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GRA2151C Illustration
This course introduces the philosophy behind illustration and its uses in industry. Assignments focus on black-and-white and/or color techniques using contrast, values, composition, and function. [Prereq: ART2205C, ART2330C]
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CTE2735C Illustration & Stylized Drawing
Students further explore advanced techniques of fashion illustration for design communication. [Prereq: CTE1732C]
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PH2355 Image Management and Presentation
Students study workflow and image management for multiple media formats in this course that concentrates on end product delivery. Using contemporary technology, equipment, and resources, students develop skills necessary to process and archive images and to deliver completed products to clients through various visual and interactive platforms. [Prereq: PGY2470C; PGY2812C]
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IT1414 Industrial Rendering
This course is an introduction to the rendering techniques required for Industrial Design. Students explore various monochromatic media (markers, pastel, pencil), accomplishing value, space, form, shading, and composition. [Prereq: IT1310]
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COM4111C Information Presentation
This course prepares students to develop and present information to professional audiences. Students acquire skills necessary to develop, prepare, and present graphics, charts, copy, and data. Professionalism and presentation techniques are also covered. [Prereq: GRA1852C]
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CU4037 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
This course provides an introductory overview to the knowledge and skills needed for
entrepreneurship. The course offers a chance to gain new knowledge and skills about how to identify and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities that can be applied to a student’s own interests. Topics include: how entrepreneurs find, screen, and evaluate ideas and new business opportunities.
Creativity: Imagination, ingenuity; The ability to create; The act of relating previously unrelated things; The application of a person’s mental ability and curiosity to discover something new.
Innovation: The introduction of something new; The development of new processes, methods, devices, products, and services for use by oneself and/or others.
Entrepreneurship: The pursuit of opportunity without regard to resources currently controlled; The process of creating value by combining resources in unique ways to exploit opportunity. Involves taking responsibility for implementing innovative concepts.
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HU4000 Installation Art
This course examines the work of several twentieth and twenty-first century artists whose art defines site specific environments that we reference as Installations. Some performance and video art is included. The class produces an Installation. [Prereq: ARH 2000, MUL 2010 or THE2000]
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PGY2265C Integrated Media Capture
Exploring the fundamentals of integrated media capture technology, students gain hands on
experience utilizing current capture devices, software, and associated equipment. Students
develop a solid foundation of comparison and contrast between integrated media capture
technology and traditional photographic capture processes. [Coreq: PGY2650C]
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MM4002 Interactive Action Scripting
Advanced interactive dynamic scripting with animation. [Prereq: MM480]
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GX4200 Interactive Game Prototyping
Students work in a controlled production environment and are exposed to production pipeline processes including naming conventions, workflow processes, and tight deadlines. Students develop and use problem-solving skills to handle real-world production issues that arise in every game development cycle. [Prereq: GX4100]
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CGS3875C Interactive Motion Graphics
This is an intermediate level course focusing on motion graphics as an interactive design solution. The course focuses on designing and delivering low-bandwidth animations, presentations, and Web sites. It also introduces students to scripting capabilities. The course covers design, standards, procedures and delivery. Emphasis is placed on industry standards, insuring compatibility (browser/platform), and developing a complete product from concept to delivery. [Prereq: GRA2130]
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MM4001 Interactive Motion Scripting
This is an advanced course that applies motion graphics as an integrated interactive solution; students script interaction, sequencing, and motion for interactive projects. Optimization is a critical consideration in the creation of the user-centered experience. [Prereq: CGS3875C or MM3002]
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GX3550 Interface Design
In this course students study the value and techniques of creating efficient interfaces for
interactivity. Concepts covered include user friendliness, images as language issues, and
coherent design principles. Students design an appropriate interface for their work and learn the coding to make it interactive. [Prereq: GX3301]
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MM3220 Interface Design
This course introduces students to web authoring WYSIWYG editors and how they are used to streamline the design process. The issues of project requirements, design development, project management, navigation and implementation is discussed. Emphasis is placed on using the available tools to create well-designed web sites that are cross browser compatible. [Prereq: MM3550 and GRA2130C]
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IND4230C Interior Architecture/Design
This course emphasizes research, analysis, and problem solving throughout the design process. Students develop the interior architecture of commercial spaces using design skills, space planning and furniture layouts that incorporate systems furniture. Students also work in a team environment at different stages of the project. [Prereq: IND3225C, IND3423, IND3935, IND3467C]
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IND4457C Interior Architecture /Working Drawings
This set of working drawings for an interior architecture project emphasizes the crossreferencing of drawings, schedules, legends, and reflected ceiling and finish plans. [Prereq: IND3225C, IND3423, IND3935, IND3424C, IND3467C]
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MN3710 Interior Yacht Design
