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MTD 211 Adobe Photoshop II
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MTD 111 or equivalent experience
This course develops and reinforces image
composition techniques learned in MTD 111.
Fundamentals are continuously reinforced as
new design techniques are introduced.
MTD 212 Adobe Illustrator II
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MTD 112
This course enables the student to continue
development of digital drawing skills through
practice and use of state-of-the-art design
illustration software learned in MTD 112.
MTD 213 Electronic Prepress
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MTD 113 or MTD 114
This course explores in detail the electronic
prepress process. Students examine steps for
preparing a digital file for trapping, output
considerations and proofing techniques.
Creating effective electronic designs and efficient
use of today's software programs are
also covered.
MTD 215 Digital Photography II
3 Credits
Prerequisites: MTD 115
This course is a continuation of the beginning
digital photography class. This class will look
at digital photography in terms of design,
color, lighting and visual composition. Course
topics emphasize these aesthetics for overall
thematic effects and production processes for
professional digital photographers.
MTD 241 Web Design II
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MTD 141
This course expands on previously learned
fundamentals of HTML introducing cascading
style sheets, DHTML, JavaScripts and
CGI forms. Color usage and interface design
principles are emphasized in this course. In
this course we’ll examine Web sites that
employ more complex structures, optimal site
architecture and navigation necessary for larger
and more complex sites.
MTD 246 Web Scripting
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MTD 141 and MTD 142
This class is targeted toward multimedia
authors who wish to add database management
and search functionality to their Web
sites.
MTD 247 Web Data Base
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MTD 142 and MTD 246
This course stresses scripting languages used
to create and manage Web databases. The
course is targeted toward multimedia authors
who wish to add database management and
search functionality to their Web sites.
Students will build an inexpensive, portable
database solution.
MTD 253 Character Animation II
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MTD 111 and MTD 152
This course addresses more advanced aspects
of creating 3D characters on the computer.
Students also examine facial animation, lip
synchronization, scene design and lighting
set-ups.
MTD 255 LightWave II
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MTD 155
This course further examines LightWave’s
Layout program with an emphasis on animation
and animation techniques. It also touches
on LightWave's Layout program for setting up
scenes with advanced procedural texture maps
and lighting.
MTD 261 Director II
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MTD 161
This course explores the interactive process
within all areas of program design, courseware
authoring, delivery techniques and
instruction strategies. Students are introduced
to advanced Lingo scripting to provide more
interactive capabilities.
MTD 263 Sound Design II
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MTD 163
This course focuses on the application of
sound with various multimedia software
applications. Principles and techniques
include MIDI orchestration and sequencing,
digital multitrack recording and production,
working with musicians and other talent,
sound effects layering, integrated audio system
production, and advanced audio
mixing/sweetening. The student will explore
synchronization techniques of audio with
moving pictures, graphics, and animation.
MTD 271 Digital Video Editing II
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MTD 171
This course looks at the more complex and
advanced techniques of digital video editing.
Areas of editing such as masking, filtering,
blue/green screening, track mattes, and image
mattes will be examined. Students will produce
a movie project in this class and discuss
practical ways to distribute to various audiences.
MTD 272 After Effects II
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MTD 172
This course provides advanced skills and
techniques for creating digital motion graphics.
The course covers relevant tools and techniques
as well as industry standards, specialized
techniques, and additional tools and
resources.
MTD 273 DVD Authoring
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MTD 161 and MTD 171
This course introduces students to all aspects
of DVD authoring; covering source acquisition,
DVD production, interface design, organization,
management and appropriate DVD
output solutions.
MTD 274 Game Design II
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MTD 174
This course explores more advanced features
of game design. Students examine such things
as integration of mainline code, subroutines
and interrupts into game structure. I/O structure,
playtesting and distribution are emphasized.
MTD 277 Multimedia Special Topics
3 Credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
This course provides an opportunity to examine
new technology and advanced techniques
in computer art.
MTD 282 Internships
3 Credits
Prerequisite: Permission of Advisor
This provides an opportunity for students to
experience on-the-job shadowing and interacting
with experts in their field of interest.
Students intern at local professional businesses
to prepare for the transition from student to
professional.
MTD 285 Independent Study
3 Credits
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Independent study provides students an
opportunity to teach themselves new technology
skills not already taught in the classroom.
Qualified instructors provide one-on-one outcome
objectives review and oversee student
progress.
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