25 courses with the subject CMP, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Students will learn basic audio and video production skills that will enable them to function as announcers and crew members at the College radio and TV facilities. Weekend work at the radio or TV stations is a required component of the course.
This course presents the foundation for understanding the discipline of graphic design. Students will gain an understanding of fundamental terminology and technical issues in graphics and design. Presentations and discussions will introduce the incorporation of digital imagery into the disciplines of graphic design, illustration and photography. In addition, students will survey other design disciplines such as product design, industrial design, architecture, etc. This course will utilize Adobe® InDesign® and Illustrator® software applications. Meets Visual and Performing Arts Intellectual Perspective requirement (VP).
This beginning level course will introduce students to the art of digital moviemaking using consumer digital cameras. The class will shoot, edit, act in and produce projects to be shared online. Meets Visual and Performing Arts Intellectual Perspective requirement (VP).
This course will investigate the fundamentals of digital photography and imaging. Students will learn to photograph, manipulate digital photography, and learn the use of basic cameras and photographic equipment. In addition, this course will emphasis development of basic and creative shooting skills. This course will utilize Adobe® Photoshop®. Meets Visual and Performing Arts Intellectual Perspective requirement (VP).
This course introduces storytelling and recording practices to students in the form of podcasting. Students will learn how use recording studio spaces, microphones, and Adobe Audition to produce radio and streaming appropriate content. A focus on production materials provides a concentration on creating scripts, conducting audio interviews, scheduling, and researching for hands-on student experience. Students will learn to use both professional and consumer-grade equipment.
Experimental course.
This course develops skills and advanced knowledge of design for print and publication. The emphasis of this course is to create layouts for different types of media including newspaper, magazine, multi-page publications, and advanced layouts for consumer use. Students will gain an understanding in digital publication design, in addition the challenges of physically printing their designs. Presentations and discussions will further advance design terminology and study the ways consumers view marketing materials through peer review and outside critique. This course will utilize Adobe® InDesign® and Illustrator® software applications.
In this course, students take on the role of design thinking and how design is used in advertising. Multiple means of commercial advertising are explored as students experience the advertising agency concept including creative direction, art direction, design and copywriting. In the study of advertising, students will implement a project from initial concept through client presentation and into production using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals and best practices of single-camera video production. Students obtain experience in pre-production, production and post-production utilizing digital video cameras and digital video editing. Students learn basics in audio and lighting while gaining an understanding of working with a team through group video assignments.
Introduction to terminology, typeface anatomy, style, specification and use of typography. Concentration is on the aesthetic and communicative aspects of typography. The application of techniques are used to integrate type, images and layout. The first half of this course will emphasize basic design principles and the fundamentals of typography. The second half of this course builds upon the fundamental typographic skills and techniques acquired in first half. Emphasis in the second half is on experimentation with type-centric design as a strong communication tool. Exploration includes the integration of type and images through innovative conceptual thinking. Meets Visual and Performing Arts Intellectual Perspective requirement (VP).
Experimental course.
This course allows the student the ability to examine how organizations can effectively use social media to communicate with various constituencies. Not only will there be opportunity to learn about social media theory but the application of this theory will be an integral part of the course experience.
In this course students will gain hands-on experience in digital video and cinema production. Emphasis is on learning to use cameras and associated video/cinema equipment. In addition, students will also learn cinematography techniques, lighting, grip, and rigging equipment.
This course focuses on the design and production process of corporate identity systems and brand identity. This course utilizes a systematic approach to comprehensive corporate identity from concept development through design and production. Students will learn the value and how to create a memorable, sustainable identity. Students will create various components including logos, signage, fleet graphics, stationery packages, and identity manuals.
This course concentrates on combining visual elements from a variety of sources into graphic elements for film, video, and web. Students will gain an understanding about the components that make up animation and build on foundational knowledge of pre-production materials including storyboarding and creating a production book. Emphasis is placed on the use of sound, graphics, and story elements to create time-based application and final animations. This course will utilize Adobe After Effects® along with the option to use graphics created in Adobe Illustrator® and Adobe Photoshop® software application.
Experimental course.
Experimental course.
The capstone course requires students to develop a project that explores a topic in communication studies. Students present their work to the campus community.
This course requires students to build a professional portfolio and implement a gallery showcase with a professional presentation. Students in this course will finalize all projects into a complete portfolio, both print and digital, in the form of production books or design books. Elements from this portfolio will be used to craft a gallery show, complete with reception. Advanced use of the Adobe Creative Cloud with a focus on formal presentation through a planned gallery show and portfolio review. Students will leave this course with a complete portfolio tailored to their experience throughout the Creative Media Production major.
Source: Westminster College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
