Available Classes in Arts, Media and Communication
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ARCH 2A: Design and Visual Communication I
Description: Introduction to freehand and mechanically constructed drawings employing orthographic, axonometric and linear perspective drawing systems to represent three-dimensional forms and environments on two-dimensional surfaces. Emphasis on the understanding of basic drawing conventions, their implications and applications.
CRN: 22270 SECTION: 1 DAYS & TIMES: T 09:00am-10:50am Th 09:00am-12:50pm
LOCATION: C900 901 START & END DATES: 08/18/2025 - 12/19/2025
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ART 2A: Introduction to Drawing
Description: This course provides direct experience in exploring basic drawing concepts, including the expressive use of contour, value, perspective and composition while using a variety of media. Assigned projects may include still life, landscape, portraiture and figure. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.
CRN: 21978 SECTION: 3 DAYS & TIMES: TTh 09:00am-09:50am TTh 10:00am-11:50am
LOCATION: C1000 1008 START & END DATES: 08/18/2025 - 12/19/2025
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ART 2A: Introduction to Drawing
Description: This course provides direct experience in exploring basic drawing concepts, including the expressive use of contour, value, perspective and composition while using a variety of media. Assigned projects may include still life, landscape, portraiture and figure. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.
CRN: 21379 SECTION: ON4 DAYS & TIMES: To Be Arranged - To Be Arranged -
LOCATION: CTBA ONLINE START & END DATES: 08/18/2025 - 12/19/2025
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ART 2A: Introduction to Drawing
Description: This course provides direct experience in exploring basic drawing concepts, including the expressive use of contour, value, perspective and composition while using a variety of media. Assigned projects may include still life, landscape, portraiture and figure. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.
CRN: 20066 SECTION: 2 DAYS & TIMES: MW 01:00pm-01:50pm MW 02:00pm-03:50pm
LOCATION: C1000 1008 START & END DATES: 08/18/2025 - 12/19/2025
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ART 2A: Introduction to Drawing
Description: This course provides direct experience in exploring basic drawing concepts, including the expressive use of contour, value, perspective and composition while using a variety of media. Assigned projects may include still life, landscape, portraiture and figure. Focus on perceptually based drawing, observational skills, technical abilities, and creative responses to materials and subject matter.
CRN: 21226 SECTION: ON2 DAYS & TIMES: To Be Arranged - To Be Arranged -
LOCATION: CTBA ONLINE START & END DATES: 08/18/2025 - 12/19/2025
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DIGM 6A: Photoshop
Description: Introduction to the use of Adobe Photoshop for retouching, editing, and compositing digital images. Students take their original photography and artistically adjust contrast, exposure, color balance, to create enhanced compositions. Students also take a number of images and composite images into an artistically balanced and well-designed composition.
CRN: 22265 SECTION: 71 DAYS & TIMES: MW 06:00pm-06:50pm MW 07:00pm-08:50pm
LOCATION: C900 908 START & END DATES: 08/18/2025 - 12/19/2025
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DIGM 11: Video Editing
Description: Introduction to the art of digital video editing using industry standard software.
Students explore the theory and practice of various editing styles in order to gain a better understanding of how stories are constructed in the editing room. Through demonstrations and hands-on experience, students learn advanced editing techniques with an in-depth examination of the art of the edit. Strong emphasis is placed on post-production techniques that improve the sound and image quality of the videos.
CRN: 22790 SECTION: 71 DAYS & TIMES: MW 06:00pm-06:50pm MW 07:00pm-08:50pm
LOCATION: C900 905 START & END DATES: 08/18/2025 - 12/19/2025
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DIGM 14: 3D Modeling & Animation
Description: Students learn how to create and model 3D objects and characters using materials, textures, surfacing, and lighting. Students then create 3D scenes and animate objects and characters in these scenes using 3D industry-standard animation software.
