Catalog 2018-19 
    
    May 15, 2024  
Catalog 2018-19 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Multimedia

  
  • MMT 199 - Special Studies: Multimedia

    3.00 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of MMT not usually covered in depth in other MMT courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in MMT.
  
  • MMT 239 - Digital Drawing/Adobe Illustrator

    3.00 credits
    Introduces the basics of digital illustration working with both vector graphics and photo editing. Applies tablet technology and screen-based drawing to create digitized graphic elements such as image header, sidebar, banner, logo, and other elements commonly used design. Uses various software platforms, but focuses mainly on Adobe Digital Illustrator. Recommended: ART 131. Corequisite: MMT 239L.
  
  • MMT 239L - Digital Draw/Adobe Illustrator Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities related to MMT 239. Corequisite: MMT 239.
  
  • MMT 240 - Digital Photography & Photoshop

    3.00 credits
    Students will learn the basics of digital photography, composition, and manipulation of images while using Adobe Photoshop. Investigate competent compact digital and DSLR camera handling techniques. The course emphasizes exposure control, digital management, image editing, printing and presentation. Examines important photographic themes, lighting, and composition. Use Photoshop in acquiring, preparing, manipulating, storing, outputting and/or uploading and displaying digital images. Requires access to a camera with manual exposure controls, DSLR (digital single-lens-reflex) cameras are preferred. Corequisite: MMT 240L.
  
  • MMT 240L - Digital Photography & Photoshop Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to MMT 240. Corequisite: MMT 240.
  
  • MMT 241 - Graphic Design for the Web

    3.00 credits
    This intermediate-level digital design course enables students to create web-based graphic and media solutions. Primary software programs include Adobe CS6 Illustrator (for illustrating) and Photoshop (for graphics production and image editing). Students build upon and apply previously learned skills that are specific for business marketing and digital communications and create digital art assets such as logos, buttons, headers, splash screens, infographics and various design and editing techniques for vector graphics, bitmap images, and photos. Both programs are used to integrate Photoshop and Illustrator files for web applications. Prerequisites: MMT 239 and MMT 240. Corequisite: MMT 241L.
  
  • MMT 241L - Graphic Design for the Web Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to MMT 241. Corequisite: MMT 241.
  
  • MMT 260 - Video Production I

    3.00 credits
    Introduces digital video production, with a focus on the fundamentals of project planning, basic camera functions, shooting techniques, lighting principles, and audio recording fundamentals. Includes preproduction issues, production terminology, and evaluation of industry etiquette. Recommended: MMT 240. Corequisite: MMT 260L.
  
  • MMT 260L - Video Production I Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to MMT 260. Corequisite: MMT 260.
  
  • MMT 261 - Video Production II

    3.00 credits
    Continues video production at an intermediate level and includes creation in multiple genres of short-form videos. While applying storytelling and narrative techniques, students create and produce one-on-one interviews, on-the-street interviews, product demos, how-to videos, YouTube videos, web cam videos, and creative storytelling videos. Production equipment used includes digital cameras, lighting, microphones, backdrops, and apply multiple editing techniques. Prerequisites: MMT 260. Corequisite: MMT 261L.
  
  • MMT 261L - Video Production II Lab

    1.00 credits
    Laboratory activities relating to MMT 261. Corequisite: MMT 261.
  
  • MMT 271 - Augmented Reality 1

    3.00 credits
    This course is designed to teach learners how to implement augmented reality using AR software. We will explore how to create AR markers and add content to those markers. The class will be project based with each student assigned a project to complete for the term. This class is aimed at individuals wishing to learn about AR in a practical environment. The learner is expected to be familiar with photography and creating video content. Exposure to the Unity software development environment is helpful but not required.
  
  • MMT 272 - Augmented Reality 2

    3.00 credits
    This course explores more advanced augmented reality topics. We will explore multiple target database implementations for both devices (Android and iOS) and the Cloud. We will also explore topics including text recognition, markerless target recognition, and scripting. This class is aimed at individuals wishing to expand their knowledge of augmented reality in a practical environment. The class will be project based with each student assigned a project to complete for the term. Exposure to C# scripting will be a plus. Prerequisite: MMT 271 or instructor approval.
  
  • MMT 273 - Augmented Reality 3

    3.00 credits
    This course introduces new topics to the augmented reality learner. We will explore geolocation augmented reality and augmented reality eyewear. This course will require C# scripting to take full advantage of the topics. The class will be project based with each student assigned a project to complete for the term. Prerequisite: MMT 272 or instructor approval.
  
  • MMT 298 - Independent Study: Multimedia

    3.00 credits
    Offers individualized study at an advanced level in areas of MMT not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Students must complete a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in MMT.
  
  • MMT 298A - Community Project Based Learning I

    3.00 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of digital media not usually covered in depth in other MMT courses. Offered for three credits, based on the student’s accomplishments, and community and project based opportunity. Recommended: Prior study in digital media and design. Prerequisite: Instructor permission is required prior to registration.
  
  • MMT 298B - Community Project Based Learning II

    3.00 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of digital media not usually covered in depth in other MMT courses. Offered for three credits, based on the student’s accomplishments, and community and project based opportunity. Recommended: Prior study in digital media and design. Prerequisite: MMT 298A. Instructor permission is required prior to registration.
  
  • MMT 298C - Community Project Based Learn III

    3.00 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of digital media not usually covered in depth in other MMT courses. Offered for three credits, based on the student’s accomplishments, and community and project based opportunity. Recommended: Prior study in digital media and design. Prerequisite: MMT 298A and MMT 298B. Instructor permission is required prior to registration.
  
  • MMT 299 - Special Studies: Multimedia

    3.00 credits
    Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of MMT not usually covered in depth in other MMT courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in MMT.