CHRISTIAN MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
Curriculum
PROGRAM/DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Core Curriculum
(78 credits)
For a complete description, review the Core Curriculum section here >>
All students are expected to participate in the Summer Outreach Training School as part of their core curriculum experience. The program is designed to prepare students to lead people to Christ, strengthen one’s faith and commitment to work in God’s vineyard, while setting the stage for their academic and spiritual journey at Hartland College. Please see the Summer Outreach Training School section Here >>
BA MAJOR CORE CLASSES
Major Core (39 credits)
The base classes are required for all media students completing the bachelor’s degree program. These classes provide the foundation for the media specialization streams.
(3 credits)
Learn to use professional raster graphic tools like Photoshop to creatively adjust, fix, and retouch different types of images used in graphic design projects. Master Photoshop compositing techniques to create flyers or posters. Learn to use Illustrator to create your own custom logo and learn the essential vector drawing techniques to create vector graphics. By the end of this course, you will be able to create your own artwork from scratch to use for motion design or graphic design purposes.
(4 credits)
An overview of the software and processes used in professional editorial design. Students will learn to combine design concepts and content using industry-standard desktop publishing tools and workflows, working both individually and in teams. Students are introduced to composition, page layout, the preparation and review of proofs, preflighting, and content licensing. Special emphasis is given to the use of styles to create highly structured, semantically rich documents that are easy to maintain and adapt to a variety of media and future uses. A review of color models, printing technologies, and various presentation media is included.
This course builds on the principles learned in Design Principles for Visual Communication. Students will learn about typography and font pairing to aid them in selection of typefaces. Students will also learn and apply principles of layout composition as well as color usage to create legible and aesthetic layouts. These include learning about hierarchy, repetition, proximity, white-space, contrast, and alignment. Students will learn about and implement “grid systems” to create visually aligned and structured layouts. By the end of the course, students will have gained hands-on experience creating multiple layouts from start to finish.
(3 credits)
An overview of developing design concepts that uphold Seventh-day Adventist values in visual communications. Through instruction, research, analysis, and project presentations, the student will develop their visual thought processes and creative decision-making skills. Topics include design fundamentals, illustrating Seventh-day Adventist doctrines and Spirit of Prophecy counsel, visual persuasion and storytelling, Christian ethics, typography, composition, color, image selection, production issues, and working with editors, managers, or clients. Awareness will be made of non-Christian concepts that are hostile to the influence of Christian witness. Lab included.
(3 credits)
An introduction to the fundamental technologies of the web, the languages, tools, and skills utilized in web development. The purpose of the course is to prepare students to use web media in communicating the everlasting gospel. The course is composed of classroom instruction, individual projects, and class-wide collaborative projects. One or more structured, self-paced skill enhancement courses will be assigned, utilizing freely available online resources. Skills to be developed include the design of well-structured, semantically rich web documents, reading, writing, and understanding basic HTML5 and CSS. The impact of social networking, blogs, streaming media, content rights, and online privacy will be discussed along with a history of the web. An overview of popular content management systems will be included. The importance of web standards compliance will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: MATH 111 College Math and a minimum score on a computer competency exam.
(3 credits)
Starting with the basics of good still photography, from finding an interesting subject to good composition to using the exposure triangle to make sure your subject is properly lit, students will learn what it takes to take amazing photos. They will then apply their photography skills to cinematography and master creating great (cinematic) video. Lab included.
(3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with theory and skills in basic audio production to more effectively communicate the everlasting gospel and be an effective member of a small studio or church audio team. Students will learn the basic functions of a variety of audio equipment commonly utilized in live sound and small studio settings. Sound theory is explored and applied to both. Miking techniques, along with techniques for controlling feedback, environmental and system noise, and dynamic range are covered, along with basic equalization. Mastering and distribution technologies will also be introduced. During the course students will learn to correctly handle cables and other audio gear, and to source equipment, properly connect it, and budget for the design of small studio or live sound application.
(3 credits)
The success of filmmaking is really determined by the editor. The choices the editor makes affect how the audience receives the story. This course will cover the essential techniques that editors use to shape emotion, pacing, and meaning to drive and sell the narrative. Students will also learn creative and technical aspects of editing, from organizing footage, trimming, and assembling shots together on the timeline, to continuity editing methods such as cutting to the action, match cuts, L-cuts, and J-cuts. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to put together the building blocks for a good edit. Students will also learn how to edit on a post-production team crossing multiple timelines around the world. One of the most important things editors do is stay organized with digital assets. Students will learn how to manage digital assets, which include still images, videos, PSD, and other digital files. Lab included.
