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MMDP 159 ADVANCED PRODUCTION
AND EDITING
5CR
Advanced editing using Final Cut Pro. Students will use their skills obtained
in earlier classes to create a series of projects demonstrating advanced
editing skills in a variety of genres. Prerequisite: MMDP 119, MMDP 139, or
instructor permission.
MMDP 160 DIGITAL SOUND 5CR
Students will learn the basic processes of both music recording and postproduction
sound for film. Soundtrack Pro 2 and Pro Tools LE will be used to
record and manipulate music and sound effects.
MMDP 162 PHOTOSHOP III 4CR
Advanced use of Photoshop, integrated with Illustrator and other graphics
programs. Emphasis will be placed on and defining and interpreting client
needs and creating compelling images that demonstrate integration of
compatible software. Prerequisites: MMDP 141, MMDP 142.
MMDP 165 3D CHARACTER DESIGN 4CR
Students construct and map “Low Polygon” 3D characters of their own design
in this course. Students practice various modeling and skinning techniques
and construct their own texture map for this character. Students learn to
differentiate key attributes between a High Polygon and a Low Polygon
character. Prerequisite: MMDP 124.
MMDP 168 INTRODUCTION TO CONTENT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS – CMS
4CR
This course introduces students to common Content Management System
(CMS) platforms. Topics include how to develop CMS-based websites; install,
modify, and create new templates; add and edit content; and use modules and
plug-ins. Prerequisites: MMDP 133 and MMDP 118, or instructor permission.
MMDP 170 MOTIONS GRAPHICS
WITH AFTEREFFECTS
5CR
Students will learn the fundamentals of creating timeline-based graphics and
animation using two different industry utilized Motion Graphics programs:
Adobe After Effects and Apple’s Motion. Prerequisite: MMDP 122.
MMDP 172 CONCEPT ART – TEAM PROJECT 4CR
This course will allow students to refine their drawing skills and will introduce
them to an advanced level of pre-production art and visuals as related to the
development of a video game. Students will be placed on drawing teams to
traditionally and electronically create concept art. MMDP 148 recommended.
Prerequisites: MMDP 122, MMDP 130, or instructor permission.
MMDP 182 LEVEL EDITING II 4CR
Students will work on small teams to create a game mod using an industry
standard level editing software. Best practices for advanced level editing
techniques will be practiced as well level design theory, creation, and workflow.
Prerequisites: MMDP 124, MMDP 127.
MMDP 190 PORTFOLIO/JOB SEARCH 5CR
This course covers the elements of portfolio preparation, best practices for
portfolio creation and delivery including web-based vs. traditional portfolios,
decision-making about which pieces to include, and assessment of the variety
of projects needed to create an effective portfolio. Emphasis will be placed on
researching the job market and effectively presenting portfolios during job
interviews. Prerequisites: MMDP 121, MMDP 122, MMDP 126 or MMDP 133.
MMDP 196 CAPSTONE PROJECT LAB 3CR
Independent project work in any MMDP certificate or degree course of
studies. Prerequisite: MMDP 195.
MMDP 210 HIGH RESOLUTION SCULPTING I 4CR
This course will introduce students to the basics of the ZBrush software.
Students will learn the techniques associated with ZBrush as well as Basic 3D
modeling theory. Prerequisites: MMDP 124.
Course Descriptions
MMDP 215 HIGH RESOLUTION SCULPTING II 4CR
This course will build on the student’s previous knowledge of Zbrush and
introduce advanced skills related to implementing Zbrush into the game
production pipeline. Students will learn how to create highly detailed characters
and objects that can be displayed in portfolios. Prerequisite: MMDP 210.
MMDP 234 XML/XSL
5CR
An introduction to Extensible Markup Language (XML) and Extensible StyStudents
learn syntax of XML and concepts of the hierarchical data model. Topics studied
include transforming XML data sources with XSLT and XPath, validating XML
against schema and using namespaces. Prerequisites: MMDP 113, MMDP 118, or
instructor permission.
MMDP 235 PHP SCRIPTING 5CR
PHP is a widely-used general-purpose scripting language that is especially
suited for server-side web development. Students learn to build web
applications requiring server-side logic and to access SQL databases.
Prerequisites: MMDP 113, MMDP 118, or instructor permission.
MMDP 236 C++ PROGRAMMING I 5CR
An introduction to C++ programming language with emphasis on structured
programming. Concepts include loops, arrays, pointers, functions, and
sequential file access. Small to medium size C++ programs consisting of
multiple classes will be designed, written, tested and debugged. Prerequisites:
MMDP 113 and MATH 080 or equivalent placement score.
MMDP 237 PROGRAMMING WITH C# 5CR
C# is a modern, object-oriented language that provides the simplicity of Visual
Basic with the power and flexibility of C++. Students learn the fundamentals
of the language and some of the inner-workings including classes, structures,
attributes, flow of execution and an introduction to the .NET framework.
Prerequisites: MMDP 113 and MATH 080 OR equivalent placement score.
MMDP 238 JAVASCRIPT
5CR
This course builds on the concepts taught in MMDP 113 Computer Programming
Fundamentals and MMDP 118 HTML. Students will learn to apply programming
skills to build dynamic web pages, manipulate the Browser Object Model, validate
forms, use object-oriented techniques, and trace and resolve errors in JavaScript
programs. Prerequisites: MMDP 113, MMDP 118, or instructor permission.
MMDP 282 COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING 5CR
This course provides a survey of the field of brand communication design
and marketing from historical, cultural, and industry practice perspectives.
Students will study the principles of brand communication and contemporary
marketing theory. Prerequisite: ART 102 or instructor permission.
MMDP 297 MULTIMEDIA INTERNSHIP 1-4CR
Multimedia internship designed to expand student learning in the workplace.
Students work with a faculty member and internship site supervisor to
formalize the academic component of the experience through development
of learning objectives, professional resume, timesheets, work samples and
written reviews. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
MMPE 122 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM APPLICATIONS 6CR
Introduces students to basic electrical concepts and applications on
components and systems. Lighting, safety and accessory electrical systems
provide diagnostic practice. Prerequisites: TRAN 110,
TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125, or instructor permission.
MMPE 123 CHARGING SYSTEMS 6CR
Basic charging system concepts and hands-on applications include routine
maintenance, diagnosis and repair of storage batteries, single-phase half-and
full-wave, and three-phase permanent and three-phase magnet systems.
Prerequisite: MMPE 122, or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission.
MMPE 124 IGNITION SYSTEMS 5CR
Overview of ignition system concepts and applications includes routine
maintenance, diagnosis and repair of energy transfer magneto, battery/coil,
capacitor discharge and transistorized/digital ignition systems. Prerequisite:
MMPE 123, or concurrent enrollment, or instructor permission.
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