Classes Taught
Fall 2024
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 Credits | ||||
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Foundation course in digital arts and design, with emphasis in the production of art using the computer. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: ART100 is required for all majors in the AAS in Digital Arts. Required for Certificate of Completion in Digital Arts: Web Design, Digital Illustration, Digital Photography and Graphic Design. Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class. This course gives our digital arts students a basic understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, and other digital art software and foundational concepts. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33547 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/19/2024 – 10/09/2024 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM |
Class Ended |
| AVC240 | Cinematography and Directing for 2D/3D Animation | 3 Credits | ||||
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Essential skills, concepts and the use of virtual cameras in 2D and 3D animation environments: planning, pre-production, storyboards and pre-visualization using real-world camera principles is combined with rendering, sound and post-production in a nonlinear environment. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ADA/AVC/MMT184, or AVC/MMT185, or FMP108) or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: Using Notch software, students learn about basic cinematography and direction for digital environments. Students also work with traditional digital and fisheye cameras to produce dome projections. Students learn how to integrate external programs and assets alongside the Notch program to create real-time and rendered content. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33584 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Mo |
12:30 PM – 3:15 PM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Fall Flex Start 2024
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 Credits | ||||
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Foundation course in digital arts and design, with emphasis in the production of art using the computer. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: ART100 is required for all majors in the AAS in Digital Arts. Required for Certificate of Completion in Digital Arts: Web Design, Digital Illustration, Digital Photography and Graphic Design. Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class. This course gives our digital arts students a basic understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, and other digital art software and foundational concepts. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33552 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM |
Class Started |
33553 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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10/15/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
8:30 AM – 10:10 AM |
Class Started |
Spring 2025
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 Credits | ||||
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Foundation course in digital arts and design, with emphasis in the production of art using the computer. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class. This course gives our digital arts students a basic understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, and other digital art software and foundational concepts. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28575 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM |
Closed |
| AVC240 | Cinematography and Directing for 2D/3D Animation | 3 Credits | ||||
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Essential skills, concepts and the use of virtual cameras in 2D and 3D animation environments: planning, pre-production, storyboards and pre-visualization using real-world camera principles is combined with rendering, sound and post-production in a nonlinear environment. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ADA/AVC/MMT184, or AVC/MMT185, or FMP108) or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class. Using Notch software, students learn about basic cinematography and direction for digital environments. Students also work with traditional digital and fisheye cameras to produce dome projections. Students learn how to integrate external programs and assets alongside the Notch program to create real-time and rendered content. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28608 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Mo |
12:30 PM – 3:15 PM |
Open 1 of 16 |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Spring Flex Start 2025
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 Credits | ||||
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Foundation course in digital arts and design, with emphasis in the production of art using the computer. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class. This course gives our digital arts students a basic understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, and other digital art software and foundational concepts. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28576 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM |
Open 20 of 20 |
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