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Multimedia Design 21
MM 130 Multimedia Graphics, Video & Audio
Production 31
MM 140 Multimedia Authoring I 31
Cascade Campus MM 141 Incorporating Multimedia Elements
Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building In Presentation Software 2
503-978-5398 or 503-978-5672 MM 150 Multimedia Project Review,
www.pcc.edu/programs/multimedia/ Testing and Delivery 11
MM 160 Marketing Yourself as a
Career and Program Description Multimedia Professional 21
MM 230 Graphics for Multimedia 41
This program is designed to provide individuals with the entry level
MM 231 Vector Graphics and Animations
skills and experience needed for employment in a wide variety of
for the World Wide Web 31
professional opportunities such as a multimedia associate producer,
MM 232 Multimedia 3D Modeling
web designer, web content creation specialist, interface designer,
and Animation 3
multimedia programmer/authoring specialist, multimedia graphic
MM233 3D Character Model & Animation 3
production artist, digital video specialist, interactive/technical writer,
MM 234 3D for the World Wide Web 3
multimedia project manager and more.
MM 235 Digital Video Editing and Production 31
The program also provides ongoing skill development to members MM 236 Internet Delivery of Digital Video
of the interdisciplinary multimedia team entering from related profes- and Audio Files 3
sions, such as graphic design, film/video, publishing, art and more. MM 237 Video Compositing and Effects 4
A variety of advanced courses are available for those wishing to MM 238 Creating Professional DVD-Video 4
expand and move their skills into the “digital world.” MM 240 Multimedia Authoring II - Scripting 41
Multimedia specialists are employed by companies that produce MM 241 Multimedia Authoring III - Scripting 41
multimedia destined for the World Wide Web, CD-ROM, kiosks, MM 244 Creating Interactive Web Pages 3
and computer-based delivery. Multimedia projects include those MM 245 Internet Delivery of Interactive
focused on business, marketing, education, training, presentations Multimedia 3
and entertainment applications. MM 250 Advanced Multimedia Project
Development I 3
MM 251 Advanced Multimedia Project
Degree and Certificate Offered: Development II 3
Associate of Applied Science Degree MM 252 Advanced Multimedia Project
One-Year Certificate Development III 3
MM 260 Video Production I 4
MM 261 Video Production II 4
Program Prerequisites MM 270 Writing for Multimedia 31,2
and Requirements MM 280 CE: Work Experience in Multimedia 1-3
Students entering the program must possess strong Macintosh or
Windows computer management skills and be familiar with essential
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Required course credit for multimedia
software such as word processing and draw/paint programs. Rec- certificate
ommended prerequisites: ART 115, 116, 117 and CAS 111D.
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Prerequisite WR 122
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CAS 206 Principles of HTML/XHTML 4 timedia. Students produce multimedia elements using a variety of
CAS 230 PageMaker: WIN 3 tools, such as digital still and video cameras, analog video cameras,
CIS 122 Software Design 4 scanners, and the internet. Graphic, video and audio editing soft-
CIS 133/233/234 any CIS 133, 233, or ware, such as Adobe Photoshop(TM) and Apple Final Cut Pro(TM)
234 series classes 12 are introduced. Prerequisites: Previous or concurrent: MM 120, or
CIS 178 Introduction to the instructor permission.
Internet 4 MM 140 Multimedia Authoring I 3.00 Introduction to producing
DRF 122 Isometric Illustration 3 a usable multimedia project that incorporates the principles and
DRF 124 Exploded Isometric Illustration 3 practices from MM 110, MM 120 and MM 130. Students develop
DRF 126 Introduction to AutoCAD 3 an interactive multimedia project incorporating graphics, text, video,
DRF 136 Intermediate AutoCAD 3 and audio, using multimedia industry standard authoring software
DRF 246 AutoCAD 3-D and Solid Modeling 3 (Macromedia Director[TM]). The cross platform project may be
DRF 256 Advanced AutoCAD 3 used on PCs (Windows) and Macintosh computers and the World
ED 103 Desktop Publishing for Educators 3 Wide Web. Additional lab time required. Prerequisites: MM 130
ED 104 Multimedia for Educators 3 (previous or concurrent) or instructor permission.
ED 171 Computers in Education II -
Introduction to the Internet 3 MM 141 Incorporating Multimedia Elements in Presentation
GD 114 Designing with Type I 3 Software 2.00 Plan and produce a multimedia presentation using
GD 115 Designing with Type II 3 industry level presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint[TM]).
