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CMM: Communications
Media
CMM 101-Introduction to
Electronic Media (3)
• Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or
EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR
(ESL 72 and ESL 73) OR Corequisite: EN 75
Surveys the functions and effects of the
electronic mass media. Emphasis will be placed
on researching and analyzing the history of
radio and television, including government
regulations, audience measurement,
advertising and careers in broadcasting.
CMM 103-Introduction to Film (3)
• Gen Ed Arts
Presents an analytical and interpretative study of
film masterworks. Covers the historical development
of film from silent short movies to the present and
includes an analysis of film from several perspectives:
artistic, technological, social and economic.
CMM 105-Basic Darkroom to
Digital Photography (3)
• Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisite: EN 70 or EN 75 or EN 52 or ESL
99 or ESL 72 or Corequisite: EN 75
Explores photography as a medium for artistic
expression through analysis of photographic
masterworks and other forms of visual art. Examines
standards of professional photography and the
means by which photographic works of artistic
integrity are identified and comprehended. Presents
basic principles of camera work in film and digital
formats. Black & white and color printing techniques
are also studied. For the beginning photographer.
CMM 111-Communications Graphics I (3)
Level one graphic design. Prepares the student
for the print graphic design field through the use
of the computer as a tool. The student will be
introduced to design vocabulary, methods and
technology through lecture, examples and hands-
on project work. Emphasizes Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.
CMM 112-Communications Graphics II (3)
Prerequisite: CMM 111
Level two graphic design. Expands on
Communications Graphics I. Students will solve a
variety of design problems using the computer and
contemporary graphics software. Real world design
assignments will be given, allowing the student to
gain experience in dealing with clients, meetings,
project management, cost effectiveness, and color
printing prepress. Lectures, demonstrations and class
critiques are held to give the student a look at the
historical and functional use of design. Emphasizes
intermediate design skills using Adobe InDesign,
Illustrator, Acrobat, Bridge, and Photoshop.
CMM 114-Web Design I (3)
Prerequisite: CMM 111 or CMM 132
Presents beginning level design for the Internet.
Taught from a design perspective, students learn
software, hardware, and design principles used to
produce successful web sites. Assignments include
the design and creation of web publications. Lectures
cover the study and critique of contemporary
web design. Primary Software: HTML, Adobe
Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Imageready.
CMM 115-Professional and Transfer
Portfolio (1)
Prerequisite: CMM 112 or CMM 212
Designed for communications graphics students
who are ready to transfer to a Bachelor's program, or
are applying for an internship, or are seeking a job.
Students will revise existing portfolios and design self-
promotion materials including an effective resume
and cover letter for the computer graphics profession.
CMM 131-Darkroom Photography I (4)
Provides a basic understanding of photography
as technique and craftsmanship, photography in
communications, as a method of expression and
the scientific basis of photography. Covers the
basic techniques with cameras, exposure of film,
developing of film, printmaking, composition, light,
action photography, manipulation of the image
in the darkroom, basic chemistry of photography,
sensitometry and color as it is seen. Students
provide cameras and accessory equipment.
CMM 132-Digital Photography I (3)
Designed for students interested in digital
photographic processes. The class will introduce
basic concepts for acquiring digital images and the
process of manipulating the image through the use
of a Macintosh computer with Adobe Photoshop
software. Hands-on instruction with Photoshop will
include making selections, cropping images, using
paint and editing tools and working with color and
brush palettes. A portfolio of digital photographic
work will be produced by the end of the semester.
CMM 152-Digital Studio Production (4)
Develops studio production skills pertaining to
camera operation, set design, studio lighting,
audio recording, and professional crew roles and
responsibilities. Extensive hands-on active learning
provides an insight into on set studio productions and
real world applications. As a member of a production
team, students participate in the design and
execution of an effective digital studio production.
CMM 212-Communications Graphics III (3)
Prerequisite: CMM 112
Level three graphic design. Offers an advanced
level approach to graphic design. Expands
upon Communications Graphics II. Emphasizes
the development of a well-rounded graphic
design portfolio, containing professional quality
graphic design, photography and illustration. An
intensive study using current graphics software
to generate print graphics such as corporate
identity, advertising, collateral and package
designs. Primary software: Adobe InDesign,
Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
CMM 214-Web Design II (3)
Prerequisite: CMM 114
Presents intermediate level web design. Students
will design and produce multimedia web sites
consisting of typography, graphics, animations,
and sound. Emphasis on user interface design
and web site planning through hands-on skills
using HTML, BBEdit, Macromedia Dreamweaver,
Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Fireworks,
Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe ImageReady.
CMM 252-Digital Film Production (4)
Prerequisite: CMM 152
Develops digital film production skills pertaining
to preproduction, production, and post
production. Extensive hands-on active learning
provides an insight into script writing, budgeting,
scheduling, field production, sound design, and
non-linear post production. As a member of
a production team, students will be required
to create a production book, digital film, and
DVD as part of their professional portfolio.
CMM 254-Postproduction:
The Art of Editing (4)
Prerequisite: CMM 152 or CMM 252
Develops practical skills in digital editing
through a series of demonstrations and intensive
hands-on exercises. Students will study various
editing styles and philosophies while designing
and completing assigned editing projects
using professional postproduction software.
Effective electronic media management and
postproduction processes are emphasized.
CMM 256-Television Studio
Directing and Operations (4)
Prerequisite: CMM 152
Develops managerial and technical skills of
directing television productions in a multi-camera
studio. Script formats, scene blocking, managing
cast and crew and technical aspects required to
create successful programming are emphasized
in a series of hands-on production sessions.
CMM 259-Television News Production (4)
Prerequisite: CMM 252
Develops television news writing and production
skills with hands-on studio and field exercises.
Students will write news stories, interview campus
and community newsmakers on-camera and
edit news segments into finished programs on
Final cut Pro. Brief lectures, demonstrations and
video examples are followed by news production
work. Students will learn to use professional
equipment and processes while producing
news, sports and event programming.