CMED 300    Mass Media and Society    3 Units

Same As: JOUR 310
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D7; IGETC Area 4J
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: The class will offer a survey of the mass media: history, philosophy, structure and trends, as well as theories which help to explain effects and the importance as a social institution. The course will explore economics, technology, law, ethics, and social issues, including cultural and ethnic diversity. This course is the same as JOUR 310, and only one may be taken for credit. See "Cross-Listed Courses" in the catalog.

CMED 305    The History of Film    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C1; IGETC Area 3A
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 22-Dec 17
T            07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   P.Mohrmann           FLC MAIN FL1 207     22608
W            01:00PM-04:05PM   LEC   D.Smith-Rowsey       El Dorado EDC A206   22494

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 22-Dec 17
MW           01:30PM-02:20PM   LEC   S.Fowler             El Dorado CoEd      24444
MW           02:30PM-03:50PM   LAB   S.Fowler             El Dorado CoEd      

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

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 22-Dec 17
TTh          01:30PM-02:20PM   LEC   S.Fowler             El Dorado CoEd      23730
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