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Course Descriptions
MMDP 127 LEVEL EDITING I 4CR
This course is an introduction to the elements of creating and modifying
content and levels within the Unreal Editor (UDK). Best practices for level
creation and delivery will be examined, including importing 3D objects
from Maya, applying textures, creating terrain and creating special
effects. Emphasis will be placed on modifying existing Unreal content and
Environmental Design. Prerequisite: MMDP 124.
MMDP 128 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 4CR
This course covers a basic exploration of photography using digital cameras to
shoot and edit original photo content. Understanding and applying manual
camera controls, creative and technical shooting strategies, composition
theory, lighting, and workflow will be addressed using industry standard
Adobe software, including Photoshop, Lightroom, and Camera RAW. Access to
a digital camera with manual settings is required. Prerequisite: MMDP 122 or
instructor permission.
MMDP 130 CONCEPT ART – CHARACTERS 4CR
This course covers the elements of traditional concept art creation as it applies
to the video game industry. Best practices for traditional and electronic
character creation for portfolio usage will be examined. Photoshop will also be
used to help express these characters. ART 205 recommended. Prerequisites:
ART 121, MMDP 122.
MMDP 133 WEB AUTHORING WITH
DREAMWEAVER
4CR
Students will learn to create interactive websites with Dreamweaver in this
course, developing site-design skills as they learn the basic building tools
and become familiar with the advanced tool set, which includes style sheets,
layers, behaviors, libraries, and extensions. Prerequisite: MMDP 118, MMDP
122, or instructor permission.
MMDP 134 3D MATERIALS AND TEXTURES 4CR
This course covers the elements of creating portfolio quality Shaders/Textures
applied to a 3D scene. Best practices for creating realistic looking textures will
be applied. Students will apply techniques learned in class and build a realistic
3D scene based on a theme. Prerequisites: MMDP 124.
MMDP 137 LIGHTING AND EFFECTS 4CR
This course covers the elements of lighting, shading, and special effects within
Maya. Best practices for the creation of high definition modeled and rendered
scenes for use in the student’s portfolio are covered. Emphasis will be on
learning the benefits of using different lights within Maya as well as creating a
final modeled and rendered 3D scene. Prerequisite: MMDP 124.
MMDP 138 INTRODUCTION TO
ENVIRONMENTAL ART
4CR
This course introduces students to the basics of creating 3D Environmental
Art within Maya. Students will create props and environments suitable for
a game environment. Best practices for creating 3D models and related
textures will be used to create a final 3D scene suitable for the student’s
portfolio. Prerequisite: MMDP 124.
MMDP 139 DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING 5CR
This course covers the basics of video editing using Apple’s Final Cut Pro
software. In the class, students will learn to edit video from a wide variety of
sources, as well as create basic titles, effects, and transitions. Students will also
learn to do a brief sound mix to prepare their videos for output. Prerequisites:
MATH 070, ABED 046.
MMDP 141 VECTOR ILLUSTRATION 2
WITH ILLUSTRATOR
4CR
This course covers intermediate and advanced illustration tools and
techniques available in Adobe Illustrator. Students will learn skills to produce
moderately complex vector-based artwork for web, multimedia, and print
graphics. Interoperability with Photoshop and Flash will be examined.
Prerequisite: MMDP 121.
MMDP 142 IMAGE EDITING 2
WITH PHOTOSHOP
4CR
This course covers intermediate to advanced application of Photoshop
skills, including photo retouching, seamless compositing, layer and channel
manipulation, and image size/resolution optimization. Prerequisite: MMDP 122.
MMDP 143 ACTIONSCRIPT WITH FLASH 4CR
Create interactive websites using Flash software and ActionScript. Students
will build on the skills acquired in Flash 1 and go from simple animation to
interactivity. Topics will include managing internal and external projects
and controlling sound and video with ActionScript. Students will create user
interfaces and dynamic navigation. Prerequisite: MMDP 123.
MMDP 146 INDESIGN II 4CR
Course covers intermediate to advanced page-layout design and ePublication
techniques using Adobe InDesign. Students will refine design and production
skills specific to publishing for print or screen. Emphasis is placed on
developing an understanding of layout formats and deliverables suitable for
print and ePublication formats. Prerequisite: MMDP 126.
MMDP 148 CONCEPT ART – ENVIRONMENTS 4CR
This course covers the elements of traditional and electronic drawing of
Landscape and Level concept art as it relates to the electronic gaming field.
Best practices for creating portfolio quality work will be examined, including
web-based tutorials and traditional drawing demonstrations. Students will
present their work to peers on a regular basis. Emphasis will be placed on
traditional drawing of landscapes based on written and visual reference.
Electronic landscape drawings will be produced for the final project.
Prerequisites: ART 121, MMDP 122.
MMDP 150 CHARACTER ANIMATION I 4CR
This course covers the elements of rigging and animating a character in Maya.
Students will rig a skeleton in Maya, and apply that rig to a character. Students
will also animate this character in various short Maya scenarios. Emphasis on
traditional animation techniques will be applied in this course. Prerequisites:
MMDP 124.
MMDP 153 INTRODUCTION TO WEB
AND MOBILE DESIGN
5CR
This course teaches the fundamentals of designing websites, mobile content,
and graphics for screen-based devices. Topics include: navigation, user
interaction and user experience, image production and digital color theory,
layout techniques, accessibility, contracts and copyright law, and managing
project assets. Client relationships, audience identification, and search engine
optimization are also explored. Prerequisite: MMDP 121 or MMDP 122.
MMDP 154 ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING
WITH ACROBAT
4CR
This course covers electronic publishing techniques using Adobe Acrobat.
Students will design an interactive presentation with multimedia effects such
as buttons, sounds, and movies. They will learn to create, navigate, and modify
cross-platform pdfs; optimize electronic documents designed for online
viewing and/or printing, and use Acrobat’s prepress tools to prepare files for
commercial printing. Prerequisites: MMDP 121, MMDP 126 or MMDP 129.
MMDP 157 INTRODUCTION TO GAME THEORY 4CR
This course covers the elements of game theory and game design as it relates
to the video game industry. Best practices for Design Document creation and
delivery will be examined, including concept art, character development, and
related creative elements for a game prototype pitch. Emphasis will be placed
on doing research and comparative analysis of electronic games and gaming.
Students will create a video game prototype of their own and pitch it to the
class. Prerequisite: MMDP 122.
MMDP 158 PREPRESS AND DIGITAL PUBLISHING 4CR
An introduction to the processes used to produce digital publications and
high-quality commercially printed documents. Focus is on developing best
practices in project workflow and an understanding of final deliverables
suitable for tablet publications or commercial printing. Students should take
this course near the end of their studies. Prerequisite: MMDP 126.
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