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You’ve always done more than one thing at a time. Technology intrigues you. Creativity inspires you. Communication motivates you. You’re looking for a career that pulls it all together. It’s Web design and interactive media.

There’s a strong demand for artists who can design, develop, and maintain effective Web sites. Businesses are particularly interested in people who can create graphics, code in HTML, write scripts, program in an Internet language, and determine server space.

Graduates of the Web Design & Interactive Media program will be prepared for entry-level job opportunities.

A Sample of Subjects You’ll Study:

• Survey of Media and Design

• Introduction to Video

• Web Authoring Tools

• Image Manipulation

• Information Design

• Production Planning
Total Credit Hours: 112
7 quarters

Digital Filmmaking & Video Production — Bachelor of Arts
Who knew that all that TV you watched when you were a kid would help you channel your imagination toward a career? Okay, maybe you did. But it wasn’t until you got behind the camera that things starting coming into focus for you. And now you’re ready to learn to blend your creative energy with technology and see how far you can go. In our Digital Filmmaking & Video Production program, you’ll work with real-world tools and techniques as you learn to communicate information, entertainment and ideas through motion, sound and graphics. You’ll learn the basics of producing everything from broadcast news to motion pictures. And you’ll complete a fascinating journey to a career where you love what you do.
Total Credit Hours: 188
12 quarters
Curriculum
First Quarter
DFP123 History of Motion Media and Mass Communication show details
ENG101 English I show details
PH101 Principles of Photography show details
RS099 Student Success Seminar show details
RS100 Computer Applications show details
GD113 Color Theory show details
Second Quarter
DFP102 Fundamentals of Video Production show details
DFP104 Fundamentals of Audio show details
ENG102 English II show details
MAT101 Quantitative Literacy show details
GD121 Image Manipulation show details
Third Quarter
DFP103 Intermediate Video Production show details
DFP105 Fundamentals of Editing show details
DFP106 Lighting show details
DFP108 Conceptual Storytelling show details
PSY101 Psychology show details
Fourth Quarter
DFP201 Digital Cinematography show details
DFP202 Fundamentals of Scriptwriting show details
DFP205 Intermediate Editing show details
SCI101 Science, Environment and Society show details
Fifth Quarter
DFP203 Fundamentals of Producing & Directing show details
DFP204 Intermediate Audio show details
DFP210 Studio Production show details
DFP217 Fundamentals of Web Design show details
SCI102 Science, Technology and Society show details
Sixth Quarter
DFP209 Electronic Field Production show details
DFP222 DVD Authoring show details
SCI103 Nutrition show details
IMD237, elective
Seventh Quarter
COM101 Effective Speaking show details
DFP300 Scriptwriting show details
DFP302 Media Business Practices & Law show details
DFP307 Fundamentals of Animation show details
Eighth Quarter
DFP303 Short Media Production show details
DFP304 Sound Design show details
DFP305 Advanced Editing show details
DFP306 Multi-Camera Production show details
ENG301 English III show details
Ninth Quarter
DFP308 Motion Graphics II show details
DFP310 Senior Project Preparation show details
DFP311 Audio Post Production show details
DFP312 Acting & Directing show details
ECON201 Economics show details
Tenth Quarter
DFP400 Senior Project Production show details
DFP402 Compositing show details
DFP412 Media Delivery Systems & Distribution show details
DFP420 Media Production Workshop show details
HIS101 World Civilizations I show details
Eleventh Quarter
DFP410 Senior Project Post-Production show details
DFP415 Portfolio Preparation show details
HIS102 World Civilizations II show details
RS202 Career Development show details
elective II
Twelfth Quarter
DFP425 Senior Portfolio & Defense show details
IN401 Internship show details
MAT102 Statistics show details
SOC101 Sociology show details

