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EXSC 1140 - Instructional Methods: Senior Fitness
Credits: 0.5
[Previously offered as: EXSC 124] Students learn the fundamentals of exercise leadership, prescription and design for senior fitness programs.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required.
Offered: Fall.
Half lecture hour.
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EXSC 1150 - Instructional Methods: Personal Training
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: EXSC 126] This course gives students instructional methods of personal fitness training. Instructional techniques for fitness development and methods for leading an exercise session, including design, instruction and evaluation, are the foundation of the class.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required.
Offered: Spring.
Half lecture hour.
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EXSC 1160 - Instructional Methods: Group Exercise
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: EXSC 129] This course covers the theoretical bases underlying physical fitness and instruction techniques for fitness development in group classes. Emphasis is on hands-on learning of methods for leading a group exercise class, including visual and auditory cues, dance routines and patterns. Students learn to design and teach fitness classes in bench step, aerobics, kickboxing, resistance training and core strengthening. This class also covers adherence and motivation to exercise. Current trends in exercise class modes and formats are examined. Safety and injury prevention are emphasized.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required.
Offered: Spring.
One lecture hour.
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EXSC 1170 - Instructional Methods: Alternative Strength Training
Credits: 0.5
[Previously offered as: EXSC 132] This course will cover the fundamentals, theories and application of alternative strength training methods such as stability ball, medicine ball, resistance band and functional training. This course will also cover efficient use of these exercises and methods to target needs and goals of individualized exercise programs. Emphasis is placed on actual experience, exercise safety, progression and proper technique of alternative training modalities.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required.
Offered: Fall.
One lecture hour.
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EXSC 1180 - Instructional Methods: Training Techniques Review
Credits: 0.5
[Previously offered as: EXSC 133] This course reviews essential personal training and group fitness techniques relevant to national personal training certification exams and practical application. Topics include postural alignment, biomechanics, proper spotting techniques, and exercise recommendations/modification.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Offered: Spring.
Half lecture hour.
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EXSC 1190 - Instructional Methods: Outdoor Applications
Credits: 0.5
[Previously offered as: EXSC 134] This course examines methods and components of athletic training and outdoor leadership in an experiential based environment. Topics include risk-management, group facilitation, exposure, and conditional outdoor leadership theories.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Permission required.
Offered: Fall.
Half lecture hour.
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EXSC 1210 - Fitness Instructor Training I
Credits: 4
[Previously offered as: EXSC 150]
Designed for students who want to pursue the American Council on Exercise (ACE) personal fitness trainer certification and/or the SFCC Fitness Instructor Training (FIT) Certificate. This course focuses on facilitating rapport with clients, exercise adherence, self-efficacy and behavior change. Human anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology and nutrition will be introduced, as they pertain to the personal fitness trainer scope of practice. This is part one of the two-part core requirements for the FIT Certificate.
Permission required.
Offered: Fall.
Four lecture hours.
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EXSC 1220 - Fitness Instructor Training II
Credits: 4
[Previously offered as: EXSC 151] Designed for students who want to pursue the American Council on Exercise (ACE) personal fitness trainer certification and/or the SFCC Fitness Instructor Training (FIT) Certificate. This course focuses on applying the integrated fitness model to program design, functional and physiological assessments, mind-body exercises and different training modalities. This course also addresses adaptations for common injuries, legal and professional guidelines and responsibilities, business fundamentals, and ACE certification review. This is part two of the two-part core requirements for the FIT Certificate.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 1210 .
Offered: Spring.
Four lecture hours.
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EXSC 2110 - Exercise Physiology
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EXSC 200]
A survey of scientific principles, methodologies and research as applied to exercise and physical fitness. The emphasis is on physiological responses and adaptations to exercise. Basic elements of anatomy and physiology are also included.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 .
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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EXSC 2120 - Structural Kinesiology
Credits: 4
[Previously offered as: EXSC 201] Students learn about anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics as they relate to sport and exercise. Special attention is focused on the practical implications of human movement and how they relate to developing scientifically based exercise programs.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 .
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours, two lab hours.
