Web Design and Multimedia
Digital Imaging
VAMM100
This studio course presents in-depth techniques for image creation and manipulation using current software applications. Students explore peripherals, file formats, resolution requirements, media storage, and digital photo processing. Emphasis is on image-making methods used to create raster and vector graphics for print and the web.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Web and Interactive Design
VAMM110
This course is an introduction to the HTML coding and techniques used to create websites. Students learn to design and develop interactive websites using both editors and hand coding skills. Project management and design skills are introduced. The semester culminates in the development of a website.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Interface Design
VAMM120
The theoretical foundation needed to design user interfaces for digital projects are established. Topics discussed include human computer interaction, current trends, and basic methods for design, as well as project management techniques. Software is used to create the menus and navigation systems needed.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
3-D Modeling Concepts
VAMM130
Three-dimensional concepts and design techniques are presented through lecture and demonstration. The student, through studio experience, uses these concepts to design and create a digital 3-D environment. Current animation and graphic software is used in this class.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
AI Image Generation for Digital Arts
VAMM140
EXPERIMENTAL
This course introduces students to the evolving field of AI image generation. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, projects, and critiques, students will develop practical skills in AI image generation while fostering their artistic vision. Special attention will be paid to the ethical and copyright concerns associated with Artificial Intelligence. Students use AI tools in industry-standard software as well as stand-alone image generators to create multimedia projects.
3 credits
Prerequisite: VAMM 100 or VAPH 110
Corequisite: VAMM 100 or VAPH 110
Multimedia Concepts I
VAMM209
Through lecture and studio work, students create multimedia projects. Students import or create video clips, sound bytes, still imagery, and copy; to produce a digital multimedia project. Graphic editing, video editing, and animation applications are used in this course.
3 credits
Prerequisite: VAMM100 (C or better) or permission of the Arts Department
Corequisite: None
3-D Animation
VAMM230
Three-dimensional animation techniques are presented through lecture and demonstration. Students build on the concepts of 3-D modeling to expand their project to include motion scripting of fully mapped and lighted scenes. Animation and graphic editing applications are used in the course.
3 credits
Prerequisite: VAMM130 (C or better) or equivalent knowledge with permission of the Arts Department
Corequisite: None
Digital Arts Portfolio Studio
VAMM250
Students develop and enhance their portfolio for transfer, employment or entrepreneurial pursuits. Students prepare and deliver an informative speech describing their work using appropriate vocabulary and/or historical references. Students engage in class critiques of their work and the work of other students.
3 credits
Prerequisite: 24 studio credits or permission of the Arts Department
Corequisite: None