MCCCD Program Description

Digital Arts Studies

Course: AVC178

First Term: 2023 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 6.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Designed for broad overview of the digital arts. Experience in digital based media, creative problem solving, design and aesthetics.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Produce and deliver artwork. (I) 2. Deliver work in appropriate form. (I) 3. Produce interactive media project. (II) 4. Use linear and non-linear concepts. (II) 5. Produce and deliver movie. (III) 6. Evaluate concepts, aesthetics, and functionality. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Review digital imaging concepts A. Vector/raster B. Color space C. Resolution D. Design principles E. File format F. Methods of delivery II. Intro to interactive media A. Nonlinear experience B. Effective navigation C. Design principles D. Sound E. File format F. Methods of delivery III. Intro to time based media A. Linear experience B. Narrative C. Animation/capture footage D. Sequencing E. Sound F. File format G. Methods of delivery IV. Evaluation A. Creative problem solving B. Concept development C. Production process D. Media considerations E. Design principles/aesthetics F. Critique process

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.