealing with animation planning, thumbnail sketches, and the effect of weight and gravity when animating a biped or any anthropomorphic character. Completion of MART 420 or familiarity with 3D software is highly recommended. Transfer: CSU.

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.

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: 48-54 lecture/32-36 by arrangement
lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836 and
ENGL 836; or ENGL 847 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None.