PREPRESS TECHNIQUES
Hands-on experience in both electronic file imaging and/or traditional graphics camera use. Electronic file output and troubleshooting, graphics camera knowledge, traditional film assembly, and proofing process. High-end color scanning. Students will explore how to preflight a file, recognize image resolution, and correct problems with faithfulness to the designer's goals. Topics also include color management theory, trapping, imposition, press orientations, folds, binding methods, and press problems specific to offset printing. Fee: $24

Prerequisites: ARTC 1413, ARTC 1402, GRPH 1459.

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WEB PAGE DESIGN I
A study of hypertext mark-up language (HTML & XHTML), CSS, and layout techniques for the creation of engaging, and well designed web pages. The following is a general list of the topics that will be covered in the course: HTML, XHTML, CSS, Web page construction, image optimization, Web standards, forms, and interface design. Students will work in the Dreamweaver (current version) environment to manage their Web projects. Fee: $24

In addition to purchasing the course text, and registration and course fees, students will be required to purchase hosting services with a recommended hosting company. The instructor will give information to the students the first day of class. Also, students are strongly encouraged to purchase the software used in the course. The instructor will review software the first day of class.

Prerequisites: ARTC 2405 or ARTC 1402.

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INTERFACE DESIGN
Skill development in the interface design process including selecting interfaces that are meaningful to users and relative to a project's content and delivery system. Emphasis on aesthetic issues such as iconography, screen composition, colors, and typography. This course introduces students to concepts and techniques for creating graphics for interactive multimedia user interfaces. Students will learn the technical implications on graphics for multimedia including file formats, resolution and color models. Aesthetic issues such as iconography, screen composition and the principals of user interface design will be emphasized. Students will practice using the interface design process from flowcharting, to writing design specifications, to creating a body of interface graphics, to authoring a functional interactive interface. Fee: $24

Prerequisites: ARTC 1402.

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INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA I
Exploration of the use of graphics and sound to create time-based interactive multimedia animations using industry standard authoring software. A solid introduction to techniques of the vector-based motion graphics authoring software. Emphasis on practical skills and knowledge in the creation of interactive new-media projects. Students will also gain an understanding of low bandwidth techniques, streaming media, and audio technologies as they study topics in interactive graphics, animation, training applications, presentations, web based applications, and web site design. Fee: $24

SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Fee: $24

Prerequisites: ARTC 1305 and ARTC 1402 or ARTC 2405.

WEBSITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
Introduction to the web site planning process including costing, preparation, production, and accessibility issues. Creation of a comprehensive design document including target audience analysis, purpose and goals, user feedback, flow chart, and storyboard. Emphasis on content design and production management.Fee: $24

Prerequisites: ARTC 1305 and ARTC 1402 or ARTC 2405.

INTERNSHIP - DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA/MULTIMEDIA
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Insurance: $3.50

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
Emphasis on preparation and enhancement of portfolio to meet professional standards, professional organizations, presentation skills, and job-seeking techniques. This course enables the student to design a portfolio comprised of completed class projects. The student will gain an understanding of portfolio presentation choices based on their specific area of study. Students will be closely supervised throughout this course and learn to evaluate and prepare course work to be included in their portfolio. Capstone. Fee: $24

PROJECT ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Introduction to the multimedia planning process including costing, preparation, production legal issues, and guidelines for pre-production preparation and creation of a comprehensive design document including target audience analysis, purpose and goals, objectives, content outline, flow chart, and storyboard. Emphasis on content design and production management. Fee: $24

Prerequisites: IMED 1445, IMED 2415, IMED 1441.

WEB PAGE DESIGN II
This course will walk students through essential Dreamweaver techniques to more advanced Web page design and development techniques found in the most current version of Adobe Dreamweaver. The following is a general list of the topics that will be covered in the course: Building your first site and putting it on the web, design and layout with CSS, interactivity with forms, Spry tools, database-driven Web sites, formatting graphics and design. Fee: $24

In addition to purchasing the course text, and registration and course fees, students will be required to purchase hosting services with a recommended hosting company. The instructor will give information to the students the first day of class. Also, students are strongly encouraged to purchase the software used in the course. The instructor will review software the first day of class.

Prerequisites: IMED 1416.

INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA II
Instruction in the use of scripting language to create interactive multimedia projects. Topics include building a user interface, writing script, testing, and debugging. Fee: $24

Prerequisites: IMED 1445.

MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMMING (New course)
Advanced topics in multimedia programming including custom scripts for data tracking. Emphasis on developing multimedia programs customized to the client's needs. Fee: $24