Course Descriptions and Outlines

VCT 1131 - Post-Production 1: Beginning Editing

1. Final Cut Pro Interface
2. Rough Editing
3. The Final Cut
4. Editing Enhancements
5. Visual Effects
6. Motion Graphics
7. Workflow
8. Formats and Distribution

1. describe the role of an assistant editor.
2. define basic editing principles and functions.
3. operate editing systems.
4. demonstrate the use of effects, transitions, retiming, and color correction.
5. demonstrate the use of composite layers and multi-cam clips. adjust video quality.
6. compare file formats for various distribution methods.

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VCT 1133 - Filmmaking 1: Cameras and Story

1. The Storytelling Process
2. Story Structure
3. Video Cameras
4. Lenses
5. Tripods
6. Dramatic Lighting
7. Interview Lighting
8. Microphones
9. Audio Recording

1. describe story structure.
2. explain how a video camera operates.
3. identify the characteristics of video camera lenses and their operation.
4. identify video camera mounting equipment and movements.
5. define picture composition.
6. demonstrate video camera operation.
7. identify lighting principles, techniques, and equipment.

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VCT 1135 - Post-Production 2: Advanced Editing

1. Advanced Workflow
2. Manage Media
3. The Final Cut
4. Editing Enhancements
5. Visual Effects
6. Motion Graphics
7. Formats and Distribution

1. demonstrate advanced workflow practices and software customization.
2. manage media in a networked environment.
3. operate advanced features in editing systems.
4. apply advanced audio editing capabilities.
5. develop advanced titling, motion graphics, and visual effects.
6. develop advanced composite layers and animated parameters.
7. incorporate graphics and effects into advanced editing projects.

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VCT 1137 - Filmmaking 2: Narrative Stories

1. The Filmmaking Process
2. Production Planning
3. Advanced Video Cameras
4. Advanced Lighting
5. Advanced Audio
6. Team Film Productions
7. Create a Narrative Story Film

1. use story structure.
2. describe the process of moving from script to screen.
3. demonstrate team work skills.
4. describe the role of a producer.
5. prepare pre-production proposals.
6. prepare storyboards.
7. arrange and organize crew, equipment, and facilities to film a production.
8. operate video equipment in a productions setting.
9. assemble video logs and footage.
10. apply editing techniques to complete a production.

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VCT 1141 - Concept Art

1. Concept drawing: character drawing for animation
2. Concept drawing: environments
3. Storyboard Development
4. Define the concepts of personality, mood and emotion

1. develop multiple versions of a solution to a given scenario.
2. perform multiple brainstorming strategies.
3. create concept artwork for a variety of deployments.
4. apply the principles and elements of design to concept drawing.
5. create thumbnails and roughs
6. demonstrate concepts and ideas through drawing, storyboards and roughs.

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VCT 1143 - Beginning 3D Concepts

1. 3D Modeling
2. 3D Animation
3. UV Mapping and Texturing
4. Basic Lighting and Rendering
5. Basic Particle and Cloth Dynamics

1. employ the concepts of animation to create simple 3D animations.
2. employ the concepts of 3D modeling with standard primitives, box modeling, spline based modeling and lofting.
3. identify basic lighting and visual effects techniques to a 3D environment.
4. learn UV map and texture techniques for basic 3D objects

5. evaluate creative solutions through the critical introspection of one’s own work and that of other students’ work in group discussions and critiques.
6. apply the concepts of design to digital 3D modeling and animation.

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VCT 1145 - Animation 1

1. 3D Bipedal animation
2. 3D Quadrupedal animation
3. Basic Character Facial Animation

1. observe the difference between Pose to Pose and Straight Ahead Animation.
2. identify the use and purpose of Silhouettes and Blocking on animation.
3. create multiple bipedal 3D animations
4. show the usage of the 12 Principles of Animation
5. recognize the importance of and techniques for planning animation.
6. explore the importance of research and reference on animation. 

