Media Courses

Media Certificate

Certificate of Achievement
Digital Film Production 15 Units

Courses required for the certificate:
3 units MEDIA-130 Screenplay and Scriptwriting
3 units MEDIA-152 Introduction to Digital Film Production
3 units MEDIA-153 Intermediate Digital Film Production
3 units MEDIA-161 Digital Film Editing
3 units MEDIA-165 Motion Graphic Design and Animation

Media Courses (MEDIA)

MEDIA-100 Topics in Media and Communication Arts
.5-4 Units: 9-72 hours of lecture and/or 27-216 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU
This course covers topics in media and communications arts. Topics will be chosen to supplement and serve as additions to current offerings in the area, and will be announced each term in the current schedule of classes.

MEDIA-101 Digital Media Basics
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course will teach students the fundamentals of digital communication technologies and their application to showcase, share, and create media. Course trains people in how to build an online portfolio for their art and media work. Students would learn the basics of digital media relevant to their work, including using images and graphics, copyright/creative commons, marketing/branding, basic HTML, social media communication techniques, and audience/UX/design.

MEDIA-130 Screenplay and Scriptwriting
3 Units: 54 hours of lecture, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in writing scripts and treatments for a variety of media productions including film, television and multimedia. Topics covered include script formatting and fundamental technical, conceptual and stylistic issues related to writing fiction and non-fiction scripts for informational and entertainment purposes in film and electronic media. Includes a writing evaluation component as a significant part of the course requirement.

MEDIA-152 Introduction to Digital Film Production
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of lab, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course introduces students to the digital film production process. Students will acquire filmmaking preproduction planning and scheduling skills. Students will learn how to operate film equipment used in production and will learn post-production workflow techniques to complete film projects.

MEDIA-153 Intermediate Digital Film Production
3 units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of lab, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
Prerequisite: MEDIA-152
This course, a continuation of MEDIA-152, provides students with advanced training in digital film production techniques. Students will produce and direct a short narrative film. They will learn intermediate skills required to operate film production equipment and mastering post-production digital editing techniques.

MEDIA-161 Digital Film Editing
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to digital film editing techniques using Adobe Premiere software. Students will also be introduced to other post-production Adobe Creative Suite applications including After Effects, Speed Grade, Encor, and Media Encoder.

MEDIA-162 Digital Film Editing II
3 units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of lab, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course builds on foundation techniques and skills students gained by completing MEDIA-161. Students will learn intermediate level digital film editing techniques using Adobe Premiere software. Students will also utilize skills learned to produce projects using other Adobe post-production applications including After Effects, Speed Grade, Encore, Photoshop, and Media Encoder.

MEDIA-165 Motion Graphic Design and Animation
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the design and animation of motion graphics using Adobe After Effects software. Topics covered include templates, key-framing, behavior-based animation, motion graphic design, visual effects design, building 3D scenes, and project integration with Adobe Creative Suite applications.

MEDIA-166 Motion Graphic Design and Animation II
3 units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of lab, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course builds on foundation techniques and skills students gained by completing MEDIA-165. Students will learn intermediate skills for Adobe After Effects software. Topics covered include color grading, animators, particle systems, shape layers, Cinema 4D, time remapping, and project integration with Adobe Creative Suite applications.

MEDIA-170 Introduction to 3D Modeling
and Animation Design
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course will introduce students to computer generated 3-D modeling. It provides a basic understanding of the skills and techniques employed by 3-D designers in a wide range of applications. In this course, students will explore basic mesh modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering.

MEDIA-298 Independent Study
.2-4 Units: 3.6-72 hours of independent study, per term, SC, DG
Prerequisite: Educational contract of study signed by an instructor, department chair and vice president. Topics must extend beyond regular course offerings.
This course is designed for selected students to pursue independent study in media arts under the direction of an instructor.

MEDIA-100 Topics in Media and Communication Arts
.5-4 Units: 9-72 hours of lecture and/or 27-216 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU
This course covers topics in media and communications arts. Topics will be chosen to supplement and serve as additions to current offerings in the area, and will be announced each term in the current schedule of classes.

MEDIA-101 Digital Media Basics
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course will teach students the fundamentals of digital communication technologies and their application to showcase, share, and create media. Course trains people in how to build an online portfolio for their art and media work. Students would learn the basics of digital media relevant to their work, including using images and graphics, copyright/creative commons, marketing/branding, basic HTML, social media communication techniques, and audience/UX/design.

MEDIA-130 Screenplay and Scriptwriting
3 Units: 54 hours of lecture, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in writing scripts and treatments for a variety of media productions including film, television and multimedia. Topics covered include script formatting and fundamental technical, conceptual and stylistic issues related to writing fiction and non-fiction scripts for informational and entertainment purposes in film and electronic media. Includes a writing evaluation component as a significant part of the course requirement.

MEDIA-152 Introduction to Digital Film Production
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of lab, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course introduces students to the digital film production process. Students will acquire filmmaking preproduction planning and scheduling skills. Students will learn how to operate film equipment used in production and will learn post-production workflow techniques to complete film projects.

MEDIA-153 Intermediate Digital Film Production
3 units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of lab, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
Prerequisite: MEDIA-152
This course, a continuation of MEDIA-152, provides students with advanced training in digital film production techniques. Students will produce and direct a short narrative film. They will learn intermediate skills required to operate film production equipment and mastering post-production digital editing techniques.

