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SOC 288 Sociology of Minority Groups
Credits: 5
Within a sociological context, examine current and historical issues confronting United States minority groups. Explore the influence of culture and social structure on intergroup relations within the U.S. to include topics such as prejudice, discrimination, power, privilege and group identity. Mandatory decimal grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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SOC 295 Special Topics In Sociology
Credits: 5
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Sociology. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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SOC 297 Individual Project In Sociology
Credits: 1
Individual project in a specific area of sociology. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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SOC 298 Individual Project In Sociology
Credits: 2
Individual project in a specific area of Sociology. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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SOC 299 Individual Project In Sociology
Credits: 3
Individual project in a specific area of Sociology. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology
Credits: 5
Introduces the major perspectives and methods in sociology to explain the principles of society, culture and sociocultural relationships. Topics include socialization, social interaction and structure, groups, organizations, deviance, stratification, inequality, institutions and social change. Mandatory decimal grading.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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SOC& 201 Social Problems
Credits: 5
Analysis of the process of social and personal disorganization and reorganization as related to selected social problems such as crime, delinquency, drug abuse, poverty, race relations and over population. Mandatory decimal grading.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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Spanish |
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SPAN 297 Individual Project In Spanish
Credits: 1
Individual project in a specific area of Spanish. Student option grading.
Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
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SPAN 298 Individual Project In Spanish
Credits: 2
Individual project in a specific area of Spanish. Student option grading.
Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
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SPAN 299 Individual Project In Spanish
Credits: 3
Individual project in a specific area of Spanish. Student option grading.
Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
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SPAN& 121 Spanish I
Credits: 5
Fast-paced beginning course in Spanish: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics include greetings, family, and leisure activities vocabulary and the present tense. Cultural studies include social amenities and exposure to Hispanic art, music and history. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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SPAN& 122 Spanish II
Credits: 5
Fast-paced course in Spanish: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics include past tenses, commands, direct/indirect object pronouns, clothing and food vocabulary. Cultural studies continue with exposure to Hispanic art, music and history. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: SPAN& 121 or equivalent with instructor’s permission.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Winter, Spring
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SPAN& 123 Spanish III
Credits: 5
Fast-paced course in Spanish: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics include subjunctive, future, conditional and work vocabulary. Cultural studies continue with exposure to Hispanic art, music and history. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: SPAN& 122 or equivalent with instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Spring
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SPAN& 221 Spanish IV
Credits: 5
Class conducted in Spanish. Major emphasis on increased vocabulary and review of grammatical structures. Development of ability to create imaginative dialogue. Weekly conversation groups. Introduction to the study of literature through poems and short stories. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: SPAN& 123 or equivalent with instructor’s permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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SPAN& 222 Spanish V
Credits: 5
Class conducted in Spanish. Continues review of grammar, development of practical vocabulary and discussion of poems and short stories. Weekly conversation groups. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: SPAN& 221 or equivalent with instructor’s permission.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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SPAN& 223 Spanish VI
Credits: 5
Class conducted in Spanish. Conversation class for advanced-intermediate students. Integration of skills developed in previous quarters. Emphasis on group work and conversational skills/techniques. Presentations in Spanish and weekly conversation groups. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: SPAN& 222 or equivalent with instructor’s permission.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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Study Skills |
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STYSK 099 College Study Skills Seminar
Credits: 2
Students learn techniques for studying successfully in their college courses. Techniques may include time management, reading and writing methods, note-taking, test-taking and memorization skills. Students practice these skills using materials from other classes during the quarter. Mandatory P/NC grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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STYSK 100 Academic Success Strategies
Credits: 5
Variable Credit: Yes.
