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DM 1 is the recommended starting point for those planning a career in Digital Media. All courses are taught on Macintosh and are adaptable to Windows except DM 60A, which is taught on both Macintosh and Windows, and DM 134A, DM 134B, and DM 134C, because Final Cut Pro is not available for Windows. Software applications used in courses follow the course listing in the DM Notes.

DM 1 Introduction to Digital Media

4 units; 3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Introduces digital media from historical and contemporary perspectives, emphasizing fundamentals of design, the production process, and creative technology. Topics include: concepts, trends, content, methods, forms, careers, and delivery of digital media for print, screen display, and interactivity. Portions of the course will be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU. Transfers to UC.

DM 101 Fundamentals of Macintosh Operating Systems

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: none.
Recommended Preparation: CS 1L or DM 1 or equivalent skills; eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Covers the use, installation, and customization of the Macintosh operating system; includes hard disk management, virus control, interfaces, fonts, and sounds.

DM 2 Introduction to Digital Publishing using InDesign

3 units; 3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 1 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Covers digital page design and layout, typographic fundamentals, and precise formatting to produce print-ready documents and publications. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.

DM 3 Design in Society

3 units; 3 hours lecture, 5 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 1 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Studies the role of design in shaping the environment, utilitarian objects, and communication for commerce, culture, and entertainment. Portions of the course may be taught in a Distance-Learning Format.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.

DM 4 Digital Graphics using Photoshop and Illustrator

3 units; 3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 1 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Introduces creation and editing of digital graphics, illustrations, and photographs for pre-press production and screen-based media. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows. Portions of the course may be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.

DM 105 Animation Perspectives

3 units; 3 hours lecture, 5 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 1 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Studies historic, cultural, and aesthetic aspects of animation from conceptual and practical perspectives; including storytelling, production, media, methods, sound, technologies, trends, and significant producers. Portions of the course may be taught in a Distance-Learning Format.

DM 6 Advanced Digital Publishing using InDesign

3 units; 3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 2 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Covers the use of InDesign to create advanced print projects, focusing on typography, style sheets, color, graphic formats, long documents, pre-press requirements, and efficient working techniques. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows. Portions of the course may be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.

DM 107 Basic FrameMaker

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 1 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Introduces FrameMaker digital publishing system, widely used by technical writers. Includes document formatting and editing, file management, book building, graphics importing and positioning, tables creation and formatting, hypertext documents, PDF files, and HTML conversion for web publishing.

DM 8 Design for Digital Publishing

3 units; 3 hours lecture, 5 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 2 and DM 4 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Surveys graphic design and communication arts careers in digital media, covers practical application of design principles for print-based and cross-media production, and focuses on portfolio design. Uses page layout and graphics software to complete exercises and projects. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU. Transfers to UC, pending review.

DM 9 Digital Pre-press

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 6 and DM 8 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Covers planning, design and production of community clients’ print projects; including: pre-press file management, bidding, 4-color, ink, paper, output, proofing, professional ethics, and industry standards. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows. Portions of the course may be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU. Transfers to UC, pending review.

DM 110 Digital Illustration

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 4 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Presents use of vector-based illustration software for digital publishing, web graphics, and screen media projects. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows. Portions of the course may be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.

DM 12 Photoshop Techniques

3 units; 3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 4 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 3 times.
Covers intermediate Photoshop techniques and topics including: image manipulation, adjustment layers, resolution, masks, channels, retouching, and colorization. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows. Portions of the course may be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU. Transfers to UC.

DM 113 Photoshop Techniques II

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 12 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Covers advanced Photoshop techniques and topics including: levels and curves, alpha channels, filters, vector masks, lighting effects, and perspective. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows. Portions of the course may be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.

DM 14 Digital Imaging

3 units; 3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 12 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Covers advanced Photoshop and Illustrator techniques to create images using digital tools to reproduce traditional drawing and painting methods including: use of drawing tablet, digital camera, lighting, color, and perspective. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows. Portions of the course may be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.

DM 134A Introduction to Video Production using Final Cut Pro

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 1 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: DM 4 or equivalent skills; eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Introduces digital video production procedures and techniques, including: audio and video capture, nonlinear editing, and output for inclusion in interactive multimedia projects for use in CD ROM, DVD, and various network environments, including the web. Taught on Macintosh. Portions of the course will be taught in a Distance-Learning Format.

DM 134B Intermediate Video Production using Final Cut Pro

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 134A or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 3 times. Due to frequent changes in the digital video field, students will need to learn new production methods and software.
Continues the study of digital video production process at the intermediate level addressing: story concepts, script, scenes, storyboards, shooting, lighting, effects, editing, and DVD authoring. Taught on Macintosh. Portions of the course may be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.

DM 134C Digital Video Projects

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 134B or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Concentrates on post-production techniques and new video methods to produce intermediate to advanced interdisciplinary collaborative projects.

DM 60A Web Publishing 1: (X)HTML and CSS Level 1

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation: DM 1 or equivalent skills; eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Presents planning and production of web sites including: text, graphics, hand-coded (X)HTML, basic cascading style sheets (CSS Level 1), and (X)HTML and CSS validation. Taught on Macintosh and Windows. Portions of the course may be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.

