2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

MM V78 - VIDEO AND COMPUTER GAME CREATION - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: MM V10 and MM V61 or equivalent; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to build an understanding of video game
development and programming. Using computers, programming
software, video games, game controllers, graphic software, and
computer modeling and animation software, students will explore,
discuss and begin to create video games in a series of progressive
exercises designed to develop aesthetic sensitivity and basic
technical knowledge required to produce new and unique interactive
materials and experiences.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V80 - PROJECT-BASED WEB DEVELOPMENT - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to introduce the basics of website
development using graphics, text, animation and current computer
software. Students will preview how these essentials are organized
in order to plan and construct websites, adding links, navigation,
frames, and tables. Students will create a website, learn the delivery
process, and learn how to access and work with a Web server.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V82 - VECTOR-BASED ANIMATION - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals including use of image processing software
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is designed to introduce the basics of vectorbased
animation principles to deliver low band-width animations,
presentations, and websites. Students will preview how these
essentials are used to construct games, add interfaces, create
training courses and prepare streaming video.
Fees will be required. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit:
CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V88 - MULTIMEDIA WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times.
MM V89 - WORKSHOPS IN MULTIMEDIA - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN MULTIMEDIA - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Recommended preparation: basic English and math skills; and
computer fundamentals
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum.
Students are accepted only by a written project proposal approved by
the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units.
MM V95 - MULTIMEDIA INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This course offers students with who are volunteers (unpaid) an
opportunity to obtain work experience related to their field of study.
Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated
faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved
work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MM V96 - MULTIMEDIA INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This course offers students who are employed in the field an
opportunity to expand their work experience related to their field
of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a
designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an
approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
MUSIC
Associate in Arts Degree
Certificate of Achievement
MUSIC
Transfer requirements may differ
See counselor or consult assist.org
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
MUS V02A Music Theory I: Beginning Diatonic
Tonal Music 3
MUS V02B Music Theory II: Intermediate Diatonic
Tonal Music 3
MUS V02C Music Theory III: Chromatic Harmony 3
MUS V02D Music Theory IV: Sixteenth Century
Counterpoint 3
MUS V02AL-
V02BL-V02CL-
V02DL Ear Training I & II & III & IV 1-1-1-1
MUS V30 Applied Music Study 1-1
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select three (3) units from the following courses:
MUS V09A-V09B Music History and Literature I & II 3-3
178 Credit Courses, Degrees, Certificates, and Awards Ventura College Catalog 2010 - 2011