Students learn techniques for studying successfully in their college classes. Techniques may include reading strategies, information-gathering, note-taking, writing-to-learn and improving memory. Students will practice these skills using materials from their other classes. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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STYSK 297 Individual Project In Study Skills
Credits: 1
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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Visual Communications Technology |
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VCT 101 Graphic Design 1
Credits: 5
Course introduces Graphic Design with emphasis on typography, including type origins, anatomy, attributes, categories and usage. Course includes projects with critique and analysis, a survey of graphic design history, an exploration of gestalt laws, grid systems, layout fundamentals and use of color. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 102 Graphic Design 2
Credits: 5
Introduces Graphic Design concepts and methods used in page layout for print and web. Explores marketing principles and strategies, ad layout models, art direction, campaign development and production issues. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 101 (2.0 minimum), or instructors permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 103 Graphic Design 3
Credits: 5
Course continues the study of principles and theories of design concept development with emphasis on visual identity. Logo design is introduced as the visual distillation of the message. Other topics include figure/ground relationships, recognition, color schemes and production issues. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 101 (2.0 minimum), VCT 102 (2.0 minimum), VCT 128 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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VCT 112 Visual Communications Survey
Credits: 5
A survey of the visual design industry and production processes for print, web, video, animation, multimedia and game design. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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VCT 124 Basic Macintosh Systems Operations
Credits: 2
An introductory course in the fundamental operations and uses of the Macintosh computer. Students learn how to efficiently use the current operating system as related to visual communications design and production. (Call 206.546.4671 to test out of this class.) Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 125 Introduction to Image Construction, Editing & Output
Credits: 3
Introduces current information, tools and techniques used to create digital materials for a variety of visual communications applications. Highlights digital image attributes including: resolution, color modes, editing, file formats and output. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: Students completing any AAAS degree in the VCT program are required to maintain a minimum grade of 2.0 in each VCT or ART course in order to progress to the next class.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 128 Adobe: Page Layout with Indesign
Credits: 5
Introduction to digital page layout design, concepts and skills with emphasis on typical industry documents. Projects include single and multiple-page and multiple-panel layouts such as letterhead and brochure design. Basic graphic design principles, software integration and preparation for output are addressed. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 124 (2.0 minimum) and VCT 125 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission. (VCT 101 suggested.)
When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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VCT 134 Adobe: Illustrator (Vector Graphics)
Credits: 5
This course introduces digital illustration for print, web, and multimedia, using vector-based software. Students will develop problem-solving skills related to illustration techniques and software by producing industry-level projects. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 124 (2.0 minimum) and VCT 125 (2.0 minimum), or instructors permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 135 Adobe: Animation/Interactive Media
Credits: 5
This course introduces practice and theory in creating 2D animation projects. Students develop skills using industry software and interactive media. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 124 (2.0 minimum), VCT 125 (2.0 minimum), VCT 136 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission. (VCT 134 suggested)
When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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VCT 136 Adobe: Raster Graphics with Photoshop
Credits: 5
This course introduces bitmap image editing, illustration and compositing using industry standard software to create content for print, web, 2D, 3D and multimedia. Non-destructive digital imaging techniques and workflows emphasize layers, masks and adjustments. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 124 (2.0 minimum) and VCT 125 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 155 Digital Production
Credits: 5
This course explores current digital output processes such as aqueous, solvent-based inkjet and toner-based printing. Topics include display graphics, banners, apparel graphics, vehicle wraps and on-demand printing. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 112 (2.0 minimum), VCT 124 (2.0 minimum), VCT 125 (2.0 minimum) and VCT 136 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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VCT 156 Creative Project Management
Credits: 5
Course focuses on the skills needed to efficiently manage all phases of creative design and production workflow, including scheduling, budgeting, pricing, client presentation, job tracking and invoicing. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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VCT 170 Adobe: Interactive/Web Design
Credits: 5
This course introduces web design, HTML, and CSS as well as topics such as usability, grids and web standards. Students apply standard design principles in the creation of interactive web page layouts. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Recommended: VCT 136 .
Prerequisite Required: VCT 124 (2.0 minimum) and VCT 125 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 173 Introduction to UX/UI Design
Credits: 4
Introduction to the concepts and applications of user experience and user interface design. Topics include user-centered design, usability, accessibility, design patterns, user research and design iteration in the production of an interactive prototype of a new or currently existing app, website or game user interface. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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VCT 176 Introduction to 3D Modeling and Animation
Credits: 5
This course introduces students to the world of 3D with entry-level software. Students will learn the basics of 3D modeling and animation without the steep learning curve that exists with some high-end 3D authoring tools. Foundational concepts and skills taught in this course are transferable to all 3D software programs. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
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VCT 190 Internship In Visual Communications
Credits: 1- 5
Application of visual communication techniques and theories in an off-campus production environment. Site approval must be obtained by student. Course may be repeated. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: Completion of at least 45 credits in ART/VCT and instructor’s permission.
Instructor permission required: Yes.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 199 Visual Communications Study Center
Credits: 1- 5
Students complete supplemental study projects for Visual Communications to support their progress in the VCT program. Previously VCT 099. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 124 or equivalent and VCT 125 or equivalent.