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EXSC 2130 - IM Lifestyle Change
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EXSC 202]
Health-risk appraisals and their application to lifestyle change. Topics include weight control, stress management and the principles of exercise adherence. Emphasis is on techniques in behavior modification, motivation, teaching and counseling, and behavior change as lifestyle change.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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EXSC 2140 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EXSC 203] An introduction to the basic principles of nutrition, including functions, interactions, and human requirements of nutrients and their roles in maintaining optimum health in the exercising adult. The effects of exercise on nutritional requirements and guidelines for their use are emphasized. The efficacy and potential risks of various ergogenic aids are reviewed.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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EXSC 2150 - Prevention and Care of Exercise Injury
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EXSC 210]
Methods for the injury-prevention design of exercise settings and exercise programs. Students explore the use of physical conditioning techniques to prevent injury and discuss current exercise fads and myths that promote injury. The course presents methods for injury recognition and evaluation, the on-site care of exercise injuries, and emergency procedures. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit. Must have certifications in CPR and first aid.
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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EXSC 2160 - Fitness and Exercise Testing
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EXSC 220]
Techniques for conducting safe and sound physical fitness assessments. Tests for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, power and endurance, flexibility, body composition, functional fitness and pulmonary capacity are included. Metabolic calculations and conversions are explained, as well as safety guidelines and equipment use and maintenance.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 and MATH 102 .
Offered: Fall.
One lecture hour, four lab hours.
Health and Wellness Course
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EXSC 2170 - Physical Fitness Programming and Instruction
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: EXSC 230]
Theoretical bases underlying physical fitness programming and instruction. Methods for leading an exercise class, as well as personal fitness training, including recruitment, adherence and motivation are studied. Current exercise class modes and formats will be examined, as well as trends in personal training. Legal and professional responsibilities of the fitness professional will be studied. Safety and injury prevention are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 and MATH 102 .
Offered: Spring.
One lecture hour, four lab hours.
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EXSC 2990 - Exercise Science Practicum
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: EXSC 293L] The student serves as an instructional assistant in a physical education activity class. Course objectives are individualized to the student’s needs. The student assists in a class from any of these activity class clusters: Aerobic activities, strength and conditioning activities recreational/sport activities, dance activities, aquatic activities and yoga/martial arts activities. May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 2170 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Two lab hours.
Health and Wellness Course
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EXSC 2998 - Exercise Science Internship
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: EXSC 298] Internship in a fitness education facility. Students will become familiar with daily operations, facility maintenance and class administration.
Permission required.
Prerequisite(s): EXSC 2170 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Two lecture hours.
Health and Wellness Course
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EFDA 250 - Restorative Functions
Credits: 2
This course covers foundational knowledge in general and dental anatomy and physiology, dental materials, placing and shaping direct restorations, fitting and shaping of stainless steel crowns, dental impressions, Isolation, and occlusion function. These principles will be specifically applied to amalgam and composite restorations. This course will be intense to allow us to begin placing restorations on prepared typodont teeth.
Permission required.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Two lecture hours.
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EFDA 250L - Restorative Functions Lab
Credits: 1
An introduction to the manipulation and placement of restorative materials, fitting and shaping stainless steel crowns, taking a single tooth final impression and practicing other skills for expanded functions dental auxiliary (EFDA) as approved by the New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care. Students will apply concepts from dental anatomy and materials science to restorative procedures.
Permission required.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Two lab hours
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EFDA 293 - Restorative Clinical Practicum
Credits: 4
A clinical course providing practice in expanded functions dental auxiliary (EFDA) skills. Emphasis is on the placement of amalgam and composite restorations on patients. Clinical experience will be provided in an affiliated clinical site. This course also includes seminars to discuss clinical experiences and measures to take care of any deficiencies.
Permission required.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Eight lab hours.
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EFDA 294 - Dental Insurance Billing and Coding
Credits: 2
This self-paced, online course gives administrative dental professionals a strong background in and thorough understanding of how the dental insurance process works. Students gain knowledge and relevant, up-to-date information that enables them to excel as dental insurance billing and coding professionals.
Permission required.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Two lecture hours.
