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Summer 2008 Course Schedule

Course Listings as of September 30, 2008 at 08:40am

Visual Communication Design


Staff, ARTV 1403 Basic Animation
Focus on the fundamentals of creating motion/movement with sequencial drawings of objects and characters.
x  G + [  0/ 10] 16280 Lec 001|      NRG  NRG4 4206  MW        9:00am-12:40pm    Staff
ARTV 2451 3D Animation II
Skill development in three-dimensional modeling and rendering techniques using lighting, staging, and special effects for digital output. Emphasis on the production of three-dimensional (3-D) animation as final digital outputting using modeling, rendering, animation and outputting software. A studio course focused on advanced 3D animation techniques using industry standard software. Topics include advanced techniques in morph targets, hierarchal movement, character animation, syncing movement to sound, and effects animation. Students will also learn the role of the camera in animation and story telling. The class focuses on developing animation skills through a series of movement studies, culminating in an animated short.
x  G + [  0/ 13] 17279 Lec 001|      NRG  NRG4 4269  TTh       9:00am-12:40pm    Staff
ARTV 2471 3D Lighting and Surfacing
An intermediate level course focused on 3D lighting and surfacing techniques using 3D Studio Max.
x  G + [  0/ 13] 17280 Lec 001|      NRG  NRG4 4269  TTh       1:00pm- 4:40pm    Staff
ARTC 2440 Computer Illustration II
Advanced use of software capabilities with emphasis on various output procedures, the resolution of complex design issues, and concept development.
x  Y + [  0/ 11] 19004 Lec 001|      SAC  SAC1 1211  MW        1:00pm- 4:40pm    Staff
ARTC 1371 Color Theory for Design
A study of the additive and subtractive principles of color theory as they apply to visual communication as well as the psychological and visual impact of color.
x  G + [  0/ 13] 19081 Lec 001|      SAC  SAC1 1210  MW        1:00pm- 4:40pm    Staff
ARTV 2335 Portfolio Development for Animation
A capstone course focused on preparing the 2D or 3D animation student to job search within the industry. Topics including industry research, portfolio packaging, networking skills, interviewing techniques, and how to set yourself up as a contract artist.
x  O   [  0/ 13] 15946 Lec 002|      NRG  NRG4 4206  S         9:00am- 2:30pm    Staff

Bain, Dawn OH ARTC 2311 History of Communication Graphics
Study of the evolution of graphic arts and its relation to art history. Skills used: Basic computer, library and internet research skills.
16250 - Required: Broadband Internet access. D. Bain, 223.9266. MANDATORY online orientation during the first week of class, email: dbain@austincc.edu for details.
 5 G   [ 17/ 22] 16250 OPC 002|      PCM  Orientation req. See Open Campus   OH Bain, Dawn M

Barker, Melinda OH GRPH 1459 Vector Graphics for Productions
Skill development in the use of the tools and transformation options of Adobe Illustrator to create complex vector illustrations for print and web-based media. Mastery in manipulation of both text and graphics with emphasis on the use of the pen tool and color application.
17293 - This section of Vector Graphics is a classroom hybrid course using both traditional and online learning. It will meet once a week on Wednesday for lecture with the instructor and outside class work will be completed online. If you need more information please email melindab@austincc.edu
 5 G   [  7/ 12] 17293 Lec 002|      SAC  SAC1 1212  W         1:00pm- 4:40pm OH Barker, Melinda V

Bayeta, Gail OH ARTC 2417 Typographic Design
Exploration of problems in typographic design including letterforms as elements of design. Topics include theory and techniques, contemporary, and experimental typography for advertising and editorial usage. Quark XPress and Adobe Creative Suite.
 1 G + [ 11/ 12] 16253 Lec 001|      NRG  NRG4 4262  TTh       9:00am-12:40pm OH Bayeta, Gail B

Borden, Ann OH ARTV 2445 3D Modeling and Rendering II
A studio course focused on advanced 3-D modeling and rendering techniques using industry standard software. Topics include spline modeling, patch modeling, and other organic modeling techniques. Students will learn advanced use of camera settings, lighting, and surfacing to create detailed environments. Students will also cover advanced topics such as particle and volumetric effects, and setting up a model with weight maps, hierarchies, bones, and constraints.
 7 G + [  6/ 13] 16283 Lec 001|      NRG  NRG4 4269  MW        9:00am-12:40pm OH Borden, Ann F