Curriculum
First Quarter
ENG101 English I show details
PH101 Principles of Photography show details
RS099 Student Success Seminar show details
RS100 Computer Applications show details
GD102 Fundamentals of Design show details
Second Quarter
ENG102 English II show details
PH110 Photojournalism show details
PH112 Lighting show details
PH113 Photographic Design show details
GD113 Color Theory show details
Third Quarter
MAT101 Quantitative Literacy show details
PH114 Advanced Lighting show details
PH115 History of Photography show details
PH118 Portraiture Photography show details
GD121 Image Manipulation show details
Fourth Quarter
PH201 Large Format Photography show details
PH202 Editorial Photography show details
PH203 Digital Image Illustration I show details
PH204 Color Management show details
PSY101 Psychology show details
Fifth Quarter
PH210 Studio Photography show details
PH211 Location Photography show details
PH213 Photo Essay show details
PH214 Advertising / Art Direction show details
SCI101 Science, Environment and Society show details
Sixth Quarter
PH220 Printing show details
PH221 Special Topics I show details
PH222 Photo Criticism show details
PH223 Business of Photography show details
SCI102 Science, Technology and Society show details
Seventh Quarter
DFP102 Fundamentals of Video Production show details
PH301 Architectural Photography show details
PH302 Photographic Portfolio I show details
PH304 Marketing show details
SCI103 Nutrition show details
Eighth Quarter
COM101 Effective Speaking show details
PH312 Portfolio Exploration show details
PH313 Special Topics II show details
PH315 Digital Publishing show details
Ninth Quarter
ECON201 Economics show details
ENG301 English III show details
PH320 Creative Concepts show details
PH321 Photo Essay II show details
Tenth Quarter
HIS101 World Civilizations I show details
PH401 Corporate/Industrial Photography show details
PH402 Portfolio Expansion show details
PH403 Digital Image Illustration II show details
Eleventh Quarter
HIS102 World Civilizations II show details
IN401 Internship show details
PH412 Portfolio Refinement show details
PH414 Web Photographic Portfolio II show details
RS202 Career Development show details
Twelfth Quarter
MAT102 Statistics show details
PH422 Portfolio / Thesis Exhibition show details
PH423 Business Operations and Management show details
PH424 Exhibition Printing show details
SOC101 Sociology show details

Curriculum
First Quarter
FS101 Fundamentals/Observational Drawing show details
FS102 Fundamentals of Design show details
FS103 Color Theory show details
FS104 Computer Applications show details
HU110 College English show details
Second Quarter
FS111 Drawing, Proportion & Perspective show details
FS122 Image Manipulation show details
FS131 Typography I — Traditional show details
HU111 Effective Speaking show details
MA1112 Drawing & Anatomy show details
Third Quarter
GA1121 Survey of the Game Industry show details
MA1122 Character & Object Design show details
MA1124 Sculpture for Animation show details
MA1132 Life Drawing & Gesture show details
Mathematics Elective Requirement
Fourth Quarter
GA2201 Game Design & Game Play show details
HU130 Visual Language & Culture show details
MA1131 Conceptual Storytelling show details
MA1133 2-D Animation Principles show details
MA1134 Principles of 3-D Modeling show details
Fifth Quarter
GA2212 Game Modeling & Animation show details
MA2201 Background Design & Layout show details
MA2202 Storyboarding for Animation show details
MA2204 3-D Animation show details
Mathematics & Sciences Elective Requirement
Sixth Quarter
FS239 Career Development show details
GA2211 Hard Surface & Organic Modeling show details
GA2502 Game Assets Development show details
MA2212 3-D Camera Techniques show details
*1st Elective Requirement
Seventh Quarter
GA3311 Material & Lighting show details
GA3312 Level Design show details
GA3313 Designing 3-D Environments show details
GA3314 3-D Character Rigging show details
Liberal Studies Elective Requirement
Eighth Quarter
GA3322 Advanced Level Design show details
GA3324 Character Modeling show details
GA3333 Introduction to Scripting Languages show details
MA3312 Advanced Lighting & Texture show details
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective Requirement
Ninth Quarter
GA3323 3-D Scripting show details
GA3331 Game Prototyping show details
GA3512 Mapping for Games show details
Humanities Art Elective Requirement
**Humanities Writing Elective Requirement
Tenth Quarter
GA4401 Advanced Game Prototyping show details
GA4402 Senior Project Planning show details
GA4403 Intermediate Scripting Languages show details
MA3324 Character Animation show details
**Liberal Studies Elective Requirement
Eleventh Quarter
GA4412 Senior Project I show details
GA4453 Advanced Game Modeling & Texturing
*2nd Elective Requirement
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective Requirement
**Humanities Elective Requirement
Twelfth Quarter
FS497 Portfolio II show details
GA4422 Senior Project II show details
*3rd Elective Requirement
**Liberal Studies Elective Requirement
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective Requirement
Electives
1st elective may be chosen from lower division (1000– or 2000–level courses) or from upper division courses (3000– or 4000–level courses). 2nd and 3rd electives must be selected from upper division courses (3000– or 4000–level courses). Electives may not be chosed from Liberal Studies classes. Prerequisites must be met.