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EFDA 295 - Advanced Dental Assisting Skills
Credits: 4
Didactic and laboratory instruction that emphasizes experience and performance with current technology and advanced level dental assistant skills needed for employment in today’s dental offices. This final course in the sequence leads to the completion of a certificate in advanced dental assisting skills.
Prerequisite(s): EFDA 295A and EFDA 295B and EFDA 295C and EFDA 296 and EFDA 294 .
Offered: Fall.
Two lecture hours, two lab hours.
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EFDA 295A - Dental Radiation Health and Safety Review
Credits: 1
A review of course content previously learned through attending a program or on-site training. Instructors, in a fast-paced format, review topics in order to present all the information within the scheduled time frame. The student will focus on radiation health and safety. The course will include information on state licensure requirements for dental professionals including the national board examination and continuing education requirements.
Permission required.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
On lecture hour.
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EFDA 295B - Dental Infection Control Review
Credits: 1
A review of course content previously learned through attending a program or on-site training. Instructors, in a fast-paced format, review topics in order to present all the information within the scheduled time frame. the student will focus on infection control in dental office. The course will include information on state licensure requirements for dental professionals including the national board examination and continuing education requirements.
Permission required.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
One lecture hour.
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EFDA 295C - General Chairside Review
Credits: 1
A review of course content previously learned through attending a program or on-site training. Instructors, in a fast-paced format, review topics in order to present all the information within the scheduled time frame. the student will focus on general chairside procedures in a dental office. The course will include information on state licensure requirements for dental professionals including the national board examination and continuing education requirements.
Permission required.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
One lecture hour.
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EFDA 296 - Dental Fluoride, Polishing and Sealants Review
Credits: 1
A review of course content previously learned through attending a program or on-site training. Instructors, in a fast-paced format, review topics in order to present all the information within the scheduled time frame. the student will focus on dental fluoride applications, dental sealants application and coronal polishing. The course will include information on state licensure requirements for dental professionals including the national board examination and continuing education requirements.
Permission required.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
One lecture hour.
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FACT 113 - Basic Blueprint Reading
Credits: 2
Introduction of symbols, scaled measurements and specifications necessary for reading construction plans. Plumbing drawings are analyzed and interpreted. Practice of basic methods of sketching and design. Material and take-off lists are prepared.
Prerequisite(s): Work Keys score of 3 in Applied Math, Reading for Information and Locating Information.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
One lecture hour, two lab hours.
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FACT 114 - Basic Electricity and Controls
Credits: 2
Presents principles of electricity, measurements, safety, wiring procedures, schematics, components of basic circuits, and principles and practices in electricity.
Offered: Spring.
One lecture hour, two lab hours.
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FACT 198 - FACT Internship
Credits: 2
This course provides students with an opportunity to enlarge and complete their learning experience by taking an unpaid position in a working environment. Students should have completed a significant portion of program core requirements to be eligible for this program and must work closely with a faculty adviser regarding employment specifics.
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours.
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Fashion Design |
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FASH 113 - Production Sewing
Credits: 3
Introduction to sewing concepts. Students learn to operate machinery and understand assembly and construction techniques.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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FASH 120 - Flat Pattern
Credits: 3
Students learn techniques for flat-pattern drafting and design interpretation by making a pattern, drafting a sloper and producing a muslin of new designs.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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FASH 121 - Patternmaking - Draping
Credits: 3
The course covers techniques for pattern drafting and design interpretation by using the dress form and the draping method of pattern drafting exclusively.
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FASH 130 - Fashion Illustration
Credits: 3
Introduction to sketching as applied to the fashion industry. Students learn life drawing with an emphasis on proportion and fluidity of pose, how to develop a croquis and how to illustrate design ideas on paper.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate.
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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FASH 133 - Design Workshop
Credits: 1
Course enables designers to refine their construction skills. Focus is on the fine construction techniques of haute couture.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Occasionally.
One lecture hour.
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FASH 147 - Fashion Accessories
Credits: 1
Introduction to major areas of accessory design and production of a variety of accessories, including shoes, handbags, hats, belts, billfolds, carrying gear, and scarves. Students begin with illustrations, learn about materials and construction. Students also learn presentation techniques. Students should consult with the fashion department about specific topic offered each session.