This course uses the design process to develop the interior features of a yacht to accommodate the functional and aesthetic needs of the client. Each functional area of the interior space is analyzed. [Prereq: MN2514]
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FIL2283C Intermediate 2D Animation
This course presents the techniques necessary to produce an animation with a purpose. Addition of multiple characters increases the level of complexity and necessitates a short storyline. Use of a capture device, pencil tests, inking, and other 2D animation skills are explored. [Prereq: GRA2854C, FIL1104C]
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MM3400 Intermediate Authoring
This course builds on the skills taught in the Introduction to Authoring class. Students design production quality interactive presentations using intermediate level scripting techniques focusing on good user interface design and usability. This course concentrates on advanced lingo, gaming skills as well as proper interactive media project management skills. [Prereq: DIG2500C, COP1841C and MM2560]
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IND3467C Intermediate AutoCAD
This course focuses on the advanced commands of computer aided design and drafting within the Interior Design environment. Computer design, drafting technique, and applications are developed for speed and efficiency in the production of construction documents and presentation drawings. [Prereq: IND1403C, IND2453C, IND2017C, IND3424C, IND3465C]
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PGY2804C Intermediate Integrated Media Applications
Using techniques and skills developed in the introductory course, this course allows students to further refine skills in contemporary and emerging technologies of imaging. Students are expected to combine previously learned techniques and skills with newly acquired information and design skills to produce unique images. [Prereq: PGY1801C]
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EAP0460 Intermediate Grammar
This course enhances the non-native speaker/student’s mastery of basic grammar and
sentence structure as applied in written American English. Students must earn a “C” or higher to exit this course. [Prereq: EAP0160 & EAP0182, Coreq: EAP0382]
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IL3564 Intermediate Painting
This course is a continuation of Fundamentals of Painting. Emphasis includes painting the human form, using light and expanding the repertoire of techniques. [Prereq: IL2564]
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IT3715 Intermediate Product Design
This course explores creative design methods, problem identification, research, setting objectives, and extensive problems solving through conceptual ideation, renderings, and finished models in scale. [Prereq: IT1514, IT1414]
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RTV1240C Intermediate Radio Programming
The student programs various formats, including music formats and talk shows. Emphasis is placed on improving vocal performance skills, personality development and interpretation styles for news and commercials. The student creates scripts, practices announcing, and learns additional advanced AudioVAULT production techniques. [Prereq: RTV1212C]
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EAP0582 Intermediate Reading and Writing
This course further develops the non-native speaker/student’s English language skills by
requiring the student to understand the structure of paragraphs and to write such paragraphs in standard American English. Students continue to work on their reading and reading comprehension skills. Students must earn a “C” or higher to exit this class. [Prereq: EAP0160 and EAP0182, Coreq: EAP0460]
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CGS3803C Intermediate Web Design
Students move beyond basic web design skills and acquire advanced scripting and design skills for web development. Java scripts are applied along with an examination of both the server-and client –side environments in which they occur. Students continue to refine design documentation skills. [Prereq: CGS2800C, PGY1892C and COP1841C]
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MM4031 Intermediate Web Scripting
Through this course, students refine and enhance programming skills. The student gains experience developing advanced applications using specific computer languages. [Prereq: IS2201]
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CU2011B International Cuisine
This course provides an in-depth study of the cuisine of the Caribbean, the Mediterranean
countries, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and Asia. Hands-on techniques are utilized in the production of international cuisine menus. Studies are required for products and ingredients, indigenous to the various regions of the international continents, which are being prepared. Cultural implications in the preparation of foods and the selection of menus are emphasized. Plate presentation, mise en place, organization, and utilizing the fundamental techniques of cooking are reinforced at all times. [Prereq: CU1001A,B,C]
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MAR3156 International Marketing
This course examines global marketing opportunities, problems and strategies that impact
the international environment. In addition, students study international marketing concepts, crosscultural sensitivities, political and legal influences, economic considerations, and how these concepts relate to decision making in an international environment. [Prereq: MAR1010]
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CGS1557C Internet Technologies
This course introduces students to the origins and inner-workings of the Internet along with its associated applications and technologies. Students explore the progression of the Internet and its transforming affect on the economy and society.
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PD4500 Internship
This course is for students in their final quarter[s] to gain additional experience within an outside business establishment. Students may secure their own positions, with approval of the program chair, or they may work through the Student Services employment office. A faculty member coordinates the program and evaluates student performance. (Repeatable up to six credits; approval by academic advisor required; for international students, approval from International Student Advisor is required)
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COM1041 Interpersonal Communication
Students explore human interaction and its impact on the development of self-identity & relationships, both personal & professional. Students discover ways to improve communication techniques and thus, improve relationships with family, friends, and employers.
