General Catalog 2009-2010

Programs and Courses

Art/Animation/Computer Graphic Design

• General Information
• Graphic Design, Animation and Web Publishing Design - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Graphic Design Certificate
• Multimedia - Associate in Appied Science (AAS)
• Animation Certificate
• Course Descriptions

General Information

For Information: Mirta Hamilton
Phone: 623.845.3756

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Graphic Design, Animation and Web Publishing Design -
Associate in Applied Science
AAS 3567 / 61- 65 Credits

Student Goals: Career-related

Program Description:

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Graphic Design, Animation and Web Publishing Design offers three Tracks: Graphic Design, Animation and Web Publishing Design. Foundations in design, color, typography, electronic color, Web design, 3D modeling, and animation combine traditional methods and visual problem solving with electronic tools. Students develop self promotion skills and prepare a portfolio for entry level employment and/or for transfer to a four year college or university. Program graduates seek and find employment in the advertising, printing, web, animation and games industries.

(+) indicates course prerequisites

Required Courses:	31-35 credits
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses category.

Core:			19-21 credits
+ + + + + +	ART100 ART112 ART164 ART174 ART180AE ART181 ART184 ART255 ART297AA/AB/AC	Introduction to Computer Graphic Art Two-Dimensional Design Introduction to Drawing and Digital Paint Electronic Color Principles Designer's Tools: Adobe Photoshop Graphic Design I Computer Animation Art Marketing Computer Graphic Design Internship	1 3 3 1 1 3 3 3 1-3

Graphic Design Track:			12 credits
+ + + + + +	ART180AC ART180AS ART180AD ART182 ART210 ART291	Designer's Tools: Quark XPress Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator Graphic Design II Design Tools for Imagery, Production and      Publishing Digital Prepress	1 1 1 3 3 3

Animation Track:			14 credits
+ + + + +	ART116 ART117 ART185 ART180AK ART180AT ART284	Life Drawing I Life Drawing II 3-D Modeling for Animation Designer's Tools: Adobe Premiere Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects Intermedia Animation	3 3 3 1 1 3

Web Publishing Design Track:			13 credits
+ + + + + + +	ART180AD ART180AM ART180AN ART180AS ART182 ART190 ART192	Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator Designer's Tools: Dreamweaver Designer's Tools: Flash Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign Graphic Design II Art of Web Site Design Advanced Web Presentation Design	1 1 1 1 3 3 3

Restricted Electives:	5 credits
Students should select from the following courses in consultation with a department advisor:

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

ARH110 ART142 ART169 ART180__ ART185 ART190 ART192 ART210 ART281 ART284 ART297AA/AB/AC ART298AA/AB/AC CSC185 CIS126AA CIS126BA CIS126CA CIS126DA CIS133AA CIS133BA CIS133CA CIS133DA CIS166AA CIS235 CWE198AA/AB/AC MGT253 SBS200 SBS204 VPT290

History of Graphic Design Introduction to Digital Photography Two-Dimensional Computer Design Designer's Tools (any suffixed course) 3-D Modeling for Animation Art of Web Site Design Advanced Web Presentation Design Design Tools for Imagery, Production and      Publishing Graphic Design III Intermedia Animation Computer Graphic Design Internship Special Projects World Wide Web and Introductory Internet      Programming UNIX Operating System: Level I (1) and UNIX Operating System: Level II (1) and UNIX Operating System: Level III (1) or UNIX Operating System (3) Internet/Development Level I-A (1) and Internet/Development Level I-B (1) and Internet/Development Level I-C (1) or Internet/Development Level I (3) Introduction to Java Scripting e-Commerce Career/Work Experience Owning and Operating a Small Business Small Business Operations Small Business Marketing and Advertising Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering

3 3 3 1-5 3 3 3 3 3 3 1-3 1-3 3 3 3 3 3 1-3 3 2 2 3

General Education Requirements:

25-27 credits

Core: First-Year Composition:			15-17 credits 6
+ + + + +	ENG101 ENG107 ENG111 ENG102 ENG108	First-Year Composition (3) or First-Year Composition for ESL (3) and Technical Writing (3) or First-Year Composition (3) or First-Year Composition for ESL (3)
Oral Communication:			3
+	COM110 COM230	Interpersonal Communication (3) or Small Group Communication (3)
Critical Reading:			3
+ +	CRE101 CRE111	Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3)
Mathematics:			3-5
+ + + +	MAT102 MAT120 MAT121 MAT122	Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) or Intermediate Algebra (5) or Intermediate Algebra (4) or Intermediate Algebra (3)
Distribution: Humanities and Fine Arts:			10 credits 3
	Any approved course, see here.
Social and Behavioral Sciences:			3
	Any approved course, see here. Recommended:
+	COM110 COM230	:Interpersonal Communication (3) or Small Group Communication (3)
Natural Sciences:			4
	Any approved course, see here.

