Media Arts & Technologies
The Media Arts & Technologies program provides a focused sequence of courses for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution or gain employment in the fields of Web and interactive design, graphic design, video production, or print-media creation and delivery. Career options include webpage design, Web/multimedia development, Web/multimedia programming, graphic design, video editing, video, production, media content development, information architecture, graphics production, interface design, and layout design. Specific career positions include Web designer, graphic designer, video editor, webmaster, Web programmer, Flash designer, art production assistant, video production assistant, special effects artist, background artist, product modeler, product animator, and storyboard artist.
Academic and Career Pathway: Creative and Applied Arts
Contact Information
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Chair: Leigh Cotnoir Dean: Al Taccone |
Department: Media Arts and Technologies Office: Building OC4800, 760.795.6811 |
Full-Time Faculty
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Karl Cleveland Leigh Cotnoir |
Associate Degrees
Associate in Arts Degrees
Graphic Design
Web Development and Design
Students may earn one of the above-named associate degrees by completing a certificate of achievement and the general education courses required for MiraCosta College's Associate in Arts degree (see Associate Degrees). Students should meet with a MiraCosta College counselor to identify required courses and to develop a written educational plan for the specific degree or certificate they wish to earn.
Certificates
Certificate of Achievement
Graphic Design
This certificate provides students with the design and technical skills needed to gain employment in the graphic design field with organizations and small businesses that design and distribute publications in both print and digital media. Students who complete this certificate will also be prepared to work as freelancers or pursue a graphic design degree at a four-year university. Students learn principles and professional practices in graphic design and publishing using current computer software applications as well as concept development through project planning and management. Employment opportunities include graphic designer, graphic artist, imaging specialist, photographic assistant, layout artist, and graphic production assistant.
Program Student Learning Outcome Statement
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to plan, design, and produce professional-level graphic designs that apply design, layout, and typographic principles and demonstrate effective communication solutions.
| Foundation courses (15 units): | ||
| MAT 110 | Digital Imaging 1: Adobe Photoshop | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Media Design 1: Production | 3 |
| MAT 125 | Web Design 1: Fundamentals | 3 |
| MAT 135 | Graphic Design 1: Principles | 3 |
| MAT 155 | Graphic Design 2: Typography | 3 |
| Emphasis courses (select 12 units): | 12 | |
| At least 6 units must be at the 100-level and at least 3 units must be at the 200-level selected from the courses below. | ||
| UI/UX Design | ||
| Digital Illustration 1: Adobe Illustrator | ||
| Digital Publishing: Adobe InDesign | ||
| Graphic Design 3: Design and Layout | ||
| Digital Imaging 2: Advanced Photoshop | ||
| Advanced Publishing: Output for Print | ||
| Advanced Design Studio | ||
| Elective courses: | ||
| Students may substitute 3 units from these elective courses below in lieu of 3 units from the emphasis courses listed above. | ||
| History of Graphic Design | ||
| Animation and Interactivity | ||
| Digital Illustration 2: Advanced Illustrator | ||
| Internship Studies | ||
| Required to graduate (3 units): | 3 | |
| Portfolio Development | ||
| Total Units | 30 | |
Note: MAT 292 or MAT 296 may be substituted for courses within this certificate with approval of the MAT Department Chair.
Certificate of Achievement
Video and Media Design
This certificate provides the skills students need to gain employment in the corporate, broadcast, technical, educational, and entertainment industries. Students learn how to create video programs and digital media content for broadcast, cable, DVD, Internet, and mobile delivery as well as for dedicated computer presentations. Students gain skills in all phases of video production, 3D and traditional animation techniques, special effects, DVD authoring, and project management. Employment opportunities include video editor, video production assistant, camera operator, product animator, DVD author, mobile content developer, special effects artist, and special effects animator.
Program Student Learning Outcome Statement
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to plan, design, and produce professional-level videos, interfaces, applications, or experiences that integrate media, utilize appropriate tools and techniques, and demonstrate effective communication solutions.
