- CIS-020
- Digital Image Prod-Photoshop
- Credit(s) 3
Digital Image Production - Photoshop ACA
CIS 020 introduces the principles of composition, designed typography for digital
imagery and photography. Students explore Adobe Photoshop's extensive tools and learn
the fundamentals of image editing and transformation; applying filters, masks and
color correction; and preparing files for export and printing. Frequent critiques
foster creativity, reinforce the principles of effective design and address current
industry standards. Enrollment includes practices and the Adobe Certified Associate
Photoshop exam.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- P/NP
- Transfers to:
- Transfers to CSU only
- CIS-022
- Digital Graphic Prod - Illustr
- Credit(s) 3
Digital Graphic Production - Illustrator ACA
CIS 022 introduces the principles of digital illustration and vector graphs. Students
explore Adobe Illustrator's extensive tools and learn the fundamentals of shapes,
colors, effects and typography. Frequent critiques foster creativity, reinforce the
principles of effective design and address current industry standards. Enrollment
includes practice tests and the Adobe Certified Illustrator Photoshop exam.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- P/NP
- Transfers to:
- Transfers to CSU only
- CIS-022A
- Digital Motion Graphics
- Credit(s) 3
Digital Motion Graphics
CIS 022A introduces the basic concepts of motion graphics with a focus on combining
2D graphics, video, typography and sound. Topics include composition and design, storyboarding,
project planning, adding music and sound synchronization. Students learn to set keyframes
on a timeline and work with transform properties, motion paths, masks, effects, and
more.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to:
- Transfers to CSU only
- CIS-023
- Digital Video Production
- Credit(s) 3
Digital Video Production
CIS 023 introduces the theory and practice of video production for a wide variety
of distribution forms including broadcast television, the internet, product demonstrations,
and corporate and educational videos. Students learn basic theory, grammar, and practice
of video production and non-linear video editing. Students plan and assemble video,
audio, images, and titles into a cohesive sequence that addresses project goals and
target audience priorities. Using cameras and video editing software, students gain
experience in lighting, capture, and assembly of video content. Frequent critiques
foster creativity, reinforce the principles of effective design, and address current
industry standards.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to:
- Transfers to CSU only
- CIS-024A
- Game Design Essentials
- Credit(s) 3
Game Design Essentials
CIS 024A introduces the theory and practice of using Unity as a foundation tool
to create and design projects and demos within the Unity game engine. These projects
can be exported as multiple formats and will serve as the core result portraying the
students proficiency within the Unity environment. A variety of design skills regarding
level design, basic 3D modeling, lighting,animation, particle FX and UI creation will
be created so that students will have a complete understanding of Unity as a design
tool.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to:
- Transfers to CSU only
- CIS-025
- Digital Audio Production
- Credit(s) 3
Digital Audio Production
CIS 025 Introduces the theory and practice of audio production for radio, television,
game design, film, and digital recording applications. Students will learn the fundamentals
of sound design and aesthetics, microphone use, and digital recording equipment. Students
gain experience recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio. Upon completion, students
will have basic knowledge of applied audio concepts, production workflow, equipment
functions, and audio editing software.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- P/NP
- Transfers to:
- Transfers to CSU only