(4 credits)
Building on Digital Photography, students will now dive deeper into the language of moving images. They will learn how to use movement, composition, and lighting to tell compelling stories. Students will learn how to use in-camera techniques to support advanced editing, such as creating seamless transitions. Students will see how their shots can make or break an editing timeline. They will also learn how to shoot for Visual Effects, which will include shooting for green screen and compositing purposes.
(3 credits)
The goal of the course is to teach students the art and science of compositing as it applies to motion graphics and visual effects. Students will learn keying techniques, rotoscoping, tracking, match moving, and the fundamental 3D animation skills needed to create compelling motion visuals.
(1 credit)
This helps students understand what media ministry (MM) entails and answers key questions, such as why MM is an essential part of presenting the everlasting gospel. It looks at principles of how MM can be done effectively. It also delves into the history of media ministry in the OT, the early church, the church in the wilderness, the Reformation, the rise of the Advent Movement, and the Three Angels’ Messages. The course also looks at special challenges for media workers such as the Sabbath, purity, gadget envy, and financing.
Enrollment of 5 students is required
MDMN 202 Content Marketing (3 credits)
Content Marketing is a $412 billion industry segment and growing rapidly. There are currently over 215,000 content jobs listed on LinkedIn. The demand for this skill is high and there are well-defined best practices, but it is still a skill that is in short supply. This course gives participants a solid introduction to the content marketing industry and the skills needed to succeed. It trains participants in the art of writing effective content. The course will give students experience in the key types of writing and help them build a strong portfolio of examples to showcase their skills to potential employers. It will also train students to develop a content marketing strategy for an employer or client and give them the opportunity to develop a sample strategy to add to their portfolio demonstrating expertise to potential employers.
MDMN 242 Storytelling Techniques (3 credits)
Do you have something you want to get across to an audience, such as an idea, a cause, a product, or a service? Understanding the science of storytelling will help you get your message across effectively. In this course, you will learn the foundations of effective storytelling techniques and how to use storytelling techniques to maximize the effectiveness of your communications.
(1 credit each)
In this course, students will research the job market in their industry and gain an understanding of career opportunities, trending topics, and current issues in the creative industry and their specific stream of interest. Students will also develop their personal brand and connect with potential employers and professional mentors using proven communication methods and strategies. Students will design their resumes and cover letters and create professional portfolios for the specific audiences they wish to target and gain real-world insights from guest speakers. Throughout the course, students are given various assignments and projects to help them identify their talents, skills, and abilities and align them with their call to ministry. At the end of the course, students meet with the instructor and the rest of the media team for advising and preparation for their stream selection in the third year
(Enrollment of 5 students is required)
(3 credits each)
MDMN 301 | Digital Marketing
The Internet is a dynamic marketplace if ever there was one. This course will provide you with the theoretical understanding of the Internet marketplace necessary to adapt to its many changes, while equipping you with the skills you need to perform important daily tasks. By the end of the course, you will be able to go into any organization with an online presence and improve their use of the Internet. Topics include, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, ROAS (Return on Ad Spend), Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Social Media, Reputation Management, and understand how to improve online effectiveness by applying digital marketing best practices. Students who complete this course will walk away with tangible proof of competence in their new skills. Digital Marketing students can also take a free optional certification exam that is recognized in the industry.
MDMN 321 | Writing for Publications
A course in Christian writing techniques for a variety of audiences. Students will receive assignments and instruction in writing stories, feature articles, newsletters, media releases, and promotional pieces such as flyers and appeal letters. Topics include: fiction vs. nonfiction, the legal aspects of publishing, the editorial process, target reading audiences, and cross-media writing.
MDMN 313 | Search Engine Optimization
This course examines the strategic use of search engine optimization (SEO) in marketing in order to build profitable customer relationships. Topics in the course will include consumer search behavior, search engines and algorithms, website user-experience, on-page and off-page SEO, and strategies for conducting SEO campaigns for traditional and niche search engines. The course is designed to teach the fundamentals of SEO as well as provide practice with analysis and skills associated with doing SEO for a business or organization.
(12 Cognate Credits)
Instead of strict tracks, the media program offers students the opportunity to specialize in a particular area while still exploring the broader field of media. Students will join “specializations” that reflect their main interest, and these specializations will help students achieve depth in a specific area.