| Foundation courses (15 units): | ||
| MAT 110 | Digital Imaging 1: Adobe Photoshop | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Media Design 1: Production | 3 |
| MAT 125 | Web Design 1: Fundamentals | 3 |
| MAT 135 | Graphic Design 1: Principles | 3 |
| MAT 160 | Video 1: Production | 3 |
| Emphasis courses (select 12 units): | 12 | |
| 3D Animation 1: Maya | ||
| Animation and Interactivity | ||
| Video 2: Post-Production and Special Effects | ||
| Advanced Design Studio | ||
| Elective courses: | ||
| Students may substitute 3 units from these elective courses below in lieu of 3 units from the emphasis courses listed above. | ||
| Programming for Animation, Interactivity, and Games | ||
| Internship Studies | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
or FILM 101H | Introduction to Film (Honors) | |
| Film History II: 1945-Present | ||
or FILM 112H | Film History II: 1945-Present (Honors) | |
| Recording Arts I | ||
| Required to graduate (3 units): | 3 | |
| Portfolio Development | ||
| Total Units | 30 | |
Note: MAT 292 or MAT 296 may be substituted for courses within this certificate with approval of the MAT Program Director.
Certificate of Achievement
Web Development and Design
This certificate trains students in the skills necessary to gain employment in the dynamic field of web and interactive media content design, development, and delivery. Students gain skills in all phases of website design, including site planning and information architecture, user experience design (UX), user interface (UI) and graphic design, web programming and production, animation and motion graphics, audio and video integration, and designing for interactivity. Employment opportunities include web designer, web developer, web producer, front end developer, interaction designer, interactive developer, UI designer, UX designer, UX engineer, production assistant, information architect, mobile content designer, creative director, and project manager.
Program Student Learning Outcome Statement
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to plan and develop professional-level graphical user interfaces, web pages, and websites that utilize appropriate tools and techniques and demonstrate effective communication solutions.
| Foundation courses (15 units): | ||
| MAT 110 | Digital Imaging 1: Adobe Photoshop | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Media Design 1: Production | 3 |
| MAT 125 | Web Design 1: Fundamentals | 3 |
| MAT 135 | Graphic Design 1: Principles | 3 |
| MAT 165 | Web Design 2: Tools and Techniques | 3 |
| Emphasis courses (select 12 units): | 12 | |
| At least 3 units must be advanced 200-level courses. | ||
| UI/UX Design | ||
| Animation and Interactivity | ||
| Web Design: JavaScript and jQuery | ||
| Programming for Animation, Interactivity, and Games | ||
| Web Design: PHP and WordPress | ||
| Web Design 3: UX and UI Design and Production | ||
| Advanced Design Studio | ||
| Elective courses: | ||
| Students may substitute 3 units from these elective courses below in lieu of 3 units from the emphasis courses listed above. | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Fundamentals of Scripting Languages | ||
| E-Commerce and Web Presence | ||
| Social Media for Business | ||
| Internship Studies | ||
| Required to graduate (3 units): | 3 | |
| Portfolio Development | ||
| Total Units | 30 | |
Note: MAT 292 or MAT 296 may be substituted for courses within this certificate with approval of the MAT Program Director.
Certificate of Proficiency
Digital Media Foundations
This certificate provides students with a broad-based foundation in media arts. It includes core classes in the areas of digital imaging, graphic design, web design, and video and media production. It is designed for students seeking stronger digital literacy and media design skills for their current or future jobs. It also allows students to gain broad exposure to the varying disciplines within media arts while taking a sequence of courses that counts toward the certificate of achievement and associate degree programs offered by the department.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency with digital media production tools and design techniques.
| Required courses: | ||
| MAT 110 | Digital Imaging 1: Adobe Photoshop | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Media Design 1: Production | 3 |
| MAT 125 | Web Design 1: Fundamentals | 3 |
| MAT 135 | Graphic Design 1: Principles | 3 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Certificate of Proficiency
Digital and Print Publishing
This certificate provides focused skills necessary to gain employment in the field of digital and print publishing. Students gain specific skills in graphic design, image manipulation, page layout, digital illustration, and preparation for final output. Graduates of this program are able to move into employment opportunities as graphic artists, digital imaging assistants, layout artists, and graphic production assistants. In addition, students majoring in English who are transferring to a four-year university gain the skills necessary for self-publishing their written work.
Program Student Learning Outcome Statement
- Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency with digital imaging and print publishing tools and techniques.
| Required courses: | ||
| MAT 110 | Digital Imaging 1: Adobe Photoshop | 3 |
| MAT 170 | Digital Illustration 1: Adobe Illustrator | 3 |
| MAT 180 | Digital Publishing: Adobe InDesign | 3 |
| MAT 230 | Advanced Publishing: Output for Print | 3 |
| or MAT 155 | Graphic Design 2: Typography | |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Certificate of Proficiency
Graphic Communication
This certificate forms a solid foundation in graphic design proficiency. These skills are essential in all types of visual media where a message must be conveyed to a specific target market. This certificate is designed to be completed in conjunction with other MAT certificates to enhance a student’s ability to create more effective and dynamic communication or for professionals who would like to enhance their job skills.
