Academic Catalog - Mt. Sierra College

Mt. Sierra College Course Descriptions
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` DES-440 | Sound II and Lab
Prerequisite(s): DES-240, DES-280
This course introduces additional professional
techniques in the recording of production tracks with
actors on the set, on location as well as in the recording
studio. Students will gain more understanding of
the technical and aesthetic aspects of sound and
conduct an examination of recording and mixing
music, recording double system sound for video and
film productions. Post-production techniques used in
video and filmmaking- EFFECTS editing, ADR (dialog
replacement), SWEETENING, LOOPING and FOLEY
are thoroughly explored. Students will learn the skills in
advanced multi-track mixing and mastering techniques
for CD, video and DVD, and game production.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 2 hours
` DES451 | Web Design III and Lab
Prerequisite(s): DES-351; DES-361
From simple rollovers to advanced animation
and interaction, this course gives students a firm
understanding of JavaScript’s role in web applications.
Students receive practical experience for developing
the behavior of web sites through the application of
JavaScript.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 2 hours
` DES-453 | Digital Publishing and Lab
Prerequisite(s): DES-351, DES-400
This course covers the creation of electronic publications
made possible by interactive digital publishing tools.
Students will explore the relationships between tradition
and innovation, history and the constant evolution of
technological and aesthetic trends in publication design.
Theory and practice will be explored in the creation of
dynamic layout design infused with media-rich material
over various platforms.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 2 hours
` DES463 | Interactive Media III and Lab
Prerequisite(s): DES-361
This course covers the scripting language of interactive
web. Students explore the design of human computer
interfaces for the display and control of information on
the computer screen, as well as crafting of the tasks
of interaction design to create interface orientation,
navigation, usability, accessibility, and functionality.
Emphasis is placed on the planning and organization
of information on the computer screen and on interface
designs that provide effective feedback to the user
while maintaining consistency, simplicity, and ease of
operation.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 2 hours
` DES470 | Motion Graphics III and Lab
Prerequisite(s): DES-371
This course employs advanced techniques in motion
design to further develop and communicate meaningful
content. Utilizing type, graphics and images students
will acquire mastery in the use of motion to convey
meaning. Advanced skills in dynamic typography, paint,
puppetry, layering, 3D space, and effects will be refined
to a professional level. Using industry standard motionbased
software students will produce professional level
portfolio pieces.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 2 hours
` DES471 | Dynamic Web Media I and Lab
Prerequisite(s): DES-451
This course focuses on a deeper understanding of Web
Design technologies by introducing relational database
management systems and their impact on dynamically
driven websites. The course will focus on designing web
databases and interfacing with the data stored in these
tables to present interactive information through a web
browser. Hands on lab exercises will include creation
of web applications employing a database. Topics
include database design, relational tables, database
connections, database queries, Content Management
Systems (CMS), and multimedia related assets.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 2 hours
` DES472 | Dynamic Web Media II and Lab
Prerequisite(s): DES-471
This course brings all of the foundational web concepts
under one roof to see how these technologies can
coexist within web projects, while exploring their
strengths and weaknesses in practice. The course will
also examine Content Management Systems, giving the
client the ability to make changes to predefined aspects
of their website.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 2 hours
` DES-480 | Digital Video II and Lab
Prerequisite(s): DES-280; DES-370
This course emphasizes production towards the
finished product. Students are taught more principles
of video production through demonstrations, hands-on
production and critical analysis. Students learn additional
professional techniques in production: multi-camera in
television and film, EFP and ENG. Projects produced
in this course are combining all the techniques and
skills achieved in the previous courses including sound,
motion graphics and design work. These videos will be
completely written and thoroughly storyboarded in the
pre-production phase. Projects may be commercial,
informational, documentary or narrative. Students will
begin to explore scriptwriting for film and television.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 2 hours
` DES-481 | Digital Video III and Lab
Prerequisite(s): DES-480
The goals of this course are to develop the student’s
ability to express original ideas on video and to instill a
thorough understanding of the technical and aesthetic
aspects of video production. Students are now required
to produce a longer form of digital video in any genre.
Students develop more of their skills in directing,
working with actors, set design, advanced lighting and
camera techniques. Students learn how to plan, budget
and schedule a major video production and gain some
insight into the business of video, film and broadcasting.
Students wishing to move on to the video thesis project
will begin to develop their ideas and scripts in this class.
The best of the student work may be entered in festivals
around the country.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 2 hours
` DES-482 | Compositing and Effects and Lab
Prerequisite(s): DES-371; DES-391; DES-481
This course covers methods of compositing imagery
from diverse sources into a convincing visual effects
shot. Students will go “beyond the buttons” and learn
how and why a composited effects shot is believable.
Source material will include 3D and 2D computer
generated images, live action, and still photography.
Advanced skills in color keying, matting, layering,
image manipulation, effects creation, lighting effects,
color correction, tracking, painting, retouching and
rotoscoping will be used to produce professional level
portfolio pieces.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 2 hours
` DES-490 | 3-D Principles III and Lab
Prerequisite(s): DES-391
This course fully explores the higher-level animation
capabilities of 3-D, directing students in the development
of concept through execution of the 3-D animation.
Students will gain a thorough understanding of the
entire process of 3-D animation and be able to integrate
3-D technology in a variety of other media.
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 2 hours
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