Students seeking to advance in a specialization must do so under the guidance of a qualified faculty advisor who has the appropriate academic or professional expertise to guide and assess specialized coursework and competencies. Stream Specializations are not lecture-based courses but are self-directed that follow the best practices of project-based learning as described in the PBLWORKS Gold Standard PBL model. The instructor will monitor student progress and takes on the role of a coach to help students achieve planned outcomes. The specialization stream is a three-part series and will prepare students to be effective, self-directed learners while learning to be lifelong learners. These are critical skills in an ever-changing media industry. Students must complete the Professional Development Seminar Series before they can enroll in the course. The Professional Development Series will help students find the best streams that match their talents and ministry goals. To receive a specialization, students must complete the following requirements within their junior year:
- Evidence of acquisition of specific knowledge and skills in the selected stream. This can be done through professional certification or feedback from industry professionals
- The development of a project as agreed upon by the faculty advisor
- A minimum of 12-course credits in the area of specialization.
The media program offers specialization streams within the three core disciplines covered throughout the program:
- Creative Missional Entrepreneurship: In this stream students gain experiences that help them become excellent freelancers and learn the tools they need to lead creative ministries. Leadership is a key component that students develop in this stream.
- Multimedia Design or Graphic Design – In this stream, students will go through the creative process and develop professional motion pictures, digital publications or any other media asset of their choice from start to finish.
- Digital Discipleship Ministry: The Advanced Digital Discipleship Studies course is a junior year program that offers students the opportunity to develop their digital discipleship skills to lead people to Jesus through an online discipleship process.
Students will take one 4-credit course from the three-part Advanced Media Studies category each term of their junior year.
- MDMN 361 | Advanced Media Studies I (4 credits)
- MDMN 362 Advanced Media Studies II (4 credits)
- MDMN 363 Advanced Media Studies III (4 credits)
INTERNSHIP & PRACTICUM
The purpose of the on-campus practicum is to provide additional support to students who, for whatever reason, are not yet ready for an internship. If students do the on-campus practicum they are only required to do one more off-campus practicum.
(12 credits)
This course is designed as a complete academic extension of a student’s practical education specialization. In this course, students gain in- depth insights into work processes and methods. This course also prepares students to get the most out of their internship by considering best thinking from conception to production. Students are placed in a supervisory role and learn principles of running a creative agency.
Internship & Practicum: Off-Campus (36 credits)
Students who have successfully completed the first, second, and third-year requirements now have the opportunity to complete an off-campus internship and practicum during their fourth year.
The Internship & Practicum year is an excellent opportunity for students to be mentored by highly competent industry professionals and gain work experience that immerses them in their career interests. The practicum also helps students obtain employment opportunities.
(12 credits)
Upon completing their stream academic requirements, students must complete an internship in their respective majors. The departmental advisory team will help find an appropriate internship for each student. The internship program is a focused, dedicated time for upper-division students to build and develop their professional skills in a mentored environment through productive work in the area of their education. An internship allows senior students to experience the professional world while participating in their academic training. This allows them to learn about the relationship between their academic preparation, their career aspirations, and the professional world’s demands. Interns can also broaden their career interests and apply career-relevant expertise. Internships are structured with standard learning objectives, mentored, and assessed. Curriculum Committee approval is required for internship selection.
(12 credits)
The practicums are good work experience that students can immerse themselves in their career interests. The practicum also helps students obtain employment opportunities.
(12 credits)
The practicums are good work experience that students can immerse themselves in their career interests. The practicum also helps students obtain employment opportunities.
ASSOCIATE IN CHRISTIAN MEDIA MINISTRY (87 credits approximately)
The Associate in Christian Media Ministry degree is a unique program that teaches learners 21st century soft skills such as leadership, creativity, collaboration, communication, and media literacy, as well as practical skills ranging from graphic and multimedia design to production and creative entrepreneurship.
The course prepares you to create a wide range of content, from still images to moving content, live streaming, and podcasting. Using the latest digital content creation technologies, students explore methods for creating engaging content to share the everlasting gospel.
(3 credits)
Being a 21st century missionary encompasses strengthening our mental and spiritual faculties by discovering the principles of interpretation found in Scripture. Students will learn to rightly divide the Word of Truth and then apply these principles in their teaching, preaching, and personal lives for the purpose of growing in grace and winning souls to the kingdom. In this session students will examine and apply the grammatical historical principles of exegesis that are grounded in the Bible.