Program Student Learning Outcome Statement
- Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency with graphic design principles and techniques.
| Choose 15 units from the following courses: | 15 | |
| History of Graphic Design | ||
| Graphic Design 1: Principles | ||
| Graphic Design 2: Typography | ||
| Digital Illustration 1: Adobe Illustrator | ||
| Digital Publishing: Adobe InDesign | ||
| Graphic Design 3: Design and Layout | ||
| Total Units | 15 | |
Certificate of Proficiency
Video and Animation
This certificate forms a solid foundation in the skills students need to create video, special effects and animation media programs for delivery in traditional formats, over the Web, or via mobile devices. Career opportunities include video editor, video production assistant, special effects artist, background artist, product modeler, product animator, and storyboard artist.
Program Student Learning Outcome Statement
- Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency with video and animation production tools and techniques.
| Required courses: | ||
| MAT 140 | 3D Animation 1: Maya | 3 |
| MAT 150 | Animation and Interactivity | 3 |
| MAT 160 | Video 1: Production | 3 |
| MAT 200 | Video 2: Post-Production and Special Effects | 3 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Certificate of Proficiency
Web Design
This certificate provides the focused skill set necessary to gain employment in website design. Depending on which courses are selected, students gain specific skills in web markup, web programming and production, graphics production, web animation techniques, UI and UX design, content management, and website planning and architecture. Graduates of this program will be able to move into employment opportunities in web design, web development, interactive design, content development, user interface (UI) design, and user experience (UX) engineering.
Program Student Learning Outcome Statement
- Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency with web design and development tools and techniques.
| Required courses: | ||
| Five of the following: | 15 | |
| E-Commerce and Web Presence | ||
| Web Design 1: Fundamentals | ||
| UI/UX Design | ||
| Animation and Interactivity | ||
| Web Design 2: Tools and Techniques | ||
| Web Design: JavaScript and jQuery | ||
| Programming for Animation, Interactivity, and Games | ||
| Web Design: PHP and WordPress | ||
| Web Design 3: UX and UI Design and Production | ||
| Total Units | 15 | |
How to Read Course Descriptions
For more detailed information about a course, such as its content, objectives, and fulfillment of a degree, certificate, or general education requirement, please see the official course outline of record, available on the Courses and Programs webpage at http://www.miracosta.edu/governance/coursesandprograms/courseoutlines.html.
Courses
MAT 105: History of Graphic Design
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
The course surveys the origin and evolution of graphic design from the nineteenth century to the present day. It will explore the development and influence of graphic communication through genre, design, style, and format from historical, multi-cultural, and global perspectives. Topics include the influence of art and technology on graphic design, types of graphic representation, significant historical design movements, and the importance of graphic design in contemporary culture and a global economy.
MAT 110: Digital Imaging 1: Adobe Photoshop
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
In this key foundation course students use Adobe Photoshop to create digital imaging designs of professional quality. Through the manipulation of photographic and other raster graphic images, students generate unique artwork that involves photo editing, tonal and color correction, masking, layer adjustments, painting techniques, blending modes, and advanced compositing. Students study layout and design techniques, application of color using CMYK and RGB, and appropriate typography practices. This course involves considerable hands-on instruction and multiple projects.
MAT 120: Media Design 1: Production
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course introduces the fundamental skills needed for the design and production of multimedia projects and interactive programs. Topics include capturing and editing video, images, and audio, basic 3D modeling and animation, and interactive program design and development. The course also covers proper formats for playback through various presentation platforms and the basics of network protocol.
MAT 125: Web Design 1: Fundamentals
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course introduces the fundamentals of building webpages, including HTML coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), image optimization, web typography, interface design, basic JavaScript, and Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) for uploading websites. Students also learn about browser and platform issues, modern coding best practices, responsive design, and management techniques for personal websites.
MAT 135: Graphic Design 1: Principles
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course introduces the visual communication principles and concepts of successful graphic design. Topics include form, color palettes, text/image relationships, typography, grid structures, and layout design. The course develops and refines each student's personal design sensibility by applying appropriate and creative design presentations within cultural and historical contexts.
