ARTNM 302    Digital Basics for Art New Media    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 27 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to the digital environment for Art New Media. Topics of MAC OS, digital vocabulary, scanning, saving and file formats will be included. Distinctions between vector, bitmap, and page layout applications will be made using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Aug 22-Oct 16
Intro to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
T            05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   C.Schindler          ARC MAIN Rm 127      16532
T            07:45PM-10:55PM   LAB   C.Schindler          ARC MAIN Rm 127      

ARTNM 303    Graphic Design: Typography    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: Graphic design is the art of visual communication and this course introduces the tools and concepts of visual thinking, with an emphasis on the potential of typography as an effective communications tool. Historical overviews, portfolio development and client presentation paired with the terminology and visual language of design are applied through the creation and evaluation of individual projects.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
F            05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   S.Mehallo            ARC MAIN Rm 505      10762
F            07:45PM-11:00PM   LAB   S.Mehallo            ARC MAIN Rm 505      

ARTNM 305    History of Graphic Design    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course covers the history of visual communications as developed by ancient cultures through the present with an emphasis on commercial design, illustration, typographic development and technological invention. It includes modern graphic design movements of the 20th century through the expansive media innovations of today. An analysis of design from a wide range of sources and cultures is a primary focus.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           03:30PM-04:50PM   LEC   S.Mehallo            ARC MAIN Raef 161    10016

ARTNM 324    Digital Design    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process; and ART 300 or 320 and ARTNM 302
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to fundamental design principles using the basic tools of Adobe Illustrator. Design skills and the tools of the software application are applied to produce individual portfolio quality projects. This course may be taken four times on different versions.

ARTNM 325    Intermediate Digital Design    3 Units

Prerequisite: ARTNM 324 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is a continuation of ARTNM 324. It defines the elements of graphic design, such as typography, gestalt, dominance, hierarchy, balance, and color. These issues are applied to the typographic tools and imaging capabilities of Adobe Illustrator. Concepts emphasize typographic design and the relationship between type and image.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Adobe Illustrator
M            05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   C.Martinez           ARC MAIN Rm 127      14310
M            07:45PM-11:00PM   LAB   C.Martinez           ARC MAIN Rm 127      

ARTNM 326    Digital Painting    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ARTNM 302, ART 300.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the basic operating principles of Corel Painter to create and manipulate images. The fundamental skills of drawing and painting will be applied to individual portfolio quality projects. This course may be taken four times on different platforms.

ARTNM 328    Digital Photo Imagery - PhotoShop Basics    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ART 320; CISC 300 (Macintosh); ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116 with a grade of "C" or better; OR ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to computer-based photographic imaging using the basic operating principles of Adobe PhotoShop. Topics include color field variation, retouching, and the integration of graphics and photographs. The tools of the software application are applied to produce individual portfolio quality projects. This course may be taken four times for credit on a different version.

ARTNM 330    Intermediate Digital Photo Imagery    3 Units

Prerequisite: ARTNM 328 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course addresses the intermediate techniques of digital photo imagery. Topics include the terminology of digital photo imaging, intermediate masking, channel and curve techniques, photomontage history and techniques, intermediate black and white techniques, issues surrounding dynamic range, color correction, features of the Action and History palettes, exploration of Layer Blending Modes, printing and/or transferring images onto various different media, working with large format images and commercial printers. This course may be taken four times for credit on a different software package or version.