Graded: Letter Grade
Offered: Occassionaly
One lecture hour.
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FASH 150 - History of Fashion
Credits: 3
Survey of the history of clothing - of fabrics, styles and fashion - beginning with ancient civilizations and winding up on Seventh Avenue. Students explore the ways trade routes, cultural exchange and technology have influenced the development of clothing.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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FASH 160 - Introduction to Fashion Design
Credits: 3
Introduction to the apparel industry, including aesthetics and practical realities. Familiarization with fashion illustration, collections, careers, product sourcing, fashion marketing and sustainable design.
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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FASH 170 - Textiles: Study of Fabrics
Credits: 3
Basic information about textiles for the designer. The five main characteristics of textiles are covered: fiber arrangement, yarn structure, fabric structure, color, and finish. The course includes a comparison of the environmental impact of various fiber choices and dyes.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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FASH 222 - Advanced Flat Pattern and Draping
Credits: 3
Advanced patternmaking techniques using both the flat pattern and draping methods of pattern development are taught. Students¿ original design ideas are translated from sketch to muslin to finished garment.
Prerequisite(s): FASH 120 and FASH 121 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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FASH 224 - Introduction to Computer Fashion Design
Credits: 3
Students are introduced to computers for fashion and accessory design, textile design and product development.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): FASH 130 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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FASH 240 - Sample Design
Credits: 3
Intensive training in apparel production as practiced in the apparel industry. Major topics include the basic block used in fashion design, costing, grading, sample production and design trends. Students design a sample collection and participate in line production.
Prerequisite(s): FASH 120 or FASH 121 or permission.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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FASH 248 - Global Influences on Fashion
Credits: 3
A studio design class exploring geographic, historical, and cultural influences on fashion with an emphasis on a selection of traditional and contemporary styles from around the world, including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Indigenous America, and Africa. Collections at the Museum of International Folk Art are used to supplement class lectures.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Offered: Occasionally.
One lecture hour, four lab hours.
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FASH 260 - Fashion Collection Studio
Credits: 3
Applied, intensive studio course for the motivated entrepreneur/designer. Student designers develop collections via the croquis process and then select a specific collection of fall, holiday/resort, spring or summer to realize via draping, drafting, fabrication, construction and presentation. The course culminates in a final project/portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): FASH 120 and FASH 240 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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Film and Digital Media Arts |
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FDMA 1110 - Film History
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 155] A survey of the history of cinema - investigating the process by which the original “cinema of attractions” evolved into a globally dominant form of visual storytelling. Students explore the development of cinema both as an art form and as an industry, and consider the technological, economic, cultural factors, and key international movements that shape it.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1115 - Design History
Credits: 3
A history of graphic and industrial design and architecture of the western world from 1450 A.D. through to the present. The course will describe the various periods and styles in design as they relate to the historical settings during which the works were created. Emphasis will be placed on the political, social, spiritual, intellectual, and cultural movements that affect the creation and development of design.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109
Offered: Occasionally
NMGEC: Area V: Humanities.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1120 - Desktop Publishing I
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: MART 123]
Teaches introductory skills for designing and creating publications and presentations with layout software. The course will focus on graphics and typographic design, fonts, and other skills for print and web publishing.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1130 - Film Crew I Lab
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: FILM 140L] Co-requisite lab for FDMA 2120 students complete International Alliance of Technical Stage Employees (IATSE 480, OSHA) safety training, a fitness assessment and training in basic nutrition and environmental concerns specific to film set work. Students will complete technical workshops for equipment operation. Students will be responsible for fees required for certification.
Corequisite(s): FDMA 2120 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Two lab hours.
Health and Wellness Course
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FDMA 1170 - Scanning Techniques
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: MART 186]
This course develops students’ skills with scanning devices and software and correcting scanned content. Topics include scanning film, transparencies, flat work and three-dimensional objects resolution and file formats and a checklist for purchasing a scanner.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
One lecture hour.
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FDMA 1180 - Adobe Lightroom
Credits: 2
[Previously offered as: MART 188] This class presents a thorough overview of Adobe Lightroom, an application encompassing digital workflow, file management, basic adjustments, and presentation tools. Students will have a hands-on opportunity to work with Lightroom to create an efficient and comprehensive digital workflow.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Two lecture hour.
