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CTE3464 Tariff, Trade, and Resourcing
Students examine basic policies of import/export trade regulations, tariff laws and the enforcement of quotas. Current world trade disputes and U.S. import/export policies are studied from the perspective of the manufacturer and retailer. [Prereq: ECO2015, MAR3156]
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SPC1016 Team Effectiveness
Students learn the required communication skills for effective discussion to achieve positive outcomes within formal and informal groups. This course focuses on problem solving, decision making, leadership, and interpersonal communication within small groups.
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FIL4263C Team Media Production
Students work in teams to plan, design, develop, and execute a media production project. Guided by an instructor, students set up realistic production goals and work toward full achievement of muliticamera and multi-source productions. The course emphasizes live production techniques. [Prereq: RTV3262C]
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CTE4746C Technical Design
This course focuses on the principles of grading patterns to achieve size variations. Students develop a grade table based on specifications and practice their application to different size scale categories. Both manual and computer techniques are used. [Prereq: CTE4811]
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CTE1730C Technical Drawing for Fashion
This course covers manual, mechanical, and technical sketching with an emphasis on flat
garment drawing for specification sheets. [Prereq: CTE1311C, CTE1732C]
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RTV2300C Television Journalism (Offered Summer and Winter Quarters)
This course emphasizes basic TV reporting. The student learns journalism in the day-to-day
operation of a TV news department, ranging from planning stories, wardrobe, vocal techniques, and story presentation. Assignments focus on basic news coverage and reporting skills and on producing and presenting information in an unbiased way. [Prereq: RTV1308C]
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RTV2248C Television Studio Production
The study of video production in the studio takes previously learned skills and applies them in a controlled environment. All of the technical and visual skills are now developed in an area where it is possible to control the shooting arena. This course focuses on the theoretical as well as technical aspects of news or magazine format television production. [Prereq: RTV1241C]
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CTE2465C Textile and Apparel Design
This course focuses on the identification of laws and regulations that apply to the textile and apparel industry. Students identify general international and trade practices with a
concentration on researching and sourcing textile manufacturers and mills in a global market relevant to product development. [Prereq: CTE2778C, CTE1760C, CTE1400C]
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FD2460 Textile Design & Sourcing
Students explore basic techniques in the textile design process. Topics include investigation of numerous sourcing methods, including traditional research as well as online resources; developing single and repeat motifs for production printing; and a study of the features and benefits of proprietary and off-the-shelf printing processes and color matching. students develop a complete digital textile presentation. [Prereq: CTE2778C, CTE1760C, CTE1400C]
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CTE3412C Textile Surface Design
This course explores textile design as related to the garment, textile, and home furnishing industry. In this laboratory course, students develop and implement designs using a variety of dyeing and painting techniques. [Prereq: CTE2893C]
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IND1426C Textiles
This course familiarizes students with soft materials used in interiors, including: upholstery, carpeting, window treatments, sources, and proper application of these materials from a technical as well as aesthetic approach. The study of texture, fibers, yarns, design, and finishes is also covered.
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GX3000 Texturing/Lighting for Gaming
This course develops and refines competencies in texture mapping and lighting techniques used in making video games. Focus is placed on the correlation between reality and computer rendition, stressing the disparity between real light and the technical facsimile of artificial lighting to set moods and atmosphere. The student is also exposed to the limitations of lighting for video games and alternative techniques used to compensate for these limitations. [Prereq: GX2600]
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GX2400 Texturing for Games
In this course students develop and refine competencies in texture creation techniques specific to gaming applications. Focus is placed on the correlation between reality and computer rendition, stressing the disparity between real texture and facsimile of artificial texture to set mood. [Prereq: GRA1106C or FX1200]
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PGY2321 The Business of Photography
In this course students study the basic concepts and principles of running a photographic-related business. Emphasis is placed on legal and pricing aspects that are peculiar to the photographic industry.
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DM4300 The Craft and Business of Directing
This course introduces students to the craft and business of directing. Students develop a director's demo reel; learn how to make bids for jobs, make business contacts, and devise a business plan for one of their projects. The class takes field trips to production houses and learn all aspects of directing and producing.
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CU3023 The Scientific Basis for Food Preparation
Students are introduced to selected areas of food science relevant to the food professional. They learn basic chemical, biological, and physical principles underlying processes involved in food preparation, presentation, and appreciation. They also acquire the vocabulary and terminology required for the comprehension of the principles involved.
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LIT1020C The Short Story
Students examine the elements of fiction, focusing on the short story. Students are introduced to structural components of the short story including plot, setting, characterization, symbols, point of view, and theme. This is a continuation of the
development of the student’s writing skills and research methods. Students are required to write approximately 2,000 words for the quarter. [Prereq: ENC1101]
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THE2000 Theater Appreciation
This course introduces students to the historical and technical components of the performing arts. Students examine the elements critical to an effective production and the aesthetics, background, and origins of those elements.
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IND4970C Thesis Design
Students select, research, and develop their thesis project. The project allows students to use all previously acquired skills to fully express themselves both verbally and graphically. [Prereq: IND4230C, IND4457C]
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IND4972C Thesis Design/Development
Students continue and complete the development of their selected thesis project. [Prereq: IND4970C, IND4974C]
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IND4974C Thesis/Working Drawings
Students select their major project in either residential or nonresidential design. A comprehensive set of construction documents are developed for the selected building type. [Prereq: IND4230C, IND4457C]
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IND4975C Thesis /Working Drawings Development
This course develops and completes Thesis/Working Drawings. [Prereq: IND4974C]
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FX3100 Three-Dimensional Effects
This course focuses on creating digital effects for TV and film. Topics covered are modeling, lighting, texturing, dynamics, particles and particle systems. [Prereq: ART2626C]
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ENC1145 Topics for Composition
This course further develops the student’s expository and argumentative writing skills.
Students are required to think creatively and critically about a specific topic selected by the instructor and then incorporate such ideas into various writing assignments. Students write 4,000 words. [Prereq: ENC1101]
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IND3225C Traditional Design
This course is an in-depth study of a traditional period and the socioeconomic influences that gave rise to the style, proportions, details, colors, and materials that make it recognizable and distinct. This study incorporates a rendered project. [Prereq: IND2017C, IND2453C, IND2102, IND2162]
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IL4253 Traditional Illustration Studio
Through the use of traditional media, students produce industry quality illustrations. Students also develop an individual illustration style through the use of studio set-ups, photography and model sessions. [Prereq: IL3200 & IL3324]
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CTE1600 Trends & Concepts in Apparel Marketing
This course offers a comprehensive study of trend forecasting, demographics and social issues that affect fashion and related industries. Students analyze the importance of clothing with an emphasis on the twentieth century. [Prereq: MKA1402, PSY2012]
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GRA1853C Typography
The focus of this course is the application of historical and digitally current trends in typography within the context of symbolic communication. The use of type in relation to graphic design elements is explored. [Coreq: GRA1852C, Prereq: FX1100 or GRA1120C or GRA2130C]
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