ARTNM 331    Media Studio I: Pigment-Based Media    3 Units

Same As: ART 339
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course combines the materials and techniques used in both new media technology and traditional art practices and explores a wide variety of ideas, tools, and resources associated with pigment-based media. Topics include history, theory, and practice surrounding digital and traditional image generation, as well as image manipulation, image transfer, and material exploration. The course emphasizes developing unique forms of portfolio quality projects demonstrating new approaches and methods of integrating digital media with traditional media forms. ARTNM 331 and/or ART 339 may be taken a total of 4 times for credit using different techniques.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           02:30PM-03:20PM   LEC   J.Young              ARC MAIN Rm 508      31429
MW           03:30PM-04:50PM   LAB   J.Young              ARC MAIN Rm 582      

ARTNM 332    Digital Video    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ARTNM 302 and 328.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course applies the principles of cinematography to the production of digital video. Software applications such as Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects, will be employed to capture/import, edit and produce high-end visual productions. The course includes transitions, multiple layers, alpha channels and composite blue screen segments. Evaluation of multimedia projects containing video segments in terms of design esthetics and technical and technical competence will also be included. This course may be taken four times on a different software package or version.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Final Cut Pro
T            09:00AM-10:40AM   LEC   L.Hohlwein           ARC MAIN Rm 127      13024
W            09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   L.Hohlwein           ARC MAIN Rm 127      

ARTNM 352    Design for Publication    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ART 320 and ARTNM 302
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the basic operating principles of digital page layout software using Adobe InDesign. Principles of typography and the development of the printed page are applied to individual portfolio quality projects. Areas of focus include book, magazine and newspaper design, as well as publications such as newsletters, journals and catalogs. An overview of promotionals such as fliers, posters and brochures is also included. This course may be taken four times on different software versions.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Adobe InDesign
W            05:30PM-07:10PM   LEC   C.Martinez           ARC MAIN Rm 127      10766
W            07:20PM-10:25PM   LAB   C.Martinez           ARC MAIN Rm 127      

ARTNM 359    College Magazine: Design and Production    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ARTNM 302, 324, 328, 352, or 354.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is for the design and production of the American River Review. It incorporates creative writing from the English program and visual art from Fine Arts and Art New Media as the content for the college magazine, American River Review. Practical experience with layout is offered, establishing an esthetic relationship between the literary content and the visual image. Print production issues are addressed through the digital preparation of the magazine for print distribution. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          03:00PM-03:50PM   LEC   B.Nelsen             ARC MAIN Rm 127      14306
TTh          03:00PM-03:50PM   LEC   C.Martinez           ARC MAIN Rm 127      14306
TTh          04:00PM-05:20PM   LAB   B.Nelsen             ARC MAIN Rm 127      
TTh          04:00PM-05:20PM   LAB   C.Martinez           ARC MAIN Rm 127      

ARTNM 372    Character Design    3 Units

Same As: ART 317
Prerequisite: ART 302 with a grade of "C" or better
Advisory: ART 304 and ARTNM 302
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces the visual development of characters including anatomical structure, environment, social and psychological concerns, and costume. Both digital and traditional media are applied. This course covers the graphical development of characters for animation, games, comics, graphic novels, children's books, and illustrated novels. ARTNM 372 and/or ART 317 may be taken two times for credit covering different characters.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          12:30PM-01:20PM   LEC   B.Nelsen             ARC MAIN Rm 127      32094
TTh          12:30PM-01:20PM   LEC   M.Stoehr             ARC MAIN Rm 127      32094
TTh          01:30PM-02:50PM   LAB   B.Nelsen             ARC MAIN Rm 127      
TTh          01:30PM-02:50PM   LAB   M.Stoehr             ARC MAIN Rm 127      

ARTNM 401    Introduction to Web Development and Design    3 Units

Same As: CISW 307
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the strategies for the development and design of web sites. Using an industry standard web authoring tool, the course integrates both artistic and technical concepts. Topics include assembling, designing and publishing web pages using strategies, principles and processes universally practiced by the professionals in this field. This course, in combination with CISW 307, may be taken four times for credit on a different software package or version.

