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