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VCT 1147 - Modeling 1

1. 3D Polygonal and Nurbs Modeling
2. UV Layouts
3. Texturing

1. apply 3D polygonal modeling techniques to create 3D models
2. apply texturing techniques and utilize multiple digital tools to create realistic models.
3. explore UV mapping and layout techniques
4. build and optimize complex 3D models
5. create, edit and optimize shaders, layered shaders and UV layouts.
6. extract geometric detail (Normal Map) and other textures 

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VCT 2061 - Graphic Design II

1. Refining the creative design process
2. Finding visual relationships between
3. disparate elements.
4. Making principled design decisions based past decisions and client need.
5. Synthesizing design elements to fit different orientations and formats.
6. Creating Simple Layouts
7. Using Format, Color and Type
8. Develop Three Brochures
9. Final Project

1. articulate the needs of their client in a clear and concise manner.
2. synthesize a variety of research materials to inform their design ideas.
3. identify the strengths and weaknesses of different design styles.
4. elucidate on the design choices they have made in light of their clients’ needs.
5. design visual identity systems and collateral materials to be delivered via print and web. design visual identity systems and collateral materials to be delivered via print and web.
6. present and explain their designs.

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VCT 2062 - Graphic Design III

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This course, last in the sequence of three design courses in the Graphic Design degree, provides students the opportunity to employ the concepts and skills they developed in Graphic Design I and Graphic Design II. These concepts and skills include developing and creating a real-life project from concept to presentation, print, and delivery. This client-based project is the focal point for their portfolios. In addition, students develop and create mockups for several package design concepts.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): VCT 2061 
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

1. Establish projects, clients and printers
2. Meet with clients
3. Establish due dates and deadlines
4. Begin package design projects
5. Meet deadlines and benchmarks
6. Meet with printer
7. Follow-up assessment of projects

 
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

1. develop a graphic design project from concept to delivery.
2. communicate professionally to clients and other project team members.
3. prepare a finished design for print and electronic delivery.
4. rebrand poorly designed packaging.
5. interact with printers, pre-press professionals and developers.
6. photographically document, present and explain their designs.

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VCT 2064 - Print and Web Production

1. Designing for print
2. Repurposing for the web
3. Manual and digital imposition techniques
4. Manual and digital pre-flighting techniques
5. Packaging for pre-press and print
6. Packaging for web development

1. communicate with printers and pre-press professionals in the language of design and print.
2. examine and repair design projects for efficient printing and publishing.
3. re-purpose traditional print jobs for the web.
4. proof print jobs and web pages for client approval.

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VCT 2066 - Portfolio Development-Graphic Design

1. Research and evaluate professional portfolios
2. Research and evaluate past projects and decide which need to be reworked and re-printed
3. Decide how to group the individual projects in the portfolio
4. Decide how to sequence the groups
5. Create a presentation highlighting certain pieces for their design and technical quality
6. Create a professional resume and cover letter using their own personal branding

1. develop a professional quality resume and cover letter using their own branding.
2. Discuss the importance of a portfolio in the graphic design industry.
3. evaluate their work and decide on portfolio quality pieces.
4. rework, update and reprint projects to achieve portfolio level projects.
5. present their portfolio to students, instructors, and members of industry.

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VCT 2067 - Color Concepts in Graphic Design

1. Color as an event
2. Color correction and retouching
3. Color models, spaces and systems
4. Color relationships
5. Color as an indicator of time period or culture
6. Creating color consistency across materials and devices
7. Using color to create a design with a desired emotional or intellectual outcome

1. analyze the emotional response to color, color symbolism, and anomalies.
2. evaluate the relationships among different color combinations.
3. describe color as the interaction between object, light source, and viewer.
4. apply proper color techniques to a variety of printed and web based materials.
5. present and articulate how colors are used and chosen for a particular design outcome.
6. apply various techniques such as tone targeting, color correction, and sharpening to a variety of digital images.
7. articulate the differences between the various  color models and systems.
8. create color examples using assorted materials to show and display the color models.