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Graphic Design Certificate
CCL 5567 / 31-33 credits

Student Goals: Career-related

Program Description:

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Graphic Design covers digital and traditional graphic design methods that are essential to anyone involved with new media. Students learn layout and design techniques, electronic color, composition and typography to prepare artwork for print media and the Web.

Project based courses stress concept development and visual problem solving which leads to employment in the advertising, publishing and printing industry.

(+) indicates course prerequisites.

Required Courses:	31-33 credits
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses category.

+ + + + + + + + + + +

ART100 ART112 ART164 ART174 ART180AC ART180AD ART180AE ART180AS ART181 ART182 ART184 ART210 ART255 ART291 ART297AA/AB/AC

Introduction to Computer Graphic Art Two-Dimensional Design Electronic Color Principles Designer's Tools: QuarkXPress Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator Designer's Tools: Adobe Photoshop Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign Graphic Design I Graphic Design II Art of Web Site Design Computer Animation Design Tools for Imagery, Production and      Publishing Art Marketing Digital Prepress Computer Graphic Design Internship

1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

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Multimedia - Associate in Applied Science
AAS 3571 / 60-67 credits

Program Description:

The Multimedia Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree offers four Multimedia Tracks: Design and Interactive Imaging, Digital Animation, Web Publishing Design, Media Imaging.

Students learn digital and traditional methods of design, concept development and production to prepare for careers in animation, digital imaging, games, web design, advertising and video technology, TV and film. Graduates find employment as animation special effects artists, 3D animation artists; web page and graphic designers; digital imaging artists, digital editing and sound specialists; digital video and digital paint production artists; and media art specialists.

Note: It is strongly recommended students complete the General Education Requirements before entering a program focus track.

Required Courses:	32-36 credits
Students must complete the fourteen (14) credit program Core before entering one of the program focus tracks. Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the "Required Courses" area.

Core:			15 credits
+ + + + + + +	ART100 ART174 ART180AD ART180AE ART180AK ART180AR ART180AT ART184 VPT104 VPT108	Introduction to Computer Graphic Art Electronic Color Principles Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator Designer's Tools: Adobe Photoshop Designer's Tools: Adobe Premiere Designer's Tools: Final Cut Pro (1) or Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects (1) Computer Animation Scriptwriting Video Production	1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3

Students must complete One of the following tracks:

Digital Animation Track:			22 credits
+ + + + + + +	ART116 ART117 ART164 ART185 ART187 ART240 ART284 ART295KA ART297AA	Life Drawing I Life Drawing II Introduction to Drawing and Digital Paint 3-D Modeling for Animation Perspective Drawing for Animation Cinematography and Directing for 3D Animation Intermedia Animation Art Workshop/Seminar: Graphics/Animation (1) or Computer Graphic Design Internship (1)	3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1

Design and Interactive Imaging Track:			18-20 credits
+ + + + + + +	ART112 ART142 ART180AT ART185 ART240 ART284 ART298AA/AB/AC VPT290 ART180AP	Two-Dimensional Design Introduction to Digital Photography Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects 3-D Modeling for Animation Cinematography and Directing for 3D      Animation (3) or Intermedia Animation (3) Special Projects Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering Designer's Tools: Photoshop for Multimedia	3 3 1 3 3 1-3 3 1

Web Publishing Design Track:			20 credits
+ + + + + + + + + + + +	ART112 ART180AM ART180AN ART180AU ART180AC ART180AS ART181 ART182 ART190 ART192 ART297AA ART180AP	Two-Dimensional Design Designer's Tools: Dreamweaver Designer's Tools: Flash Designer's Tools: Adobe GoLive Designer's Tools: QuarkXpress (1) or Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign (1) Graphic Design I Graphic Design II Art of Web Site Design Advanced Web Presentation Design Computer Graphic Design Internship (1) or Designer's Tools: Photoshop for Multimedia (1)	3 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 1

Media Imaging Track:			19 credits
+ + + + + + + +	ART180AM ART180AN ART180AP ART180AT ART284 VPT106 VPT115AA VPT115AB VPT115AC  VPT204 VPT290	Designer’s Tools: Dreamweaver (1) or Designer’s Tools: Flash (1) Designer’s Tools: PhotoShop for Multimedia Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects Intermedia Animation Graphics & Digital Effects for Video & Media Introduction to Non Linear Editing I Introduction to Non Linear Editing II Introduction to Non Linear Editing III Advanced Video Production Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering	1 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 3 3

Restricted Electives:	3-4 credits
Students should select from the following courses in consultation with a department advisor.

