Multimedia - Cert of Acheivement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.

The Multimedia program provides a comprehensive foundation in the media arts at the core of our increasingly audio-visual culture. Our project-based Multimedia training fosters artistic and technical skills in digital media including imaging, video, audio, animation, and interactive interface design. Multimedia students can focus on creating media for the web, video post-production, motion graphics, or animation through their choice of electives. The Certificate of Achievement in Multimedia prepares students to seek entry-level employment in digital media and the creative industries. 

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Produce work for a reel or digital portfolio that showcases individual multimedia competencies.

Plan and prepare a project proposal for presentation to a client.

Design, build, test and present animations, motion graphics sequences, interactive applications and website designs.

Employ a range of software programs to create and manipulate digital imagery, audio, animation, and video.

Analyze and explain diverse multimedia products in terms of design, techniques, and point of view.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

9 units
Design 1 on the Computer

This course is an introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to two-dimensional art and composition, including the study of basic design principles and elements.  Students will develop a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lectures, studio projects, problem-solving, and writing assignments.  This course covers the same content as Art 110, but projects are executed digitally using the computer. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for GRPH 108.

      1. C1 - Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater)
      1. Category 3: Humanities

        This course is an introduction to the concepts, applications, and historical references related to two-dimensional art and composition, including the study of basic design principles and elements.  Students will develop a visual vocabulary for creative expression through lectures, studio projects, problem-solving, and writing assignments.  This course covers the same content as Art 110, but projects are executed digitally using the computer. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for ART 108.

            1. C1 - Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater)
            1. Category 3: Humanities
              GRPH 112
              Digital Imagery
              Introduces students to the use of Apple computers and Adobe Photoshop for developing and editing digital images for use in graphic design, photography, web, video and motion graphics production. Students will learn raster image resolutions, file formats, color systems and professional creative practices for acquisition, creation, editing and processing for various industries including printing, digital publishing, animation, and video editing.
                        Digital Tools for Visual Media

                        This course teaches the fundamentals of professional digital applications used in the creation and production of digital media across various channels. Students will apply art and design theory to create and edit vector graphics, digital images, designs for publishing, video, and web design. The course teaches basic computer skills, digital image capture, image manipulation, illustration, layout, time-based media, 3D, and emerging technologies and techniques for effective experiential design. The course is not open to students who are enrolled or have completed GRPH 129.

                                  This course teaches the fundamentals of professional digital applications used in the creation and production of digital media across various channels. Students will apply art and design theory to create and edit vector graphics, digital images, designs for publishing, video, and web design. The course teaches basic computer skills, digital image capture, image manipulation, illustration, layout, time-based media, 3D, and emerging technologies and techniques for effective experiential design. The course is not open to students who are enrolled or have completed MMAC 129.

                                            Spring Year 1

                                            10 units
                                            MMAC 101
                                            Introduction to Multimedia

                                            The course explores how multimedia transforms experiences of creative expression and communication and impacts our cultural, business, and personal lives. Topics include project planning, development, and exploration through multiple projects. Projects include art for interaction, web imagery, animation, motion graphics, UI/UX, gaming, visual effects, video production, and transmedia storytelling. Course software: Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant software.

                                                  1. Category 3: Humanities
                                                    MMAC 112
                                                    Responsive Web Design
                                                    An introduction to the skills and tools necessary for producing modern responsive web design for a variety of media devices. Students will learn how the combination of flexible grids, layouts, optimized images and the intelligent use of CSS media queries create easy reading and navigation for the end user. Software taught: Adobe Creative Suite. Languages learned HTML and CSS.
                                                    1. Advisories: GRPH 111
                                                    2. Advisories: GRPH 112
                                                    3. Advisories: GRPH 108
                                                    4. Advisories: ART 108
                                                            FILM 110
                                                            Introduction to Motion Picture and Video Production
                                                            An introduction to film and video production techniques including cinematography, sound, recording, and video editing. Students make a variety of short video projects that involve narrative story telling and documentary filmmaking techniques. No personal equipment required. It is recommended that students enroll in FILM 380 for additional lab time.
                                                                1. C1 - Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater)
                                                                1. Category 3: Humanities

                                                                  Fall Year 2

                                                                  9 units
                                                                  Introduction to Motion Graphics
                                                                  Explores new digital approaches for creating and compositing powerful visual imagery for use in film/video, multimedia, and design. Includes integration of graphics, video, text, and sound on desktop computers. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed FILM 126. Course software: Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
                                                                  1. Advisories: GRPH 111
                                                                  2. Advisories: GRPH 112
                                                                          Explores new digital approaches for creating and compositing powerful visual imagery for use in film/video, multimedia, and design. Includes integration of graphics, video, text, and sound on desktop computers. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed MMAC 126.
                                                                          1. Advisories: GRPH 111
                                                                          2. Advisories: GRPH 112
                                                                                  MUS 115
                                                                                  Introduction to Sound Recording & Mixing
                                                                                  An introduction to the equipment, terminology and procedures of sound engineering. Combines lectures and demonstrations with hands-on use of equipment. Students will have the opportunity to use professional sound recording and processing equipment in various recording and mix-down situations. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for Film 120.
                                                                                            Core Elective -Multimedia (Cert.)

                                                                                            Spring Year 2

                                                                                            6 units
                                                                                            PHTO 170
                                                                                            Digital Photography
                                                                                            An introductory course on the tools of digital photography including cameras, scanners, printers and Adobe Lightroom software. Topics include image capture, enhance enhancement and presentation including ink jet prints and digital slideshows. For this course Mac skills are useful, but not essential.
                                                                                            1. Corequisite: PHTO 385
                                                                                            2. Corequisite: PHTO 384
                                                                                                    Core Elective -Multimedia (Cert.)