Curriculum
First Quarter
FS101 Fundamentals/Observational Drawing show details
FS102 Fundamentals of Design show details
FS103 Color Theory show details
FS104 Computer Applications show details
HU110 College English show details
Second Quarter
FS111 Drawing, Proportion & Perspective show details
FS122 Image Manipulation show details
FS131 Typography I — Traditional show details
HU111 Effective Speaking show details
MA1112 Drawing & Anatomy show details
Third Quarter
MA1121 Language of Animation & Film show details
MA1122 Character & Object Design show details
MA1123 Acting & Movement show details
MA1124 Sculpture for Animation show details
Liberal Studies Elective Requirement
Fourth Quarter
HU130 Visual Language & Culture show details
MA1131 Conceptual Storytelling show details
MA1132 Life Drawing & Gesture show details
MA1133 2-D Animation Principles show details
MA1134 Principles of 3-D Modeling show details
Fifth Quarter
MA2201 Background Design & Layout show details
MA2202 Storyboarding for Animation show details
MA2203 2-D Animation show details
MA2204 3-D Animation show details
Mathematics Elective Requirement
Sixth Quarter
FS239 Career Development show details
GA2211 Hard Surface & Organic Modeling show details
MA2212 3-D Camera Techniques show details
MA2213 Digital Ink & Paint show details
MA2214 Audio for Animation show details
Seventh Quarter
GA3311 Material & Lighting show details
GA3314 3-D Character Rigging show details
MA2241 Motion Graphics show details
MA3306 Web Animation show details
Mathematics & Sciences Elective Requirement
Eighth Quarter
GA3324 Character Modeling show details
MA3303 Advanced 2-D Animation show details
MA3316 Compositing show details
*1st Elective Requirement
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective Requirement
Ninth Quarter
MA3312 Advanced Lighting & Texture show details
MA3313 2-D Animation Studio show details
MA3321 Portfolio Fundamentals show details
MA3324 Character Animation show details
**Humanities Writing Elective Requirement
Tenth Quarter
MA3322 3-D Visual Effects show details
MA3323 Pre-Production Team show details
MA4402 Editing Techniques show details
Humanities Art Elective Requirement
**Liberal Studies Elective Requirement
Eleventh Quarter
MA4403 Production Team show details
MA4411 Animation Portfolio Production show details
MA4413 3-D Animation Studio show details
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective Requirement
**Humanities Elective Requirement
Twelfth Quarter
FS497 Portfolio II show details
* 2nd Elective
*3rd Elective Requirement
**Liberal Studies Elective Requirement
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective Requirement
Electives
1st elective may be chosen from lower division (1000– or 2000–level courses) or from upper division courses (3000– or 4000–level courses). 2nd and 3rd electives must be selected from upper division courses (3000– or 4000–level courses). Electives may not be chosed from Liberal Studies classes. Prerequisites must be met.
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies electives designated with two asterisks must be chosen from upper division (300–400 level) Liberal Studies courses.

The photography program provides the opportunity to take a wide variety of courses including black and white, digital, color, image manipulation, photojournalism, portraiture, commercial, and more. The courses emphasize the development of technical skills, a personal visual style, creativity, and the ability to respond critically to work. The program offers an A.S. degree in applied design and prepares the student to use photography in a wide variety of personal and career situations.

Department Chair: Dr. Marcus Engelmann
Department Secretary: Storm Hogan

Main department location: The Fine Arts Complex (Bldg. F)

Main telephone extension: (805) 922-6966, ext. 3252
or dial toll free 1-866-DIAL AHC (342-5242) ext. 3252

Department office hours of operation:
Fall and Spring terms: Mon-Thu 8 am – 4:30 pm, Fri 8 am-4 pm
(the office is closed for summer term)

Media and Communication (Media Photography) Cert HE / Dip HE / BA (Hons)

This three-year course is designed for students who want to develop a career as a photographer or in the digital imaging industry.

You will begin by developing key skills in digital and chemical photography and explore how to produce photographs for publication. You will also develop visual literacy and skills in related software. All these skills will be put into practice in the live Production Event, where you will work to produce an exhibition of photos on a particular subject, or produce images to a brief from a magazine, PR campaign, or website.

As you progress through the course you will develop a portfolio in an area of your choice, such as documentary, portraiture, fashion photography, music photography or travel photography, as well as continuing to further experiment with camera technique, lighting and image manipulation. You will also explore the working practices of the freelance photographer as you work within the constraints of professional briefs.

Complementing your practical skills, you will develop a broad base of media theory and analysis skills, looking at the photography industry, image production, consumption, and the images themselves.

The Professional Studies strand of the course will build your contacts in the media, help you find placements in the industry, and improve your employability.
Will I do placements as part of the course?