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ART169 ART187 ART180AK ART180AR ART180AT ART180AS ART180AU ART255AA ART255AB ART285 ART185 ART295KA ART298AA/AB/AC CIS105 CIS140 MGT253 MTC191 MGT253 VPT216 VPT290

Two-Dimensional Computer Design Perspective Drawing for Animation Designer's Tools: Adobe Premiere Designer's Tools: Final Cut Pro Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign Designer's Tools: Adobe GoLive Self Promotion The Portfolio Multipresentation Graphics 3D-Modeling for Animation Art Workshop/Seminar: Graphics/Animation Special Projects Survey of Computer Information Systems Survey of Multimedia Technology Owing and Operating a Small Business Electronic Music I Owing and Operating a Small Business Multimedia Project Management Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering

3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 1-3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3

Restricted Electives:	3-4 credits
Students should select from the following courses in consultation with a department advisor.

General Education Requirements:

25 credits

Core: First-Year Composition:			15 credits 6
+ + + +	ENG101 ENG107 ENG102 ENG108	First-Year Composition (3) or First-Year Composition for ESL (3) and First-Year Composition (3) or First-Year Composition for ESL (3)
Oral Communication:			3
	COM110 COM230	Interpersonal Communication (3) or Small Group Communication (3)
Critical Reading:			3
+ +	CRE101 CRE111	Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3)
Mathematics:			3-5
+ + + + +	MAT102 MAT105 MAT120 MAT121 MAT122	Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) or The Mathematics of Design (3) or Intermediate Algebra (5) or Intermediate Algebra (4) or Intermediate Algebra (3) or    Equivalent by assessment or    A higher level math course
Distribution: Humanities and Fine Arts:			10 credits 3
	Any approved course, see here. The following courses are recommended:
	ARH102 ENG260 HUM108 THE210 THE260	Renaissance Through Contemporary Art (3) or Film Analysis (3) or Contemporary Humanities (3) or Contemporary Cinema (3) or Film Analysis (3)
Social and Behavioral Sciences:			3
	Any approved course, see here.
Natural Sciences:			4
	Any approved course, see here.

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Animation Certificate
CCL 5571 / 33-35 credits

Student Goals: Career-related

Program Description:

This program is designed for the student who wishes to develop marketable skills in the area of digital imaging and animation; Working with 2D images, computer three-dimensional modeling, animated character development, concept development and compositing of visual graphics and video footage, student develops entry level skills to enter the multimedia industry. The processes are learned through the use of graphics software, animation software and non-linear video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Illustrator and other related applications.

The program prepares the student to identify career goals, present art portfolio, be apprised of pricing, promotion and publicity business ethics, artist rights and the copyright law for multimedia business. Further, the student develops the ability to communicate effectively with the business and industry personnel. Sample job titles could be digital artist, freelance artist-designer, animator, 3D model developer, and entry level games artist.

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the program.

Required Courses:

33-35 credits

+  + + + + + + + + +

ART100 ART112 ART116 ART117 ART164 ART174  ART180AE ART180AK  ART180AT ART181 ART184  ART185 ART255 ART284 ART297AA/AB/AC

Introduction to Computer Graphic Art Two-Dimensional Design Life Drawing I Life Drawing II Introduction to Drawing and Digital Paint Electronic Color Principles Designer’s Tools: Adobe Photoshop              Designer's Tools: Adobe Premiere Designer’s Tools: Adobe After Effects Graphic Design I Computer Animation 3-D Modeling for Animation Art Marketing Intermedia Animation Computer Graphic Design Internship

1 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 1-3

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Web Publishing Design: Foundation Certificate
CCL 5935 / 24 credits

Program Description:

This is a level I certificate designed for students who seek to enter the Graphics and Web Publishing industry. Traditional graphic design and layout process is enhanced with digital image creation: GIF, JPEG and Vector graphics appropriate for development of the Web pages. The Web Publishing Design: Foundation Certificate provides the opportunity for future work in designing for the Web for all levels of business and industry.

