Step into the world of professional multimedia production and master four creative disciplines: video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro, photo editing and design with Adobe Photoshop, animation and motion graphics with Adobe Animate, and music production and sound design with Logic Pro. Starting with key tools and how to use them, then moving into real-world applications and collaborative pre-production processes that explore the “Why, With, and Who” behind every creative choice. Students work through scenario-based challenges, pitching ideas to “big companies” and solving problems for specific audiences, while also developing personal projects, where students create original work from scratch. A bonus project offers the chance to create something meaningful for a family member, friend, or other personal connection. Throughout the semester, projects are designed to mirror the demands of the creative industries, encouraging collaboration, creative problem-solving, and professional production standards. By gaining foundational knowledge in these four disciplines, and exploring their newest AI-powered tools, students will graduate the course with a polished, professional portfolio that demonstrates their ability to edit, design, animate, and produce using the latest innovations in digital media!
Multimedia Design 1A
Course No: 6710
Subject: Fine Arts, Technology & Engineering
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Length: Semester
Course Type: Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: F
Prerequisite: None
Criteria for Enrollment: Interest in developing computer multimedia and design skills through creative web, print, and animation projects
Fulfillments: Computer Science elective satisfying one semester of Arts graduation requirement and UC Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) requirement