NAVIGATING THE ACADEMY

Presents current practices in architectural drafting and construction technology focusing on a small single family residence. Drafting techniques will emphasize clarity, line weight expression and accuracy. Same as ID-110.

Presents drawing and editing commands and procedures to complete basic 2-D CAD drawings for an architectural set of construction documents.

Presents advanced computer-aided drafting (CAD) features to create three-dimensional conceptual drawings. (prereq: Archt 084 or 160)

The beginning course in drawing experiences emphasizing basic drawing techniques in a variety of media and compositional and design fundamentals.

The beginning course in drawing experiences emphasizing basic drawing techniques in a variety of media and compositional and design fundamentals.

Introduces the study of the elements and principles of 2-D design with special emphasis on structure, color, and composition; materials may include pencil, gouache, and ink.

Introduces the basic principles of three-dimensional design with applications in a variety of sculptural media including clay, plaster, wood and paper. Field trip may be required.

Examines operating systems, Microsoft Office, word processing, spreadsheet analysis, database management, presentation software, and the application of information technologies to organizational settings.

Surveys the motion picture both as a medium of mass communication and as a developing art form. Analyzes representative feature films as to genre, technique, aesthetics, and sociological impact.

Surveys American motion pictures that have been made by filmmakers representing a variety of American ethnic groups. Students will analyze Hollywood's treatment of ethnic cultures throughout film history.

Examines the principles and practices of public speaking, communication theory, and techniques for public speaking. Includes speech organization, development, research, audience analysis, reasoning, and presentation skills for the development of informative and persuasive speeches.

Introduces digital illustration for graphic design using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Topics include: book, editorial and package design.

Introduces the design of print graphics, covering various page layout formats and the fundamentals of typographic design. Includes instruction in several software applications.

Introduces type and typography for visual communication. Traditional and contemporary techniques are combined to explore the art of letterforms.

Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and techniques of motion design using industry standard software such as Adobe AfterEffects.

Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology and techniques of web and interactive design using industry standard software.

Examines trigonometric functions, identities, and equations, along with solutions of triangles, complex numbers, vectors, and applications.

Analyzes equations, inequalities, functions, systems of equations, conic sections, zeros of polynomial equations and additional topics in preparation for calculus.

Examines statistical methods including empirical and theoretical frequency distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, probability, counting techniques and computer-based statistical software.

Surveys mass communication by examining the interrelationships between media and society, and by defining the history, structures, trends and technologies of mass media content, including print, radio, television, film, digital media, social media and the internet.

Surveys and examines the fundamental components of cinematic art, as found in television, film and digital media. Students analyze how various dramatic, narrative, and technological conventions are used to tell stories and create meaning.

Surveys and analyzes animated motion picture and television masterpieces from their inception to the present, including the ideas and values of the examined animated films as reflected and emphasized through artistic techniques.

Introduces the principles of animation, laws of motion, timing, analysis, and the production of a short animated narrative video using traditional drawing methods.

Presents writing for film, television, and electronic media and surveys standard industry script formats for commercials, broadcast, film and television narratives.

Introduces non-linear sound editing and audio creation used for multimedia content, including podcasts, film and television soundtracks, video game sound design, and the internet.

Introduces non-linear editing for film, video and new media, including basic editing techniques and aesthetic conventions. Students assemble audio/visual media content, employing professional editing software, hardware, and postproduction workflows.

Introduces 2D computer animation. Students produce a short narrative film using characters.

Examines the well-disciplined creative and technical control of high definition, ultra high definition and film cameras including the demonstration and application of cinematic lighting techniques for both studio and location production.

Introduces 3D computer design, including modeling, surfacing, textures, lighting and rendering through the use of Maya software. Students learn how Maya 'nodes' work with polygon modeling as well as surfacing controls. Students also learn how to design environments and explore camera and lighting setups.

Introduces 3D computer animation and special effects through the use of Maya software. Students learn how the graph editor works to control animation, how to apply the principles of motion and emotion to animated scenes, and how to create visual special effects used in animation and live-action entertainment.

Introduces the tools and techniques used to create professional audio for film, television, and new media. Explores recording methods for both studio and location sound recording and mixing.

Introduces the elements of music and musical notation; music reading and sight-singing; scales and intervals.

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Explores the rise of rock and roll as a modern musical genre and examines its place in modern society.

First of two levels of keyboarding, focusing on introductory skills. Emphasizes instruction in elementary music-reading, repertoire, piano technique, tone production, sight-reading, keyboard harmony, and performance styles.

Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and techniques of photography and camera RAW, including the theory and basic principles of image correction and print technologies. It is recommended that students provide a digital SLR camera capable of manual exposure and adjustment. (UC CREDIT LIMITATION)

Introduces mechanical and artistic principles in recording photographic images using a 35mm SLR camera and printing black and white images including basic history and fundamental mechanics, optics, chemistry, and lighting principles of black and white photography. (UC Credit Limitation)