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VCT 2069 - Information Visualization

1. Early statistics and visualizations
2. Simple statistical calculations
3. The importance of context
4. Choosing an effective and accurate visual
5. Human visual perception
6. Applying the formal elements and principles of design
7. Building accurate and effective visualizations
8. Presenting effective and accurate visualizations

1. perform simple statistical calculations.
2. analyze and find meaningful stories within statistical information and data.
3. evaluate and determine the best visual representation of a given data/story relationship.
4. apply principles of human visual perception to more effectively communicate visualizations.
5. prepare and plan visualizations using the formal elements and principals of design.
6. use a variety of techniques and software to create meaningful visualizations.
7. tell the story behind the numbers through practiced presentation techniques.
8. discern between visualizations that are meaningful and honest and those that are specious and misleading.

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VCT 2071 - Photography Lighting 3

1. Painting with light
2. Match color temperature of ambient light
3. Incorporating shadows for texture and background
4. Advanced control of light sources
5. Advanced camera and flash unit settings
6. Portable energy systems
7. 4 light studio setups
8. 5 light studio setups
9. Location photography using flash units and studio strobes
10. Wedding photography
11. High school senior photography
12. Family photography
13. Commercial photography
14. Corrective posing and lighting

1. mix strobes and flash units.
2. use gels to match ambient light.
3. create shadow to build mood and backgrounds.
4. use neutral density filters on light sources.
5. use Rear Curtain Sync.
6. use various battery packs and/or power sources for light sources.
7. use 3 or more flash units on location.
8. photograph reflective objects.
9. photograph a group.
10. use 4 and 5 studio lights for a portrait session.
11. use light cubes and tents.
12. employ continuous lighting and flash to paint with light.
13. evaluate the application of lighting modifiers.
14. Photograph portrait session.
15. evaluate their work in the context of professional photography.
16. use high speed sync with flash.
17. plan a commercial photography session.
18. evaluate body and facial analysis for corrective posing and lighting.
19. evaluate photographer and client interactions.
20. demonstrate wedding photography techniques.
21. demonstrate high school senior photography techniques.
22. demonstrate family photography techniques.
23. demonstrate commercial photography techniques.
24. create portfolio level work.

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VCT 2073 - Photography Editing 2

1. Digital workflow and points of failure
2. Lightroom interface and tools
3. Global photo corrections using Lightroom
4. Localized photo corrections
5. Integrating Photoshop into the Lightroom workflow
6. Advanced artistic editing techniques using Photoshop
7. Output for print and web using Lightroom and Photoshop
8. Saving time with Droplets and Actions

1. employ industry-standard storage practices to backup images.
2. process large quantities of images using an effective editing workflow.
3. edit images using the Develop Module in Lightroom.
4. batch process photographs using Lightroom.
5. organize images using the Library Module in Lightroom.
6. watermark images to protect copyrights.
7. edit images using advanced Photoshop techniques.
8. apply artistic effects using advanced Photoshop techniques.
9. utilize time-saving methods including Actions and Droplets to process images.
10. output images for print and web using Lightroom.
11. organize images across multiple projects using Collections in Lightroom.
12. create custom layouts for print and web using the Print Module in Lightroom.

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VCT 2075 - Photography Business and Profession

1. Building a photography business
2. Business and photography contracts
3. Building and managing clientele
4. Pricing structure and packages
5. Working with other professionals
6. Presenting and selling your work

1. register a business with the state.
2. create a photography business plan.
3. prepare client contracts.
4. prepare model releases.
5. create pricing packages.
6. advertise a photography business.
7. implement relationship marketing techniques.
8. cultivate inter-vendor relationships.
9. evaluate networking opportunities.
10. lead clients through photography process.
11. prepare contracts for second shooters and assistants.
12. implement appropriate sales and delivery methods.

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VCT 2076 - Portfolio Development - Marketing Communications

1. Creating a presentation highlighting certain pieces for design, technical and academic quality
2. Creating a professional résumé, cover letter and business card
3. Deciding how to group and sequence the individual projects in the portfolio
4. Presentation techniques
5. Researching and evaluating past projects and decide which need to be reworked and updated
6. Researching and evaluating professional portfolios
7. Researching position descriptions for the marketing professional

1. examine current job market for trends.
2. articulate the importance of a portfolio in the job market.
3. explain the process of editing, sequencing and selecting portfolio quality pieces.
4. develop a cohesively designed résumé, cover letter and business card.
5. revise and update projects to achieve a quality industry standard portfolio.

