GCOM 330    Beginning Photoshop    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: Discover the ultimate power of creating, manipulating, and enhancing images by using the professional graphic design and Web design imaging software of choice, Adobe Photoshop. This beginner's course covers how to effectively use this software for the graphic design industry, as well as how to plan and carry out a digital imaging project. This course may be taken twice for credit if the version of software being taught has changed.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Sa           08:30AM-10:10AM   LEC   J.Chu                Davis Cntr Davis 107 15393
Sa           10:20AM-01:25PM   LAB   J.Chu                Davis Cntr Davis 107 
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

GCOM 361    Creative Web Page Design    3 Units

Prerequisite: GCOM 330 or GCOM 340 or GCOM 360 or CISW 350 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This beginner's course uses Macromedia Dreamweaver as a tool for creating the look and feel of Web sites. With an in-depth look at graphic and visual design concepts, students will create a professional quality, fully functional Web site. The portfolio-worthy project will be catered to a specific audience and will feature both technical skill and visual design ability. This course may be taken three times if the software version has changed.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TBA          TBA               LEC   T.Capaletti          Off Campus Online   13461
TBA          TBA               LAB   T.Capaletti          Off Campus Online   
Online Class.
This section is intended for students registering through the Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis. Orientation is mandatory and there are two sessions on Sunday, January 20, 2009. The first is on-campus, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in T100, and the second is at the Davis Center, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, room 107. Please select either one.

GCOM 401    Introduction to Computer Animation    3 Units

Prerequisite: GCOM 400 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent course.
Advisory: ART 304 with grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course introduces students to the creation of believable animation using the personal computer. The principles of animation are emphasized through lecture and the use of 3D software tools. Students experience the animation production process and are exposed to industry trends. Students work on hands-on projects creating 3D animations. This course may be taken two times for credit on a different software version.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Th           01:00PM-02:40PM   LEC   P.Crandley           Off Campus Davis    31674
Th           02:50PM-05:50PM   LAB   P.Crandley           Off Campus Davis    
Off-Campus - DaVinci High School, 314 East 14th Street (corner of 14th and Oak), Davis.