Students learn to identify and use HTML features, the basics of web publishing along with software applications such as Photoshop, ImageReady, Dreamweaver, Flash, Premiere, 3DS Max and other related software. Navigational aids, indexing of data, internet communication, design, concept development and production and web design principles are introduced.

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the program.
(+) indicates course prerequisites.

Required Courses:

24 credits

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + +

ART100 ART112 ART174 ART180AC ART180AS ART180AD ART180AE ART180AK ART180AR ART180AM ART180AN ART180AU ART181 ART184 ART190 ART192

Introduction to Computer Graphic Art Two-dimensional Design Electronic Color Principles Designer's Tools: QuarkXPress (1) or Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign (1) Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator Designer's Tools: Adobe Photoshop Designer's Tools: Adobe Premiere (1) or Designer's Tools: Final Cut Pro (1) Designer's Tools: Dreamweaver Designer's Tools: Flash Designer's Tools: Adobe GoLive Graphic Design I Computer Animation The Art of Web Site Design Advanced Web Presentation Design

1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3

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Web Publishing Design: Design and Authoring Certificate
CCL 5540 / 20-25 credits

Program Description:

The Web Publishing Design: Design and Authoring Certificate is a level II certificate. It prepares the student to further their study of the web design process and learn how to control web security, access of data base control, along with issues pertaining to Webmaster duties: software development for web sites, client side script and Common Getaway Interface (CGI) scripting.

Opportunities to learn advanced design systems, UNIX operating system, along with e-commerce are offered in conjunction with CD/DVD technology used to stream video files into Web pages. Students prepare for careers in the multimedia environment as web designers and developers.

(+) indicates course prerequisites.

Program Prerequisites:

24 credits

Certificate of Completion in Web Publishing Design: Foundation (5935)

Required Courses:	20-25 credits
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses area.

+ + + + + + + + + + +

ART182 ART285 ART284 ART297AA ART297AB ART297AC ART295KA CIS133DA CSC185 CIS233DA CSC285 CIS166AA CIS126AA CIS235   VPT290

Graphic Design II (3) or Multipresentation Graphics (3) Intermedia Animation Computer Graphic Design Internship (1) or Computer Graphic Design Internship (2) or Computer Graphic Design Internship (3) or Art Workshop/Seminar: Graphics/Animation (1) Internet/Web Development Level I (3) or World Wide Web and Introductory Internet        Programming (3) Internet/Web Development Level II (3) or Computer Programming in the WWW Environment (4) Introduction to JavaScripting UNIX Operating System: Level I (1) or e-Commerce (3) Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering

3 3 1-3 3 3-4 3 1- 3 3

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Course Descriptions

Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally

Art (ART)

ART100
Introduction to Computer Graphic Art / 1 credit / 2 periods
Conceptualization, visualization, and production of art using the computer. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E,Su1,2)

ART164
Introduction to Drawing and Digital Paint / 3 credits / 6 periods
Essential skills, concepts and use of digital media for drawing and painting. From concept to line-drawing; use of value, texture, color, lighting, space and scale elements to execute a finished rendering. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

ART169
Two-Dimensional Computer Design / 3 credit / 6 periods
Generation of electronic two-dimensional images and traditional methods of visual problem solving. Understanding of computer techniques and art presentation methods. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART169AA
Two-Dimensional Computer Design / 1 credit / 2 periods
Generation of electronic two-dimensional images. Understanding of computer techniques and traditional methods of visual problem solving. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor.

ART169AB
Two-Dimensional Computer Design / 1 credit / 2 periods
Interpretation of elements of design and composition through electronic media. Prerequisites/Corequisites: ART169AA.

ART169AC
Two-Dimensional Computer Design / 1 credit / 2 periods
Development of a portfolio for electronically created two-dimensional art and graphics. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART169AB.

ART174
Electronic Color Principles / 1 credit / 2 periods
Interactive use of color for graphic communication. Color theory, color relationships and electronic color manipulation for computer graphic art, animation, and multimedia. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100.