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FDMA 1190 - International Doc Cinema
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 156] An exploration of the evolution of international documentary cinema focusing on films, directors, themes, issues, and cultures that have lead to the most influential non-fiction films since the beginning of the 20th century. Technical, political, and socio-economic influences are explored. Students also examine our current society, the future of documentary films in the context of contemporary society, and how new technologies impact documentary films.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 .
Offered: Fall.
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FDMA 1210 - Digital Video Production I
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 130] An introduction to digital video production. Students learn camera operation, lights and audio equipment. Hands-on production is completed in the studio and on location.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Two lecture hours, two lab hours.
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FDMA 1220 - Intro to Digital Video Editing
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 131]
The basics of the post-production process for non-linear video editing. Students work with multiple video formats and create short movies for multiple distribution platforms. Skills include media management and professional terminology.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1260 - Introduction to Digital Media
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: MART 119]
Explores how text, graphics, sound, images and video come together in a digital media program as well as trends and current issues related to media applications and design. Students will be involved in teamwork, communication and workplace interaction simulation.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Two lecture hours, two lab hours.
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FDMA 1290 - Electronic Color Theory and Practice
Credits: 1
[Previously offered as: MART 187]
A study of electronic color modes, spaces, device calibration and color management. Students learn to match output to input depending on production method, including Web, print and video. Topics include additive and substractive color primaries, defining color space, device gamuts, choosing a color model, calibration and profiles, color management workflow, third-party calibration software and hardware, and color modes (bitmapped, grayscale, RGB, CMYK and Lab).
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
One lecture hour.
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FDMA 1310 - Introduction to Television Production
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 132]
An introduction to producing programming for television broadcast. Students learn basic shooting and editing and broadcast live and recorded media. Work is performed on location and in the studio.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Two Lecture hours, two lab hours.
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FDMA 1360 - Web Design I
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: MART 130]
Provides an introduction to web development techniques, theory and design. Students will learn HTML, CSS application, and strategies for effective site navigation and design, along with industry standard web editing software to develop various websites.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1380 - Introduction to ProTools
Credits: 2
[Previously offered as: MART 159]
This hands-on course provides a basic introduction to recording and editing using DigiDesign’s Pro Tools software. Students have access to their own Pro Tools equipped Mac or Windows workstation as well as to the recording studio. Students record and edit their own final project.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Summer.
Two lecture hours.
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FDMA 1390 - Introduction to Reason and Live
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: MART 161]
Students work with Propellerheads Reason and Ableton Live, two of the most useful and fun music software packages to produce beats, loops and songs. Both pieces of software will be studied in depth as well as how to integrate them into a live performance situation.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1410 - Audio Production I
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: MART 160]
The application of essential tools and techniques in analog and digital audio production. Topics include acoustic science, microphones, recording and mixing techniques, analog and digital audio hardware and software, including multi-track, computer-based recording and editing systems.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1417 - Audio Field Recording
Credits: 2
[Previously offered as: MART 165]
Learn to use digital and analog audio recording equipment to produce field recordings from diverse settings. The class is designed as a workshop, incorporating fieldtrips, individualized support, group critiquing and problem solving.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Offered: Summer.
Two lecture hours.
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FDMA 1420 - Performance for Film and Media I
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 145]
Introduction to acting skills and techniques unique to film, television and web-based productions. The class includes writing and performing a monologue for the screen, partner scene work, audition preparation and professional filmmaking terminology.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Two lecture hours, two lab hours.
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FDMA 1460 - Women Make Media
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 136] Designed for women ages 18+. The class focuses on directing, producing, shooting and editing through hands on workshops. Students in the class will work individually and in teams to create small films. Classes are designed to create media literacy pertaining to female focused subjects and create feminine voice through altruistic behavior. Offered: Occasionally. Three lecture hours.
