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Classes Taught
Fall 2024
| AVC169 | 2D Media Design | 3 Credits | ||||
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Generation of two-dimensional (2D) images, designs, and media using digital and traditional methods of visual problem solving. Understanding digital and design-based techniques and workflows. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: ART169 is required for the Certificate of Completion in Digital Arts: Web Design, Digital Illustration and Graphic Design. It is also required for the following tracks in the AAS Digital Arts Degree Web Design, Digital Illustration and Graphic Design. Software used: Adobe Illustrator 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. Introduction to vector art creation using Adobe Illustrator, introduction to elements of design & principles of design, introduction to font, layout composition and hierarchy, intermediate color theory, usability, and accessibility in design. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33565 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Mo |
12:30 PM – 3:15 PM |
Closed |
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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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| AVC200 | Animation and Interactivity | 3 Credits | ||||
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Animation and object-oriented programming concepts and techniques using industry standard authoring tools applied by the creative industry to animation productions, and interactive media. Introduction to animation and object- oriented programming concepts and techniques using industry standard authorizing tools. Includes tools used by the creative industry for animation productions and interactive media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: Using TouchDesigner or Adobe Animate software, students learn about fundamental forms of interactivity and how to utilize data to create (real-time and rendered) interactive animations. Intermediate utilization of 12 principles of animation, intermediate movement, keyframing, camera work & scene transition, introduction to visual storytelling, introduction to color theory in the context of storytelling, introduction to animation pipeline, introduction to programming, interactive experience planning & creation, sound design & storytelling. 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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33582 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Mo |
9:00 AM – 11:45 AM |
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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| AVC280AC | Digital Media Arts and Design Capstone | 3 Credits | ||||
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Focus on design, art, and development skills for a problem taken from business or industry. Includes practice-based capstone project focusing on a specific issue or need in digital media arts and design. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33588 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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08/23/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Fr |
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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| AVC298AC | Special Projects | 3 Credits | ||||
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Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor. |
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Course Notes: This class is for students pursuing the Video Game Production: Game Art AAS or CCL. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33600 |
Dobson Campus TBA |
Hybrid
Lab
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08/23/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Fr |
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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Spring 2025
| AVC169 | 2D Media Design | 3 Credits | ||||
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Generation of two-dimensional (2D) images, designs, and media using digital and traditional methods of visual problem solving. Understanding digital and design-based techniques and workflows. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AVC100 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. Introduction to vector art creation using Adobe Illustrator, introduction to elements of design & principles of design, introduction to font, layout composition and hierarchy, intermediate color theory, usability, and accessibility in design. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28587 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Mo |
12:30 PM – 3:15 PM |
Open 2 of 20 |
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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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| AVC200 | Animation and Interactivity | 3 Credits | ||||
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Animation and object-oriented programming concepts and techniques using industry standard authoring tools applied by the creative industry to animation productions, and interactive media. Introduction to animation and object- oriented programming concepts and techniques using industry standard authorizing tools. Includes tools used by the creative industry for animation productions and interactive media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC100 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 TouchDesigner or Adobe Animate software, students learn about fundamental forms of interactivity and how to utilize data to create (real-time and rendered) interactive animations. Intermediate utilization of 12 principles of animation, intermediate movement, keyframing, camera work & scene transition, introduction to visual storytelling, introduction to color theory in the context of storytelling, introduction to animation pipeline, introduction to programming, interactive experience planning & creation, sound design & storytelling. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28607 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Mo |
9:00 AM – 11:45 AM |
Open 2 of 18 |
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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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| AVC280AC | Digital Media Arts and Design Capstone | 3 Credits | ||||
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Focus on design, art, and development skills for a problem taken from business or industry. Includes practice-based capstone project focusing on a specific issue or need in digital media arts and design. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or 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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28790 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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01/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Fr |
12:30 PM – 3:15 PM |
Open 11 of 20 |
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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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| AVC298AC | Special Projects | 3 Credits | ||||
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Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or 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. This class is for students pursuing the Video Game Production: Game Art AAS or CCL. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28840 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lab
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01/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Fr |
12:30 PM – 3:15 PM |
Open 11 of 20 |
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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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