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Electronic Media Communications administers the Electronic Media Technology Associate of Applied Science degree and Professional Certificate as well as one-year certificates in Animation, Broadcast Media, Interactive Web Multimedia and Media Criticism & Journalism. The department offers courses in video, web design, audio, photography, multimedia production, and film studies. eMedia Communications also sponsors an extensive workshop series for RWC students, such as live satellite seminars with industry professionals.


Autumn Quarter Class Spotlight

Technical Foundations

Media Design Fundamentals

Introduction to fundamental design principles and concepts related to the production of electronic media. Explores composition, static and moving screen design, and planning techniques. Includes basic media production skills such as clip package editing, presentation development and electronic and distribution packaging.

  • 28-EMDT-151-002 | Call#: 810110 | Instructor: Hartz | Mondays 2:00 - 5:00 pm
  • 28-EMDT-151-901 | Call#: 810111 | Instructor: Anderson |Tuesdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm
  • 28-EMDT-151-001 | Call#: 810109 | Instructor: Anderson | Thursdays 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Animation

History of Animation

Explores the history of animation from the earliest experiments through the advent of computer graphics. Examines animation techniques and procedures, with coverage of classic cel animation, stop-motion photography, experimental techniques, and the latest computer graphics techniques. Examples of both classic and experimental animation will be screened and discussed. Open to non-majors.

  • 28-EMDT-168-001 | Call#: 810119 | Instructor: Hartz | Fridays 9:00 - 12:00 pm

Broadcast Media

News & Documentary Production

Introduction to the development and production of documentary videos. Examines the concepts, structure, and styles of documentaries including Cinéma Vérité and Direct Cinema. Story structure, interview techniques and editing styles are also developed through hands-on exercises and assignments.

  • 28-EMDT-262-901 | Call#: 810127 | Instructor: Anderson | Mondays 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Interactive Web Multimedia

Flash: Rich Media Design

Introduction to development of rich media applications using Adobe Flash CS3 to produce animation, sound, and video for web and multimedia projects. Explores the creation of graphics, text, and animation for web and stand-alone media production, and the fundamentals of creating applications allowing users to interact with Flash movies.

  • 28-EMDT-275-901 | Call#: 810129 | Instructor: Hubble | Thursdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Media Criticism & Journalism

Photographic Vision

An introduction to the historical tradition in photography emphasizing the impact the medium has had upon our way of understanding and experiencing the world. Includes examination of techniques for responding to photographic images, for analyzing aesthetics and structure, and understanding the layers of meaning inherent in photographic images.

  • 28-EMDT-167-901 | Call#: 810118 | Instructor: Stewart | Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 pm