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DM 6:    Web Page Authoring I

Advisory: CSIS 1 or CSIS 2 or CSIS 3/LIB 3 advised.
Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: E2
An introduction to using Hypertext Mark-Up Language (HTML) and Extensible HTML (XHTML) to create web pages which can be uploaded and displayed on the World Wide Web. Students will use HTML/XHTML to create web pages with text in various sizes and colors, links to other sites, background color or patterns, graphics, tables and mailto links. Principles of design and color as they apply to screen presentations will be included. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. May be repeated three times for credit. Also listed as CSIS 6 and LIB 6.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4269   ONLINE HOWELL J 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 11 25 38
Class meets 01/03/06 - 03/07/06 Above class meets entirely online
4270 LEC ONLINE HOWELL J 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 11 25 38
Class meets 03/06/06 - 05/08/06 Above class meets entirely online

 


DM 23:    Independent Study

Required: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be filed with the department and the dean.
Transferable: CSU
Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The courses may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May be repeated until six units of credit are accrued. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4272 IND LI128 BEEDE R 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4778 IND LI128 BEEDE R 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  

 


DM 60:    3D Animation I

Advisory: Any of the following: DM 77, DM 75, DM 76, DM 110, CGD 2, ART 48A, ART 48B, or equivalent.
Transferable: CSU
Fundamentals and aesthetics of digital 3D animation, including modeling, animation and rendering. Focus on computer animation tools and techniques including workflow and storyboarding. Builds a solid foundation for developing character animation, architecture walkthroughs, and special-effect sequences. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4273 L/L LI126 PEACOCK R 3.0 W&2 1245P - 0300P 20 35

 


DM 61:    3D Animation II

Advisory: DM 60 or equivalent experience.
Transferable: CSU
This class extends animation into character modeling, soundtrack synchronization, advanced shading, lighting, rendering and compositing techniques. May include topics such as particles, dynamics, and scripting. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4274 L/L LI126 PEACOCK R 3.0 W&2 1245P - 0300P 35

 


DM 75:    PhotoShop I - Adobe PhotoShop

Advisory: CSIS 124 (Windows Fundamentals), CSIS 2L
Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1
This course is based on the software application Adobe PhotoShop. Students learn to scan photographs and manipulate them using Photoshop tool box and special effects filters. They will learn to correct photos; mask image using channels; create duotone, tritone, and quadtone images; prepare photos for use in printing and on the web. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. May be repeated three times for credit. Students who repeat this course will learn new and advanced features. This course is also listed as CSIS 75.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4275 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 3.0 TuTh&2 0945A - 1100A 25 35
6077 L/L MHG8 GRZAN R 3.0 Tu&2 0630P - 0920P 8 25 35
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 


DM 77:    Introduction to Digital Media and its Tools

Advisory: CSIS 124, CSIS 1, CSIS 2/2L, CSIS 3, or familiarity using the Macintosh or Windows operating system.
Transferable: CSU; UC; GAV-GE: C1
An introduction to the field of digital media, including history, social impact, concepts, career options and industry trends. Applying learned visual and aural design principles, students will explore the use of computer-based tools in the design and production of digital media by creating and editing digital images, sounds, video, animation, and text. A comprehensive term project for publication on the web or CD ROM will be required. This course is also listed as ART 77 and CSIS 77. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. May be repeated twice for credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4276 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 3.0 TuTh&2 1245P - 0200P 25 35

 


DM 80:    Digital Photography

Advisory: CSIS 1 or CSIS 2/2L or ART 8A or equivalent computer experience.
Transferable: CSU; UC; GAV-GE: C1
The study of digital photography from digital camera to the computer-based printer or digital media. Artistic, theoretical, and technical aspects will be considered. Topics include information about types and purchasing of digital cameras; theory, mechanics, and art of digital imagery; digital darkroom; eccentricities of digital photo taking; stitching photos for virtual reality; and preparing digital images for print, World Wide Web and other digital media. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. This course is also listed as ART 80 and CSIS 80.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4277 L/L AR103 EDBERG J 3.0 M&2 1245P - 0315P 25 35 95