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VCT 2078 - Photography Presentation Design

1. Methods of presenting photos
2. Marketing photos with social media
3. Choosing a web hosting service
4. Obtaining a web address
5. Communicating to clients with blogs
6. Building your photography website
7. Photography products
8. Building photo albums with InDesign
9. Building photo albums online
10. Client photo proofing using an online interface
11. Selling photographs online

1. design photography products using various methods.
2. develop a blog to network with potential and current clients.
3. develop a social media presence for the purpose of marketing photographs.
4. develop a website to display professional photography.
5. employ appropriate typography methods while designing photography products.
6. evaluate images for inclusion into a body of work.
7. implement online order fulfillment.
8. implement online photo proofing for clients.
9. order photography products from various fulfillment companies.

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VCT 2079 - Portfolio Development - Photography

1. Assembling your portfolio
2. Business card
3. Cover letter and résumé
4. General course introduction; assignment and supplies
5. Importance of a portfolio in photography
6. Participating in portfolio review by an industry professional
7. Participating in the portfolio show
8. Selecting your best work for your portfolio

1. organize the sequence of photographs in their portfolio
2. create a business card.
3. create a cover letter and résumé.
4. create a professional traditional portfolio.
5. create a professional electronic portfolio.
6. recognize the role and importance of a photographic portfolio in the industry.

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VCT 2121 - Responsive Web Design for Desktop and Mobile Devices

1. The Concepts of Responsive Web Design
2. Planning a Responsive Web site
3. Adjusting Screen Resolution
4. Custom Layout Structure
5. Showing and Hiding Content
6. Creating Liquid and Elastic Layouts
7. CSS3 Media Queries
8. Making Images Flexible
9. Foreground Images that Scale with the Layout
10. Creating Sliding Composite Images
11. Hiding and Revealing Portions of Images
12. Making Embedded Video Flexible

1. employ a creative visual Web design process.
2. employ a creative informational Web design process.
3. discuss the concepts of Responsive Web Design.
4. plan flexible design layouts for Responsive Web sites.
5. implement the adjustment of screen resolutions.
6. implement hiding and showing of content based on screen resolution.
7. create flexible Web Design solutions for multiple formats.
8. apply CSS3 image properties to dynamically resize images.
9. use CSS3 to allow images to reposition on flexible layouts for Responsive Web sites.
10. apply CSS3 Media Queries to implement flexible layouts for Responsive Web sites.
11. create Responsive Web sites.
12. solve design and technical problems through the use of critical thinking.
13. critique one’s own work and that of other students in group discussions.

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VCT 2123 - Interactive User Interface Design

1. Planning/Asset Management
2. User Research (demographics, webographics, and psychographics)
3. UI/UX
4. Wireframes
5. Prototyping
6. Web Standards
7. Usability Testing

1. demonstrate planning by documenting time, assets and web site workflow management.
2. create wireframes and prototypes.
3. employ user experience scenarios.
4. administer web standards according to the World Wide Web Consortium.
5. distinguish audiences for intended web sites.
6. estimate a timeline to complete web site.
7. design a web site using integrated skills.
8. demonstrate the ability to separate design elements from content.

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VCT 2125 - Advanced Web Concepts

1. Git Version Control System
2. SEO
3. Google Analytics
4. HTML Boilerplate
5. Modernizr
6. Normalize.css
7. jQuery Mobile
8. WAI-ARIA
9. LESS/SASS

1. administer Git version control system installation.
2. distinguish the differences in browser compatibilities.
3. discover SEO techniques.
4. make use of HTML5 Boilerplate template.
5. make use of Modernizr to detect user’s browser.
6. make use of Normailze.css to render elements consistently.
7. make use of jQuery Mobile.
8. analyze site traffic with Google Analytics.
9. discuss WAI-ARIA (Web Accessible Rich Internet Application Suite).
10. demonstrate knowledge of web design industry best-practices.