MAT 140: 3D Animation 1: Maya
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: MAT 120.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course introduces students to the concepts and design of 3D modeling, animation, and rendering using Autodesk Maya. Topics include storyboard development and visualization, efficient modeling and texturing techniques, 3D environment design (including lighting and camera angles), object and camera animation, and rendering considerations. The course also covers proper formats for delivery through various mediums.
MAT 145: UI/UX Design
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
This course provides an introduction to user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design and prototyping. Students learn user-centered design approaches to research, design, prototype, and test user interfaces for screen-based media, such as websites and apps. Topics include UX research and strategy, user personas and user scenarios, information architecture, interaction design, prototyping, usability testing, and industry tools and techniques. Students collaborate to design and prototype digital products.
MAT 150: Animation and Interactivity
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: MAT 120.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course introduces students to 2D animation and interactive media design techniques and tools. Students learn to integrate animation, text, graphics, audio, and video to create rich, interactive user experiences. The course emphasizes design principles for time-based media and effective user interface and interaction design. Students produce animation projects and interactive applications for delivery on the Web and other platforms.
MAT 155: Graphic Design 2: Typography
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: MAT 135.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
This course covers the essential concepts of typographic design and its incorporation into all forms of visual communication. Topics include historical development and cultural impacts, type design, ligature, word/image fusion, and structural and experimental design. Students develop a solid understanding of how to use type and letterforms to improve the quality of comprehension and communication.
MAT 160: Video 1: Production
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: MAT 120.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course offers detailed coverage of the video production environment. It covers the process of creating and editing video programs from concept and storyboards through shooting and recording, culminating in acquiring, editing, and mastering a digital video production. Topics also include proper formats for delivery through various mediums.
MAT 165: Web Design 2: Tools and Techniques
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: MAT 125.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This intermediate-level course builds on the skills developed in MAT 125. It introduces students to techniques for designing websites using industry-standard web design and development tools including Dreamweaver and Photoshop. Topics include responsive web design, coding, image editing and optimization, animation, and producing websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
MAT 170: Digital Illustration 1: Adobe Illustrator
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Students use Adobe Illustrator to create and manipulate vector graphic images into personal artwork and commercial output. Students generate effective typography and vector shapes, utilize a variety of color palettes and libraries, develop unique brushes and patterns, and convert raster images into vector art. Through hands-on instruction and multiple projects, students transform objects, manipulate perspective, utilize blends and gradients, understand the differences between CMYK and RGB, and import and export different graphic file formats.
MAT 175: Web Design: JavaScript and jQuery
Units: 3
Prerequisites: MAT 125.
Advisory: MAT 165.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
This course introduces web design students to JavaScript and jQuery for interactive web development, including how JavaScript can be used in conjunction with HTML and CSS to add interactivity, animation, visual effects, and advanced functionality to web pages. Students explore interface design and core programming concepts in JavaScript and jQuery to create rich user experiences, manage dynamic content, create animation, and make web pages more interactive and intuitive. Students learn to design and script user interface elements common on websites, such as content sliders, interactive galleries, and more. Students also learn to use the HTML5 canvas element with JavaScript to draw, animate, and create interactive graphics for HTML5 games or web applications. Topics also include integrating and customizing jQuery plugins, working with AJAX, and using API interfaces to web services, such as maps and social media.
MAT 180: Digital Publishing: Adobe InDesign
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: MAT 110 and MAT 170.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course introduces students to Adobe InDesign, the page layout software program used by professional graphic artists to publish ads, business cards, brochures, postcards, newsletters, magazines, books, and more. It involves considerable hands-on instruction and projects similar to those faced by today’s designers. Students learn how to prepare documents for professional publication, how to format type, import images, use styles, generate tables, create swatches, and apply shortcuts. Students learn typographic and publishing techniques, basic design principles, and how to apply spot and process color. Students will examine, troubleshoot, and package digital files for output to a commercial press and for the Web.
MAT 185: Graphic Design 3: Design and Layout
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: MAT 135.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course covers the process of creating effective, efficient, and dynamic layouts to solve complex design problems. Students explore every stage of the design process, including concept development, intuitive design, and structural hierarchy and grid design. The course emphasizes developing a creative problem-solving approach and refining a personal design sense.
MAT 190: Programming for Animation, Interactivity, and Games
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: MAT 150.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall even years
This course emphasizes programming for interactive media, including 2D games and rich Internet applications. Students learn to code within the context of the visual arts using ActionScript, Processing, and/or JavaScript and explore the creative and technical aspects of designing interactive user experiences that integrate media, animation, and interactivity. Additional topics include user interface design, experience design, interactive storytelling, game design, animation techniques, and developing content for delivery across a variety of platforms and devices.