(4 credits)
Students will study God’s natural laws and how they relate to our physical and mental health, including God’s counsel regarding these laws in the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy, and they will compare it with evidence- based studies. Students will be introduced to basic home remedies related to these laws of health such as herbal and charcoal remedies, proper breathing, exercise, water treatments, and proper nutrition.
(3 credits)
The ability to communicate clearly in writing is one of the hallmarks of an effective leader. This foundational class teaches students how to write at a college level by providing instruction in grammar and sentence structure—skills that will be used throughout a student’s academic training. This practical, hands-on course uses “natural context” communication to improve student academic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Instruction is specifically tailored to the individual learner via an initial placement test which leads to personalized training in writing skills from note taking to prewriting and editing. Logic and critical thinking skills will be emphasized throughout the writing projects.
(3 credits)
This course provides a basic understanding of the tools, skills, and philosophies that shape the use of digital media in the 21st century. Students will learn how to use different types of digital media for teaching/ communication, organizing/managing information, and gathering/ researching information.
(3 credits)
This course highlights the link between basic philosophical issues and educational outcomes, how a biblical Christian worldview should permeate and shape an educational model. It explores the major issues relevant to Christian education thus providing a basis for the development of a personal philosophy of education within the Christian context. An endeavor is made to discover the dynamic relationship between education and redemption, while illustrating means by which Christian principles may pervade every educational facet. It also seeks to explain Hartland’s educational model. A fundamental component of this class is the study of Ellen White’s book Education.
(3 credits)
The supreme model for 21st century missionaries is none other than our Lord Jesus Christ. A comprehensive study of Jesus’ life and teachings as revealed in the four Gospels, aimed at developing student appreciation for Christ’s impact upon one’s own life, as well as enabling the student to present the fundamental message of Jesus to others. This course covers Christ’s life from His incarnation to His ascension.
(3 credits)
This course covers an in-depth study and application of quadratics, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; systems of equations; inequalities, and absolute value. Also includes instruction in basic graphing techniques and applications involving geometry and measurement. Special attention will be given to explaining how algebraic equations are used in solving real-life problems found in fields such as engineering, assessment/ evaluations, statistics, medicine, education, and agriculture. This class fulfills the pre-professional precalculus requirement.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum ACT math score of 16, SAT score of 390, R-SAT score of 430, or MATH 000 series with a C or higher grade.
(3 credits)
Missionary service occurs within a larger doctrinal framework that provides the context for all kinds of ministry. The goal of this class is to study the 28 fundamental beliefs held by Seventh-day Adventists with an emphasis on the pillars of our faith. Students will examine the biblical evidence for each doctrine, the impact they have on the church’s mission and our personal lives, and how to defend these beliefs.
(4 credits)
This course provides students with a communication tool that will empower them to achieve personal goals and discover God’s calling for them. They will be trained to guide individuals/clients to recognize their skills, talents, and dreams, and to refocus their goals in life and move beyond challenges and obstacles from their pasts, which stand in the way of these goals. Students will also be trained to help individuals find the motivation and tools to achieve their emotional, mental, and physical health goals.
(1 credit/each)
This is a foundational course examining music standards applicable to both home and church. Specific training will be provided in voice culture, choral singing, and music history. Students will learn how to use uplifting music presentation as an important outreach method designed to reach people for Christ. All students are expected to join the Hartland College Campus Choir for at least three terms.
(3 credits)
This class presents a Seventh-day Adventist perspective on marriage and family from courtship and marriage to child rearing. Drawing on principles presented in the Bible, the writings of Ellen White, and other Christian authors, this class will cover social policy, commitments, compatibility, “red flags,” family structures, personality tests, adultery and divorce, blended families, second marriages, and general family principles. Students will also study cultural marriage and family structures, gender roles and multicultural considerations relevant to missionaries working with people of different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. Students will survey Ellen White’s book The Adventist Home.
(3 credits)
This course builds on the writing skills gained in ENGL 101 by introducing more advanced forms of writing, including advanced essays of various genres, research writing, documentation styles (APA, MLA, Turabian/ Chicago), separating fact from opinion, and the proper use of primary
and secondary sources. This class will focus on gathering, organizing, documenting, and presenting information clearly and in a professional manner. Students will explore how to use “storytelling” in evangelism by writing effectively for specific audiences and purposes as well as learning to use various formats and styles. They will also learn the steps in writing and submitting articles for discipline-specific, denominational, mission-related, or ministry-related publications.
