CMED 305    The History of Film    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: An introduction to the art of motion pictures, using both lectures and films. Students will briefly study the history of motion pictures and will view, evaluate, and critique films which are landmarks in the art of movie making. This course is the same as FMS 305, and only one may be taken for credit. See "Cross-Listed Courses" in the catalog.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
T            01:00PM-04:05PM   LEC   D.Smith-Rowsey       El Dorado EDC A206   16261

CMED 360    Introduction to Desktop Video    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is an introductory course for students interested in multimedia, 3-D computer animation, and emerging broadcast technologies commonly known as desktop video. Students will gain hands-on experience with picture and video manipulation, 3-D compositing, paint and draw applications for broadcast, multimedia and the internet. This course may be taken two times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
MW           01:30PM-02:20PM   LEC   S.Fowler             El Dorado CoEd      26534
MW           02:30PM-03:50PM   LAB   S.Fowler             El Dorado CoEd      

CMED 362    Digital Non-Linear Video Editing: Final Cut Pro    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: The last decade has ushered in a phenomenal convergence of capabilities among traditional audio/video production technology and personal computers. Multimedia, non-linear editing, computer graphics, computer animation and digital video are but a few of the applications developed as a result of these joint technologies. This course will trace the development of the computer audio/visual applications. Major uses will be explored and future trends examined. In addition, students will receive hands-on production education with Apple's Final Cut Pro with limited exposure to a variety of other digital video software. This course may be taken two times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
TTh          01:30PM-02:20PM   LEC   S.Fowler             El Dorado CoEd      16952
TTh          02:30PM-03:50PM   LAB   S.Fowler             El Dorado CoEd      

Off Site - County Office of Education, 6767 Green Valley Rd., Placerville, CA 95667

CMED 498    Work Experience in Communications Media    1-4 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 23-Dec 18
W            05:30PM-06:20PM   LEC   S.Pender             El Dorado EDC A204   16282
TBA          TBA               LAB   S.Pender             El Dorado TBA       
3-9 hours TBA