Communication Division
Multimedia Design Minor
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Multimedia Design Minor
The Multimedia Design Minor at Seaver College is an interdisciplinary program within the Communication and Fine Arts divisions. The Multi-Media Design Minor prepares students to serve as leaders in the thoughtful design and development of commercial, inspirational and educational messages using images and words presented to diverse audiences. Students also study the differences between manipulative messages and those that uplift the human spirit and model ethical communication while still telling stories that move audiences. Students are thus prepared to become leaders in industry, business and organizations, servants (as they perform service learning projects in their classes) and purpose-driven communicators.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Learn the basic theories, principles, history and terminology of design.
- Practice purposeful, focused communication graphics using images and words.
- Understand concepts and apply theories pertaining to informational architecture and visual literacy.
- Demonstrate understanding of professional ethics, and copyright regulations.
- Conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to diverse audiences and media sources.
- Practice and utilize necessary technological tools used in design production.
- Develop original design samples for portfolio
Multimedia Design Minor Requirements
Course Requirements: 24 Units
| Course ID |
Course Name |
Units |
| ART 105 |
Two-Dimensional Design |
4 |
COM 260
|
Introduction to Media
|
4 |
| MSCO 371 |
Communication Graphics |
4 |
| ART 416 |
Computer Graphic Design |
4 |
| COM 408 |
Multimedia Production and Authoring |
3 |
| COM 595 |
Communication Internship |
1 |
| At least one of the following photography or imaging courses: |
| JOUR 270 |
Beginning Photography |
4 |
| MPRD 270 |
Video Field Production |
4 |
| ART 417 |
Advanced Computer Graphic Design |
4 |
| ART 420 |
Animation |
4 |
| ART 490 |
Art Photography |
4 |
*Most students will need to take COM 205 Computer Skills in Communication as a prerequisite to COM408. In addition, ART 105 is a prerequisite for MSCO 371 for those students declaring the Multimedia Design minor. Further, the prerequisite for MSCO 371 is COM 200 or consent of instructor. An appropriate internship for another major may satisfy the multimedia minor internship requirement.
A brief explanation of the contribution of each required course
1. ART 105 Two-Dimensional Design (4)
Introduces students to visual design including the functions of space, color, shape, value, surface, line and their interrelationships.
2. COM 260 Introduction to Media (4)
History and current trends of media in society including print, motion pictures, radio, television, and Internet. Media theory and business practices are introduced.
3. MSCO 371 Communication Graphics (4)
Production of print media for advertising and public relations including layout, copy and type design,
4. ART 416 Computer Graphic Design (4)
Studies use of computer graphics for creative expression or advertising. Prerequisite: MSCO 371
5. COM 408 Multimedia Production and Authoring (3)
Broad exposure to concepts and skills related to interactive media creation and evaluation, especially information and interaction design. The course integrates skills and concepts learned in traditional media production courses into creation of an interactive presentation such as a Web page. Prerequisite: MSCO 371 or consent of instructor.