ARTNM 402    Intermediate Web Design    3 Units

Prerequisite: ARTNM 328, ARTNM 401, or CISW 307 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
Advisory: ARTNM 330 and CISW 300
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers production and intermediate design processes for the web with an emphasis on visual design. Various industry standard software applications are employed to create original graphics, control layout and type, process images, and publish professional web pages and/or sites. Topics include an in-depth discussion on the processes and the strategies of combining text, images, animation, video and audio elements to create compelling visual experiences for web users. This course may be taken four times on a different software package or version.

ARTNM 404    Interactive Multimedia Basics    3 Units

Same As: CISW 365
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ARTNM 324, ARTNM 402, CISW 300, or CISW 310
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course demonstrates how to create simple vector-based graphics, animation, buttons, movies and raster files in a web environment. Topics include drawing tools, time-line effects, sound and video integration and basic interactivity. ARTNM 404 and/or CISW 365 may be taken a total of 4 times on different platforms or software versions.

ARTNM 405    Digital 2D Animation    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ART 300 and ARTNM 302.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: The course studies techniques in 2D animation and 2D character animation incorporating sound and effects, using industry standard software. Animation topics include 2D animation structure and concepts on the development of a story and storyboard, the use of the timeline and stage, the development of content, imagery and graphics, frame by frame animation (cell animation), rotoscope, digital tweening, camera moves, camera angles, cuts and transitions. Character animation techniques include movement and walk cycles, facial expressions and lip-sync. Projects can be published on the Web, CD-Rom, and video. The course may be taken four times for credit on a different software version.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Adobe Flash
Th           05:30PM-07:10PM   LEC   M.Stoehr             ARC MAIN Rm 127      15026
Th           07:20PM-10:25PM   LAB   M.Stoehr             ARC MAIN Rm 127      

ARTNM 420    Introduction to Digital 3-D Modeling    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ART 300, 320, 370, or 411.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces computer 3D modeling and rendering, using industry standard software. Areas of focus include the modeling of 3D objects, camera use, and lighting techniques. The tools of the software application are applied to produce images for use in fine art, design, broadcast, film, and the Web. This course may be taken four times for credit on different software versions.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           03:00PM-03:50PM   LEC   M.Stoehr             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 324 16116
MW           04:00PM-05:20PM   LAB   M.Stoehr             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 324 

ARTNM 423    Special Effects and Texturing in 3D Animation    3 Units

Prerequisite: ARTNM 420 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: ART 411 or 419; ARTNM 326.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course provides complex texturing techniques and special effects using industry standard software. Scenes are created using texture mapping and shader trees, and atmospheres created using particles and volumetrics. Animation topics such as explosions and the breaking of objects are included. This class may be taken four times for credit on different software packages or versions.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
F            01:30PM-03:35PM   LEC   M.Stoehr             ARC MAIN Rm 127      31965
F            03:45PM-06:50PM   LAB   M.Stoehr             ARC MAIN Rm 127      

ARTNM 498    Work Experience in Art New Media    1-4 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 116, ENGWR 102, ENGWR 103, ESLR 320, or ESLW 320
Enrollment Limitation: Students must be in a paid or non-paid internship, volunteer position, or job related to art new media. Students are advised to consult with the Art New Media Department faculty to review specific certificate and degree work experience requirements.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 300 hours LAB
Description: This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment or advancement within the field of art new media. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in transfer level degree occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce; completion of required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at the work site; and developing workplace skills and competencies. Appropriate level learning objectives are established by the student and the employer. During the semester, the student is required to fulfill a weekly orientation and 75 hours of related paid work experience, or 60 hours of unpaid work experience for one unit. An additional 75 or 60 hours of related work experience is required for each additional unit. The weekly orientation is required for first time participants; returning participants are not required to attend the orientation weekly but are required to meet with the instructor as needed to complete all program forms and assignments. Work Experience may be taken for a total of 16 units when there are new or expanded learning objectives.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Oct 17-Dec 11
W            06:00PM-07:50PM   LAB   E.Yeung              ARC MAIN D 226       32179
TBA          TBA               LAB   E.Yeung               TBA TBA             32179