MAT 200: Video 2: Post-Production and Special Effects
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: MAT 110 or MAT 160.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
This course offers detailed coverage of the video post-production environment. Students learn techniques for creating complex video sequences by combining video, animated graphics, Foley effects, advanced editing techniques, green screen, and other special effects using industry-standard software. The course emphasizes instruction in advanced video editing techniques, as well as final project output for delivery through various presentation platforms.
MAT 210: Digital Imaging 2: Advanced Photoshop
Units: 3
Prerequisites: MAT 110.
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in ART 252.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course builds upon knowledge and skills gained in MAT 110. Students use Adobe Photoshop to acquire advanced digital imaging techniques for image design and production. Through specific projects, students develop higher-level compositing skills, utilize advanced color management tools, create a responsive design mockup for web and mobile devices, apply animation and sound, and generate 3D objects. Multiple projects reinforce acquired knowledge through preparation of digital files for print and online delivery.
MAT 220: Digital Illustration 2: Advanced Illustrator
Units: 3
Prerequisites: MAT 170.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2.50 hours, laboratory 1.50 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
This is an advanced course for MAT students who are planning to pursue a career in graphic design. This course builds upon concepts gained in MAT 170 and addresses advanced vector design skills for developing logos, three-dimensional packaging, signage, advertisements, business cards, digital illustrations, and vector graphics for the Web.
MAT 225: Web Design: PHP and WordPress
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: MAT 165.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
This course develops skills for building database driven, dynamically generated websites using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress, with design considerations for accessibility and responsiveness. Students develop dynamic websites and content management system (CMS) web applications using modern design techniques as a basis for creating professional, commercial, or other dynamic, interactive applications. Topics include PHP scripting fundamentals, templating principles, and reusable modular code that integrates with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the WordPress CMS. Students also learn how to customize and create WordPress themes, leveraging web design software such as Adobe Dreamweaver and open-source code editors to create professional, data-driven websites.
MAT 230: Advanced Publishing: Output for Print
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: MAT 180.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Spring odd years
This advanced publishing course takes students through the process of producing and printing a press-ready publication at a professional printing company. Students explore print technologies (e.g., offset printing, variable-data printing, and direct digital printing), learn the steps required for prepress, production, binding, trimming, and finishing, and apply prepress techniques using Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. The course includes a professional print bureau tour.
MAT 235: Web Design 3: UX and UI Design and Production
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: MAT 165.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Spring
This course emphasizes user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design and production. Students learn to plan, design, and develop complex, real-world, professional-level websites in a team environment using modern web standards, best practices, and workflows. Topics include site planning and research, content strategy, information architecture development, user personas and user scenarios, usability analysis and testing, programming and production techniques, and emerging industry trends.
MAT 270: Advanced Design Studio
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Audition with portfolio and instructor approval.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall
This capstone course provides advanced students firsthand experience in the function of a professional studio environment where they create real-world projects for real-world clients. Students experience client relations, project development and management, problem solving, team management, asset management, and project delivery considerations.
MAT 290: Portfolio Development
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Advisory: It is recommended that students complete most courses within a MAT certificate or degree program before enrolling in MAT 290.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Students develop a professional portfolio that showcases their design, media, and/or artistic skills and completed projects. Topics also include developing a personal brand and related marketing materials, such as a website, resume, business card, and cover letter. The portfolio's content and format are determined by individual student goals in order to market themselves as a freelancer or prospective employee.
MAT 292: Internship Studies
Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per unit.
Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Center approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or internship studies concurrently.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Course Typically Offered: To be arranged
This course provides students the opportunity to apply the theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship position in a professional setting under the instruction of a faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance.
MAT 296: Topics in Media Arts & Technologies
Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: To be arranged
This course gives students an opportunity to study topics in Media Arts and Technologies that are not included in regular course offerings. Each Topics course is announced, described, and given its own title and 296 number designation in the class schedule.
MAT 299: Occupational Cooperative Work Experience
Units: 1-4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per unit.
Enrollment Limitation: Career Center approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or internship studies concurrently.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Course Typically Offered: To be arranged
Cooperative Work Experience is intended for students who are employed in a job directly related to their major. It allows such students the opportunity to apply the theories and skills of their discipline to their position and to undertake new responsibilities and learn new skills at work. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance.