Instructor permission required: Yes.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 204 Graphic Design 4: Packaging & Event Graphics
Credits: 5
Explores graphic design principles used in product packaging, environmental graphics, point of purchase displays and event booth signage with an adherence to a standardized design process. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 103 (2.0 minimum), VCT 134 (2.0 minimum) and VCT 136 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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VCT 205 Specialization: Design Studio/Portfolio 5
Credits: 4
Students explore portfolio development as they pursue an individual direction, producing new design solutions and reworking existing projects. Hard copy and digital formats of finished portfolios are created. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 204 (minimum 2.0) or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 206 Specialization: Design Studio/Portfolio 6
Credits: 4
Students continue exploring portfolio development as they pursue an individual direction, producing new design solutions and reworking existing projects. Hard copy and digital formats of finished portfolios are created. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 205 (minimum 2.0) or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 207 Specialization: Design Studio/Portfolio 7
Credits: 4
Students continue exploring portfolio development as they pursue an individual direction, producing new design solutions and reworking existing projects. Hard copy and digital formats of finished portfolios are created. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 206 (minimum 2.0) or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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VCT 215 Specialization: Adobe Studio/Portfolio 1
Credits: 4
Students explore visual design software as they pursue an individual direction, using online training modules for Adobe software to produce portfolio material. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 128 (2.0 minimum), VCT 134 (2.0 minimum), VCT 136 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 216 Specialization: Adobe Studio/Portfolio 2
Credits: 4
Students continue exploration and skills development as they pursue an individual direction, using online training modules for Adobe software to produce portfolio material. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 128 (2.0 minimum), VCT 134 (2.0 minimum), VCT 136 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 217 Specialization: Adobe Studio/Portfolio 3
Credits: 4
Students complete their exploration and skills development in this final course in the sequence, using online training modules for Adobe software to produce portfolio material. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 128 (2.0 minimum), VCT 134 (2.0 minimum), VCT 136 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 225 Specialization: Interactive Web/Studio 1
Credits: 1-4
Students explore web/interactive design as they pursue an individual direction, using online training modules for HTML, CMS, CSS, Javascript and other Web/interactive authoring applications. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 134 (2.0 minimum), VCT 135 (2.0 minimum), VCT 136 (2.0 minimum), VCT 170 (2.0 minimum), VCT 176 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 226 Specialization: Interactive Web/Studio 2
Credits: 1-4
Students continue exploration and skills development as they pursue an individual direction, using online training modules for HTML, CMS, CSS, Javascript and other Web/interactive authoring applications. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 134 (2.0 minimum), VCT 135 (2.0 minimum), VCT 136 (2.0 minimum), VCT 170 (2.0 minimum), VCT 176 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 227 Specialization: Interactive Web/Studio 1
Credits: 4
Students complete exploration of interactive design as they pursue an individual direction, using online training modules for HTML, CMS, CSS, Javascript and other Web/interactive authoring applications. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 134 (2.0 minimum), VCT 135 (2.0 minimum), VCT 136 (2.0 minimum), VCT 170 (2.0 minimum), VCT 176 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 230 History of Visual Media
Credits: 5
This course begins with the foundational history of visual media, then branches out to specific areas of study including the history of graphic design, animation, multimedia and game art. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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VCT 235 Specialization: Autodesk/3D Studio/Game Design 1
Credits: 4
Students explore and develop skills as they pursue an individual direction, using online training modules for Autodesk or other 3D software to produce portfolio material. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 134 (2.0 minimum), VCT 135 (2.0 minimum), VCT 136 (2.0 minimum), VCT 176 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 236 Specialization: Autodesk/3D Studio/Game Design 2
Credits: 4
Students continue exploration and skills development as they pursue an individual direction, using online training modules for Autodesk or other 3D software to produce portfolio material. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 134 (2.0 minimum), VCT 135 (2.0 minimum), VCT 136 (2.0 minimum), VCT 176 (2.0 minimum) or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 237 Specialization: Autodesk/3D Studio/Game Design 3
Credits: 4
Students complete their exploration and skills development in this final course in the sequence, using online training modules for Autodesk or other 3D software to produce portfolio material. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 134 (2.0 minimum), VCT 135 (2.0 minimum), VCT 136 (2.0 minimum), VCT 176 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 245 Specialization: Video/Visual Effects Studio 1
Credits: 4
Students explore an individual direction using online training modules for video and effects software to produce portfolio material. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 267 (2.0 minimum) or VCT 268 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 246 Specialization: Video/Visual Effects Studio 2
Credits: 4
Students continue exploration of an individual direction, using online training modules for video and effects software to produce portfolio material. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 245 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 247 Specialization: Video/Visual Effects Studio 3
Credits: 4
Students complete exploration of an individual direction, using online training modules for video and effects software to produce portfolio material. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 246 (2.0 minimum), or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 251 Introduction to Game Design Theory
Credits: 5
Course explores the process and theory of game design and interactive experience design. Students learn and practice an industry-standard design process to produce hand-crafted, physical prototypes of games focusing on the conceptual development of interactive content. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Fall
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VCT 252 Introduction to Game Art
Credits: 5
Course provides the foundation for understanding the essential vocabularies, principles and concepts in game art. Students practice workflow skills for conceptual game art development. Course covers game art styles, hand-and digital-rendering skills, lighting and perspective in creating game characters, backgrounds and props. Student option grading.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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VCT 253 Introduction to Game Development
Credits: 5
Course focuses on the construction of interactive 3D game levels by combining 3D models, sound, animations and scripts in a game engine application. Various genres of games are analyzed, including firstperson shooter, strategy, racing and hidden object games. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 251 (minimum 2.0) and VCT 252 (minimum 2.0), or instructor permission.
