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Multimedia

[ Basic ] [ advanced ]

Multimedia – basic

Multimedia is a set of technologies and techniques that can be used to enhance the presentation of information. Multimedia uses computers to create productions that bring together text, sounds, animation, graphic art and video to educate, inform and entertain. Courses are designed to serve both working professionals who wish to upgrade their skills and students who wish to enter the ﬁeld.

To earn a certiﬁcate of completion, students must complete each course used to meet a certiﬁcate requirement with a “C ” grade or better. Required courses are available in the evening and during the day.

Certiﬁcate of completion

required courses	units
ART 105 Intro. to Drawing, Color, and Two Dimensional Design	3
MULTM 110 Digital Imaging Process & Technique I	1.5
MULTM 111 Digital Imaging Process & Technique II	1.5
MULTM 130 Intro. to Digital Audio	1.5
MULTM 149 Intro. to Digital Video	1.5
plus at least 6 units from:
ART 112 Digital Imaging for the Artist	3
BUSGR 214 Intro. to Graphic Design	3
COMSC 095 WWW Publishing with HTML	1
COMSC 096 Advanced WWW Publishing	1
MULTM 100 Intro. to Multimedia Workstations	1
MULTM 115 Digital Imaging Process &Technique III	3
MULTM 120 Interactive Authoring for Multimedia	3
MULTM 131 Audio Production for Digital Media	3
MULTM 140 Motion Graphics for Digital Media	3
MULTM 160 3D Modeling & Animation I	3
MULTM 161 3D Modeling & Animation II	3
MULTM 170 Multimedia for Web Delivery	3
MULTM 171 Web Design	3
MUSIC 172 Intro. to Electronic Music & MIDI	3
MUSIC 173 Synthesis, Sampling & MIDI Sequencing	3
Total units required	15

Multimedia – advanced

The multimedia studies program prepares students for entry level employment in one of six specialty areas of the multimedia industry: Character Animation, Digital Audio, Digital Imaging, Motion Graphics,3D Modeling and Animation, and Web Design. This program of study will provide students with the design and technical skills needed for creating non-linear interactive digital media. Students will participate in a collaborative team-oriented learning experience that mirrors the multimedia industry design and production process. Additionally, students will explore multimedia career opportunities and develop a professional digital media portfolio for entry into the workforce.

To earn a certiﬁcate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certiﬁcate requirement with a “C” grade or better. Required courses are available in the evening and during the day.

Certiﬁcate of achievement

required courses	units
ART 105 Intro. to Drawing, Color, and Two-Dimensional Design	3
MULTM 110 Digital Imaging Process & Technique I	1.5
MULTM 111 Digital Imaging Process & Technique II	1.5
MULTM 130 Intro. to Digital Audio	1.5
MULTM 149 Intro. to Digital Video	1.5
MULTM 190 Projects in Multimedia	3
MULTM 191 Multimedia Portfolio Development	3
plus 8-9 units from one of the 6 specialty areas listed below:
Character Animation-9 units
ART 107 Figure Drawing I	3
MULTM 165 Cartoon Drawing for Digital Animation	3
MULTM 170 Multimedia for Web Delivery	3
Digital Imaging – 9 units
ART 112 Digital Imaging for the Artist	3
BUSGR 214 Intro. to Graphic Design	3
MULTM 115 Digital Imaging Process & Technique III	3
Web Design – 8 units
COMSC 095 WWW Publishing with HTML	1
COMSC 096 Advanced WWW Publishing	1
MULTM 170 Multimedia for Web Delivery	3
MULTM 171 Web Design	3
3D Modeling and Animation – 9 units
MULTM 160 3D Modeling & Animation I	3
MULTM 161 3D Modeling & Animation II	3
MULTM 165 Cartoon Drawing for Digital Animation	3
Motion Graphics -9 units
MULTM 120 Interactive Authoring for Multimedia	3
MULTM 140 Motion Graphics for Digital Media	3
MULTM 170 Multimedia for Web Delivery	3
Digital Audio – 9 units
MUSIC 172 Intro. to Electronic Music & MIDI	3
MUSIC 173 Synthesis, Sampling & MIDI Sequencing	3
MUSIC 174 Intro. to ProTools	3
plus at least 9 units from:
ART 106 Drawing and Composition	3
ART 107 Figure Drawing	3
ART 112 Digital Imaging for the Artist	3
ART 125 Color Theory and Its Application to Painting	3
BUS 109 Intro. to Business	3
BUSMG 191 Small Business Management	3
BUSGR 214 Intro. to Graphic Design	3
COMSC 095 WWW Publishing with HTML	1
COMSC 096 Advanced WWW Publishing	1
COMSC 115 Intro. to Web Programming	4
COMSC 255 Programming with Java	3
COMSC 265 Advanced Programming with C and C++	4
L 114 Developing and Managing Web Pages	2
MULTM 100 Intro. to Multimedia Workstations	1
MULTM 115 Digital Imaging Process & Technique III	3
MULTM 117 Digital Illustration	3
MULTM 120 Interactive Authoring for Multimedia	3
MULTM 140 Motion Graphics for Digital Media	3
MULTM 145 Intermediate Digital Video Production	3
MULTM 160 3D Modeling & Animation I	3
MULTM 161 3D Modeling & Animation II	3
MULTM 165 Cartoon Drawing for Digital Animation	3
MULTM 170 Multimedia for Web Delivery	3
MULTM 171 Web Design	3
MULTM 175 Flash Interactivity	3
MUSIC 172 Intro. to Electronic Music & MIDI	3
MUSIC 173 Synthesis, Sampling & MIDI Sequencing	3
MUSIC 174 Intro. to ProTools	3
Total units required	32-33
Note: There may be no duplication of course units between specialty area requirements and elective courses.

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