art

This course is a studio class in drawing and composition. Lectures and discussions stress the fundamental discipline related to the visualization of concrete or abstract concepts. Practice in drawing and development of content will be emphasized.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: engwr102 or 103 and engrd116 or eslr 320, esll320, eslw320 or placement through assessment process. Course transferable to UC/CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. aa/as area 3B; CSU area C1.

artnm

This course is an introduction to the digital environment for Art New Media. Topics of MAC OS, digital vocabulary, scanning, saving and file formats will be included. Distinctions between vector, bitmap, and page layout applications will be made using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.

1.5 units Prerequisite: None. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 18 hours lecture; 27 hours

artnm

Graphic design is the art of visual communication and this course introduces the tools and concepts of visual thinking, with an emphasis on the potential of typography as an effective communications tool. Historical overviews, portfolio development and client presentation paired with the terminology and visual language of design are applied through the creation and evaluation of individual projects.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: Art 320. Advisory: engwr102 or 103 and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLL 320, ESLW 320 or placement through assessment process. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course covers the history of visual communications as developed by ancient cultures through the present with an emphasis on commercial design, illustration, typographic development and technological invention. It includes modern graphic design movements of the 20th century through the expansive media innovations of today. An analysis of design from a wide range of sources and cultures is a primary focus.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 54 hours lecture. aa/as area 3B; CSU area C1.

arth

This course is a study and discussion of the factors determining the historical evolvement of the fine arts from Impressionism to the present. Examples illustrating the relationships between various schools and styles in Modern Art are shown. Field trips and/or individual visitations to art galleries and museums are required.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: engwr102 or 103 and engrd116 or eslr320, esll320, eslw320 or placement through assessment process. Course Transferable to UC/CSU. Hours: 54 hours lecture. aa/as area 3B; CSU area C1; IGETC area 3A.

artnm

This course focuses on the fundamentals of design, establishing a foundation for intermediate and advanced art courses as well as developing a visual and verbal vocabulary essential to understanding and appreciating art and design esthetics. Design principles are applied through a series of studio projects that are derived from the study of both historical schools of art as well as contemporary theory. The elements of line, shape, form, spatial relationships, value and color are analyzed in concert with their use by artists throughout history. Projects utilize a wide range of tools, media, and presentation techniques. This course is not open to students who have completed ART 320.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: artnm302; ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320; or placement through assessment process. Course transferable to UC/CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

art

This course covers studio problems in the use and understanding of color, including its application to works of art, interior design and graphics, basics of color theory and color interchange. It also includes image and composition as related to the use of color both functionally and creatively. Field trips may be required.

3 units Prerequisite: art320 with a grade of "C" or better. Course Transferable to UC/CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course covers human facial expression and anatomy using live models, anatomical references and imagination. Issues of expression as it relates to skeletal and muscular anatomy will be addressed through a series of 2D and 3D projects.

3 units, class meets same requirements as: art306 [Not open to students who have taken art306] Prerequisite: None. Advisory: art304. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course is an introduction to computer-based design using the basic operating principals of Adobe Illustrator. Design skills and the tools of the software application will be applied to produce individual portfolio-quality projects. A field trip is required.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: art300 or 320 and CISC 300 (Macintosh) and engwr102 or 103 and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320, ESLL 320, ESLW 320 or placement through assessment process. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken four times on different software versions.

artnm

This course is a continuation of artnm324. It defines the elements of graphic design, such as typography, gestalt, dominance, hierarchy, balance and color. These issues are applied to the typographic tools and imaging capabilities of Adobe Illustrator. Concepts emphasize typographic design and the relationship between type and image.

3 units Prerequisite: artnm324 with a grade of "C" or better. Course transferable to CSU Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course introduces the basic operating principles of Corel Painter to create and manipulate images. The fundamental skills of drawing and painting will be applied to individual portfolio quality projects.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: artnm302, art300. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course maybe taken four times on different platforms.

artnm

This course is an introduction to computer-based photographic imaging using the basic operating principles of Adobe Photoshop. Topics include color field variation, retouching and the integration of graphics and photographs. The tools of the software application are applied to produce individual portfolio quality projects.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: art320, cisc300 (Macintosh), engwr102 or 103 and engrd116 with a grade of "C" or better; or esl320, esll320, eslw320 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through assessment process. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken four times for credit on different software versions.

artnm

This course addresses the intermediate techniques of digital photo imagery. Topics include the terminology of digital photo imaging, intermediate masking, channel and curve techniques, photomontage history and techniques, intermediate black and white techniques, issues surrounding dynamic range, color correction, features of the Action and History palettes, exploration of Layer Blending Modes, printing and/or transferring images onto various different media, working with large format images and commercial printers.