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GRA2854C Introduction to 2D Animation
This course examines the necessary tasks in the production phase of an animation. Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts of traditional [cel] animation. These concepts are applied through storyboarding and character studies, including the production of a short original 2D animation. [Prereq: ART1332C]
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ART2623C Introduction to 3D Modeling
This course introduces basic concepts of computerbased modeling environments. The course covers topics such as 3D coordinate systems, orthographic drawing, primitives, shapes into wireframes, lofting and surface revolution, and transforming 3D objects.
The basics of surface mapping and three-point lighting are covered, as well. Students create original models based on photographs. [Prereq: GRA1762C]
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CU4035 Introduction to Accounting Principles
This course introduces the basic concepts of financial accounting, including the principles upon which the determination of a company’s net income and financial position are based. The course presents the accounting cycle, recording process, financial statements, budgetary planning, and performance evaluation. Basic financial statements are introduced, the items included in these reports and the economic events and accounting related to them. The course provides information to facilitate how to use and interpret accounting information.
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RTV1213C Introduction to Audio Recording
Students study the principles for recording of sound. Students examine the tools and techniques used in multi-track recording and mixing. The course includes the basics of critical listening, microphone technique, console and tape machine operation, signal flow, signal processing, patching, and general studio operations.
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DIG2500C Introduction to Authoring
This course introduces the students to concepts and designs utilized in the development of interactive presentations. Students create integrated, interactive media presentations using the concepts of interactivity, graphic design and basic scripting techniques. [Prereq: PGY1892C or PGY2803C or GRA1106C]
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IND3465C Introduction to AutoCAD
Introduction to AutoCAD is a course teaching the fundamentals of computer-aided design and drafting within the Interior Design environment. Computer design and drafting commands are learned and techniques are developed for presentation and documentation. [Prereq: IND1405C]
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CU1013A Introduction to Baking
Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques of baking. Special significance is placed on the study of ingredient functions, product identification, and weight measures as applied to baking. Lectures and demonstrations teach yeast-raised dough-mixing methods, rolled-in doughs, and basic cake-mixing methods. [Prereq: CU1001C; Coreq: CU1013B,C)
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CU1600 Introduction to Baking and Pastry & Theory
Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts, skills and techniques of baking. Special significance is placed on the study of ingredient functions, product identification and weights and measures as applied to baking. Lectures, demonstrations, production, tasting and testing, students learn yeast-raised dough mixing methods, pie dough, quick dough, cookie dough, and product finishing techniques. Students must pass a practical exam.
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ENC0020 Introduction to Composition
This course focuses on strengthening of grammatical, mechanical and usage skills in writing.
The course provides basic instruction and practice in writing one-paragraph and multi-paragraph essays. Students must earn a “C” or higher to exit this course into mainstream English courses.
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CRW2000 Introduction to Creative Writing
Students experiments with a variety of writing genres. They also read within a variety of genres to learn which techniques work and which ones do not. Students participate in a variety of pre-writing exercises, create rough drafts, and learn revision techniques. [Prereq: ENC1101 and either ENC1102, ENC1145, or LIT1020C]
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IND1400C Introduction to Drafting
This course in basic drafting techniques familiarizes students with the use of drafting equipment and materials and provides necessary instruction in foundation skills.
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MM3002 Introduction to Dynamic Scripting
This course provides an introduction to designing dynamic sites. Student learn the fundamentals of what software makes up a web server, the difference between server sided and client sided authoring, and basic scripting that uses this information to help design more dynamic sites. This course is the first in a series of three dynamic web
courses that will help the student to implement scripting with WYSIWIG editors and vector
animation programs for the web. [Prereq: CGS3875C, MM3550]
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PHI2630 Introduction to Ethics
This course is presented in modules covering the following areas: morality, methods of reasoning, environmental and business ethics, bioethics, and ethical questions such as taking of human life, abortion, mercy death, and human sexuality. [Prereq: ARH2000, or THE2000]
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CU1011A Introduction to Foodservice Industry
This course is an introduction to the management perspective in the organization and structure of hotels, restaurants, and clubs. Students are also exposed to the importance of industry contacts, résumé writing and time management and must perform a hospitality occupational interview. The students receive an overview of forces that shape the hospitality industry, tourism, and destinations; the effect of these forces on the hospitality
industry; businesses that serve the traveler; services affecting the industry; management in the international market; and a look at the future for the industry overall. [Coreq: CU1002A, B]
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DIG1717C Introduction to Game Development
This course begins with an overview of the history of video games with emphasis on the various gaming processes in their historical contexts. It continues with discussions of the procedures and processes used in making games today, analysis of major sectors of the video game industry, and career opportunities within the industry.
