Program

Multimedia Blocks

Multimedia courses are divided into blocks of courses. Students can enroll in the entire block of courses or take individual Multimedia classes as electives.

What students do in the program mirrors the creativity and complexity found in the industry. Students work individually and in small design teams to develop effective communication designs for a diverse audience using various media. Final portfolios and demo reels will contain life drawing, graphic design, 3-D models, interactive productions, animations, and digital video "shorts." Work examples reflect the demands of employers in every field of multimedia.

The blocks of courses make up a sequence of skill-building experiences beginning with the Foundation I Block, proceeding on through Foundation II and then on to the areas of concentration. As students complete the courses in each block, they receive a certificate and their transcript is stamped with an official notation. Students may choose the blocks of instruction best suited to their individual needs. The courses within each block pertain to one another. For example, students studying experimental animation will also learn 3D animation software. While students may enroll in the entire block to qualify for the Multimedia certificate, any student can choose Multimedia courses as electives.

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FOUNDATION BLOCK I: INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR MULTIMEDIA

Skills Learned: Computer Graphics, Painting, 2-D Design, Drawing and Rendering, Visual analysis

Software: Adobe Photoshop, Intro to Adobe Illustrator

About Foundation Block I: LAMC's multimedia students become artists first and foremost. Color theory, graphic design, drawing, and painting are an integral part of every course because the industry tells us they want artists who use computers, not computer geeks who dabble with clip art. Students explore drawing, painting, and computer manipulation of images.

Art 201 Drawing I

Art 501 Beginning 2-D Design

Art 502 Beg 3-D Design

MM 100 Introduction to Multimedia Computer Applications

MM 110 Visual Communication

Art 638 or Mult 500 Computer Lab

FOUNDATION BLOCK II: ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR MULTIMEDIA

Skills Learned: Graphic Design, Typography, Drawing for Multimedia, Digital Photography, Digital Editing

Software: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop,

About Foundation Block II: Students put their artistic and technicals skills to use with graphic design, including advertising, print design, and media critiques. Students get an introduction to digital editing and digital photography.

Art 300 Introduction to Painting

MM 200 Digital Imaging

MM 220 Illustration for Multimedia

MM 240 Graphic Design for Multimedia

MM 340 Vector Graphics

Art 638 or Mult 500 Computer Lab

AREA OF CONCENTRATION: DESIGN FOR INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA

and ANIMATION

Skills Learned: Figure Drawing, 3-D Modeling and Rendering, Web Design, Interactive Animation, Experimental Animation

Software: MAYA, Dreamweaver, Flash, IStopMotion

About Design for Interactive Multimedia: Courses range from 3-D animation to web design. Classes encompass numerous skills required of interactive designers for the internet, including combining software applications and integrating media from one program with that of another.

About Animation: Classes range from experimental and classical animation techniques to animation for mainstream video games and movies. An animation workshop focuses on character sketches and drawing for cartoons.

Art 202, or 204 Drawing

MM 300 Design for 3-D Computer Applications

MM 310 Computer Applications for Interactive Multimedia

MM 320 Web Design

MM 400 Intro to Experimental Animation

Art 638 or Mult 500 Computer Lab

AREA OF CONCENTRATION: DIGITAL VIDEO FOR MULTIMEDIA

Skills Learned: Filming with professional equipment, Digital Video Editing, Analysis of Cinematography, Sound with professional audio equipment, Titling and effects for film

Software: Final Cut Pro Studio, Protools, Adobe After Effects, Final Draft

About Digital Video: The dv classes allow students to master digital and audio production with school editing bays and equipment at very low cost to the students. For no additional fees beyond the cost of registration, students learn to edit with Final Cut Pro and film with advanced Canon and Panasonic digital cameras. Besides an introduction to professional equipment and editing, students explore their own creative ideas through the medium of digital video.

MM 600 Motion Media Grammar and Analysis

MM 610 Intro to DV Production

MM 620 Digital Audio

MM 630 DV Production: Footage Acquisition

MM 640 DV Production: Digital Editing

MM 500 Computer Lab

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Current Topics in Multimedia

Classes:

MM 210 Digital Editing Motion Graphics

MM 230  Visual Communications for Multimedia

MM 401 Current Topics in Experimental Animation

MM 402 Animation Workshop

MM 411 Current Topics in 3D Animation

MM 430 Computer Applications for 3D Animations

MM 440 Game Design

MM 700 Web Animation

MM 800 Current Topics in Applied Multimedia

Recommended Electives (Capstone Courses)