ART180AC
Designer’s Tools: Quark XPress / 1 credit / 2 periods
Introduction to the multiple elements of QuarkXPress, a visual art adaptation software package using the Macintosh microcomputer. Basic foundation course in the use of electronic techniques, including appropriate input and output production devices. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E,Su1,2)

ART180AD
Design Tools: Adobe Illustrator / 1 credit / 2 periods
Introduction to the multiple elements of Adobe Illustrator, a visual art adaptation software package using the Macintosh microcomputer. Basic foundation course in the use of electronic techniques, including appropriate input and output production devices. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E,Su1,2)

ART180AE
Designer’s Tools: Adobe Photoshop 1 credit / 2 periods
Introduction to the multiple elements of Adobe Photoshop software package using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of electronic techniques including appropriate input and output production devices. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E,Su1,2)

ART180AK
Designer’s Tools: Adobe Premiere / 1 credit / 2 periods
Basic functions and use of Adobe Premiere video editing software. Applications for computer animation, multimedia, and digital video production. Prerequisites: ART100. ART184 is strongly recommended, but not required.

ART180AM
Designer’s Tools: Dreamweaver / 1 credit / 2 periods
Introduction to Dreamweaver Software and Web editing process. Developing sites, automating production, Web design integration using graphics, and graphics output. Learn powerful Web editing methods. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor.

ART180AN
Designer’s Tools: Flash / 1 credit / 2 periods
Introduction to Flash software. Basic foundation in Flash vector graphics, 2D and 3D animation and creation of full motion video with sound. Prerequisites: (ART180AD and ART180AE), or permission of instructor.

ART180AP
Designer’s Tools: Photoshop for Multimedia / 1 credit / 2 periods
Advanced Adobe Photoshop techniques for multimedia. Foundations in imaging for animation, Web, graphics, digital video and offset graphics. Prerequisites: ART180AE or permission of instructor.

ART180AR
Designer's Tools: FinalCut Pro / 1 credit / 2 periods
Introduction to non-linear editing using Final Cut Pro software for graphics, animation and the Web applications. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,Su2,D,E)

ART180AS
Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign / 1 credit / 2 periods
Basic functions and operations of Adobe InDesign software. Application for graphic design, publishing, digital pre-press production and web layout. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,Su2,D,E)

ART180AT
Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects / 1 credit / 2 periods
Introduction to Adobe After Effects software. Digital effects and motion graphics for the WEB, CD-ROM, DVD, video, film and animation. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,Su2,D,E)

ART181
Graphic Design I / 3 credits / 6 periods
Introduction to development of lettering and design skills through functional and aesthetic use of typography. Concentration on lettering for reproduction, type indication, historical development, type specification, and use of letter forms as design elements. Prerequisites: ART112 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART182
Graphic Design II / 3 credits / 6 periods
Concept development and design solutions to problems in consumer advertising, sales promotion and public relations material. Interpreting art form and copy through creative graphic solutions. Pasteup and production processes. Prerequisites: ART181 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART184
Computer Animation / 3 credits / 6 periods
The art of animation (animated sequences, special effects, titles, etc.) using the computer. Construction characters, background graphics, color, scaling, storyboard, cells, timing, editing, and surface rendering. Screening and discussion of selected animated short films and videos. Prerequisites: ART100, or ART111, or ART116, or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

ART184AA
Computer Animation I / 1 credit / 2 periods
The art of animation using the computer. Construction characters and background graphics. Screening and discussion of selected animated short films and videos. Prerequisites: ART100, or ART111, or ART116, or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

ART184AB
Computer Animation II / 1 credit / 2 periods
The art of animation using the computer. Creating cell sequence and story boarding. Prerequisites: ADA/ART/MMT184AA or permission of the instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

ART184AC
Computer Animation III / 1 credit / 2 periods
The art of animation using the computer. Timing, editing, and surface rendering. Prerequisites: ADA/ART/MMT184AB or permission of the instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

ART185
3-D Modeling for Animation / 3 credits / 6 periods
Basic concepts of 3-D modeling. Anatomy of computer geometry; basic elements that make computer models-curves, surfaces, nurbs, and polygons. 3-D translation, shading, materials, and rendering. Prerequisites: ART/MMT184 or ART/MMT184AC or permission of the instructor.

ART185AA
3-D Modeling for Animation I / 1 credit / 2 periods
Basic concepts of 3-D modeling. Anatomy of computer geometry; basic elements of compounding objects and Boolean operations. Prerequisites: ART/MMT184 or permission of instructor.