Coronado, Sam OH ARTC 1305 Basic Graphic Design
A study of two dimensional and relief design which includes terminology and graphic design principles with emphasis on visual communication. OH Coronado, Sam
ARTC 1409 Basic Illustration
Introduction to drawing techniques and the development of skills using a variety of dry media in black and white. OH Coronado, Sam
Correa, David OH IMED 1416 Web Page Design I
Instruction in Internet web page design and related graphic design issues including mark-up languages, web sites, Internet access software, and interactive topics. This course introduces the student to the creation of the Internet's Web pages and related design issues. Mark-up languages, Web sites, Internet access software and long-term Web design issues will be addressed. An overview of interactivity and related topics will be discussed.
16640 - Required: Broadband Internet access, Dreamweaver 8, Fireworks 8, and Photoshop CS2 software. D. Correa, 223.4259, email: dcorrea@austincc.edu MANDATORY online orientation during the first week of class at www.austincc.edu/dcorrea
 3 G + [ 10/ 13] 16640 OPC 001|15247 PCM  Orientation req. See Open Campus   OH Correa, David F
16641 - is a hybrid course using both traditional and online learning. It will meet once a week on Thursdays for lecture with the instructor and outside class work will be completed online. If you need more information please email dcorrea@austincc.edu.
 3 G + [  8/ 11] 16641 Lec 002|15337 NRG  NRG4 4262  Th        1:00pm- 4:40pm OH Correa, David F

Durban, Martha OH ARTC 1371 Color Theory for Design
A study of the additive and subtractive principles of color theory as they apply to visual communication as well as the psychological and visual impact of color.
 8 G + [  5/ 13] 17095 Lec 003|16163 NRG  NRG4 4261  TTh       9:00am-12:40pm OH Durban, Martha S
IMED 2388 Internship - Digital Communication and
An advanced course requiring a minimum of 30 credit hours completed in the ACC Visual Communication program. Students gain real work experience in the graphic or interactive design industry by working in a business or studio at an off campus location. Student will be mentored and supervised by a workplace employee. For more information call Sue Durban at 223-4838 or email sdurban@austincc.edu.
15     [  5/ 20] 16644 Int 001|16163 NRG  NRG4 4262  TBA                      OH Durban, Martha S

Farr, Sara OH ARTV 2335 Portfolio Development for Animation
A capstone course focused on preparing the 2D or 3D animation student to job search within the industry. Topics including industry research, portfolio packaging, networking skills, interviewing techniques, and how to set yourself up as a contract artist.
c  O   [ 13/ 13] 17276 Lec 001|      NRG  NRG4 4206  F         9:00am- 2:30pm OH Farr, Sara R

Gaber, Garry OH GAME 1470 Video Game Art
Industry software tools used in the creation of 2D and 3D computer graphics. Includes the concepts, commands, and interfaces of industry-standard raster, vector graphics, and 3D software applications in order to create and manipulate 2D images and 3D models. Covers team integration and communication, asset management, source control, and localization.
 2 G   [ 11/ 13] 17278 Lec 001|      NRG  NRG4 4269  MW        5:40pm- 9:20pm OH Gaber, Garry M

Galvan, Oscar OH ARTC 1409 Basic Illustration
Introduction to drawing techniques and the development of skills using a variety of dry media in black and white.
 1 G   [ 12/ 13] 16244 Lec 001|      NRG  NRG4 4261  MW        9:00am-12:40pm OH Galvan, Oscar

Garcia, Jonmarc OH ARTC 1413 Digital Publishing I
An introduction to designing and producing layout for graphic design using QuarkXpress and Adobe InDesign. The evolution of the printing process from concept to final printed project will be covered. Basic computing literacy required.
16248 - This section of Digital Publishing is a classroom hybrid course using both traditional and online learning. It will meet once a week on Mondays for lecture with the instructor and outside class work will be completed online. If you need more information please email jgarcia2@austincc.edu
 4 G   [  7/ 11] 16248 Lec 003|15336 SAC  SAC1 1212  M         1:00pm- 4:40pm OH Garcia, Jonmarc

Gilbert, Stanley OH ARTC 1402 Digital Imaging I
An introduction to Adobe Photoshop for creating, manipulating and preparing creative images for print and web output. Gain understanding of resolution and pixel depth. Basic computing literacy required.
 3 G   [  8/ 11] 16241 Lec 002|15334 NRG  NRG4 4261  TTh       1:00pm- 4:40pm OH Gilbert, Stanley M

Harte, Samantha OH ARTV 1211 Storyboard
Focus on creating and executing story lines and camera angles using professional storyboard techniques.
 2 G + [ 11/ 13] 16279 Lec 001|      NRG  NRG4 4206  TTh       9:00am-10:50am OH Harte, Samantha I

Johansen-Berg, Kristin OH GRPH 1459 Vector Graphics for Productions
Skill development in the use of the tools and transformation options of Adobe Illustrator to create complex vector illustrations for print and web-based media. Mastery in manipulation of both text and graphics with emphasis on the use of the pen tool and color application.
16625 - Required: Broadband Internet access and Adobe Illustrator CS2 or above software. K. Johansen-Berg, 223.9266, email: kristin@austincc.edu. MANDATORY online orientation during the first week of class. More information at www.austincc.edu/kristin.
 3 G   [ 11/ 14] 16625 OPC 001|15331 PCM  Orientation req. See Open Campus   OH Johansen-Berg, Kristin L

