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194 MEDIA ARTS

103 110 117
INTRODUCTION TO MOTION AESTHETICS OF CINEMA MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCTION
PICTURE PRODUCTION 3.0 Units 3.0 Units
3.0 Units MEDIA 110 is the study of the aesthetics MEDIA 117 provides students with the
MEDIA 103 provides students with a basic and creation of cinematic art. Emphasis advanced aesthetics and techniques required
overview of the aesthetics and techniques is placed on aesthetic concepts as well as in the production of a music video. Students
required in single-camera motion picture the techniques and practices employed to will gain experience in camera operation,
production. Topics include basic cinematog- achieve the aesthetic goals of the fi lmmaker. sound recording, and video editing as they
raphy, camera familiarization and operation, Specific topics include narrative, visual relate to the production of music videos.
lenses, camera angles, camera blocking and design, cinematography, editing, sound Students will write a simple script and story-
movement, coverage, continuity, digital design, genre, and authorship. The course board, and organize and plan the production
recording formats, fi lters, location produc- surveys a wide variety of fi lms, fi lmmakers, of a music video project, including schedul-
tion, lighting and simple editing. Projects and fi lm movements to explore the diverse ing and budgeting. Students will direct,
consist of hands-on experiences with digital possibilities presented by the cinematic art supervise, and critique performers and crew
cinema cameras and editing workstations. form. Lectures, discussions and readings are in music video productions. Lecture 2 hours/
Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 4 hours. Prereq- supplemented by the screening of represen- Laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisite: MEDIA 101
uisite: None. Course Typically Off ered: tative fi lms. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended or equivalent. Recommended Preparation:
Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 101. MEDIA 103 or 112; and eligibility for ENGL
Credit: CSU. Course Typically Off ered: Spring. Transfer 120 or ESL 151.
Credit: CSU, UC.
105 120
MOBILE MEDIA STREAMING AND 111 WRITING FOR MEDIA
PRODUCTION INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA I 3.0 Units
3.0 Units 3.0 Units MEDIA 120 off ers an introduction to writ-
MEDIA 105 provides students with a basic MEDIA 111 introduces students to the ing for fi lm, television, radio and electronic
overview of the aesthetics and techniques aesthetics and techniques employed in the media. The course focuses on prepar-
required in the production of video and creation of interactive multimedia programs. ing scripts in proper formats, including
audio program material intended for distri- Topics presented in the course include: proj- fundamental technical, conceptual and
bution over the internet, tablets, cellular ect planning, interactive design principles, stylistic issues related to writing fi ction and
phones and other mobile media and data digital video and audio, computer animation, non-fi ction scripts for informational and
devices. Topics include webcasting, podcast- graphics, and cross-platform distribution. entertainment purposes in fi lm and elec-
ing, production formats, internet and wire- Students create projects using industry stan- tronic media. The course includes a writing
less distribution channels, aesthetic limita- dard software such as Macro-media Direc- evaluation component as a signifi cant part
tions, developing industry practices and tor. Note: This course may not be taken for of the course requirement. Lecture 3 hours.
professional opportunities. Projects consist credit by students who have completed CS/ Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
of hands-on experiences in the creation IS 111. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 4 hours. ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
of video and audio content specifically Recommended Preparation: CABOT 206 or 202
designed for these emerging media formats. equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU. DVD AUTHORING AND
Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 4 hours. Prereq- 112 PRODUCTION
uisite: None. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/ MOTION PICTURE EDITING 3.0 Units
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU.
3.0 Units MEDIA 202 is an advanced video production
107 MEDIA 112 is an intermediate-level media course which trains students in the aesthet-
INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO production class. Emphasis is on editing ics and techniques employed in the creation
PRODUCTION techniques and aesthetics for motion picture of video DVD’s. Topics include media
3.0 Units productions using professional applica- asset collection and management, MPEG-2
MEDIA 107 teaches students the basic prin- tions. Topics include system set-up, footage encoding, still and motion menu creation,
ciples, aesthetics, and techniques required importing, append and insert editing, dialog interactive design, special DVD features,
in the production of audio programs and and multi-clip editing, media management, building and formatting the fi nished DVD.
soundtracks for video programs. Specifi c pace, continuity, format workfl ow, eff ects, Students will gain profi ciency with industry
topics include digital recording and edit- titling and compression. Students output standard software applications. Note: This
ing, selection and use of microphones, their projects to professional-level deliverable course features Apple’s DVD Studio Pro and
sound studio operation, multi-tracking, digital video fi les. Lecture 2 hours/Labora- Compressor software. Lecture 2 hours/Labo-
equalization, compression, mixing, editing, tory 4 hours. Prerequisite: MEDIA 103 or ratory 4 hours. Recommended Preparation:
and synchronization with video. Industry equivalent. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/ MEDIA 101 or MEDIA 103 or equivalent; and
standard software such as Pro Tools will be Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU. CABOT 206 or equivalent.
utilized. Hands-on practice with professional
equipment is emphasized. Lecture 2 hours/
Laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisite: None.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU.

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