College of Marin
Spring 2008 Schedule of Classes
MULTIMEDIA STUDIES
Directed study courses are offered at the IVC campus.
MMST 110 3.0 units
Intro to Multimedia
Multimedia is the new and exciting synthesis of art, video, sound, and
animation. This class will explore the important components and issues in
designing and producing multimedia including markets, content, and phases
of production. Through lecture and demonstration, students will gain an
understanding of the process of building multimedia as well as insight
into its aesthetic and historical frameworks. Transfer Credit: CSU
2177 Wilson D
N T 11:10-2pm, KTD/FA225
Entry Level Course about Multimedia Projects
MMST 111 3.0 units
Multimedia Production
Prerequisite: CIS 110 ADVISED
Students will be introduced to team development and production schedules
as they learn the basic tools and methods for developing graphics, sound,
video, and authored environments that simulate real-life projects. ($5
material fee)
Transfer Credit: CSU
2178 Gonzalez J
J F 9:10-2pm, KTD/FA225
Software: Flash CS3, PhotoShop CS3, Director 8.0
MMST 114 3.0 units
Intro to Game Design
This course will introduce students to the basics of game design and
theory using analysis, research, critiques and group based projects.
Students will learn about the Game Industry through assignments that
simulate employment by a game developer. ($5 material fee) Transfer
Credit: CSU
5163 Maxwell D
Sat 10:10-1pm, IVC/PM199
MMST 123 3.0 units
Intro to Multimedia Design
Prerequisite: ART 112 ADVISED
Use of current digital tools to develop effective concepts, illustrations,
and designs for multimedia based projects. This is a foundation Multimedia
Studies course. ($5 material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU
5164 Wilson D
J MW 9:40-12noon, IVC/PM192
Software: Illustrator CS3 and PhotoShop CS3
MMST 151 3.0 units
Digital Illustration and Animation
Prerequisite: MMST 123 ADVISED
Current digital tools will be used to create original, illustrative, and
interactive content for multimedia and print-based projects. ($5 material
fee) Transfer Credit: CSU
5165 Wilson D
L MW 1:10-3:30pm, IVC/PM192
Software: Illustrator CS3 and Flash CS3
MMST 155 1.5 units
Software Applications for Multimedia: Web Authoring
Prerequisite: MMST 131
This course will provide specific knowledge and hands-on experience in one
or more commercial multimedia authoring applications. ($2 material fee)
Transfer Credit: CSU
5203 1/22-3/20 Gonzalez J
Web Based Course, 5 hrs/wk TBA, KTD/IVC
Software: Adobe Dreamweaver
Please see Distance Learning page. There are no on-campus attendance
requirements for this section. Students can communicate by phone,
email, and online conference. Instructor available one night a week
TBA, to meet live with students via Web conferencing software. For
more information visit: http://multimedia.marin.edu/mmst155/. E-mail
instructor gonzalez500@hotmail.com prior to class starting date.
MMST 158 3.0 units
Audio Production
Prerequisite: MMST 144 ADVISED
This course will provide intermediate knowledge of generating digital
audio, editing, design and effects using current digital software,
hardware and techniques. Assignments involve practice tutorials and the
creation of original projects using current digital tools. ($10 material
fee) Transfer Credit: CSU
5166 Gonzalez J
TTh 5:10-7:30pm, IVC/PM190
Software: ProTools and Garageband
MMST 163 3.0 units
3D Character Animation: Complex Lighting and Materials
This class will focus on the intended purpose of 3D lighting and materials
and how to dress it for believability, including atmospheres and particle
systems, as well as special effects such as glows, flares, and blurs. ($7
material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU
5167 Abouaf J
M F 10:10-3:30pm, IVC/PM190
Software: 3D Studio Max, EON Reality Studio
MMST 166 3.0 units
Digital Video Editing and Motion Graphics
Prerequisite: MMST 143 ADVISED
This course will provide specific knowledge and hands-on experience in
video editing and effects using a variety of software applications.
Students will learn advanced techniques and develop strong skills for
production of multimedia and video projects. ($5 material fee) Transfer
Credit: CSU
5168 Sutherland K
MW 7:10-9:30pm, IVC/PM192
Software: After Effects, Final Cut Pro HD, Motion
MMST 223 3.0 units
Print and Packaging Design
Prerequisite: MMST 150,151 ADVISED
Students will use current digital tools to develop effective concept and
methods of 2-D and 3-D design for books, packaging, and products. ($5
material fee) Transfer Credit: CSU
5169 Wilson D
MW 4:10-6:30pm, IVC/PM192
Software: Illustrator CS3, Photoshop CS3, Indesign CS3
MMST 231 3.0 units
Scripting and Interactive Production
This course is an introduction to scripting languages and their use within
popular multimedia authoring tools to design and develop more interactive
or data driven Web sites and other multimedia products. Transfer Credit:
CSU
5170 Gonzalez J
H TTh 2:10-4:30pm, IVC/PM199/192
Software: Dreamweaver CS3, Fireworks CS3, Flash CS3
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