Johnson, Martha OH ARTC 1413 Digital Publishing I
An introduction to designing and producing layout for graphic design using QuarkXpress and Adobe InDesign. The evolution of the printing process from concept to final printed project will be covered. Basic computing literacy required.
 1 G   [ 10/ 11] 16247 Lec 001|15246 NRG  NRG4 4262  MW        5:40pm- 9:20pm OH Johnson, Martha T

Kennedy, Ann OH ARTC 1402 Digital Imaging I
An introduction to Adobe Photoshop for creating, manipulating and preparing creative images for print and web output. Gain understanding of resolution and pixel depth. Basic computing literacy required.
16233 - Required: Broadband Internet access, Photoshop CS or above software. A. Kennedy 223.9266, email: akennedy@austincc.edu MANDATORY online orientation during the first week at www.austincc.edu/akennedy.
 6 G   [  8/ 14] 16233 OPC 003|16139 PCM  Orientation req. See Open Campus   OH Kennedy, Ann E

Kight, Joshua OH ARTC 1409 Basic Illustration
Introduction to drawing techniques and the development of skills using a variety of dry media in black and white.
 6 G   [  7/ 13] 16246 Lec 003|      NRG  NRG4 4261  TTh       5:40pm- 9:20pm OH Kight, Joshua R

Lary, Elizabeth OH ARTC 1402 Digital Imaging I
An introduction to Adobe Photoshop for creating, manipulating and preparing creative images for print and web output. Gain understanding of resolution and pixel depth. Basic computing literacy required.
 1 G   [ 10/ 11] 16243 Lec 006|15335 SAC  SAC1 1212  MW        9:00am-12:55pm OH Lary, Elizabeth W

Lyle, Maria OH ARTC 1305 Basic Graphic Design
A study of two dimensional and relief design which includes terminology and graphic design principles with emphasis on visual communication.
 2 G   [ 11/ 13] 16239 Lec 004|      NRG  NRG4 4261  MW        1:00pm- 4:40pm OH Lyle, Maria T

McGar, Michael OH IMED 1491 ST in Educational/Instructional Media
Special Topics in Educational/Instructional Media Technology This course introduces students to "market place media" concepts, from planning and design to production and development. Working with a real client to produce web based and print based media products. Student should possess strong design skills and be familiar with Dreamweaver and CSS layout. Interested students must contact the Visual Communication office to schedule an appointment.This section is a classroom hybrid course using both traditional and online learning. It will meet once a week on Fridays for lecture with the instructor and outside class work will be completed online. If you need more information please email dcorrea@austincc.edu
 6 G + [  7/ 13] 17275 Lec 001|      NRG  NRG4 4262  F         1:00pm- 4:40pm OH McGar, Michael L

Pauler, Donna OH ARTC 1402 Digital Imaging I
An introduction to Adobe Photoshop for creating, manipulating and preparing creative images for print and web output. Gain understanding of resolution and pixel depth. Basic computing literacy required.
16240 - Required: Broadband Internet access and Photoshop CS or above software. D. Pauler, 223.4300, email: pauler@austincc.edu MANDATORY online orientation during the first week of class at www.austincc.edu/pauler/
 1 G   [ 12/ 13] 16240 OPC 001|15244 PCM  Orientation req. See Open Campus   OH Pauler, Donna D
ARTC 2405 Digital Imaging II
Intermediate to advance techniques using Adobe Photoshop to gain greater proficiency using masks, channels, pen tool, type, color tools, blend modes, filters, actions and more. Attention is given to creative artistic techniques.
16251 - Required: Broadband Internet access and Photoshop CS or above software. D. Pauler, 223.4300, email: pauler@austincc.edu MANDATORY online orientation during the first week of class at www.austincc.edu/pauler/
 5 G + [  9/ 14] 16251 OPC 002|      PCM  Orientation req. See Open Campus   OH Pauler, Donna D

Polk, Randall OH ARTV 1441 3D Animation I
An intermediate level course providing an overview of 3D Animation tools, interface, and techniques using 3D Studio Max.
 4 G + [  9/ 13] 17281 Lec 001|      NRG  NRG4 4269  TTh       5:40pm- 9:20pm OH Polk, Randall

Rainey, William OH IMED 1445 Interactive Multimedia 1
An introduction to Flash with an emphasis on symbols, ActionScript 3.0 and techniques necessary for the creation of interactive multimedia.
c  G   [ 11/ 11] 16642 Lec 001|15338 SAC  SAC1 1212  MW        5:40pm- 9:20pm OH Rainey, William M
16643 - Required: Broadband Internet access & Flash CS3 software. W. Rainey, 223.9262, email: wrainey@austincc.edu MANDATORY online orientation during the first week of class. Orientation info at www.austincc.edu/wrainey/
 5 G   [  8/ 13] 16643 OPC 002|15330 PCM  Orientation req. See Open Campus   OH Rainey, William M

