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C.C., Digital Media: Digital Media/Multimedia Production Certificate
Certificate Type: CC
Major Code: DIGMM-CC
CIP Code: 0610010207
This certification is a gateway to a more focused study in the production of 3-D animation. The approach is to enhance and refine techniques used for broadcast advertising and animated shorts. Students will learn traditional illustration, storyboard development, texture-making, 3-D development and compositing.
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| DIG2000 | Introduction to Digital Media
This course explores the avenues of contemporary digital design, highlighting the importance of process, innovation and communication. Students will become familiar with design projects, ranging from traditional print, sophisticated Web sites, interactive digital media and motion graphics. The course will focus on developing and refining the design concept and the execution strategy. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| DIG2300 | 3D Modeling and Animation I
This course is designed to teach beginning level 3D animation for digital media. Emphasis will be placed on viewing the world in 3D as opposed to a single flat plane and training the eye to see shape instead of line. It will allow students to comprehend fully visual concepts such as light and shadow, foreshortening, color recognition and modeling techniques. Other topics include NURBS vs. polygons, texturing, lighting, rendering and keyframe animation. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| DIG2341 | Motion Graphics I
This course focuses on digital post-production used for film, animation, video, digital media and the Web. This course identifies production methods, compositing and sophisticated motion control for high-quality, two-dimensional animation. Focus is placed on digital media components, video tape and screen outputs for special and specialty projects while exploring foundations for computer-aided digital production. The topic of work flow issues and the variety of design and production vehicles will be addressed. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| GRA2157C | Illustration for the Digital Artist
This is an advanced course in computer graphics in the design profession. Students will use the computer to create original artwork and illustrations that will be used in professional publications. Advanced concepts, features and professional illustration are further explored. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| GRA2201 | Bitmap Graphics I
This course is an introduction to Photoshop hardware which provides an extensive variety of electronic tools for manipulating photographs and creating illustrations. The course is designed for the graphics individual who wishes to integrate photography with page layouts. Students will learn the basics of scanning, retouching, color correcting, proofing and output to printer devices. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 15 |
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