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VCT 2127 - App Design for Mobile Devices

1. The Mobile Design Process
2. HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery Mobile: Building Cross-Platform Mobile Apps
3. The Mobile App Space (or GUI): Design is Everything
4. What is the Application’s Primary Task?
5. Know your Target Audience
6. Research: Look for Existing Design Solutions
7. Consider the Technical Limitations
8. Functionality: Consider Case Scenarios
9. Getting Around in the App: Designing for Interactivity
10. Wire framing and Paper Prototyping: Designing for Ergonomic Interactivity
11. Creating the Final Files in Photoshop: Preparing Files for Development

1. employ a creative visual design process for mobile apps.
2. employ a creative informational design process for mobile apps.
3. discuss the concepts of mobile app design.
4. use a process to plan and design mobile apps.
5. evaluate the use of HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery Mobile in the development of a mobile app design.
6. employ a planning process for designing mobile apps.
7. design for the mobile app space or GUI.
8. implement a mobile app design using Adobe Photoshop.
9. solve design and technical problems through the use of critical thinking.
10. critique one’s own work and that of other students in group discussions.

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VCT 2129 - Portfolio Development - Interactive Media

1. Creating/ assembling the best work for your multimedia portfolio
2. Authoring your multimedia portfolio
3. Presentation is key
4. Cover letter and resume

1. explain the importance of a portfolio in the job market.
2. identify portfolio-worthy content.
3. demonstrate the importance of presentation in the construction of a web design portfolio.
4. apply industry standard applications and techniques to create a web design portfolio.

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VCT 2131 - Post-Production 3: Audio Editing

1. Audio Terms and Concepts
2. Editing Music Files
3. Editing Music Loop Clips
4. Editing Sound Effects Clips
5. Recording Voice Audio
6. Recording Sound Effects

1. define the principles of sound.
2. identify the equipment used in sound production.
3. operate digital recording devices.
4. describe the nature and aesthetics of sound design.
5. select audio production techniques for different situations.
6. identify the techniques used in producing sound effects.
7. demonstrate techniques of editing audio for post-production.
8. describe audio file formats and distribution methods.

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VCT 2133 - Filmmaking 3: News Stories

1. Working with TV Control Room Equipment
2. Working with TV Studio Cameras and Equipment
3. Working with a Client
4. Creating News Story Segment
5. Recording a Studio News Show

1. define the roles of studio personnel.
2. describe the equipment and facilities needed for a multi-camera video studio production.
3. categorize components of a video studio system.
4. demonstrate video camera operation and composition in productions.
5. analyze lighting principles and lighting instruments.
6. apply microphone use in productions.
7. operate video recording devices and storage systems.
8. compare video switcher functions.
9. operate a video switcher.
10. manage the steps necessary in an advanced video production.

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VCT 2135 - Post-Production 4: Visual Effects

1. Linking Other Document Formats into After Effects
2. The After Effects Interface
3. The Graphical Layout of Keyframes
4. Usings Filters, Titles, and Effects in After Effects

1. demonstrate the graphical layout of keyframes.
2. describe preset filters and effects.
3. integrate video clips into motion graphics.
4. use motion tracking.
5. use green screen effects.
6. create animated titles and backgrounds.
7. apply compositing layers.
8. integrate Photoshop and Illustrator documents into motion graphics.
9. integrate motion graphics back into video editing projects.

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VCT 2137 - Filmmaking 4: Documentary Stories

1. Preparing Pre-Production Documents for Advanced Productions
2. Working with a Client
3. Creating a Narrative Promotional Film
4. Creating a Documentary Story Film

1. evaluate the elements of the documentary filmmaking production process.
2. manage the process of moving from script to screen.
3. evaluate customer needs.
4. prepare pre-production proposals for advanced productions.
5. arrange and organize crew, equipment, and facilities to shoot advanced productions.
6. operate video equipment in advanced productions.
7. manage project teams.
8. manage video logs and footage.
9. demonstrate editing techniques to complete a production.

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VCT 2139 - Filmmaking 5: Portfolio

1. Professional Identity
2. Portfolio Materials
3. Resumes
4. Job Market Exploration and Analysis

1. describe the role and importance of a video portfolio in the industry.
2. identify the importance of a professional identity.
3. select and sequence portfolio-quality work.
4. write summaries of production pieces.
5. develop and create a cover letter and resumé.
6. create a professional video portfolio.

