2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

for delivery on both the Internet and CD/DVD-ROM. Presentation techniques, identifyingportfolio-worthy content, and resumesuggestions will be stressed.Prerequisite: VCT 1027, VCT 2021, VCT2026 (or concurrent enrollment) or consent ofinstructor.Video IIVCT 2030 3 CreditsThis advanced course covers the principlesof multi-camera production primarily in astudio setting. This course will continueteaching students production techniques,lighting, camera operations, waveform/vectorscope monitors, audio, switching, andediting. Students will plan and produce a liveproduction as their final group project.Note: Some course assignments requirestudents to move, lift, and carry videoequipment.Prerequisite: VCT 1030 or instructor consent.Video Production IVCT 2031 3 CreditsThis course applies previously learned preproduction,production, and post-productiontechniques to real-world projects. Digitalediting processes will be integrated withcamera, lighting, and audio operation. Studentsare guided through the process of planning,shooting, and editing video productions.Note: Some course assignments requirestudents to move, lift, and carry videoequipment.Prerequisite: VCT 1035.Video Production IIVCT 2032 3 CreditsThis course applies previously learned preproduction,production, and post-productiontechniques to advanced video projects.Advanced digital editing processes will beintegrated with camera, lighting, and audiooperation. Students will plan, shoot, and editseveral video productions.Note: Some course assignments requirestudents to move, lift, and carry videoequipment.Prerequisite: VCT 2031 or consent ofinstructor.Digital Editing IIVCT 2035 3 CreditsThis course covers advanced video editingtechniques, aesthetics, and storytelling usingdigital editing software and equipment.Topics include editing for various genres,advanced color correction, sound design,advanced motion graphics, DVD authoring, anddistribution (including Podcasting).Prerequisite: VCT 1035.Portfolio Development - VideoVCT 2037 1 CreditIn this course, students will design theirown video “demo reel”, resume, and supportmaterial in consultation with the instructor.The work produced should be of such qualityand interest that students can use this as themajor part of their portfolio.Prerequisite: VCT 2035 or consent ofinstructor.Digital Studio PhotographyVCT 2040 3 CreditsThis course is an introduction to studiophotography, including remote sync, computerdigital capture, backgrounds, and lightingtechniques. Discussion and projects includeportraiture and still life photography using a35mm digital SLR camera.Note: Students are expected to furnish theirown manual exposure 35mm digital camera,memory cards, printing paper, and othermiscellaneous supplies.Prerequisite: VCT 1041.View CameraVCT 2042 3 CreditsIn this course students will operate a largeformatstudio view camera (4 x 5). Topicsinclude the basic view camera movements,lenses, exposure calculations, sheet filmloading, and sheet film processing. In addition,scanning the processed sheet film, creatinga digital file, and manipulating that imagein Adobe Photoshop will be covered. Viewcameras will be furnished.Professional PhotographyUsing Adobe PhotoshopVCT 2044 3 CreditsThis course is designed to introduce studentsto the technology and use of digital camerasand their interaction with computers.Students will download digital images fromtheir camera to a computer and color correctand manipulate that image. In addition,students will practice techniques used by the7 Course Descriptionsprofessional photographer with the use ofAdobe Photoshop software.Advanced Digital Studioand Adobe PhotoshopVCT 2045 3 CreditsThis advanced digital photography course isintended to identify the principles of colortemperature and its effect on color digitalexposures. Using this knowledge along withfiltration and balance, students will shootcolor images, download images to a computer,and manipulate those images using AdobePhotoshop software. In addition, studentswill perform advanced studio techniques. VCT1018, VCT 1042, VCT 2040.Portfolio Development—PhotographyVCT 2046 1 CreditIn this course students will prepare aportfolio highlighting their photography skills.Traditional and electronic portfolios will beemphasized.Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.Electronic Publishing IIVCT 2061 3 CreditsThis course is a continuation of the conceptsand skills learned in Electronic Publishing I.Students will hone their abilities to articulatetheir clients’ needs through continued writtenstatements, research, thumbnail drawings,and computer comps. Students continue tolearn more advanced features of InDesignby developing sophisticated portfolio-levelprojects for a variety of clients.Prerequisite: VCT 1061.Electronic Publishing IIIVCT 2062 3 CreditsThis course is last in a sequence of designcourses in the Graphic Design specialty area.Its primary purpose is to give students anopportunity to use the concepts and skillsthey have learned by developing and creatinga real-life project from concept to print. Thisclient-based project will be a focal pointfor their portfolios. Additionally, studentswill develop and create mockups for severalpackage design concepts.Prerequisite: VCT 2061.Digital Color ManagementVCT 2063 3 CreditsThis course begins with an in-depth study of651.779.3300 199