DM 160B Web Publishing 2: Graphics and CSS Level 2

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 1 and DM 60A or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Presents planning, design, and production of graphics and page layouts for web sites using hand-coded (X)HTML and CSS Level 2, including image creation and editing, color, conversion, compression, web typography, rollovers, tables, validation, and design considerations specific to online graphics. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows. Portions of the course may be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.

DM 160C Web Publishing 3: Servers, Scripts, and Advanced CSS

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 160B or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Teaches intermediate Web publishing techniques using hand-coded (X)HTML and CSS Level 2, focusing on web standards, accessibility, dynamic HTML (DHTML), server side includes, using JavaScripts and CGI scripts, processing interactive forms, and search engines. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows. Portions of the course may be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.

DM 166 Introduction to Information Architecture

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 60A or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: DM 76 or equivalent skills; eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Introduces information architecture history, procedures, methodologies, and production process; including how information architects design information organization schemes and create structure for web sites, including: form, function, metaphor, navigation, interface, interaction, and visual design. Proficiency with computer operation and a working knowledge of HTML are required.

DM 70 Web Design Basics using Dreamweaver

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 1 and DM 60A or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Applies Dreamweaver software to combine text and graphics to create, edit, and manage web sites. Students must know HTML and be able to create and edit vector-based and bitmapped graphics. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows. Portions of the course may be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.

DM 171 Intermediate Web Design using Dreamweaver

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 70 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Uses Dreamweaver software for intermediate web techniques; including CSS layouts, advanced templates, and dynamic content. Students must know HTML and be able to create and edit vector-based and bitmapped graphics. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows. Portions of the course will be taught in a Distance-Learning Format.

DM 72 Web Design and Animation using Flash

3 units; 3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 1 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Teaches beginning Flash techniques used to create interactive web sites and web animation. Topics include: creating vector graphics, importing and optimizing bitmaps, symbols and instances, tweening, keyframes, sound and interactivity. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows. Portions of the course may be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.

DM 173A Interactive Projects using Flash

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 72 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Teaches intermediate Flash techniques used to create complex animation and interactivity incorporating ActionScript. Topics include: creating complex animation and interactivity, creating and editing ActionScripts, working with movie clips, and organizing Flash movies for publication on the web. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows. Portions of the course may be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.

DM 173B Interactive Programming using Flash

3 units; 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 173A or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Covers advanced concepts and techniques of Adobe Flash focusing on the programming language ActionScript. Hands-on experience creating multimedia-based Web sites incorporating ActionScript, sound and graphics. Topics include the programming concepts of variables, operators, conditional statements, loops and functions. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows. Portions of the course may be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.

DM 74 Animation Illustration Techniques

3 units; 3 hours lecture, 5 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 4 and DM 72 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: ART 4; eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Studies animation illustration techniques using traditional media and digital tools for imagery, storyboards, characters, and audio in production of animation projects. Taught on Macintosh. Adaptable to Windows. Portions of the course may be taught in a Distance-Learning Format.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.

DM 76 Design for Web Media

3 units; 3 hours lecture, 5 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: DM 4, DM 60A, and DM 72 or equivalent skills.
Recommended Preparation: DM 70 or equivalent skills; eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Explores the visual design process for web media focusing on design principles and elements, creative problem solving, and online portfolios. Topics include: interactive design and the design process, defining your project, content organization, effective screen design, navigation, interactive controls, visual identity, usability, functionality, and accessibility. May be offered in a Distance-Learning Format.
Transfer Credit: Transfers to CSU.

DM 190A–ZZ Special Topics in Digital Media

0.5–4 units; 0.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 4 times. Each topic may be taken 4 times.
Special Topics in Digital Media are courses designed to offer skill development and specialized knowledge in digital media, digital publishing and multimedia. The special areas will be announced, described and given their own course designations and titles in the Schedule of Classes.

DM 190CD Design and Delivery of an Online Course

1–3 units; 1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation: CABT 60 or equivalent, eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 2 times.
Design and Delivery of an Online Course is for professionals who want to create a course for the world wide web. This class offers a basic introduction to web-based learning. Students will examine theories and practices of distance education through an online environment. During the semester, students will develop familiarity with different types of instructional tools available through online courseware. This course may be offered in the distance learning format.

DM 199C Career Work Experience Education

0.5–4 units; 1.8 hours work experience
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 4 times.*
Career Work Experience Education is designed for students who have decided on a career and/or major, are taking classes in their major, and who are ready for on-the-job experience. Career Work Experience provides supervised employment at a work site that is directly related to the student’s career goal, and along with other on-campus lecture and laboratory courses, is an integral part of the student’s major. The student may receive one unit per 60 hours unpaid work experience or 75 hours of paid work experience per semester.

DM 199SL Service Learning Work Experience Education

0.5–3 units; 1.8 hours work experience
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 100.
Repeatability: May be taken 4 times.*
Service Learning integrates community service with academic learning focusing on meeting unmet community needs and achieving course objectives. The program combines classroom instruction with volunteer on-the-job experience, utilizing the community’s business, industry and government agencies as expanded educational sites. The student may receive one unit per 60 hours of unpaid work experience.

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