GD 120/220 any GD 120 or 220 Incorporate design theory, clip-art, video clips and sound into a
series classes 9 Microsoft PowerPoint(TM) presentation. Emphasis on quality,
GD 240 Adobe Illustrator Design 3 presentation flow and program design.
GD 241 Adobe Photoshop Design 3 MM 150 Multimedia Project Review, Testing and Delivery 1.00
GD 242 Combined Graphic Programs 3 Introduction to finalizing the multimedia project through quality
GD 249 Design Studio 3 assurance, beta testing and group evaluation. Technical support,
IVP any Video Production Internship Courses 9 product documentation, final production and packaging will be ad-
MUC 123 Electronic Media I 2 dressed. The strengths and weaknesses of various delivery options
MUC 124 Electronic Media II 2 will be reviewed. The authoring project developed in Multimedia
MUC 125 Electronic Media III 2 140 will be the project used for this class. Prerequisite: Previous
MUC 222 Introduction to Studio Recording 2 or concurrent: MM 140, or instructor permission.
MUC 223 Studio Recording Technology I 3
MM 160 Marketing Yourself as a Multimedia Professional 2.00
MUC 224 Studio Recording Technology II 3
Develop a marketing plan that will lead to employment in the mul-
MUC 225 Studio Recording Technology III 3
timedia field. Describe the primary features of guerrilla marketing.
MUC 226 Digital Recording 1 3
Create professional quality promotional materials. Managing the
MUC 227 Digital Recording 2 3
production of a multimedia project including project planning, pro-
MUC 228 Digital Recording 3 3
duction scheduling and management, cost estimating, resource
PT 136 Electronic Layout-PageMaker 3
management, reproposing, marketing/advertising, copyright issues
PT 150 Electronic Prepress-Prep for Print 6
and contract development strategies. Prerequisites: Previous or
PT 152 Electronic Prepress-Photoshop 6
concurrent: MM 130 and MM 140 or instructor permission.
PT 154 Electronic Prepress-QuarkXPress 6
WR 227 Technical Writing I 3-4 MM 199V Video Production I 4.00 Introduction to digital video pro-
WR 9599 Professional Editing 3 duction with a focus on the fundamentals of project planning, basic
WR 9600 Technical & Professional Writing II 3 camera functions, shooting techniques, lighting principles, and
WR 9601 Graphics for Technical & audio recording fundamentals. Pre-production issues, production
Professional Writers terminology, and industry etiquette area lso discussed, studied,
and evaluated.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MM 220 Multimedia Design II 3.00 Emphasizes design concepts
including layout, typography, color theory, and information architec-
MM 110 Introduction to Multimedia 1.00 Explores the different job ture with the goal of creating interctive designs that balance aesthet-
areas within multimedia field. Roles of the multimedia team are ics and function. Develops a working knowledge of interface design
examined and explained. Create a basic multimedia project using using standard drawing programs such as Macromedia Freehand,
entry level multimedia industry standard authoring software; and which translate created designs seamlessly into other software tools
the first portion of a multimedia portfolio targeted to job acquisition. such as Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash and Dreamweaver.
Completion of CAS 111D highly recommended. Studetns participate in “real-world”, client focused, collaborative
team design projects, which include assigned positions, such as
MM 120 Multimedia Design 2.00 Introduces multimedia develop-
project manager, account manager, creative director, art director,
ment and design process. Includes developing multimedia team and
copywriter, and programmer. Students will critique work and post
identifying the job titles, functions and skills; designing a multimedia
projects to the department web site as directed. Prerequisites: MM
project, identifying target audience, project budget and development
120, 130; CAS 111D, 175; or instructor permission.
time lines; applying instructional design guidelines to a multimedia
project, developing multimedia portfolios. Prerequisites: Previous MM 230 Graphics for Multimedia 4.00 Using multimedia indus-
or concurrent: MM 110, or instructor permission. try standard graphic software such as Adobe Photoshop(TM),
Macromedia Flash (TM) and Adobe Illustrator(TM) to create and
MM 130 Multimedia Graphic Video and Audio Production 3.00
adapt graphic images for use in multimedia and interactive com-
Introduces graphics, text, audio, and video development for mul-
puter applications. Create customized color palettes for improved
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display. Color correct, select appropriate file formats (JPEG, GIF, be created, optimized, and published to the departmental website.