3 units Prerequisite: artnm328 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken four times for credit on a different software package or version.

artnm

This course applies the principles of cinematography to the production of digital video. Software applications such as Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects, will be employed to capture/import, edit and produce high-end visual productions. The course includes transitions, multiple layers, alpha channels and composite blue screen segments. Evaluation of multimedia projects containing video segments in terms of design esthetics and technical and technical competence will also be included.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: artnm302 and 328. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course maybe taken four times on a different software package or version.

artnm

This course introduces the basic operating principles of digital page layout software using Adobe InDesign. Principles of typography and the development of the printed page are applied to individual portfolio quality projects. Areas of focus include book, magazine and newspaper design, as well as publications such as newsletters, journals and catalogs. An overview of promotionals such as fliers, posters and brochures is also included.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: artnm303, art320 and artnm302. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken four times on different software versions.

artnm

This course introduces digital prepress for graphic design. Areas of focus will include desktop production for one-color and multi-color printing as well as the language necessary to properly communicate with service bureaus and commercial printers. Field trips are required.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: artnm303 and cisc300 (Macintosh). Course transferable to CSU Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course covers project development and multiple software applications. Emphasis will be placed on project analysis, research, production and presentation. Projects will be produced through the integration of major graphics applications in page layout, vector based graphics and digital imaging. A portfolio of professional level projects will be developed and presented.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: artnm324, 328 and 352. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course provides the production techniques for art submissions for a college level magazine. Techniques for print quality photography of art are demonstrated. Criteria for the selection of artwork is defined and applied to the editing process. Art works such as drawing, painting, photography, sculpture and digital media are selected and digitized for production. These files are used by the College Magazine: Design and Production course as visual content for the American River Review literary magazine.

1 unit Prerequisite: None. Advisory: arth300 and artnm302. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 18 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken twice for credit.

artnm

This course is for the design and production of the American River Review. It incorporates creative writing from the English program and visual art from Fine Arts and Art New Media as the content for the college magazine, American River Review. Practical experience with layout is offered, establishing an esthetic relationship between the literary content and the visual image. Print production issues are addressed through the digital preparation of the magazine for print distribution.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: artnm302, 324, 328, 352 or 354.Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken twice for credit.

artnm

This course will survey the history of the art of illustration. The course defines areas of specialization and the illustrator's role in visual communication. This course will evaluate the appropriate use of materials, tools and methods. Illustration will be analyzed as a method of visual problem solving through a series of projects with varied applications.

3 units, class meets same requirements as: art314 [Not open to students who have taken art314] Prerequisite: art300 with a grade of "C" or better. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course takes an in-depth look at designing graphics for the Web. Industry standard graphic software is used to create original graphics as well as to manipulate found imagery. Topics include developing graphic elements for a Web site using a visual theme, creating buttons and intuitive navigational elements, making background textures and images, understanding Web file formats, scanning, presenting to a client, and simple animation.

1 unit, class meets same requirements as: cisw350 [Not open to students who have taken cisw350] Prerequisite: None. Advisory: cisw300 or cisc306. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 18 hours lecture; 18 hours lab. May be taken twice for credit on a different platform or graphics software package.

cisw

This course is an introduction to publishing on the World Wide Web. Topics include creating web pages with the hyper text markup languages [html], organizing a series of pages into a website and uploading web pages to a server. The course makes extensive use of the computer tools necessary to insert html tags, create imaes and view web documents. It also prepares apprentice web designers and publishers to identify the information dissemination needs of a client, design an appropriate web solution and implement it.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: cisc300 and cisc305. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course covers the strategies for the development and design of websites. Using an industry standard web authoring tool, the course integrates both artistic and technical concepts. Topics include assembling, designing and publishing web pages using strategies, principles and processes universally practiced by the professionals in this field.

