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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
4277   ONLINE HOWELL J 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 11 25 38
Class meets 01/31/07 - 03/24/07 Above class meets entirely online
4278   ONLINE VENABLE E 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 11 25 38
Class meets 03/26/07 - 05/21/07 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
4280 IND LI128 BEEDE R 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4281 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
4282 L/L LI126 BROWNKORBEL 3.0 TuTh&2 1255P - 0220P 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
4283 L/L LI126 BROWNKORBEL 3.0 W&2 1255P - 0220P 35

 


DM 74:    Advanced Photoshop

Advisory: CSIS 75 PhotoShop I
Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1
This course is for the PhotoShop-experienced student and explores PhotoShop's advanced features in depth. Students work on projects, which challenge their creativity and technical ability, and will be encouraged to develop complex projects for the web and for the printed page. May be repeated three times for credit. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. This course is also listed as ART 74 and CSIS 74.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6085 LEC MHG8 GRZAN R 3.0 Th 0630P - 0940P 25
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 


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
4284 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 3.0 TuTh&2 1255P - 0220P 25 35
6086 L/L MHG8 GRZAN R 3.0 Tu&2 0630P - 0940P 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
4285 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 3.0 TuTh&2 0945A - 1110A 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
4286 L/L LI128 EDBERG J 3.0 MW 1255P - 0325P 25 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
4288 LEC MHG8 CONREY J 2.0 Tu 1120A - 0225P 11 25
Class meets 02/06/07 - 05/01/07 Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 


DM 108:    Digital Media Lab

Advisory: CSIS 1 or CSIS 2/2L or equivalent computer experience.
Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1
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. This is a credit/no credit course. Also listed as ART 108 and CSIS 108. May be repeated three times for credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4289 LAB LI128 BEEDE R 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4290 LAB LI128 BEEDE R .5 M 1110A - 1245P 25 31
4916 LAB LI128 BEEDE R 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  

 


DM 111:    Sound Design for Digital Media

Advisory: CSIS 1 or CSIS 2/2L or equivalent computer knowledge.
Transferable: CSU
Study and practice of the techniques and aesthetics of sound design especially for digital media (i.e., digital video/film, DVD, video games, WWW, and presentations.) Recording (including live audio), mixing and processing of Foley effects, ADR, voice-overs, sound tracks, and narration. This is not a music composition course, but use of sampled and electronic music/loops for creating background music will also be studied. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4291 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 3.0 MW&2 1120A - 1245P  

 


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
4292 LEC LI128 BEEDE R 2.0 F 1110A - 0115P 25

 


DM 117:    Motion Graphics/Special Effects

Advisory: DM/ART/CSIS 113 or DM/ART/CSIS 140 or DM/ART/CSIS 77 or THEA 17A or basic knowledge of digital video/film editing.
Transferable: CSU; UC
Study of the design of motion graphics and special effects used in digital video and film, web, multimedia, and interactive games. Includes video/graphics compositing techniques, 2D animation, basic 3D animation, and special effects commonly generated in digital post- production. Software such as Adobe After Effects or Apple's Motion will be used. May be repeated for credit. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/non-credit. This course is also listed as ART 117 and CSIS 117.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4293 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 3.0 MW&2 0945A - 1110A 25 31

 


DM 140:    Basic Digital Film/Video Production

Transferable: CSU; UC; GAV-GE: C1
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
4295   ONLINE BEEDE R 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 25 38
Above class meets entirely online