TECHNICAL
COM 361 - Introduction to TV Production
COM 461 - Advanced TV (Studio) Production
COM 491/492- Video Institute I & II
DMA 309 - Digital Music Technology
DMA 310 - Digital Audio/Music Production
DMA 387 - Digital Video Production
DMA 416 - Advanced 2D Computer Animation
DMA 480 - Advanced Digital Media Programming
DMA 487 - Advanced Digital Video Production
CSC 111 - Intro to Programming
ISB 455 - E-Commerce and Web Site Design
COM 361 Introduction to Television Production 3
Studio techniques, lighting, sound recording, set design, electronic graphics and editing, production of live and edited programs in studio. DMA elective.
COM 461 Advanced Television (Studio) Production 3
Advanced techniques in lighting, editing, set design, special effects and photography, production of short-form projects for professional distribution. DMA elective. Prerequisite: COM 361.
COM 491/492 Video Institute I & II 3 Students develop individual, original video projects in service to Canisius College and community/ humanitarian agencies. Travel may be involved for some projects. Registration by permission only.
DMA 309 Music Technology 3
Explore music sequencing, midi, audio plug-ins and other tools used by professional musicians, sound designers and multimedia specialists. No music background required.
DMA 310 Digital Audio/Music Production 3
Learn fundamental techniques of digital audio and music production using current technologies in digital recording, software and audio post-production. Discuss current trends in audio production and the tools used for composing and producing electronic music. No music background required.
DMA 387 Digital Video Production 3
Focuses on the technical and creative processes involved in digital video field production and post-production. Topics include scripting, lighting, camera operation, audio, non-linear editing and video streaming for the web. Prerequisite: DMA 201 or permission of instructor.
DMA 416 Advanced 2D Computer Animation 3
Expanding upon 2D Computer Animation, this production course will develop an entire animated feature from start to finish. Processes involve creating detailed storyboards, character design, background and stage imaging and motion studies. The project will be broken into a series of smaller scenes and re-assembled with animated titles and credits resulting in a complete 2D animated short. Prerequisite: DMA 389.
DMA 480 Advanced Digital Media Programming 3
In this course students explore advanced server and client side programming using PHP, MySQL, XML, AS, and DHTML in order to create complex database-driven on-line systems and interactive art works. Examples include content management engines and procedural epoetry.
DMA 487 Advanced Digital Video Production 3
This course focuses on advanced techniques in non-linear editing, motion graphics and digital video production. Critical analysis of micro-media digital films, important avant-garde breakthroughs, streaming video and the development of graphic design in motion will be covered. Software: Apple Final Cut Pro HD and Adobe After Effects.
CSC 111 Introduction to Programming 3 credits
An introduction to the development of algorithms and programs using the Java programming language. (ASVII)
ISB 455 E-Commerce and Web Site Design 3 credits
A course that covers the fundamentals of ecommerce applications and technologies. Interactive website design and development. Prerequisite: ISB 340.