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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
4289   LI126 VANTASSEL D 2.0 MW 0945A - 1135A  
Class meets 01/30/08 - 03/19/08

 

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: No
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
4291 IND LI128 BEEDE R 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4292 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. May be repeated once for credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4293 L/L LI126 BROWNKORBEL 3.0 F&2 0945A - 1240P 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
4294 L/L LI126 BROWNKORBEL 3.0 TuTh&2 1250P - 0200P 35

 

DM 73:    Desktop Publishing - Adobe InDesign

Advisory: Completion of CSIS 1 or completion of CSIS 2.
Transferable: CSU
This course will provide students the opportunity to learn to use basic features of desktop publishing software to create all types of publications: flyers, brochures, newsletters, and advertisements. Included in the course will be basic page layout and design principles and integrating text and graphics to create attractive business publications. The course will be taught with Adobe InDesign. May be repeated three times for credit. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. Also listed as CSIS 73.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4844 LEC BU111 CONREY J 3.0 Th 1120A - 0210P  

 

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
4295 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 3.0 MW&2 1120A - 1240P 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
4296 L/L LI128 EDBERG J 3.0 MW&2 1250P - 0315P 25 95

 

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
4298 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 2.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P 25

 

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
4299 LAB LI128 BEEDE R 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  
4301 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
4302 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 3.0 MW&1 0945A - 1105A  

 

DM 117:    Visual Effects-Motion Graphics

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 three times for credit. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. This course is also listed as ART 117 and CSIS 117.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4303 L/L LI128 BEEDE R 3.0 TuTh&2 0945A - 1105A 25 35