2013-2014 MMC Information Handbook - Retsd.mb.ca

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Digital Designers change the way people see and interact with the world – from the title sequence that brings
an audience into a filmmaker’s world to the music video that launches a new band. Whether as an element of
creative entertainment, a component of advertising or branding, or the design elements defining the next wave
of Web content, well-placed and attention-getting images can convey an infinite variety of ideas and
information. These courses will provide a comprehensive design education, with industry-specific skills and
equipment that will teach you how to communicate ideas and stories through different media, including video,
print, animation and motion graphics. These courses are especially recommended for students interested in pursuing
careers in Digital Media Design, Architecture, Interior Design and other visual arts professions.
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DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN
(0.5 Credit will be granted for each of Digital
Film Making 25S and Digital Pictures 25S)
Prerequiste: None
Credit: 1
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Digital Media Design at the Grade 10 level
introduces students to the following areas:
Photography
Students will learn about cameras and
lenses, shutter, aperture, exposure
settings, colour and lighting and most
importantly—what makes a good shot.
Photo Editing and Manipulating
Students will learn how to manipulate
their photos, how to correct them,
remove and add elements, add special
effects, and combine multiple images to
make collages.
Film Making
Students will write, plan, shoot, edit and
present their videos. Motion graphics,
special effects and animation will also be
introduced in this unit.
Portfolio
Students will complete the course with a
digital portfolio of their best work.
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DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN
(0.5 Credit will be granted for each of 3D
Modelling 35S and Interactive Media 35S)
Prerequiste: Digital Film Making 25S and
Digital Pictures 25S highly recommended
Credit: 1
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Digital Media Design at the Grade 11 level
introduces students to the following areas:
Animation
Students will learn the basic principles
and fundamentals of traditional animation
including posing, timing, squash and
stretch, anticipation, slow in and out, follow
through, facial and body expression,
and the walk cycle. Students will first draw
their characters and plan their storyboards
which will then be created and animated
digitally with 2D and 3D software.
3D Modelling
Students will learn the basic principles
and fundamentals of 3D animation
including 3D space, modeling, geometry
types (polygons and nurbs), nodes, materials
and lighting to create a simple 3D
character. Students will also learn how to
animate by adding bones to their character
to make them move more fluidly, use
the cameras to change view points, the
timeline, and how to render their projects
(large projects on multiple computers).
Interactive Media
Students will write, plan, shoot, edit and
present a variety of media productions
using digital video and motion graphics.
Green screen masking, advanced
lighting, sound and camera/camcorder
techniques will be explored.
Digital Portfolio
Students will complete the course with a
digital portfolio of their best work.
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DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN 41G
Prerequiste: 3D Modelling 35S and
Interactive Media 35S)
Credit: 1
(School Initiated Course)
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Digital Media Design at the Grade 12
level explores the following areas with a
strong emphasis on the design process:
Advanced Photography
Students develop photography skills
through a design perspective. Photography
technique will be balanced with
design principles and elements.
Advanced Videography
Students acquire production skills
through the use of semi-pro video and
audio equipment. Students then use
these skills to design a series of short
films which are edited using professional
software.
Media Design and Analysis
Students explore various media and
examine their impact on personal,
community and national interests.
Portfolio Design and Presentation
Students will complete the course with a
digital portfolio of their best work.