TIFF, PICT & EPS), resize and combine multiple graphics for use Prerequisites: MM 230, MM 235
in multimedia presentations and multimedia web page graphics. MM 238 Creating Professional DVD-Video 4.00 Introduction to the
Prerequisite: MM 130 or instructor permission. creation of custom DVD-Video using professional level authoring
MM 231 Vector Graphics & Animation for the World Wide Web 3.00 software, such as Apple DVD Studio Pro. Digital video created in
Create navigation controls, animated logos, long-form animations MM 235, and/or from other sources will be integrated with audio,
with synchronized sounds using multimedia industry standard graphics, and other assets. Custom navigation, menus, chapters,
vector graphics and animations software (Macromedia Flash[TM]). and interactivity will be developed. Encode uncompressed audio
Create translucent and transparent vecotr objects for use with into highly compressed Dolby digital AC-3 streams, and incorpo-
multimedia applications. Optimize Flash(TM) movies for various rate into the DVD authoring software for full 5.1- channel surround
playback bandwidths. Prerequisites: MM 130, 140; CAS 111D, sound. Final DVD projects are intended for use in standard home
175; or instructor permission. entertainment DVD players. Prerequisite: MM 140 and MM 235,
MM 232 Multimedia 3D Modeling and Animation 3.00 Create, edit, or instructor permission.
and take apart 3D models and animations using 3D modeling and MM 240 Multimedia Authoring II-Scripting 4.00 Using multimedia
animation software, such as Alias/Wavefront Maya. Basic features industry standard authoring programs (such as Macromedia Direc-
of the 3D modeling environment will be highlighted. Prerequisites: tor and Flash) to develop interactive projects. Focuses on interac-
MM 130, 140; CAS 111D; or instructor permission. tive design of the project and the applications’ underlying scripting
MM 233 3D Character Modeling and Animation 3.00 Continues languages (e.g., Lingo and ActionScript). Previously developed
the study of 3D emphasizing the creation of animated characters. multimedia elements will be assembled, made interactive through
Involves sophisticated techniques for creating organic shapes the use of scripting techniques, and then tested for function, design,
and natural motion. Facial expressions and lip movement will be usability, and distribution. Final cross-platform projects may be de-
matched to dialog. Characters will move using internal structures livered via the WWW, CD, or DVD. Essential scripting concepts and
and kinematics. Student produces a complete short animated video practices will be covered. No prior programming skills are required.
with a moving, speaking character. Course provides the opportunity Prerequisites: MM 140, 231; or instructor permission.
to individually experience all aspects of production. Also includes MM 241 Multimedia Authoring III - Scripting 4.00 Extends scripting
group production projects in which the student will concentrate on skills acquired in MM 240, enabling student to build more sophis-
a particular production aspect. A professional 3D software, such as ticated interactive projects that may include: synchronized audio,
Alias/Wavefront Maya(tm) will be used. Prerequisite: MM 232. complex data structures (arrays), and user tracking (such as score
MM 234 3D for the World Wide Web 3.00 Design, create, and display keeping). Focuses on how scripting enhances usable interfaces to
high-quality, interactive 3D graphics and animations delivered via provide the best user experience. Identifies solutions to production
the World Wide Web. Focuses on current interactive 3D delivery obstacles, and negotiate solutions to design problems to meet
products and creating 3D models with low polygon count, thus ad- project goals. Concentrates on applying gained knowledge and
dressing low-bandwidth limitations. Projects created using standard skills to larger projects. Sutdents may use mulitmedia-authoring
3D modeling tools, with interactivity added. Prerequisite: MM 232; applications such as Macromedia Director or Flash and their cor-
or instructor permission. responding scripting languages (e.g., Lingo and ActionScript) for
their projects, but the scripting skills acquired may be applicable
MM 235 Digital Video Editing and Production 3.00 A project to other application environments as well. Prerequisite: MM 240;
based course that addresses various issues encountered int he or instructor permission.
post-producion design and delivery of digital video and audio for
multimedia projecs and television. using non-linear editors, such as MM 244 Creating Interactive Web Pages 3.00 Develop web pages
Apple Final Cut Pro and image editors such as Adobe Photoshop, using multimedia industry standard web page development soft-
students will learn the basic techniques of project planning, media ware, such as Macromedia Dreamweaver (TM) and web animation
capture, device control, non-linear editing, compositing and object tools, such as Macromedia Flash (TM). Incorporate multimedia
animation. Students will also learn various device specific delivery elements for optimal internet delivery. Commercially available
methodologies for TV and multimedia applications such as tape multimedia elements (clip media) will be used for constructing the
formatting and media compression formats and codecs. Prerequi- web page. Prerequisites: CAS 111D and MM 231 or instructor
site: MM 130 or instructor permission. permission.