3 units, class meets same requirements as: cisw307 [Not open to students who have taken cisw307] Prerequisite: None. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course, in combination with artnm400 or cisw307, may be taken four times for credit on a different software package or version.

artnm

This course covers production and intermediate design processes for the web with an emphasis on visual design. Various industry standard software applications are employed to create original graphics, control layout and type, process images, and publish professional web pages and/or sites. Topics include an in-depth discussion on the processes and the strategies of combining text, images, animation, video and audio elements to create compelling visual experiences for web users.

3 units Prerequisite: artnm401 or cisw307 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process. Corequisite: artnm328. Advisory: cisw300. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken four times on a different software package or version.

artnm

This course demonstrates how to create simple vector-based graphics, animation, buttons, movies and raster files in a web environment. Topics include drawing tools, time-line effects, sound and video integration and basic interactivity.

3 units, class meets same requirements as: cisw365 Prerequisite: None. Advisory: artnm324, artnm402, cisw300 or cisw310. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. artnm404 and/or cisw365 may be taken a total of 4 times on different platforms or software versions.

artnm

The course studies techniques in 2D animation and 2D character animation incorporating sound and effects, using industry standard software. Animation topics include 2D animation structure and concepts on the development of a story and storyboard, the use of the timeline and stage, the development of content, imagery and graphics, frame by frame animation (cell animation), rotoscope, digital tweening, camera moves, camera angles, cuts and transitions. Character animation techniques include movement and walk cycles, facial expressions and lip-sync. Projects can be published on the Web, CD-Rom, and video.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: art300 and artnm302. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. The course may be taken four times for credit on a different software versions.

artnm

This course focuses on interactive multimedia project development. Emphasis is placed on the project development cycle including design specification, research, production, modification and presentation. Projects assigned are multifaceted, approaching the complexity that individuals would be expected to encounter in the interactive multimedia development industry.

4 units Prerequisite: artnm402, artnm404, cisw300, cisw310, or cisw365 with a grade of "C" or better. This course is not open to students who have completed cisw471. Advisory: artnm328, cisw410, and cisw420. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 54 hours lecture; 54 hours lab

artnm

This course introduces computer 3D modeling and rendering, using industry standard software. Areas of focus include the modeling of 3D objects, camera use and lighting techniques. The tools of the software application are applied to produce images for use in fine art, design, broadcast, film and the web.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: art300, 320, 370 or 411. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken four times for credit on different software versions.

artnm

This course is a continuation of artnm420. Human character modeling techniques are analyzed and applied. Techniques for creating animation controls, commonly known as rigging, are applied to create a digital marionette. Full body and facial character animation controls are examined. Industry issues, such as the topology flow of human anatomy and rig interfacing for animators, are developed.

3 unitsPrerequisite: artnm420 with a grade of "C" or better. Advisory: art375. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken four times for credit on different software packages or versions.

artnm

This course provides complex character animation techniques using industry standard software. Characters walk, breathe and act within a developed context.

3 units Prerequisite: artnm420 with a grade of "C" or better. Advisory: art375; DANCE 330. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This course may be taken four times for credit on different software packages or versions.

artnm

This course provides complex texturing techniques and special effects using industry standard software. Scenes are created using texture mapping and shader trees, and atmospheres created using particles and volumetrics. Animation topics such as explosions and the breaking of objects are included.

3 units Prerequisite: artnm420 with a grade of "C" or better. Advisory: art411 or 419; artnm326. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab. This class may be taken four times for credit on different software packages or versions.

artnm

This course introduces 3D computer animated story telling using the short film genre. The 3D animation production pipeline is examined and used in the creation process. Short films are created in a team format. The short films are prepared for a portfolio DVD quality presentation.

3 units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: artnm420 or ta310. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

artnm

This course provides the fundamentals of designing and assembling an Art New Media portfolio of art and/or graphic works. Topics include techniques for presenting and photo-documenting the work and developing a creative resume.

3 units Prerequisite: Completion of 9 units from one Art New Media Certificate with a grade of "C" or better. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 36 hours lecture; 54 hours lab.

wexp

This course provides supervised internship in the field of Art New Media, which includes graphic design, multimedia and web graphics. It also includes essential aspects of project development and management.

1-4 units Prerequisite: Completion of 12 units of Art New Media (artnm) courses with a "C" or better. Course transferable to CSU. Hours: 18 hours lecture; 60-240 hours lab.