You will undertake 2 industry placements during your course, at the end of the Year 1 and Year 2. Your tutors will work with you to find placements suited to your interests or specialist areas; the department’s close links with industry mean that students are able to find placements with the top media employers. These placements provide an invaluable insight into working in the media, as well as contributing to your CV and improving your employability.
Entry Requirements

Academic qualifications (shown below) are only part of what we look for in an applicant. You will also need to demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of the public relations industry and ideally some media-related work experience.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Anyone with a basic knowledge of Macs or PCs, who needs complete immersion in the world of Adobe Photoshop.
COURSE DETAIL

Is it possible to become proficient in Adobe Photoshop in just five days? Your tutor believes that it is and uses his/her industry experience to help you make the grade. You’ll explore all the key elements of this highly-regarded imaging package, including feathering, image restructuring and creation, text creation, basic colour correction, masking and the use of layers. You’ll also learn how to save, export, print and manage your files.
ABOUT YOUR TUTOR

Sara Bevan works as an illustrator, animator and artist and uses predominantly digital, photographic imagery in her work. She is particularly interested in creative, atmospheric image manipulation and collage, and in the combination of early photographic techniques with the extraordinary possibilities of digital media. She works primarily with Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects.

Martin Vowles studied Graphic Design at the London College of Communication and the Royal College of Art. Since then he has worked as a freelancer and co-founded M/A in March 2007. He is also a visiting lecturer at Goldsmiths College of Art and Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication and has worked for clients such as The Southbank Centre, Amnesty International, National Youth Theatre, BAC, Nesta, Levi’s and the NHS.

Program Total Credits: 123

The Filmmaking major provides students with a background in all phases of film and video production, including film cinematography, videography, film and video editing, and sound/image manipulation. As in still photography, filmmaking students acquire a strong background in criticism, theory, and history of media. All Film/Video majors pursue at least one practical internship as part of the degree requirements.
Foundation Year – Film/Digital Video Sequence – credits: 33

The Foundation Film/Digital Video Sequence is a track for self-declared Film and Digital Video majors. Foundation students are eligible to select any College of Art and Design major program regardless of the Foundation sequence they attend.
Fall Credits: 18
FNDP 111 – Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 151 – Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 161 – Three-Dimensional Design/Time Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 171 – Time and Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
LAAH 111 – Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 – First-Year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Spring Credits: 15
FNDP 112 – Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 152 – Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 162 – Three-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 102 – Video: Strategies and Tactics Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAAH 112 – Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 – First-Year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Sophomore Year Credits: 30
Fall Credits: 15
WRIT 251 and WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema I & II are required of all Film/Video majors.
CMMC 103 – Sound Communication Credits: 3 cr, 5 hrs
MAFL 201 – Introduction to Film I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAPH 201 – Introduction to Photography I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 251 – Narrative Cinema I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
LACR 210 – Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X – Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Spring Credits: 15
WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema II can be counted as a studio elective or liberal arts course.
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr
MAAN 202 – Introduction to Animation II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 202 – Introduction to Film/Digital Video Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 252 – Narrative Cinema II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
LACR 210 – Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X – Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
Junior Year Credits: 30
Fall Credits: 15
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr
MAFL 301 – Junior Cinema Production I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 311 – Sync-Sound for Narrative Film Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 220 – Writing for Film Credits: 3 cr, 4 hrs
Spring Credits: 15
Electives Credits: 3 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr
MAFL 302 – Junior Cinema Production II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 320 – Film Forum: Selected Topics Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 331 – Experimental Video Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Senior Year Credits: 30
Fall Credits: 15
Electives Credits: 3 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr
MACR 443 – Time: A Multidisciplinary Seminar Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MACR 499 – Internship Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 401 – Senior Cinema Production I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Spring Credits: 15
Electives Credits: 6 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr
MAFL 402 – Senior Cinema Production II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Liberal Arts Distribution

Note all Liberal Arts courses are 3 credits.
Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 15 cr
LAAH 111 – Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAAH 112 – Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 – First-Year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 – First-Year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 210 – Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X – Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 8XX – Liberal Arts Period Interpretation – Pre-20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 9XX – Liberal Arts Period Interpretation – 20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
WRIT 251 – Narrative Cinema I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Note:

The Professional Photo-Imaging Program at Langara College trains students in both traditional and digital imaging. Many applications of photography are explored including advertising, architectural, editorial, industrial, photo-journalism, portraiture and scientific. Students develop strong camera techniques and lighting abilities and become adept at lab work, image manipulation and quality control. Graduates are awarded a diploma in Professional Photo-Imaging.

This full-time, two-year program offers a well-rounded educational experience that currently results in a diploma in Professional Photo-Imaging. The curriculum provides solid technical training combined with the business and aesthetic aspects of photography and digital imaging. Students are fully educated in the demanding requirements of the photo-imaging industry.

This year’s Photo-Imaging grads were featured at the Moat Gallery at the Vancouver Public Library for Artsfest 2008