When Typically Offered: Spring
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VCT 267 Editing II: Avid Media Composer Lab
Credits: 3
Intensive video editing lab with Avid Media Composer. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: FILM 265 or FILM 266 or instructor’s permission.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 268 Editing Software Lab
Credits: 3
Intensive video editing lab with Media Composer, Final Cut Pro or Premiere (depending on quarter). To be taken after completion of FILM 265 to gain experience with a second or third editing platform. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: FILM 265 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 270 Web Design II with Dreamweaver
Credits: 4
An intermediate course addressing concept, design and usability issues for web development. Current technologies for web applications are explored through lecture and hands-on projects that involve the exploration of human/ computer interaction through dynamic graphics elements and structure. Previously VCT 238. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 170 .
When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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VCT 274 Flash II: Interface Design
Credits: 4
This course introduces students to user-interface screen design for rich-media applications such as CD, DVD, web, kiosk and handheld devices. Students gain experience with animation technologies and software while focusing on visual communications concepts and project development. Previously VCT 174. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 124 (or equivalent) and VCT 125 (or equivalent) and VCT 134 and VCT 135 , or portfolio review.
Instructor permission required: Yes.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 276 3D Modeling and Animation With Maya
Credits: 5
Course covers the extensive capabilities of Maya as the art and entertainment industry standard for 3D digital content creation. Students learn modeling techniques using polygons and NURBS. Texturing, animation and rendering are also highlighted. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 134 (2.0 minimum), VCT 136 (2.0 minimum) and VCT 176 (2.0 minimum) or instructor permission with portfolio review.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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VCT 277 3D Animation With Maya
Credits: 4
This course focuses on planning and producing high-quality 3D animation for use in multimedia, web, kiosk, mobile devices and video applications. Students use a variety of animation techniques to create realistic movement. Previously VCT 275. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 276 and instructor signature, or instructor permission with portfolio review.
Instructor permission required: Yes.
When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 278 Compositing With After Effects
Credits: 4
Course provides theory and practice in using After Effects for post production work in compositing, animation and motion effects. Topics include composition, effects, alpha channels, color correction, tweening, motion paths, importing and exporting. Student option grading.
Prerequisite Required: VCT 134 and VCT 135 and VCT 136 , and VCT 267 or VCT 268 , or instructor approval.
When Typically Offered: Winter
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VCT 291 Special Topics In VCT
Credits: 1
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Visual Communications Technology.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 292 Special Topics In VCT
Credits: 2
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Visual Communications Technology.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 293 Special Topics In VCT
Credits: 3
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Visual Communications Technology.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 294 Special Topics In VCT
Credits: 4
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Visual Communications Technology.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 295 Special Topics In VCT
Credits: 5
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Visual Communications Technology.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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VCT 297 Individual Project VCT
Credits: 1
Individual project in a specific area of VCT. Student option grading.
Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
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VCT 298 Individual Project-VCT
Credits: 2
Individual project in a specific area of VCT. Student option grading.
Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
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VCT 299 Individual Project-VCT
Credits: 3
Individual project in a specific area of VCT. Student option grading.
Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience.
When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
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