MASS MEDIA

MASS-107 Three-dimensional Modeling and Animation

3 Credits

This course is to introduce the student to the concepts of 2D/3D computer animation. The student will develop and apply traditional animation techniques using computer software. The applications of computer animation will include engineering, visualization, advertising, and multimedia. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab) NOTE: Also listed as CADD-107.

MASS-126 Introduction to Journalism

3 Credits (Humanities Core)

This course will provide a framework for the practical applications required to operate as a journalist in the twenty-first century. Students will discuss the role and responsibility of press in a free society and will benefit from the opportunity to evaluate popular journalistic mediums and their respective contents while applying their conclusions to their own decisions and styles as future journalists. They will take on the role of journalist as they adhere to the professional standards of news, feature, and opinion pieces for a magazine or newspaper. Finally, students will implement the writing process, from research, interviewing, and note taking through editing, proofreading, and potential publication. Prerequisite: ENGL-121 or ENGL-101. (3 hours weekly) NOTE: Also listed as ENGL-126.

MASS-129  Mass Media

3 Credits

The major forms of mass media are studied both historically and in their present forms. Emphasis is on the effects of radio, television, and film in our society. Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121. (3 hours weekly)

MASS-130  Introduction to Video I

3 Credits

This course will include the basic skills of video: direction, camera techniques, lighting and sound techniques, and editing techniques. The emphasis will be on producing short video segments using television field production techniques and design principles. (4 hours weekly) NOTE: Also listed as ARTT-130

MASS-131  Introduction to Video II

3 Credits

This course will include the intermediate skills of video: producing, directing, camera techniques, lighting and sound techniques, and editing techniques. The emphasis will be on producing television shows using field and studio production techniques and design principles. (4 hours weekly) Prerequisite: ARTT-130 or MASS-130 NOTE: Also listed as ARTT-131

MASS-140 Introduction to Gaming and Simulation Design

3 Credits

This course is designed for students in the gaming and simulation design curriculum, individuals currently working in the gaming industry, and people interested in exploring an up-and-coming technology. This course will expose the student to the fundamentals of gaming and simulation design from concept to forming strategies and development. The course will cover topics such as gaming genres, simulation conventions, design strategies for gaming and simulation, interface design, storytelling, and selling concepts in formal proposals. (4 hours weekly)

MASS-220  Introduction to Broadcasting

3 Credits

This course is a survey and introduction that concentrates on the historical development, scope, and influence of radio and television in America. Discussion in the course will focus on the philosophy, structure, organization and operation of the broadcasting medium, and will acquaint students with the inter-relationships of the industry to the audience, advertisers, and government regulators. Prerequisite: ENGL-121 or ENGL-101. (3 hours weekly)

MASS-221  Writing for Television and Radio

3 Credits

This course focuses on a basic approach to the different kinds of writing done for all types of television and radio programs. Students enrolled in this class will learn to write using standard and accepted broadcast script formats. Treatments, drafts and full scripts for a variety of program types will be explored in this class. Prerequisite: ENGL-121 or ENGL-101. (3 hours weekly) NOTE: Also listed as ENGL-221.

MASS-222  Sound and Lighting for Television

3 Credits

This course will include complex skills used in television sound production and lighting: the sound section will cover sound recording and editing using various microphone configurations, live microphone recording and mixing, postproduction mixing. The lighting section will cover lighting design using special instruments, grip equipment, special effects, color correction and additive gels. The emphasis will be on working in small groups to create lighting designs for a variety of situations. Prerequisite: ARTT-130 or MASS-130. (4 hours weekly)

MASS-223  Motion Graphics

3 Credits

This course will include basic skills in motion graphics: color, form, typography, design and movement of design elements. Students will utilize software such as Adobe Photoshop and After Effects to create compositions. (4 hours weekly) Prerequisite: ARTT-112. NOTE: Also listed as ARTT-223.

MASS-230  Television Workshop I

3 Credits

This course will include the basic structure of dramatic television productions: script breakdown, casting, directing talent, camera, sound, lighting techniques for dramatic productions. Television majors will be working with students from THET-241 Acting for Television. (4 hours weekly) Prerequisite: ARTT-131 or MASS-131.

MASS-231  Television Workshop II

3 Credits

This course will include complex skills in dramatic television productions: script breakdown, casting, directing talent, as well as camera, sound, lighting techniques for dramatic productions. Television majors will be working with students from THET-241 Acting for Television and assembling production crews to complete short dramatic scenes. (4 hours weekly) Prerequisite: MASS-230.

MASS-260  Designing for Interactive Environments

3 Credits

This course will include the skills of design principles for interactive environments: applications, architecture, hypertext, navigation, usability, content and authoring. The emphasis will be on the elements of design. Prerequisite: CMSY-126 or CMSY-129. (4 hours weekly) NOTE: Also listed as ARTT-260.

MASS-261  Digital Video

3 Credits

This course will include the skills in acquiring audio and video for new media distribution: direction, camera techniques, lighting and sound techniques, and editing techniques as well as codecs and compression techniques. The emphasis will be on the video production for new media. Prerequisite: CMSY-126 or CMSY-129. (4 hours weekly) NOTE: Also listed as ARTT-261.

MASS-270  Multimedia Authoring and Design I

3 Credits

This course will include the basic skills in authoring for CD-ROM: conceptualize, storyboard and design for multimedia projects. Students will work with software such as Macromedia Director. (4 hours weekly) Prerequisite: ARTT-112. NOTE: Also listed as ARTT-270.

MASS-271  Multimedia Authoring and Design II

3 Credits

This course will include the more advanced skills in authoring for CD-ROM: conceptualize, storyboard and design for multimedia projects. Students will work with software such as Macromedia Director. (4 hours weekly) Prerequisite: ARTT-270 or MASS-270. NOTE: Also listed as ARTT-271.

MASS-280  Web Design and Production I

3 Credits

This course will include the basic skills in authoring for the web: conceptualization, design, and implementation. Emphasis is on design principles, user-friendly interactive design, and incorporating multimedia components. (4 hours weekly) Prerequisite: ARTT-112. NOTE: Also listed as ARTT-280.

MASS-281  Web Design and Production II

3 Credits

This course will include the complex skills in authoring for the web using software such as Dreamweaver and Flash. Emphasis is on design principles, user friendly interactive design, and incorporating multimedia components. (4 hours weekly) Prerequisite: ARTT-280 or MASS–280. NOTE: Also listed as ARTT-281.