MM 236 Internet Delivery of Digital Video and Audio Files 3.00 MM 245 Internet Delivery Methods 3.00 Focuses on methods used
Introduces preparing video and audio for playback on the World to optimize and deliver still graphics, animations, audio, and video
Wide Web incorporating the principles of quality video and audio streaming and website design. Students will use still image op-
capture and editing techniques. Develop video and audio segments timization programs such as Adobe Image Ready and streaming
using industry standard digital editing software such as Adobe media compression tools such as Apple QuickTime and Quick-
Premiere(TM) and Apple Final Cut Pro(TM). The cross platform Time Streaming Server Using HTML editors such as Macromedia
projects will be used on PCs (Windows) and Macintosh computers Dreamweaver, students will address special user interface design
and the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: MM 235; CAS 111D; or challenges encountered in bandwidth intensive web sites using
instructor permission. Cascading Style Sheets, Javascript, and XHTML. Streaming media
will be delivered via the World Wide Web and APple Quicktime
MM 237 Video Compositing and Effects 4.00 Introduction to the Streaming Server. Students will also evaluate media stream- ing
creation of motion graphics using industry standard software tools performance, codec efficiency, image quality and cross platform
such as Adobe After Effects a standard for creating motion graph- functionality, interactivity, accessibility, and web design standards.
ics for video, TV, film, multimedia, and the WWW. Illustrates the Recommended: CAS 112D, 113, & 206. Prerequisites: MM 230 &
basic concepts of motion graphics, as well as the functions, and CAS 11D or Instructor Permission.
capabilities of the software tools including their extensive composit-
ing, keying, animation, and special effects capabilities. Projects will MM 250 Advanced Multimedia Project Development I 3.00
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Designed to allow the student to combine their creative and
technical skills developed in the preceding 100 and 200 level
Multimedia classes through the production of a consummate
project. Prepare an interactive multimedia project using industry
standard software tools. Project development will include plan-
ning, production, project review and, implementing the evaluation
suggestions. Final projects will be submitted for faculty and peer
critiques and then placed on the World Wide Web. Prerequisites:
MM 230, 231, 235, 236, 240, 241, 245; or instructor permission.
MM 251 Advanced Multimedia Project Development II 3.00 Further
develop the project created in MM 250. Prepare an interactive
multimedia project using industry standard software tools. Project
development will include planning, production, project review and,
implementing the evaluation suggestions. Final projects will be sub-
mitted for faculty and peer critiques and then placed on the World
Wide Web. Prerequisite: MM 250 or instructor permission.
MM 252 Advanced Multimedia Project Development III 3.00 Further
develop the project created in MM 251. Prepare an interactive
multimedia project using industry standard software tools. Project
development will include planning, production, project review and,
implementing the evaluation suggestions. Final projects will be sub-
mitted for faculty and peer critiques and then placed on the World
Wide Web. Prerequisite: MM 251 or instructor permission.
MM 260 Video Production I 4.00 Introduction to digital video produc-
tion, with a focus on the fundamentals of project planning, basic
camera functions, shooting techniques, lighting principles, and
audio recording fundamentals. Pre-production issues, production
terminology, and industry etiquette are also discussed, studied,
and evaluated. Prerequisite: MM 130.
MM 261 Video Production II 4.00 Intermediate level of digital video
production, continues with digital video production and nonlinear
editing and incorporates field audio recording, audio editing, adn
shooting and preparing video for multiple distribution methods.
Prerequisite: MM 260.
MM 270 Writing for Multimedia 3.00 Introduces creating and
adapting technical information and linear narratives for non-linear,
interactive multimedia applications. Includes developing ideas into
multimedia scripts, incorporating text with other media, writing nar-
ration, and writing for voice-over, writing for interactivity, presenting
text on-screen, and writing concisely. Prerequisites: MM 120; WR
121, 122, 123 or WR 214; or instructor permission.
MM 280 Cooperative Work Experience in Multimedia Practice and
enhance skills gained in the 100 and 200 level classes. Spend 4 to 12
hours per week working in the multimedia industry working at an
approved multimedia development company doing cooperative
work. Develop career objectives by linking course work with out-
of-classroom experiences by becoming part of the “multimedia
team” learning cooperation, team building, communication skills
and project development. Prerequisites: MM 230, 231, 235, 236,
240, 241, 245 or instructor permission.
MM 299V Video Production II 4.00 This course is a intermediate
level of digital video production, continues with digital video pro-
duction and nonlinear editing and incorporates field audio record-
ing, audio editing, and shooting and preparing video for multiple
distribution methods.
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