Fall 2020 Courses
MM201: Introduction to 3-Dimensional Modeling
Students will learn to design and create in digital 3D space, changing flat art and images into shapes with solid volume. The course will cover basic 3D topics such as wireframe assembly, extruding and lathing, various approaches and techniques of lighting and shading, image and texture mapping and development of animation in the 3D space. Use and integration of 3D forms and animations with other multimedia software will also be covered.
| hours per week | prerequisiteS | semester | credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | FA 210 Computer Graphics I or FA 211 Advanced Computer Graphics or COMM 290 Introduction to Desktop Publishing or permission of the instructor. | Fall | 3 |
MM202: 3-Dimensional Modeling 2
This course will help the student elaborate on the 3D skills that were developed in MM201. Students will work on longer, more involved projects either in 3D scene development or 3D animation. This course counts as a Computer Studio elective in the multimedia Studies program.
| hours per week | prerequisiteS | semester | credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | MM201 Introduction to 3-Dimensional Modeling or permission of the instructor. | Fall / Spring | 3 |
MM205: Digital Video / On-line Editing
The course will introduce students to the discipline of digital video. All analog video will be digitized using a Macintosh computer and clips assembled into larger productions using on-line software such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro. Topics will include scripting, analog digitizing, compression schemes, Quicktime movies, A/B roll composition, output to tape, special effects managing and sound design.
| hours per week | prerequisiteS | semester | credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | FA 210 Computer Graphics I or FA 211 Advanced Computer Graphics or COMM 290 Introduction to Desktop Publishing or permission of the instructor. | Fall / Spring | 3 |
MM206: Digital Video 2
This course allows students to continue their training in computer-based video editing. Students will develop projects of their own design and learn to take a video project from the planning stages, through video shooting, to digitization and editing. This course counts as a Computer Studio elective in the Multimedia Studies program.
| hours per week | prerequisiteS | semester | credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | MM205 Digital Video/On-line Editing or permission of the instructor. | Fall / Spring | 3 |
MM245/CST 245: Web Page Design
Students will learn the fundamentals of designing, planning and producing web sites and pages for posting on the Internet. Image management and creation, information design, and animation creation and use are major topics. Emphasis will be on site design and management. Students will work with HTML code and a web page editor.
| hours per week | prerequisiteS | semester | credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | FA 210 Computer Graphics I, COMM 290 Introduction to Desktop Publishing or permission of the instructor. | Fall / Spring | 3 |
MM299/CST299: Computer Game Design and Production
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to gaming technology and design. Programming and animation students will work in production teams to develop computer-based games.
| hours per week | prerequisiteS | semester | credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | NONE | Fall | 3 |