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Frederick Community College • Fall 2017 Credit Schedule • • 301.846.2400 28
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.
1152 CMM101-1 MW 8am-9:15am 15-week
2342 CMM101-2 MW 12:30pm-2:50pm 2nd 8-week
1153 CMM101-3 MW 2pm-3:15pm 15-week
1154 CMM101-ONL1 Onli ne Course 15-week
1155 CMM101-ONL2 Onli ne Course 2nd 8-week
CMM 103 - Introduction to Film (3)
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.
2343 CMM103-1 MW 9:30am-10:45am 15-week
1156 CMM103-2 M 1pm-3:30pm 15-week
1157 CMM103-3 Tu 6pm-8:35pm 15-week
1158 CMM103-4 Th 6pm-8:35pm 15-week
1159 CMM103-ONL1 Onli ne Course 15-week
1160 CMM103-ONL2 Onli ne Course 2nd 8-week
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.
1164 CMM111-1 MW 9:30am-10:45am 15-week
1165 CMM111-2 TuTh 11am-12:15pm 15-week
1166 CMM111-3 TuTh 12:30pm-1:45pm 15-week
1167 CMM111-4 TuTh 6pm-8:50pm 2nd 8-week
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.
1183 CMM112-1 MW 11am-12:15pm 15-week
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 websites.
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.
1168 CMM114-1 Th 2pm-4:30pm 2nd 8-week
2434 CMM114-ONL1 Onli ne Course 15-week
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.
1169 CMM115-1 MW 12:30pm-1:45pm 2nd 5-week
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.
1170 CMM132-1 TuTh 9:30am-10:45am 15-week
1171 CMM132-2 Tu 2pm-4:30pm 15-week
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.
1172 CMM152-1C MW 9am-10:40am 15-week
1173 CMM152-2C MW 1pm-2:40pm 15-week
1174 CMM152-3C TuTh 9am-10:40am 15-week
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.
1176 CMM252-1C MW 9am-10:40am 15-week
1177 CMM252-2C MW 1pm-2:40pm 15-week
1178 CMM252-3C TuTh 9am-10:40am 15-week
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.
1179 CMM254-1C TuTh 1pm-2:40pm 15-week
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.
1180 CMM256-1 TuTh 3:15pm-4:45pm 15-week
CMM 261 - Advanced Postproduction & Motion Graphics (4)
Prerequisite: CMM 254
Develops advanced skills in digital postproduction and motion graphics through a series of
demonstrations and intensive hands-on exercises. By studying various editing styles and
philosophies, students will design and complete assigned postproduction projects using
professional software packages.
1182 CMM261-1C TuTh 1pm-2:40pm 15-week