Students will produce a short sound production demonstrating the correct use of a mixing board in a live environment. They will identify the various microphone types and use the correct microphone according the microphone properties and the recording situation. They will play back and mix sound from at least 2 digital or analogue, microphone and/or line sources. They will master record the mix to an appropriate media. Students will individually record a single camera interview to include camera, tripod, sound and lighting setup and operation to an industry level using professional equipment. They will identify the various parts in a tripod and demonstrate the proper set up and take down of a tripod. They will identify the various controls in a camera and demonstrate their proper use by operating the camera in a variety of shooting situations. They will again identify the various microphone types and use the correct microphone according the microphone properties and the recording situation. Students will identify different lights and correctly use/apply them according to their properties and the recording situation. Students will identify the various cables used for video, audio and power connections and demonstrate how to use them in a safe manner. Students will then edit their shot material on Final Cut Pro demonstrating a basic understanding of the non-linear editing system and its basic functions. The students will be expected to deliver their edited piece onto Mini DV, CD and DVD. Students will conduct themselves in a professional manner, show a willingness to share ideas, cooperate, and support their classmates, organize and prioritize their time, meet deadlines, participate willingly in a team, accept constructive criticism, work independently when needed, and assume responsibility for their actions and conduct both on campus and off while producing materials for this course. This course will be taught as a combination of theory and practice. It wi ll use relevant resource materials in print, web and CD ROM form, as well as practical workshops and project based learning with the available equipment at each college.

This course builds on the introductory level knowledge gained through COMA 309 – Introduction to Multimedia. Students will demonstrate a level of understanding of the design process for multimedia that enables them to work through the development stages with a degree of independence. They will demonstrate a level of understanding that shows they have understood the needs of the audience and the purpose and context of the resource. Further skills will be developed in the use of multimedia authoring software.

Student put their design and production skills and talents to work on variety of on and off campus ‘clients’ projects. Whenever possible, students will work on individual projects. The Course will be supervised by instructor who will act individual ‘Art Director’. Units and Course Goals from COMA 0353, 0354 and 0356 will be covered in this course unit. Portfolio Evaluation marks will reflect named units.

A more advanced unit that looks at the design process through a series of exercises that explores visual rhythm and space awareness, methods and critical self and peer evaluation of design work. The main aim of this unit is to further develop the student creative ability to solve visual design problems and produce answers in a variety of medium and materials. Students work on projects that are mostly industry driven to help them adopt and learn a real-world philosophy with regards to client liaison, presentations and time management. This will be taught and integrated with COMA 0353, 0354, 0356 and 0357. The Course goals identified in the programs inter- relate with each other.

An introductory course in which the use of multimedia as a communication, entertainment and learning tool is analyzed. The students will demonstrate an understanding of the Multimedia development process by producing media elements and a final multimedia product for either internet or CD-ROM delivery.

An advanced look at electronic page layout and publishing. This is a project-based course where students apply skills learned at a previous level to design and produce print publications such as Newsletters, Brochures and Point of Sale material. This course will explore the print processes involve in publication; and will be integrated with COMA 0303, 0301 and 0304. Evaluations will be reflected in the Portfolio of work.

A basic introduction to design as it applies to visual elements, rhythm, proportion and composition. Student will produce a series of exercises that explore and analyze the relationship and interaction between design principles and visual elements individually, and in varying combinations using a variety of media. Students are taught to apply creative solutions to design problems and produce artwork that clearly demonstrates the design process from thumbnail through presentation of visuals. The Course will be taught and integrated with COMA 0301, 0302, 0306 and 0304 and will be evaluated collectively in one Portfolio.

Electronic application to illustration will be the main feature of this course to allow students to become familiar with illustration based software, that can be combined with current publishing industry software. Giving the complexity of the software, students will work with the course instructor through hands-on exercises covering each goal and objective. This course will be taught and integrated with COMA 0303, 0306 & 0309 Final Evaluation will be conducted via an integrated portfolio assessment.

This course is designed to enable students to develop an awareness and understanding of the technical and creative aspects of photography in advertising and the promotional industry. Students develop skills in the reproduction and manipulation of photographic images through digital means. It supports COMA 251, 253 & 252 as a referencing and recording source. Students also demonstrate an understanding of studio lighting effects while applying the technical principles of photographic lighting in different photographic genres in both a historical and cultural context.