Multimedia Studies
MMS 200 FUNDAMENTALS OF MULTIMEDIA
An introduction to the art of multimedia using photo-graphs, video, sound and animation. This course provides students with a critical understanding of multimedia. Assignments are provided using preconstructed modules to be followed step-by-step. These modules promote creative expression and critical thinking and provide the students with the necessary skills to compile a multimedia presentation using sound, video, still images and text.
Four credit hours.Prerequisite: CIS 115 or equivalent experience.Offered every semester (d); offered Fall semester (e).
MMS 205 DIGITAL IMAGING
This course examines the components used in multimedia and the multimedia design process. By manipulating and combining digital images with other forms of multimedia, students will enhance their critical and aesthetic under-standing of multimedia.
Four credit hours.Prerequisite: ART 230 or equivalent experience. Offered Fall semester (d).
MMS 300 ADVANCED INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA
This course will provide the students with the necessary skills and judgment to create interactivity in their multi-media presentations. Students will create interactive movies that allow users to communicate by receiving and sending information in a variety of ways.
Four credit hours. Prerequisite: MMS 200. Offered Spring semester (d).
MMS 305 INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
This course will prepare students for the development and designing of an interactive multimedia production. Students will develop an interactive media production guide by discussing the fundamentals of planning, design-ing, and developing an interactive media project–from conceptualization to production to distribution.
Four credit hours. Prerequisite: MMS 200. Offered Fall semester (d).
MMS 350 3D DESIGN/3D RENDERING
Students will be introduced to the process of creating three dimensional graphics and illustrations. In addition, stu-dents will learn the basics of three dimensional modeling and rendering through projects that work with special 3D programs. Students will learn how to navigate in 3D space, create complex models from simple parts, apply textures, set up lights, and position cameras to transform their ideas into dynamic worlds filled with depth, warmth, presence, and even humor.
Four credit hours.Prerequisite: MMS 200 and MMS 205; or portfolio assessment by department. Offered Fall semester (d).
MMS 400 WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
This course will provide students with the necessary skills and judgment to create effective interactive multimedia web pages for the World Wide Web. Students will create, test, and publish web pages that demonstrate their ability to produce and troubleshoot video, audio, images and 3D animation on the Internet.
Four credit hours. Prerequisite: MMS 300. Offered Spring semester (d).
MMS 405 DIGITAL PORTFOLIO
Students will use the skills, knowledge and judgment they have learned regarding pre-production, production and post-production to formulate and arrange ideas. Students will use a variety of techniques; discuss aesthetic issues regarding layout and design; incorporate original content; and produce, present and defend a digital portfolio.
Four credit hours.Prerequisite: MMS 300 and portfolio review. Offered as needed.
MMS 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MULTIMEDIA STUDIES
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