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CMM105 - 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.
2327 CMM105-1
Th
9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
15-week
Note: Students must furnish own supplies., 1st 8-weeks held at Hood College, Archaeology Lab, Tatem 228,
Darkroom Tatem 301; 2nd 7-weeks held at FCC Main Campus, Room F107
No/Low Cost Course Section: The textbook costs for this course are under $40.
CMM111 - 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.
1142 CMM111-1
MW 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. 15-week
1143 CMM111-2
TuTh
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
15-week
1144 CMM111-3
TuTh
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. 15-week
1145 CMM111-4
TuTh
6 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.
2nd 8-week
No/Low Cost Course: The textbook costs for these courses are under $40.
CMM112 - 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.
1158 CMM112-1
MW 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
15-week
No/Low Cost Course Section: The textbook costs for this course are under $40.
CMM114 - 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.
1146 CMM114-1
Th
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
15-week
No/Low Cost Course Section: The textbook costs for this course are under $40.
CMM115 - 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.
1147 CMM115-1
MW 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. 2nd 5-week
No/Low Cost Course Section: The textbook costs for this course are under $40.
CMM131 - 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.
2325 CMM131-1LC Tu
6 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.
15-week
2326 CMM131-1LB Th
6 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.
15-week
Note: Students must register for corresponding lecture (LC) and lab (LB)., Course meets at Hood College,
Rooms Tatem 228 and Tatem 301
No/Low Cost Course Section: The textbook costs for this course are under $40.
CMM132 - 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.
1148 CMM132-1
TuTh
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. 15-week
1149 CMM132-2
Tu
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
15-week
2286 CMM132-3
F
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
15-week
No/Low Cost Course: The textbook costs for these courses are under $40.
CMM152 - 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.
1150 CMM152-1C
MW 9 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
15-week
1151 CMM152-2C
MW 1 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
15-week
1152 CMM152-3C
TuTh
9 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
15-week
2319 CMM152-4
M
6 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.
15-week
No/Low Cost Course: The textbook costs for these courses are under $40.
CMM252 - 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.
1153 CMM252-1C
MW 9 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
15-week
1154 CMM252-2C
MW 1 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
15-week
1155 CMM252-3C
TuTh
9 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
15-week
No/Low Cost Course: The textbook costs for these courses are under $40.
CMM254 - 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.
1156 CMM254-1C
TuTh
1 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
15-week
No/Low Cost Course: The textbook costs for these courses are under $40.
CMM261 - 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.
1157 CMM261-1C
TuTh
1 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
15-week
No/Low Cost Course: The textbook costs for these courses are under $40.
CMSP: Communications Speech
CMSP101 - Introduction to Communication Studies (3)
Gen Ed Communications
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
Introduces students to the basic theories and practical applications of human communication as it relates
to their communication experiences.These include interpersonal situations, intercultural experiences,
small group interactions, and public communication. Students will be given opportunities to develop
their effectiveness in the speaking-listening communicative setting as well as develop knowledge of the
communication process as a system.
1937 CMSP101-1
MW 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. 15-week
2137 CMSP101-2
MW 2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
15-week
1187 CMSP101-3
TuTh
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. 15-week
2100 CMSP101-4
M
6 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.
15-week