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IT1118 Introduction to Industrial Design
This course introduces the concept of the design process and how it is used in the field of Industrial Design. The core elements of problem solving, form development and communication are introduced. The course explores effective critiquing techniques to help evaluate the effectiveness of designs. Basic drafting using mechanical drawing tools to refine elementary drafting skills, including perception of scale and dimension is covered.
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PGY1801C Introduction to Integrated Media Applications
While applying basic integrated media capture and image manipulation using industry standard applications and programs, students study current operating system platforms.
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ENC1102 Introduction to Literature
Students study various types of literature, including fictional and non-fiction works, the short story, various types of poetry, drama, and film. 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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MAT0002 Introduction to Mathematics
This remedial course focuses on the understanding of the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for the sets of whole numbers, decimal numbers and fractions. The course includes learning the use of percentages and applying critical thinking to problem-solving configurations. Students must earn a "C" or higher to exit this course.
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CU1013B Introduction to Pastry
Students receive comprehensive instruction regarding the preparation of creams, custards, puddings, and related sauces; preparation of a variety of cakes and icings and the application of a variety of decorating styles and techniques; and selection and proper use
and handling of various chocolates used in baking and decorating. [Coreq: CU1013A, C]
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CU1600 Introduction to Pastry Techniques and Artistry
This course is a combination of theory, lecture, demonstration, and hands-on production to
provide an introduction to pastry techniques for use in a commercial kitchen. Students learn a variety of dough, batters, fillings, and glazes with an emphasis on formulas. Instruction regarding the preparation of basic cakes and icings, roll-in dough, preparations of pastry cream and finishing techniques; plus selection and proper use and handling of various chocolates used in baking and decorating are introduced. Emphasis is also placed on dessert plating and presentation. Students must pass a practical exam.
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PHI2010 Introduction to Philosophy
This course is an in-depth study of prominent philosophers, major philosophers and major
philosophical movements emphasizing their contributions to the world of thought, and
demonstrating the importance of reason in the contemporary world. [Prereq: ARH2000 or
THE2000]
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COP2363C Introduction to Programming with C++
Students study basic programming skills needed to design, develop, and produce practical applications using the C++ programming language. [Prereq: CS1010]
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PSY2012 Introduction to Psychology
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of human behavior, personality
development, emotion, perception, motivation, and adjustment to conflict.
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MKA1425 Introduction to Retailing
This course provides an overview of the retail environment. It examines and addresses basic terminology and concepts related to retail trends, traditional and non-store retailing, operations and planning.
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COP1841C Introduction to Scripting and Programming Languages
Students acquire basic programming skills needed to design, develop, and produce practical
applications with a specific scripting or programming language. The course addresses good
programming practices, structured logic, and objectoriented concepts, including methods, properties, events, and handlers. [Prereq: CS1010]
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SYG2000 Introduction to Sociology
Students explore the dynamics and structure of human society. The fundamental structures and processes responsible for the social organization of behavior are examined. Topics include culture, socialization, deviance, social structure, social stratification, and institutions. Current issues in society are also addressed.
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GRA2130C Introduction to User Centered Design
This course examines the design and implementation of the computer-user interface to
create effective interactive media content. The student creates compelling and potent designs using advanced interface elements such as color and organization of content. This course is an application approach to practical theory. [Prereq: MM1120 or PGY2803C]
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RTV1241C Introduction to Video Production
Students gain knowledge of the technical terms of video production and industry uses of basic video production equipment and techniques.
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GRA1866C Introduction to Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
This course begins with an overview of the history of visual effects with emphasis on the various effects processes in their historical contexts. It continues with discussions of the field of post production, animation and broadcast graphics and analysis of major sectors of those industries and career opportunities within them.
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AST3009C Introductory Astronomy
Students explore and grapple with some of the largest and most profound questions human beings are capable of addressing: What was the Big Bang? What is our position in the vastness of space and time? How did life originate on Earth and how is it likely to end? How likely is it that life exists elsewhere in the universe? Topics covered include the nature of light, our solar system, stellar structure, galaxies, and cosmology. Learning extends beyond the classroom walls as students venture into the field to the planetarium and observatory. Telescopes are employed throughout the entire 11-week learning process. [Prereq: BSC1001C or ISC1004C]
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SO3351 Issues in Culture
Students study the role that culture plays in developing and influencing human life and behavior. Perceptions of economics, religion, family life, employment, aging, law and numerous other aspects of culture are studied and discussed. To understand the tremendous differences in culture, students read and watch movies about five different
societies. [Prereq: PSY2012 or SYG2000]
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