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DMA144 - Video I

This course is a practical introduction to the complete production cycle of video. Beginning with a basic introduction to the handling of basic production equipment, topics covered include: using the camera, framing and shooting techniques, approaching subjects, video formats, lighting, sound, editing with a non linear editing package, digital post-production and mastering. The course also includes an introduction to the use of video production with non-video digital media applications and efficient file conversion for online formats. This overview is approached as a simulated professional project, and includes an overview of project management and budgeting techniques.

DMA205 - Introduction to Flash

Working in tandem with DMA500 (Web Design I), students are introduced to Macromedia Flash as a tool for introducing rich media into interactive experiences. This course also includes the students' first introduction into multimedia construction methods, including timelines, designing interactivity using action scripting, tweaning and sound integration. This project-based course uses a series of progressive assignment such as beginning with creating a banner ad to explore animation with Flash, then moving onto more advanced projects such as construction of an interactive business card. The final project involves a complete Flash mini-production, integrating flow charts, story boarding, layout design and interactivity.

DMA233 - 2D Fundamentals with Illustrator and Typography

Transfer traditional drawing skills into a digital media drawing program, emphasis on typography to further develop an awareness and understanding of the power of typography to communicate.Design considerations applicable to print, multimedia and web.

Pre-requisites: DMA133

DMA234 - Computer Graphics and Imaging

This subject explores the design and development of computer graphics for use in various digital media projects. Working in tandem with DMA204 - Digital Photography, students learn how to manipulate digital imagery as well as create their own custom assets such as logos, buttons, interfaces, backgrounds, icons, game graphics, characters and animations. Digital painting techniques and effects with the latest, industry standard software will also be practiced.

Pre-requisite: DMA101
Co-requisite: DMA204

DMA299 - Media Preproduction

This subject helps focus the students creative concepts and design skills developed in their first semester. Students learn how to layout storyboards and plan complex animations, organize assets and resources for various media projects while honing their visual communication an digital media planning skills. Modules on story telling, interactive design and project planning will also be delivered.
Pre-requisites: DMA179 and DMA133

DMA500 - Web Design

DMA500 will introduce students to the dynamic and ever evolving field of web design. Web Design requires a good knowledge of the past, present and future trends of the World Wide Web, as well as a well-rounded, thorough knowledge of graphic design, typography, color, image creation for the web, browser and cross-platform issues. For the first seven weeks the course will introduce students to these issues and will include a combination of site deconstruction and analysis, pre-production planning and hands-on content creation. A thorough study of existing web sites will introduce students to the principles and criteria of good, successful web design. Students will learn basic HTML coding and will generate several websites that show successful web design including vector and bitmapped images and linked pages. For the last seven weeks the course will provide an in depth study and use of Macromedia's Dreamweaver, an HTML editor and web design tool.

GEN001 - General Education Option

According to the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities, ?the purpose of General Education in the Ontario college system is to contribute to the development of citizens who are conscious of the diversity, complexity, and richness of the human experience; who are able to establish meaning through this consciousness; and, who, as a result, are able to contribute thoughtfully, creatively, and positively to the society in which they live and work. General Education strengthens students' generic skills, such as critical analysis, problem solving, and communication, in the context of an exploration of topics with broad-based personal and / or societal importance?. Please contact the School of English and Liberal Studies at your campus to find out more about the variety of General Education courses from which you can choose.