Saba, Emanuel OH ARTC 1417 Design Communication I
A study of two-dimensional (2-D) design including basic terminology and graphic design principles. QuarkXPress and Adobe Creative Suite.
 6 G + [  7/ 13] 16249 Lec 001|      NRG  NRG4 4262  TTh       5:40pm- 9:20pm OH Saba, Emanuel A

Saldana, Andrew OH ARTC 1305 Basic Graphic Design
A study of two dimensional and relief design which includes terminology and graphic design principles with emphasis on visual communication.
16237 - This section of Basic Graphic Design is a classroom hybrid course using both traditional and online learning. It will meet once a week on Tuesday for lecture with the instructor and outside class work will be completed online. If you need more information please email asaldana@austincc.edu or scoronad@austincc.edu.
c  G   [ 12/ 12] 16237 Lec 001|      SAC  SAC1 1210  T         5:40pm- 8:10pm OH Saldana, Andrew J
ARTC 1409 Basic Illustration
Introduction to drawing techniques and the development of skills using a variety of dry media in black and white.
16245 - This section of Basic Illustration is a classroom hybrid course using both traditional and online learning. It will meet once a week on Tuesday for lecture with the instructor and outside class work will be completed online. If you need more information please email asaldana@austincc.edu or scoronad@austincc.edu.
 2 G   [ 10/ 12] 16245 Lec 002|      SAC  SAC1 1210  T         1:00pm- 4:40pm OH Saldana, Andrew J

Smarzik, Linda OH ARTC 1310 Design Concepts
Fundamental techniques in conceptualizing. Includes all procedures from initial research to creating strategies to finalize a project. (formerly Art Direction I) This section of Design Concepts is a classroom hybrid course using both traditional and online learning. It will meet once a week on Wednesdays for lecture with the instructor and outside class work will be completed online. If you need more information please email lsmarzik@austincc.edu
 4 G + [  9/ 13] 19009 Lec 001|      SAC  SAC1 1211  W         9:00am-11:30am OH Smarzik, Linda S

Stavrowsky, Matthew OH ARTV 1473 Drawing for Animation
Prepare students to take unique and entertaining approach to design, concept, color selection, and overall aesthetics to character and background design and contrast for animation.
 2 G   [ 11/ 13] 19012 Lec 001|      SAC  SAC1 1210  TTh       9:00am-12:40pm OH Stavrowsky, Matthew

Stephens, Phillip OH ARTC 1402 Digital Imaging I
An introduction to Adobe Photoshop for creating, manipulating and preparing creative images for print and web output. Gain understanding of resolution and pixel depth. Basic computing literacy required.
 4 G   [  7/ 11] 16242 Lec 004|15333 NRG  NRG4 4261  MW        5:40pm- 9:30pm OH Stephens, Phillip T

Stevens, Michael OH ARTV 1451 Digital Video
Focus on Adobe After Effects to create motion graphics and digital video special effects.
 2 G   [ 11/ 13] 16282 Lec 001|      NRG  NRG4 4206  TTh       1:00pm- 4:40pm OH Stevens, Michael F
ARTV 2401 2D Animation I
Focus on using Macromedia Flash to create 2D computer generated animation.
c  G + [ 13/ 13] 17274 Lec 001|      NRG  NRG4 4206  MW        1:00pm- 4:40pm OH Stevens, Michael F

Vought, Johnathon OH ARTV 2477 3D Production
A studio course focused on creating 3D work for the student's demo reel using industry standard software. The work must be either a series of 3D modeled narrative illustrations; or a 3D animated short [depending on the student's chosen area of focus]. This is an advanced course that relies heavily on the skills learned in previous classes. Project concept must be approved during the term of the prerequisite class.
 4 G + [  9/ 13] 17277 Lec 001|      NRG  NRG4 4269  MW        1:00pm- 4:40pm OH Vought, Johnathon

Wicker, Nancy Priscilla OH ARTC 2413 Digital Publishing II
An advanced class covering further design and production skills using Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat. Advanced production techniques including: trapping, correct color definition, color separations, paper, printing techniques, duotones, working with printers, budgeting and bidding. 16252 - is a hybrid course using both traditional and online learning. It will meet once a week on Tuesdays for lecture with the instructor and outside class work will be completed online. If you need more information please email pwicker@austincc.edu
 3 G + [  8/ 11] 16252 Lec 001|15339 NRG  NRG4 4262  T         1:00pm- 4:40pm OH Wicker, Nancy Priscilla

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