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VCT 2141 - Animation 2

1. Character acting
2. Character rigging
3. Performance based animation

1. apply understanding of the 12 principles of animations to create personality and believability in a character.
2. assess the use and value of the pre-production process on animation.
3. create Lip Sync Animation to voice tracks.
4. demonstrate professional conduct and respect upon giving and receiving constructive criticism.
5. complete deadlines on time and to provided directions.
6. understand fundamental character rigging techniques.

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VCT 2143 - Modeling 2

1. Digital Sculpting
2. Texture Painting
3. High Resolution Detail Transfer

1. adapt current modeling knowledge to a digital sculpting workflow
2. add to existing understanding of texturing to create more complex shaders and mimic the look of real world objects.
3. utilize Normal and Displacement Maps to add detail to a low polygon mesh
4. examine their own concepts for mechanical, humanoid and mutated humanoid characters’ issues and problem solve.
5. apply concepts of artists’ anatomy to character designs.

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VCT 2145 - VFX for 3D

1. 3D Lighting and Rendering
2. 3D Particle Effects and Dynamics
3. Motion Graphics

1. identify and implement common basic and advanced lighting setups.
2. create and refine advanced rendering modes.
3. utilize multi-layered rendering strategies to separate elements in a scene.
4. use basic VFX techniques within a 2D and 3D programs.
5. achieve a realistic blend between rendered foreground footage and background footage.
6. develop an understanding of motion graphics tools and techniques.

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VCT 2147 - Advanced 3D Concepts

1. Working in a production pipeline
2. Character rigging fundamentals
3. Asset export and integration from one software package to another
4. Product feature list development 
5. Team collaboration and interaction

1. conceptualize and research a character and it’s movement style.
2. apply basic character rigging techniques to be uses for a variety of deployments.
3. apply advanced modeling and animation techniques.
4. integrate 3D generated assets into either a short film or game pipeline.
5. examine the building blocks of game engines or film production asset integration. 
6. create a highly developed, portfolio-worthy 3D animation project.

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VCT 2149 - Portfolio Development 3D Animation

1. The importance of the portfolio in visual communications
2. Creating/ assembling the best work for your multimedia portfolio
3. Authoring your multimedia portfolio
4. Presentation is key
5. Cover letter and résumé

1. explain the importance of a portfolio in the job market.
2. describe portfolio-worthy content.
3. demonstrate the importance of presentation in the construction of a 3D modeling and animation portfolio.
4. apply industry standard applications and techniques to create a 3D modeling and animation portfolio.

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VCT 2780 - VCT Internship

1. Written contractual agreement of tasks to be performed.
2. Final assessment by supervisor and instructor.
3. Creating professional presentation summarizing internship experience
4. Criteria feedback performance appraisal

1. Construct a professional résumé.
2. Demonstrate employment interview skills.
3. Design and deliver a professional presentation outlining their internship experience.
4. Portfolio

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VCT 2792 - VCT Independent Study

1. Proposal of topic and concept of independent study project.
2. Instructor approval of proposed Independent study project.
3. Regular progress meetings.
4. Final assessment of independent study project.

1. research and design a project related to the student’s chosen specialty area.
2. organize and manage an independent project.
3. assess the experience of working on a project independently.

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VCT 2951 - Illustrator for Industry

1. Advertising Development
2. Blends and gradients
3. Classroom procedures and course objectives
4. Color systems-using Pantones
5. Colors, palettes and brushes
6. Constructing objects, scaling and rotation.
7. Critique established designers work.
8. Ideation-the process and advantage
9. Importing Illustrator files into other programs
10. Introduction to Illustrator, preference setting, menus, tools
11. Logo Development
12. Package Design and fabrication
13. Path creativity and the pathfinder
14. Review basic tool manipulation.
15. Templates and patterns, tracing and layering.

1. evaluate the necessity for a vector-based application.
2. create imagery in a two-dimensional space while implementing the basics of good graphic design
3. create vector-based digital imagery for a wide range of purposes.
4. integrate the powers of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to produce portfolio-worthy examples.