Offered: Occasionally
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1470 - Introduction to Social Media Basics
Credits: 2
[Previously offered as: MART 111]
Introduces the basics of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. Topics include audience, purpose, demographics, image creation in Canva and Pic Monkey, obtaining and using stock images, review of successful social media campaigns and evaluation tools available, and management tools such as Hootsuite, Sproutsocial, Buffer, and Facebook scheduling.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours.
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FDMA 1475 - Social Media Basics
Credits: 2
{Previously offered as: MART 115] Develops students’ skills using the social media platforms of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest and introduces blogging. Topics include successful social media campaigning, optimum scheduling, third-party scheduling, advertising, boost posting, Google analytics, and social media integration with websites. Students create and utilize a WordPress site.
Graded: Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 1470 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours.
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FDMA 1480 - Contemporary and Postmodern Film
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 195] An examination of the social and political context of the postmodern era of filmmaking. This class explores postmodern filmmaking techniques, aesthetic choices and stylistic devices. Includes the work of Quentin Tarantino, the Coen Brothers, Ridley Scott, Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1510 - Introduction to 3D Animation
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: MART 148]
Provides an overview of 3D animation production processes. Students will be introduced to basic story development and the creation of computer-generated assets and cinematic sequences. The course will survey specialty areas of digital animation and various software and techniques applied in entertainment and information media. Students will review and critique other’s animation, as well as plan and produce original animation for review by classmates and as part of a CGI demo reel.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1515 - Introduction to Digital Image Editing Photoshop
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: MART 180]
Teaches how to use the tools in Adobe Photoshop to create new images and edit existing images. Tools used will include selections, layers, and adjustments, among other pixel editing tools. Basic composition and output will be emphasized in all projects.
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1535 - Introduction To Illustrator
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: MART 121]
Students receive instruction on vector graphics creation using vector illustration software. The students will create professional-quality artwork for print publishing and multimedia graphics. Instruction includes creating and manipulating basic shapes, drawing with the pen tool, using various brushes, working with type and preparing graphics for web, print, and digital publication.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1540 - Introduction To Motion Graphics
Credits: 3
Introduces students to digital animation using Adobe After Effects. Students will use After Effects to create layers, compositions, typefaces, visual effects, and rendering. Students will also design short animations of their own, and will work through lessons and tutorials.
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1560 - Screenwriting I
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 175]
An introduction to writing scripts for media and film. Students are introduced to narrative film structure and produce a script.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1570 - Game Design Analysis
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: MART 144]
An overview of games past to present and analysis of specific video game genres. Students learn the historical and cultural significance of video games through lecture and research. Students analyze and write about a different genre or video game each week. Topics include game history, game analysis, game mechanics, game design, and game theory.
Offered: Fall.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1580 - Game Design Fundamentals
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: MART 146]
An introduction to the elements of game design and creation. Video games will be dissected and analyzed. Students create traditional (non-video games) to gain hands-on knowledge of the fundamentals of game design. Topics include game design, game play, game balance and game theory.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1630 - Principles of Design
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: MART 118]
Explores how we see and use visuals to communicate information. Students will develop critical thinking skills in applying concepts of basic design principles. Students will apply the concepts with hands-on and analysis assignments. These concepts will then be applied to design for advertising, print, digital media, and web design. The business of design will also be covered with emphasis on client relations and networking.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1635 - Design Communication
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: MART 127] Explore the relationships of the forms and principles of the natural world, the processes they perform, and how to intentionally embed universally understood information that communicates deeply and effectively in a global world. This class will include examples of process from nature and their correlates in humanly expressed design-why and how they work. Students will create design projects based on these concepts.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1700 - Film Theory and Criticism
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 160]
An exploration of the nature of film as a complex cultural, psychological, and political medium through the discussion of key theoretical and critical approaches. Includes realist theory, genre criticism, auteur theory, structuralism, feminist theory, and journalistic criticism. The course combines weekly feature-length viewings with lectures, group discussions, and written assignments.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 1730 - 3D Graphics and Animation II
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: MART 178] A continuation of 3D graphics and animation studies, geared towards developing and producing advanced animation projects by expanding and refining skills acquired in MART 148. Topics include advanced techniques and tools for 3D modeling, texturing, and character rigging.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 1510 .