ART185AB
3-D Modeling for Animation II / 1 credit / 2 periods
Basic concepts of 3-D modeling. Creating shapes using line, polygonal object construction, and lofting objects. Prerequisites: ART/MMT185AA or permission of instructor.

ART185AC
3-D Modeling for Animation III / 1 credit / 2 periods
Basic concepts of 3-D modeling and the use of lights, cameras, materials, and other modifiers. Prerequisites: ART/MMT185AB or permission of instructor.

ART187
Perspective Drawing for Animation / 3 credits / 6 periods
Perspective techniques for creating depth illusion as applied to principles of 3D modeling and animation. Study of size relationships, size and space variation, converging lines, vanishing points, overlapping planes. 3D lighting systems and light changes over distance. Prerequisites: None.

ART187AA
Perspective Drawing for Animation I / 1 credit / 2 periods
Perspective techniques for creating depth illusion as applied to principles of 3D modeling and animation. Study of converging lines, vanishing points, overlapping planes. Prerequisites: None.

ART187AB
Perspective Drawing for Animation II / 1 credit / 2 periods
Perspective techniques for creating depth illusion. Study of size relationships, size and space variation. Prerequisites: ART/MMT187AA.

ART187AC
Perspective Drawing for Animation III / 1 credit / 2 periods
Perspective techniques for creating depth illusion. Study of 3D lighting systems and light environments in 3D modeling systems. Prerequisites: ART/MMT187AB.

ART190
Art of Web Site Design / 3 credits / 6 periods
Print vocabulary, relationships, and typographic style for HTML and World Wide Web publication. Discussion of color, proportion, and design emphasis. Producing Web sites using HyperText Markup Language (HTML), digital text, and graphics to produce artistic form and content for the Web. Prerequisites: ART100, or ART180AB, or ART180AC, or ART180AE, or permission of instructor.

ART190AA
Art of Website Design I / 1 credit / 2 periods
Print vocabulary, relationships, and typographic style for HTML and World Wide Web publication. Designing with text from visual, technical, and motion aspects. Prerequisites: ART100, or ART180AB, or ART180AC, or ART180AE, or permission of instructor.

ART190AB
Art of Website Design II / 1 credit 2 periods
Producing Web site pages, using design and HyperText digital text and graphics. Prerequisites: ART190AA or permission of instructor.

ART190AC
Art of Website Design III / 1 credit / 2 periods
Producing Web sites using artistic form and content. Interactive multimedia applications for on-line design. Prerequisites: ART190AB or permission of instructor.

ART191
Storyboarding and Layout / 2 credits / 4 periods
Introduction to storyboarding including film storytelling and scene presentation. Prerequisites: ART111 or ART/MMT187 or ART/MMT188.

ART240
Cinematography and Directing for 3D Animation / 3 credits / 6 periods
Essential skills, concepts and the use of the virtual camera in 3D animation environment: Planning, pre-production, storyboards and pre-visualization using real-world camera principles is combined with rendering, sound and postproduction in a non linear environment. Prerequisites: ADA/ART/MMT184 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

ART240AA
Cinematography and Directing for 3D Animation I / 1 credit / 2 periods
Planning, pre-production, storyboards and pre-visualization in 3D animation environment. Prerequisites: ADA/ART/MMT184 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

ART240AB
Cinematography and Directing for 3D Animation II / 1 credit / 2 periods
Essential skills, concepts, model development, shot construction, and lighting. Prerequisites: ART240AA or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

ART240AC
Cinematography and Directing for 3D Animation III / 1 credit / 3 periods
Essential concepts, camera flow, rendering, sound and postproduction in a non linear environment. Prerequisites: ART240AB or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

ART255AA
Self Promotion / 1 credit / 1 period
Career goals, presentation of artist, communication skills, keeping files and records, developing self-promotional materials. Prerequisites: None. (F,D,E)

ART255AB
The Portfolio / 1 credit / 1 period
Choosing the right pieces to include, presenting art work, developing the portfolio. Prerequisites: ART255AA or permission of instructor. (S,Su1,D,E)

ART255
Art Marketing / 3 credit / 3 period
Career goals, presentation of artist and art work (portfolio, resume, business cards, catalog), pricing and selling works, networking, establishing a studio, promotion and publicity, writing press releases, proposal writing, business ethics, artist rights, copyright law, contracts and agreements, royalties, record keeping, and communication skills. Prerequisites: None.

