An introduction to lettering skills and typefaces. Students trace the history of typography from its beginning to photo and computer composition, and relate this knowledge to the current needs of advertising. In this course students gain foundation knowledge in the role of typography as a communication and design element. Emphasis is on the history, psychology, and artistic interpretation of typography and its place in digitally-based media. Video for Interactive Media Students will learn how to select and integrate the appropriate video technology into an overall multimedia solution.
Students produce a live webcast as a class project.
Video Post Production Studies post production techniques for editing rough cuts into a finished program. Includes edit list management, graphic and special effects, job search and career related skills. This course introduces the student to the video camera as a technical and creative tool for communication and art. The student utilizes lighting and grip equipment to control light to maximize the video picture. Shot composition and camera movements are practiced using different camera mounts.