DIGITAL MEDIA
Digital Media
Why do you turn on the TV? What do you use the Internet for? Students in this class will analyze their personal media habits while also examining media's influence on culture and society. This course invites students to think about the ways in which they receive and perceive news and entertainment. Students will be guided through the extraordinary history of mass communication, from cave drawings to texting. This course incorporates newspaper, magazines, TV, radio, the Internet, mobile devices, and the predicted convergence of all electronic media. Other topics include propaganda, international media, research and theories, a free press, and advertising. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENGL 838/848 or equivalent. Pass/No Pass or letter grade option. (AA: Area E5d, CSU: Area D, UC: Area 4) 19-123 14-115
Remitz, E. Brown, M.
3.0 3.0
Every news report, TV drama, web site, and advertisement started its life as the written word. Students in this class will practice the basic skills needed to write for various forms of media, including news for print and electronic media as well as writing for entertainment, public relations, web sites and advertising. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENGL 838/848 or equivalent. Pass/No Pass or letter grade option. (AA: Area E5d, CSU) 2:10 3:25
14-115
Brown, M.
Online Course 92874 DGME 102 OLH See pages 95–102
Online-CRS Bennett, D.
3.0
DGME 103 THINKING VISUALLY: FUNDAMENTALS OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN Exploring basic theoretical and practical concepts of 2D design. Students apply visual solution strategies to design problems in a series of design projects. Extra supplies required. A $20.00 materials fee is payable upon registration. Pass/No Pass or letter grade option. (AA: Area E5d, CSU) 92867 DGME 103 AA MW
9:10 11:00
27-101
Seubert, E.
3.0
DGME 106 MAC OS FOR DIGITAL MEDIA
DGME 101 WRITING ACROSS THE MEDIA
92296 DGME 101 AA TTh
Why do you think they're called "illegal" downloads? In this course, students will examine U.S. law and regulation governing mass media, from print to the Internet. Students will also examine the ethical conflicts faced by media professionals. Topics include: freedom of speech, citizen journalism, defamation, privacy, copyright, obscenity, truth, ethics and advertising. This course will help prepare future media producers to work in industries that have significant influence over society. Prerequisite: eligibility for ENGL 838/848 or equivalent. Pass/No Pass or letter grade option. (AA: Area E2c, CSU: Area D, UC: Area 4)
3.0
This class is about the Mac OS and its use with digital media (audio, video, photography, & graphics). Students will learn about basic Mac operation, file management, storage devices, and data security. Additional topics include system optimization, hard drive connectivity, backup and archiving strategies, basic networking, hardware and software upgrades, input devices, and file sharing. Pass/No Pass or letter grade option. (AA, CSU) Evening Class 92891 DGME 106 JA Thu Thu
6:30 7:40 7:50 9:05
26-142 Sanchez, S. 27-101
1.5
DGME 112 TV STUDIO PRODUCTION Don't just watch TV, make it! Learn how in this hands-on TV studio production course. Students work together in a team as they are trained to operate a fully equipped professional digital TV studio and control room. Students receive rigorous training in camera operation, microphone set-up and audio engineering, lighting, floor directing, video switching, directing, and teleprompter operation. Pass/No Pass or letter grade option. (AA, CSU) 92889 DGME 112 AA MW
2:10 4:25
14-115
Brown, M.
3.0
DGME 115 DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION Acquire the skills to create a documentary, music video, commercial, or digital film. Covers field production from planning and scripting, through shooting and editing. Introduction to on-location video production techniques and technologies. Hands-on training allows students to develop their skills in camera operation, audio, and lighting. Includes introduction to digital video editing on Final Cut Pro. Recommended Preparation: eligibility for ENGL 838/848 or equivalent. Pass/No Pass or letter grade option. (AA, CSU) 92890 DGME 115 AA MW Evening Class 92971 DGME 115 JA Tue Tue
11:10 12:25
14-115
Brown, M.
2.0
6:30 8:20 8:30 9:20
26-142 27-102
Sanchez, S.
2.0
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Fall 2010 Classes
DGME 100 MEDIA IN SOCIETY
10:10 11:00 11:10 12:25
53
DGME 102 MEDIA LAW & ETHICS
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92288 DGME 100 AA MWF 92299 DGME 100 AB TTh
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