MEDIA-161 Digital Film Editing
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to digital film editing techniques using Adobe Premiere software. Students will also be introduced to other post-production Adobe Creative Suite applications including After Effects, Speed Grade, Encor, and Media Encoder.

MEDIA-162 Digital Film Editing II
3 units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of lab, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course builds on foundation techniques and skills students gained by completing MEDIA-161. Students will learn intermediate level digital film editing techniques using Adobe Premiere software. Students will also utilize skills learned to produce projects using other Adobe post-production applications including After Effects, Speed Grade, Encore, Photoshop, and Media Encoder.

MEDIA-165 Motion Graphic Design and Animation

3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC

This course provides instruction in the design and animation of motion graphics using Adobe After Effects software. Topics covered include templates, key-framing, behavior-based animation, motion graphic design, visual effects design, building 3D scenes, and project integration with Adobe Creative Suite applications.

MEDIA-166 Motion Graphic Design and Animation II
3 units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of lab, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course builds on foundation techniques and skills students gained by completing MEDIA-165. Students will learn intermediate skills for Adobe After Effects software. Topics covered include color grading, animators, particle systems, shape layers, Cinema 4D, time remapping, and project integration with Adobe Creative Suite applications.

MEDIA-170 Introduction to 3D Modeling
and Animation Design
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course will introduce students to computer generated 3-D modeling. It provides a basic understanding of the skills and techniques employed by 3-D designers in a wide range of applications. In this course, students will explore basic mesh modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering.

MEDIA-298 Independent Study
.2-4 Units: 3.6-72 hours of independent study, per term, SC, DG
Prerequisite: Educational contract of study signed by an instructor, department chair and vice president. Topics must extend beyond regular course offerings.
This course is designed for selected students to pursue independent study in media arts under the direction of an instructor.

MEDIA-100 Topics in Media and Communication Arts
.5-4 Units: 9-72 hours of lecture and/or 27-216 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU
This course covers topics in media and communications arts. Topics will be chosen to supplement and serve as additions to current offerings in the area, and will be announced each term in the current schedule of classes.

MEDIA-101 Digital Media Basics
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course will teach students the fundamentals of digital communication technologies and their application to showcase, share, and create media. Course trains people in how to build an online portfolio for their art and media work. Students would learn the basics of digital media relevant to their work, including using images and graphics, copyright/creative commons, marketing/branding, basic HTML, social media communication techniques, and audience/UX/design.

MEDIA-130 Screenplay and Scriptwriting
3 Units: 54 hours of lecture, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in writing scripts and treatments for a variety of media productions including film, television and multimedia. Topics covered include script formatting and fundamental technical, conceptual and stylistic issues related to writing fiction and non-fiction scripts for informational and entertainment purposes in film and electronic media. Includes a writing evaluation component as a significant part of the course requirement.

MEDIA-152 Introduction to Digital Film Production
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of lab, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course introduces students to the digital film production process. Students will acquire filmmaking preproduction planning and scheduling skills. Students will learn how to operate film equipment used in production and will learn post-production workflow techniques to complete film projects.

MEDIA-153 Intermediate Digital Film Production
3 units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of lab, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
Prerequisite: MEDIA-152
This course, a continuation of MEDIA-152, provides students with advanced training in digital film production techniques. Students will produce and direct a short narrative film. They will learn intermediate skills required to operate film production equipment and mastering post-production digital editing techniques.

MEDIA-161 Digital Film Editing
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to digital film editing techniques using Adobe Premiere software. Students will also be introduced to other post-production Adobe Creative Suite applications including After Effects, Speed Grade, Encor, and Media Encoder.

MEDIA-162 Digital Film Editing II
3 units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of lab, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course builds on foundation techniques and skills students gained by completing MEDIA-161. Students will learn intermediate level digital film editing techniques using Adobe Premiere software. Students will also utilize skills learned to produce projects using other Adobe post-production applications including After Effects, Speed Grade, Encore, Photoshop, and Media Encoder.

MEDIA-165 Motion Graphic Design and Animation
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the design and animation of motion graphics using Adobe After Effects software. Topics covered include templates, key-framing, behavior-based animation, motion graphic design, visual effects design, building 3D scenes, and project integration with Adobe Creative Suite applications.

MEDIA-166 Motion Graphic Design and Animation II
3 units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of lab, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course builds on foundation techniques and skills students gained by completing MEDIA-165. Students will learn intermediate skills for Adobe After Effects software. Topics covered include color grading, animators, particle systems, shape layers, Cinema 4D, time remapping, and project integration with Adobe Creative Suite applications.

MEDIA-170 Introduction to 3D Modeling and Animation Design
3 Units: 36 hours of lecture, 54 hours of laboratory, per term, SC, DG, CSU, UC
This course will introduce students to computer generated 3-D modeling. It provides a basic understanding of the skills and techniques employed by 3-D designers in a wide range of applications. In this course, students will explore basic mesh modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering.

MEDIA-298 Independent Study
.2-4 Units: 3.6-72 hours of independent study, per term, SC, DG
Prerequisite: Educational contract of study signed by an instructor, department chair and vice president. Topics must extend beyond regular course offerings.
This course is designed for selected students to pursue independent study in media arts under the direction of an instructor.