CRN: 22264 SECTION: 1 DAYS & TIMES: MW 03:00pm-03:50pm MW 04:00pm-05:50pm
LOCATION: C900 908 START & END DATES: 08/18/2025 - 12/19/2025
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FILM 16: Documentary Filmmaking
Description: Introduction to documentary filmmaking and current techniques of digital documentary including, sound, video and mixed media documentary. Story basics, research, structure, objective/subjective approach, audio recording, shooting setups, interviewing, and rough-cut editing.
CRN: 21934 SECTION: 1 DAYS & TIMES: MW 12:00pm-12:50pm MW 01:00pm-02:50pm
LOCATION: C900 908 START & END DATES: 08/18/2025 - 12/19/2025
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ID 58: Fundamentals of Lighting
Description: Residential and commercial lighting systems as they apply to what constitutes a well-lit interior space. Includes an investigation of current lighting fixtures and lighting resources.
CRN: 22045 SECTION: 1 DAYS & TIMES: T 12:00pm-02:50pm
LOCATION: C900 907 START & END DATES: 08/18/2025 - 12/19/2025
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ID 60: Materials and Resources
Description: Survey of residential and commercial interior furnishings with attention to product knowledge of furniture, textiles, ceramics, glass, metals, plastics, and composite materials. Skills needed to perform related activities.
CRN: 21664 SECTION: ON1 DAYS & TIMES: F 01:00pm-03:50pm
LOCATION: CTBA ONLINE START & END DATES: 08/18/2025 - 12/19/2025
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MURT 20: Introduction to Music Technology
Description: Fundamentals of digital audio manipulation, recording and production within industry-standard digital audio workstation software. Focus on essential functionality and technical proficiency within audio platforms such as Avid ProTools and Ableton LIVE. Introduction to MIDI sequencing, digital signal processing and audio editing.
CRN: 20957 SECTION: 2 DAYS & TIMES: F 10:30am-12:20pm F 12:30pm-03:20pm
LOCATION: C1200 1236 START & END DATES: 08/18/2025 - 12/19/2025
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MURT 20: Introduction to Music Technology
Description: Fundamentals of digital audio manipulation, recording and production within industry-standard digital audio workstation software. Focus on essential functionality and technical proficiency within audio platforms such as Avid ProTools and Ableton LIVE. Introduction to MIDI sequencing, digital signal processing and audio editing.
CRN: 20980 SECTION: 1 DAYS & TIMES: M 10:30am-12:20pm M 12:30pm-03:20pm To Be Arranged -
LOCATION: C1200 1236 START & END DATES: 08/18/2025 - 12/19/2025
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PHOT 1A: Digital Photography I
Description: Introduction to the processes, principles, and tools of digital photography. Course provides an overview of digital camera functions for automatic and manual exposure, image creation and capture, file management, and image editing. Students may use any appropriate digital camera including; DSLR, mirrorless, point & shoot or smartphone. Topics include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, camera technology, materials and equipment, and contemporary trends in digital photography. May not receive credit if PHOT 50 has been completed successfully.
CRN: 21678 SECTION: ON1 DAYS & TIMES: To Be Arranged - To Be Arranged -
LOCATION: CTBA ONLINE START & END DATES: 08/18/2025 - 12/19/2025
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THTR 8A: Audition Technique and the Business of Acting
Description: This course will give students an understanding of what is required in order to be a professional actor, as well as what it takes to pursue advanced acting degrees. The main focus will be on the audition process for theater, commercials and film. Students will receive coaching on contemporary and classical monologues, and learning techniques for cold-reads during a call-back. Other topics will include resumes, headshots and the basics of actor promotions. May not receive credit if THTR 8 has been completed.
CRN: 22797 SECTION: 1 DAYS & TIMES: TTh 10:30am-11:45am To Be Arranged -
LOCATION: C1300 1328 START & END DATES: 08/18/2025 - 12/19/2025
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THTR 48A: College Theater Technical: Introduction
Description: Participation in scheduled productions as crew members and/or constructing its technical elements. Development of skills in the various technical areas involved in the presentation of a theatrical production.
CRN: 21255 SECTION: E01 DAYS & TIMES: MW 12:00pm-05:50pm
LOCATION: C1300 1340 START & END DATES: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025