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 2110 - Introduction to Film Studies
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 150]
This course will introduce the students to the fundamentals of film studies and criticism through screenings of a wide array of international films. Topics to be covered will include a brief history of cinema, screenwriting, film production, and film criticism. Attention will also be given to technical vocabulary, screenplay structure, and the writing of film criticism.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 2120 - Film Crew I - Intro to Film and Media Workflow
Credits: 4
[Previously offered as: FILM 140] An introduction to the film industry. This class teaches film production processes, film crew hierarchy, film production set-safety and etiquette and provides hands-on training in industry standard film production equipment. Students complete the semester by participating as below-the-line crew members on a short film.
Corequisite(s): FDMA 1130 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours, two lab hours.
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FDMA 2125 - Film Crew II
Credits: 4
[Previously offered as: FILM 141] The second of three courses (FDMA 2120, FDMA 2125 and FDMA 2130) designed to train students to become working members of film crews. It will be taught by working film professionals. Content will be lecture and hands-on. Students complete the semester by working as part of an actual film crew as below-the-line and above-the-line crew members.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 2120 and FDMA 1130 .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours, two lab hours.
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FDMA 2130 - Film Crew III
Credits: 9
[Previously offered as: FILM 240] This is the third of three courses designed to train students to become working members of film crews. Students work in teams to complete a short motion picture.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 2125 and permission.
Offered: Occasionally.
Seven lecture hours, four lab hours.
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FDMA 2135 - Film Crew IV
Credits: 9
[Previously offered as: FILM 241] The first of two courses that span a full academic year. In FILM CREW IV students who have been accepted will produce and direct their film and/or media project Students will work with instructors during this process and have access to equipment, technology and student crew members to complete their production. Students must have completed their pre-production for their project and have followed the submission guidelines published by the college before taking this class.
Permission required.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 2130 and FDMA 2165 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Seven lecture hours, four lab hours.
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FDMA 2140 - Film Crew V
Credits: 9
[Previously offered as: FILM 242] The second of two courses that span a full academic year. In FILM CREW V students who have been accepted will complete the post-production process for their film and/or media project. Students will work with mentors during this process and have access to equipment, technology and student crew members to complete their production. Students will have a deadline for completion set by the instructors. Upon completion all students must participate in the college’s end of the year screening program as well as submit to four film festivals statewide.
Permission required.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 2135 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Seven lecture hours, four lab hours.
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FDMA 2145 - Post-Production Color Compositing
Credits: 3
An intermediate course in color grading, color compositing, and post-production using DaVinci Resolve. This course provides hands-on training in the theories, techniques, and practice of digital color grading and editing with the DaVinci Resolve post-production editing system. Students explore the core principles of color compositing and color grading to enhance and bring a new layer of story to images and film
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 1220 or FDMA 2340 or FDMA 2345
Offered: Fall and Spring
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 2150 - Desktop Publishing II
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: MART 225] Enhances and builds upon student layout/design skills developed in the Introduction to Desktop Publishing course, incorporating intermediate to advanced concepts in typography and layout design. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use page layout software to prepare a variety of documents for presentation and critique, including newsletters, instructional flyers, and other complex design/typographic pieces.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 1120 .
Offered: Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 2153 - Introductions to Wordpress
Credits: 2
[Previously offered as: MART 229]
Instruction in creating blog websites using Wordpress, the industry standard content management system (CMS). Topics include Wordpress themes, navigating the dashboard, creating blog posts, adding pages, and creating menus.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Two lecture hours.
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FDMA 2155 - Photoshop II
Credits: 3
Previously offered as: MART 280] Expands on the Photoshop skill set to develop proficiency with selections, masking, channels, filters, color correction, painting tools, vector integration, video, special effects, and compositing techniques. The focus is on the core image-editing tools of Photoshop that can be universally applied to photography, print, film or the web. The material is covered in production-oriented projects and students develop work suitable for portfolios.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 1515 or permission.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 2160 - Film Crew Seminar
Credits: .5-3
[Previously offered as: FILM 270]
Industry specific seminars focused on particular craft areas in the film industry. Seminars are hands-on practical classes.
Students may take the seminar class up to four times for degree credit.
Offered: Occasionally.