 


DM 85:    Web Design I: Dreamweaver

Advisory: CSIS 6 or basic knowledge of HTML.
Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1
Basic and intermediate principles of designing Web pages/sites using the Dreamweaver web design software and HTML. Emphasis will be on good design and the use of tables, frames, forms, rollovers, DHTML, XHTML, behaviors, and CSS. Also includes site maintenance and the integration of multimedia components such as graphics, sound, animation, and video. This course is for the content person to design, develop, and maintain effective Web sites. This course is also listed as ART 85 and CSIS 85. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. May be repeated twice for credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4278 LEC BU111 THOMPSON F 2.0 F 0900A - 1250P 11 25
Class meets 03/10/06 - 05/19/06

 


DM 107:    Digital Media Design

Advisory: CSIS 1 or CSIS 2/2L or equivalent computer experience
Transferable: CSU
Fundamentals of design for visual, time-based, interactive, and sound arts as applied to digital media. Includes basic storytelling, graphic design, information architecture, and human factors. Page layout, scriptwriting, storyboards, and flow charts will be used as tools applicable to the design and development of business presentations, interactive media, educational multimedia, animation, web sites, video games, and film/video. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. Also listed as ART 107 and CSIS 107.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4279 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 2.0 W 1245P - 0300P 25

 


DM 108:    Digital Media Lab

Advisory: CSIS 1 or CSIS 2/2L or equivalent computer experience.
Transferable: CSU
Supervised practice and individualized computer assisted learning or software applications and techniques commonly found in the design and production of digital media (e.g., digital art and imaging, digital photography, digital print, digital audio/video, web design design/authoring, DVD/CD ROMs, animation). Supplements lecture courses. Open entry/exit, so may be added anytime during the semester. Graded credit/no credit only. Also listed as ART 108 and CSIS 108.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4280 LAB LI128 BEEDE R .5 M 1110A - 0150P 25 31
      BEEDE R   W 1110A - 1215P  
4281 LAB LI128 EDBERG J .5 M&0.5 0330P - 0520P 25 31

 


DM 113:    Introduction to Digital Video

Advisory: CSIS 1 or CSIS 2/2L or equivalent computer experience
Transferable: CSU
Introduction to the aesthetic and technical aspects of digital video recording, non-linear editing, special effect generation, and production of video (and associated audio) using the personal computer equipped with specialized software such as iMovie, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects. Also considered will be the preparation of digital video for use in interactive media such as CD, DVD, and the World Wide Web. Students will produce a final digital video project on DVD. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Also listed as ART 113 and CSIS 113.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4282 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 3.0 MW&2 0945A - 1100A 25 35

 


DM 114:    Digital Media Production

Advisory: At least one of the following: ART 75, CGE 2, JOUR 18A, MUS 21, CSIS 7, CSIS 71, OR CSIS 77. or possess equivalent skills from any one of the following areas: digital media, computer graphics, digital print, film, TV/video, journalism (publishing), drawing or illustration, web design/ development, business/marketing, or programming.
Transferable: CSU
A team oriented practicum that focuses on the application of learned skills to the production of digital media and digital print projects, such as web sites, CD ROM, and DVDs. Project development will be accomplished according to team derived master schedules. Lectures will be on project management, work coordination and production techniques, client-team interface, asset management and integration, budget estimates, testing, and copyright infringement. Please note that this is very much a team oriented class. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. This course is also listed as ART 114 and CSIS 114.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4283 LEC LI128 BEEDE R 2.0 M 1110A - 0100P 25

 


DM 140:    Basic Digital Film/Video Production

Transferable: CSU; UC
An on-line self-paced course covering the basics of film/video production and post production (editing) using "easy to use" computer software such as Apple's iMovie. Beneficial for students who are producing a video/film project as a requirement for another college course, extra skills development, or for self interest. Completion of the associated class or personal project in DVD format using either personal video equipment or the equipment in the Digital Media Studio is required. May be repeated twice for credit. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. This course is also listed as ART 140 and CSIS 140.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4284   ONLINE BEEDE R 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 25 38
Above class meets entirely online