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DAR 177 Location Sound for Film and Video
4 cr. hrs. 5 periods (3 lec., 2 lab)
Theory and practice of sound recording on location for feature films, documentaries, video productions, and multimedia.
Includes technical planning and sound design, miking speech, single camera applications, wireless microphones,
combinations of microphones, stereo mixing on location, music in film and television, taping off the telephone, and tape
presentation. Also includes electronic new gathering and field production, motion picture sound recording, digital audio
tape versus analog recording devices, and techniques and aesthetic considerations.
Prerequisite(s): DAR 103, 124.
Information: This course will require additional expenses for supplies in additional to course and lab fees.
Offered: Fall.
DAR 196 Digital Arts Independent Projects: Media Projects
1-4 cr. hrs. 3-12 periods (3-12 lab)
Students independently continue their development in media communications with the help of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): DAR 103, 124, 125, 175.
Information:
Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
May be taken three times of a maximum of twelve credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
DAR 205 Lighting for Film and Video
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Creative lighting techniques, practices, and use of equipment. Includes the visible spectrum, film and exposure, using
electricity, video and the electronic medium, controlling color temperature, light qualilty, and measuring light intensity.
Also includes manipulating light, light concepts in practice, and light in the studio and on location.
Prerequisite(s): DAR 124, 125 or 175.
Information: This course will require additional expenses for supplies in addition to course and lab fees.
Offered: Spring.
DAR 210 Digital Arts Design Studio: Advertising Design
4 cr. hrs. 5 periods (3 lec., 2 lab)
Principles and techniques as applied to advertising design. Includes ad design, billboard design, logo design, poster design,
brochure design, package design, and other mediums.
Prerequisite(s): DAR 112.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
DAR 211 Digital Arts Design Studio: Product Design
4 cr. hrs. 5 periods (3 lec., 2 lab)
Principles and techniques applied to product design. Includes package design, card design, textile design, CD design, DVD
design, game design, display design, and sign design.
Prerequisite(s): DAR 112.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
DAR 212 Digital Arts Design Studio: Package Design
4 cr. hrs. 5 periods (3 lec., 2 lab)
Procedures and techniques for creating wrapper and container comprehensives. Includes layout, packaging, construction
techniques, mock-ups, and the professional environment.
Prerequisite(s): DAR 112.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
DAR 214 Digital Arts Business and Portfolio
2 cr. hrs. 3 periods (1 lec., 2 lab)
Digital Arts Business and Portfolio Business techniques for the digital arts industry. Includes designer/client relationship,
fee structures for designer services, documenting time, portfolio development, and advertising and promotion.
Prerequisite(s): DAR 103.
Information: Same as GAM 214.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
DAR 215 Advanced Cinematography
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (2 lec., 4 lab)
Tools, techniques, and procedures involved in professional film production. Includes pre-planning a 16mm motion picture
production, script breakdown, pre-production and post-production, budgeting, distribution, promotion, and developing a
prospectus.
Prerequisite(s): DAR 175.
Information: This course will require additional expenses for supplies in addition to course and lab fees.
Offered: Fall.
DIGITAL ARTS
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