ART281
Graphic Design III / 3 credits / 6 periods
Advanced course in designing with letter forms and typestyles. Projects in creative use of lettering and type such as bookcovers, pamphlets, point of purchase, logo design and letterform used as shape for advertisement. Prerequisites: ART182 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART282
Graphic Design IV / 3 credits / 6 periods
Continuation of skill development reached in ART181, ART182, and ART281 with emphasis on new product development and advertising; creating design program for industry or major event; and preparing professional portfolio. Prerequisites: ART281 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART284
Intermedia Animation / 3 credits / 6 periods
Elements of electronic animation with interactive text graphics, photography, sound, film, and video construction. Prerequisites: ADA/ART/MMT184 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART285
Multipresentation Graphics / 3 credits / 6 periods
Computer aided design and development of a company identity program; development of a videotape demonstrating market impact; preparation of a portfolio of completed art and graphics. Prerequisites: ART100, ART169, or permission of instructor.

ART285AA
Multipresentation Graphics Part I / 1 credit / 2 periods
Computer-aided layout design for a company identity program. Prerequisites: ART100, ART169, or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART285AB
Multipresentation Graphics Part II / 1 credit / 2 periods
Developing a comprehensive design program utilizing computer output. Development of portfolio. Prerequisites: ART100, ART169, or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART285AC
Multipresentation Graphics / 1 credit / 2 periods
Computer-aided design and development of a company identity program; development of a videotape demonstrating market impact; preparation of a portfolio of completed art and graphics. Prerequisites: ART100, ART169, or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART287
3D Character Animation / 3 credits / 6 periods
3D-Character modeling and animation for multimedia, film, broadcast, video games and interactive entertainment. Character motion, editing, and blending electronic with traditional techniques. Prerequisites: ART/MMT184 or ART180AC. Corequisites: ART/MMT188 or ART116, or permission of the instructor.

ART287AA
3D Character Animation I / 1 credit / 2 periods
3D-Character modeling and animation for multimedia, film, broadcast, video games and interactive entertainment. Character creation and motion principles. Prerequisites: ART100 and ART184. Corequisites: ART/MMT188, or ART116, or permission of the instructor.

ART287AB
3D Character Animation II / 1 credit / 2 periods
3D-Character modeling and animation for multimedia, film, broadcast, video games and interactive entertainment. Animation of the character, materials and texture mapping. Prerequisites: ART/MMT287AA.

ART287AC
3D Character Animation III / 1 credit / 2 periods
3D-Character modeling and animation for multimedia, film, broadcast, video games and interactive entertainment. Storytelling, composting and rendering considerations. Prerequisites: ART/MMT287AB.

ART290AC
Studio Art / 3 credits / 6 periods
Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in subject field. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E,Su1,2)

ART291
Digital Prepress / 3 credits / 6 periods
Introduction to multiple elements of digital prepress concepts and techniques using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of trapping and stripping software for the desktop. Use of electronic page layout techniques including color separations, registration, spot colors, impositions, signatures, and output production devices. Emphasis on prepress concepts. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART291AA
Digital Prepress I / 1 credit / 2 periods
Introduction to the multiple elements of digital prepress concepts and techniques using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of trapping and stripping. Use of electronic page layout techniques including registration, spot colors, output production devices. Emphasis on prepress concepts. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART291AB
Digital Prepress II / 1 credit / 2 periods
Foundation in the use of trapping and stripping software for the desktop. Use of electronic page layout techniques including registration, spot colors, and the basics of trapping and stripping. Emphasis on the use of prepress concepts. Prerequisites: ART291AA or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART291AC
Digital Prepress III / 1 credit / 2 periods
Basic foundation in the use of stripping software for the desktop. Use of electronic page layout techniques including style specifications, impositions, and signatures. Emphasis on evaluation of prepress concepts. Prerequisites: ART291AB or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART295KA
Art Workshop/Seminar: Graphics/Animation / 1 credit / 2 periods
Advanced level workshop/seminar in art disciplines. Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field, or permission of Department/Division Chair. (F,S,D,E)

ART297AA Computer Graphic Design Internship / 1 credit / 1 period
ART297AB Computer Graphic Design Internship / 2 credits / 2 periods
ART297AC Computer Graphic Design Internship / 3 credits / 3 periods
Computer graphic design work experience in a business or industry. 80 hours of designated work per credit. Maximum of 3 credits allowed. Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

ART298
Special Projects / 1-3 credits
Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or instructor. (O)

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