EDUC 201 Teaching Seminar
(3 credits)
This is a course designed to help students understand the impact of individual and corporate choices on occupational goals and future earnings potential. Topics covered will include income, money management, accounting basics, budgeting and controlling, spending and credit, as well as saving and investing, from a spiritual and biblical perspective. This course also includes a discussion on economic systems including capitalism, socialism, greed, and the Bible.
(2 credits/each)
The purpose of this course is to give the students resources that will encourage them to take interest in the management and production of edibles for personal and/or community consumption. All students will participate in a structured, progressive agriculture curriculum focusing on urban style agriculture and “self-sufficiency” indoor gardening. Instruction explores how to create and initiate small scale green-housing, survival, market, and community gardening. All of our students will study how to become “food secure” missionaries by learning strategies for growing food basically anywhere on earth. Students will also learn strategies for growing and marketing a garden-based business enterprise. We would like to lay a foundation that will inspire a love for God’s gifts to us, be they cultivated or naturally occurring, and a healthy interest in their preservation and utilization for our service on earth.
Through our outreach program, Hartland students learn to minister to the needs of others in practical ways. As a part of their scheduled curriculum, students spend time every week in evangelistic or soul-winning activities. These include visiting neighbors, caring for shut-ins, conducting Bible studies, canvassing, conducting health and public evangelistic meetings, and helping in the local Seventh-day Adventist churches.
Our work education program (WEP) gives our students the opportunity to develop their practical and mental skills on real-world projects and tasks. Our WEP is designed to challenge students to apply what they learn in class by giving them projects and assigning responsibilities that require problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwork.
Hartland College’s Physical Education program is designed to help students attain their personal physical fitness goals while teaching them how to adopt an active, outdoors-oriented lifestyle. Students will develop a personal physical fitness regimen through physical fitness training/coaching. Students are required to take the Physical Education course for each quarter enrolled (internships and off-campus academic activities excluded).
Length: 2 hours of classroom instruction one day a week throughout the quarter. (2 credits)
(3 credits)
The success of filmmaking is really determined by the editor. The choices the editor makes affect how the audience receives the story. This course will cover the essential techniques that editors use to shape emotion, pacing, and meaning to drive and sell the narrative. Students will also learn creative and technical aspects of editing, from organizing footage, trimming, and assembling shots together on the timeline, to continuity editing methods such as cutting to the action, match cuts, L-cuts, and J-cuts. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to put together the building blocks for a good edit. Students will also learn how to edit on a post-production team crossing multiple timelines around the world. One of the most important things editors do is stay organized with digital assets. Students will learn how to manage digital assets, which include still images, videos, PSD, and other digital files. Lab included.
(3 credits)
Starting with the basics of good still photography, from finding an interesting subject to good composition to using the exposure triangle to make sure your subject is properly lit, students will learn what it takes to take amazing photos. They will then apply their photography skills to cinematography and master creating great (cinematic) video. Lab Included.
(1 credit)
This helps students understand what media ministry (MM) entails and answers key questions, such as why MM is an essential part of presenting the everlasting gospel. It looks at principles of how MM can be done effectively. It also delves into the history of media ministry in the OT, the early church, the church in the wilderness, the Reformation, the rise of the Advent Movement, and the Three Angels’ Messages. The course also looks at special challenges for media workers such as the Sabbath, purity, gadget envy, and financing.
(3 credits)
Learn to use professional raster graphic tools like Photoshop to creatively adjust, fix, and retouch different types of images used in graphic design projects. Master Photoshop compositing techniques to create flyers or posters. Learn to use Illustrator to create your own custom logo and learn the essential vector drawing techniques to create vector graphics. By the end of this course, you will be able to create your own artwork from scratch to use for motion design or graphic design purposes.
(3 credits)
An overview of developing design concepts that uphold Seventh- day Adventist values in visual communications. Through instruction, research, analysis, and project presentations, the student will develop their visual thought processes and creative decision-making skills. Topics include design fundamentals, illustrating Seventh-day Adventist doctrines and Spirit of Prophecy counsel, visual persuasion and storytelling, Christian ethics, typography, composition, color, image selection, production issues, and working with editors, managers, or clients. Awareness will be made of non-Christian concepts that are hostile to the influence of Christian witness. Lab included.