One-six lab hours.
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FDMA 2165 - Film Crew Internship
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 298] Internship students work on various film projects from Hollywood films to independent feature to public service announcements. Student must complete 150 internship hours in the course of one semester. All students participating in the internship program must have a B or better in Film Crew Training I and complete a Production Assistant Workshop.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 2120 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 2170 - Advanced Grip Training
Credits: 3
Advanced course in grip skills for the professional motion picture and television industry. This course covers building and operation of camera dollies, jibs, general rigging techniques, and on-set safety. Students gain practical experience through use of industry standard equipment.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 2120 , FDMA 1130
Offered: Summer, Fall, Spring
Six lab hours.
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FDMA 2175 - International Cinema
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 255]
A cinematic exploration of other nations, cultures and ways of perception. Films from around the world provide the basis for such topics as the historical development of a nation’s cinema through the eyes of its leading directors; an in-depth focus on the works of a foreign filmmaker; a multi-cultural comparison of films thematically linked; and other subjects related to appreciating international cinema.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 2180 - International Horror Cinema
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 250]
In-depth analysis of international horror cinema in which students explore important contributions from foreign countries to the horror genre. Rare films offer insight into the development of cinema’s portrayal of the terrifying from ghosts to homicidal maniacs, from social judgment to repressed sexuality.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 2215 - Digital Cinematography II
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 281] Teaches professional skills for digital video motion photography. Students use professional camera, lighting, and grip equipment; develop digital acquisition workflow for post-production; work in small film crews; and apply professional cinema techniques to image acquisition.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 2520 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours, two lab hours.
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FDMA 2215L - Digital Cinematography Lab
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 281L] An entry level course that focuses on training students for the position of First and Second Assistant Camera in the film and television industry. Students will work with industry standard camera equipment in real world conditions. Students will learn to prepare a camera gear and lenses, prepare camera reports, work with digital file management, and 4K workflow.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 2120 and FDMA 1130 and FDMA 2520 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Six lab hours.
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FDMA 2290 - Advanced Digital Projects
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: MART 284] Students work on advanced individual projects using the skills and concepts they learned in intermediate-level MART classes including Photoshop, Web, Animation, Graphics, and Video. Feedback and instruction is provided by student presentations and interaction, and one-to-one contact with the instructor.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 2155 or permission.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 2315 - Documentary Film Production I
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 210] An introduction to planning and producing a short documentary film. In this workshop-based class, students work individually and in teams.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 1210 or FDMA 1450 or FDMA 1460 and FDMA 1220 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Two lecture hours, two lab hours.
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FDMA 2330 - Documentary Film Production II
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 211] A second-level workshop class in which students work individually and in teams learning and utilizing the necessary skills to plan, produce, shoot and edit a short documentary film. Students will learn the business of documentary filmmaking and begin the processes needed for distribution.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 2315 .
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 2340 - Editing II
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: FILM 231] A second level class in non-linear video editing. Training includes various non-linear software tools expanding on concepts learned in Editing I. Students will complete individual short editing projects. Students will provide their own removable hard drive.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 1220 .
Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring.
Two lecture hours, two lab hours.
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FDMA 2360 - Web Design II
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: MART 230] Refining skills in coding and web graphic design and introducing methods in constructing sites that adhere to the standards of responsive web design. Students will expand their knowledge of HTML and CSS using a code editor, and they will both analyze existing websites and also construct an interactive website.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 1360 or permission.
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 2373 - Advanced Web Projects
[Previously offered as MART 232] An advanced course for those who want to further their knowledge of CSS3 and HTML5 while working in a real-world environment. Students will develop and complete web projects of their choosing, work with classmates designing and managing assigned projects, and create and present demos. Weekly discussions include best practices and current web design topics.
Prerequisite(s): FDMA 2360 or permission.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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FDMA 2375 - Typography
Credits: 3
[Previously offered as: MART 223] This course introduces students to the history of typography and its emotive, symbolic and communicative aspects. Students learn how to use type in a creative and aesthetic way and develop an understanding of page composition that incorporates concept and design.
May be taken twice for degree or certificate credit.
Offered: Occasionally.
Three lecture hours.
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