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Frederick Community College • Spring 2018 Credit Schedule • • 301.846.2400 33
CMM: Communications Media
CMM101 - 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.
3675 CMM101-1 M,W 2pm - 3:15pm 15-week
4306 CMM101-2 Tu,Th 9:30am - 10:45am 15-week
4443 CMM101-ONL1 ONLINE 13-week
CMM103 - 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.
4307 CMM103-1 M,W 9:30am - 10:45am 15-week
3678 CMM103-2 M 1pm - 3:30pm 15-week
3679 CMM103-3 Tu 6pm - 8:35pm 15-week
3680 CMM103-4 Th 6pm - 8:35pm 15-week
3681 CMM103-ONL1 ONLINE 15-week
3957 CMM103-ONL2 ONLINE 2nd 8-week
4466 CMM103-LK1 Tu,Th 2pm - 3:15pm 15-week
Topic: Heroes in Literature and Popular Culture.
Note: Students must register for both EN102-LK1 and CMM103-LK1.
CMM103H - 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.
3981 CMM103H-LK1 Tu,Th 9:30am - 10:45am 15-week
Note: Students must register for both CMM103H-LK1 and EN102H-LK1.
CMM 105 - Basic Darkroom to Digital Photography (3)
Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisites: 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.
3682 CMM105-1 Th 9:30am-12pm 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.
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.
3685 CMM111-1 M,W 9:30am - 10:45am 15-week
3686 CMM111-2 Tu,Th 9:30am - 10:45am 15-week
3687 CMM111-3 Tu,Th 2pm - 3:15pm 15-week
4445 CMM111-4 M,W 6pm - 8:35pm 2nd 8-week
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.
3935 CMM112-1 M,W 11am - 1:50pm 1st 7-week
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.
4183 CMM114-1 Th 11am - 1:30pm 15-week
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.
3688 CMM115-1 Tu 11am - 1:30pm 2nd 5-week
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.
3864 CMM131-1LC Tu 6pm - 8:30pm 15-week
3865 CMM131-1LB Th 6pm - 8:30pm 15-week
Note: Students must register for corresponding lecture (LC) and lab (LB).
Note: Course meets at Hood College, Rooms:Tatem 228 and Tatem 301.
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.
4308 CMM132-1 M,W 3:30pm - 4:45pm 15-week
3689 CMM132-2 Tu,Th 3:30pm - 4:45pm 15-week
3690 CMM132-3 F 9:30am - 2pm 2nd 8-week
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.
3691 CMM152-1C M,W 9am - 10:40am 15-week
3692 CMM152-2C M,W 1pm - 2:40pm 15-week
3693 CMM152-3C Tu,Th 9am - 10:40am 15-week
4462 CMM152-4 M 6pm - 9:20pm 15-week