(3 credits)
Content Marketing is a $412 billion industry segment and growing rapidly. There are currently over 215,000 content jobs listed on LinkedIn. The demand for this skill is high and there are well-defined best practices, but it is still a skill that is in short supply. This course gives participants a solid introduction to the content marketing industry and the skills needed to succeed. It trains participants in the art of writing effective content. The course will give students experience in the key types of writing and help them build a strong portfolio of examples to showcase their skills to potential employers. It will also train students to develop a content marketing strategy for an employer or client and give them the opportunity to develop a sample strategy to add to their portfolio demonstrating expertise to potential employers.
(3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with theory and skills in basic audio production to more effectively communicate the everlasting gospel and be an effective member of a small studio or church audio team. Students will learn the basic functions of a variety of audio equipment commonly utilized in live sound and small studio settings. Sound theory is explored and applied to both. Miking techniques, along with techniques for controlling feedback, environmental and system noise, and dynamic range are covered, along with basic equalization. Mastering and distribution technologies will also be introduced. During the course, students will learn to correctly handle cables and other audio gear and to source equipment, properly connect it, and budget for the design of a small studio or live sound application.
(2 credits)
A 21st century missionary is about missions. This course is designed to guide the student through a study of the biblical and theological foundations for doing missions. Special attention will be given to missions from both the Old Testament and New Testament perspectives. This foundation will then guide the student as we evaluate missions from post- apostolic times down to the 21st century.
(4 credits)
This course is an introduction and overview of the structure and function of tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. The aim is to give each student an appreciation for the creative power and wisdom of God and a general understanding of the principles of health as related to our human body.
(3 credits)
This class teaches students the fundamentals of mental health and how the physical, socio/emotional, and spiritual realms impact the well-being of the mind. Instruction will cover common issues in mental health while emphasizing strategies for achieving and maintaining optimal brain function. Students will also study the basic theories and terminology of conventional psychology. An investigation into the principles of the mind as outlined in the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy will lead to a focus on practical ways to improve mental cognition and balance. Upon successful completion of this course students will be certified mental health coaches. Students will study portions of Ellen White’s books Mind, Character, and Personality, Vols. 1 and 2, and The Ministry of Healing
(2 credits)
This class teaches students how to instruct and teach effectively in their discipline. It covers strategies for “teaching” or giving meaningful instruction such as developing a lesson plan, giving a lecture, presenting a seminar, and coaching students. This class will cover basic pedagogical strategies that students in our Media, Health Education, Midwifery, and Religion Departments (including Bible workers, pastors, and evangelists), can use to improve their ability to teach and instruct people/students/patients with whom they interact professionally.
(3 credits)
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(3 credits)
Editorial design is a branch of graphic design specialized in publications, such as books, magazines, articles, newspapers, catalogs, brochures, covers, and so on. It’s all about internal and external aesthetics. Students will learn to combine design concepts and content
using industry-standard tools and workflows, working both individually and in teams. Students are introduced to composition, page layout, color management, the preparation and review of proofs, pre-flighting, and content licensing. Special emphasis is given to the use of styles to create highly structured, semantically rich documents that are easy to maintain and adapt to a variety of media and future uses. This course builds on the principles learned in Design Principles for Visual Communication. By the end of the course, students will have gained hands-on experience creating multiple layouts from start to finish.
(4 credits)
Building on Digital Photography, students will now dive deeper into the language of moving images. They will learn how to use movement, composition, and lighting to tell compelling stories. Students will learn how to use in-camera techniques to support advanced editing, such as creating seamless transitions. Students will see how their shots can make or break an editing timeline. They will also learn how to shoot for Visual Effects, which will include shooting for green screen and compositing purposes.
(3 credits)
An introduction to the fundamental technologies of the web, the languages, tools, and skills utilized in web development. The purpose of the course is to prepare students to use web media in communicating the everlasting gospel. The course is composed of classroom instruction, individual projects, and class-wide collaborative projects. One or more structured, self-paced skill enhancement courses will be assigned, utilizing freely available online resources. Skills to be developed include the design of well-structured, semantically rich web documents, reading, writing, and understanding basic HTML5 and CSS. The impact of social networking, blogs, streaming media, content rights, and online privacy will be discussed along with a history of the web. An overview of popular content management systems will be included. The importance of web standards compliance will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: MATH 111 College Math and minimum score on a computer competency exam.