Not all classes in all disciplines are offered every semester. See the Class Schedule or contact the Media Arts department for offerings in the current semester.

NOTE For up-to-date course descriptions, please refer to the current GCC catalog.

121
PHOTOSHOP I
3.0 Units
PHOTO 121 introduces students to basic imaging techniques using Photoshop, an industry standard graphics software and image editor. Students will work with tools, layers, adjustments, and layer masks to create graphics, enhance images, and composite. Students create projects using course information.

Note: Photography majors should enroll in PHOTO 130 rather than PHOTO 121.

Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.

Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.

122
PHOTOSHOP II
3.0 Units
PHOTO 122 is a second level Photoshop course for students who already have a solid understanding of Photoshop basic tools and techniques. Existing Photoshop skills are built upon to create high-resolution composited images. Special effects, and advanced methods of layout, compositing, masking, and image enhancing are covered in the course. Students create projects using course information.

Lecture 2 hours/Studio 2 hours.

Prerequisite: PHOTO 121 or equivalent.

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.

220
INTRODUCTION TO MOTION GRAPHICS
3.0 Units
ART 220 provides students with introductory instruction in motion graphics, compositing, visual effects, and animation techniques using Adobe After Effects. Students learn to use digitally scanned photography or artwork, vector based content, video, and audio to create animated sequences. Fundamental aesthetic concepts in creating motion graphics are covered, including composition, color, motion, and timing. Students are exposed to basic technical concepts, such as aspect ratio, output type, and compression/ decompression.

Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.

Recommended Preparation: PHOTO 121 or equivalent.

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU.

221
ADVANCED MOTION GRAPHICS
3.0 Units
ART 221 provides students with advanced instruction in motion graphics and compositing techniques using Adobe After Effects. Students learn to create broadcast-quality motion graphic animations. Building on the skills learned in ART 220, students are required in this course to realize their designs with a high degree of fidelity to their original design concepts.

Lecture 2.5 hours/ Laboratory 1.5 hours.

Prerequisite: ART 220 or equivalent.

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.

229
INTRODUCTION TO 3D STUDIO MAX
1.5 Units
ART 229 teaches the fundamentals of 3DS MAX. Students will acquire basic modeling, rendering, lighting, texturing, and animation skills. Issues associated with creating presentation files for product development will be discussed. Note: Current industry standard digital animation software will be used.

Lecture 1 hour/Studio 2 hours.

Recommended Preparation: Basic computer skills.

230
INTRODUCTION TO 3-D COMPUTER GRAPHICS
3.0 Units
ART 230 introduces students to the Maya user interface and essential modeling, rendering, character set up, and animation tools and techniques. This course is intended to provide the student with an understanding of theoretical concepts required for future projects.

Note: Current industry standard digital animation software (Maya) will be used.

Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.

Recommended Preparation: CABOT 206 and ART 152.

Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.

125
MOTION PICTURE HISTORY AND CULTURE
3.0 Units
ART 125 is an introduction to the history of cinema from the perspective of its influence on popular culture, as well as the reverse influence of historic events and cultural shifts upon the creation of cinematic art. Other topics will include the assimilation of major artistic movements within the art of cinema, and the development of film theory.

Lecture 3 hours.

Prerequisite: None.

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

101
INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE
3.0 Units
T ART 101 introduces students to elements of the theatre arts production process as a collaborative art form including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. While exploring its elements, practices, and collaborators, its historical, social, political, and economic context will be examined. Note: During the semester, students are expected to attend professional and Glendale Community College Theatre Arts Department productions as a part of the learning process.

Lecture 3 hours.

Prerequisite: None.

Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID THTR 100)

112
SCREENWRITING
3.0 Units
ENGL 112 is a basic course in the principles and practice of writing for film and cinema. Emphasis is placed upon the essentials of screenplay structure, format, sequence, characterization, and the dramatic scene. The course includes critical analysis through reading selected screenplays and viewing specific dramatic scenes portrayed on film. Students learn fundamentals of dramatic screenwriting and are familiarized with the elements and tools of screenwriting.

Lecture 3 hours.

Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 101.

Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU.

117
FILM AS LITERATURE
3.0 Units
ENGL 117 is the study of film as literature from thematic, cultural, historical, and aesthetic perspectives. Students are encouraged to incorporate analytical perspectives from literary and film criticism into discussion and written work.

Lecture 3 hours.

Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 101.

Course Typically Offered: Fall/ Spring.

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

212
ADVANCED SCREENWRITING
3.0 Units
ENGL 212 is a continuation of English 112. Students will learn to think critically and develop their screenwriting skills through reading selected screenplays and viewing dramatic scenes portrayed on film. Students will analyze films to learn the fundamentals of character development, three act structure, and cinematic sequences. Students will develop a variety of feature length scenarios, choosing one to outline as a feature length film.

Lecture 3 hours.

Prerequisite: ENGL 112 or equivalent.

Course Typically Offered: Spring (Odd Years Only).

101
INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS
3.0 Units
MCOMM 101 is a survey course that examines mass communication and its interrelationships with society in the digital age. This introductory course explores the history, institutions, and social impact of mass communication media, including the Internet and social media, print, photography, recordings, film, television, computers, and the role of advertising and public relations. The course includes discussion of theories and effects, economics, technology, law and ethics, global media, media literacy, and social issues, including gender and cultural diversity. Special attention is given to the impact of mass media on how we live and believe as individuals and as a society.

Lecture 3 hours.

Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 101.

Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/ Fall.

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID JOUR 100)