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WLDG 1000 - Basic Welding Processes

Credits: 3
Hours/Week:
Course Description: This course is designed to give students an introduction to basic welding processes along with identifying welding symbols and applied blueprint interpretation for welders. Topics include history, an overview of welding processes, an introduction to welding safety, and some tools used in metal fabrication.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

1. Welding History
2. Safety
3. General Tools
4. Overview of Welding Processes
5. Overview of Welding Power Sources
6. Basic lines, views, and dimensions on blue prints
7. Structural shapes, other views, and sections on blue prints
8. Basic weld joint fit-ups as they relate to weld symbols on blue prints
9. Weld joint fit-ups
   1. Fillet
   2. Groove
   3. Edge

10. Weld symbols

1. Obsolete and preferred
2. Fillet
3. Groove
4. Back or backing and melt-thru
5. Plug and slot
6. Surfacing
7. Edge

11. Metal preparation and weld fit-up per blue print
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

1. describe different types of welding.

2. explain differences among the types of welding.

3. demonstrate trouble shooting, problem solving, and critical thinking skills as a result of learning different types of welding.

4. set up welding tools.

5. identify welding safety techniques.

6. describe the general history of each welding process.

7. explain basic lines, views, and dimensions on blue print.

8. prep Material per dimensions on print.

9. describe structural shapes, other views, and sections on blue print.

10. identify obsolete and preferred weld symbols.

11. identify basic weld joint fit-ups.

12. Material prep and set up basic weld fit-ups from blue print.

1. groove
2. fillet
3. edge

13. identify and describe fillet weld symbols on blue print.

14. identify and describe groove weld symbols on blue print.

1. square groove
2. scarf groove
3. v- groove
4. bevel
5. u- groove
6. j-groove
7. flare-v groove
8. flare bevel groove

15. prepare material and set up for specific weld symbols and tolerances on blue print.

a. square groove

b.  scarf groove

c.   v- groove

d.  bevel

e.  u- groove

f.   j-groove

g.  flare-v groove

h.  flare bevel groove

 I.  fillet weld

16. identify and describe weld symbols on blue print.

1. back, backing, and melt-thru
2. plug and slot
3. surfacing edge

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WLDG 1001 - Introduction to Oxyacetylene Welding

1. Inspecting welds
2. Metal preparation for welding
3. Perform cuts using oxyacetylene equipment
4. Perform cuts using plasma cutting equipment
5. Personal safety procedures
6. Set-up and take down procedures of oxyacetylene equipment
7. Shop and equipment safety rules and procedures
8. Weld in sheet metal in flat position with filler rod

1. identify shop equipment and personal safety procedures.
2. identify parts and accessories of oxyacetylene equipment.
3. describe safety precautions when using oxyacetylene equipment.
4. identify joint designs used in welding.
5. identify welding terminology
6. identify filler rods.
7. identify preparation of sheet and plate metal for welding.
8. demonstrate proper set-up and take down procedures of oxyacetylene equipment.
9. adjust regulators and light torch to proper flame
10. carry a puddle without filler rod.
11. demonstrate proper use of shop equipment.
12. describe gas cutting methods.
13. describe oxyacetylene welding methods.
14. identify gas cutting safety procedures.
15. identify plasma cutting safety procedures
16. inspect welds for grading.
17. perform butt, lap, corner, and tee welds on sheet metal using filler rod in the flat position using oxyacetylene equipment.
18. perform plasma cutting in the flat position.
19. perform straight, circle, and piercing cuts using oxyacetylene equipment.
20. select and carry a puddle with filler rod.
21. select tools, tips.

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WLDG 1007 - Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

1. Arc methods
2. Inspecting welds
3. Metal preparation for welding
4. Personal safety procedures
5. Set-up and take down procedures of (GTAW) equipment
6. Shop and equipment safety rules and procedures
7. Weld in sheet metal, aluminum and stainless steel in flat position
8. Welding equipment
9. Welding terminology

1. identify shop and personal safety procedures.
2. identify parts and accessories of GTAW equipment.
3. describe safety precautions when using GTAW equipment.
4. identify joint designs used in welding.
5. utilize welding terminology.
6. select appropriate filler rods.
7. prepare sheet metal, aluminum, and stainless steel for welding.
8. demonstrate proper set-up and take down procedures of GTAW equipment.
9. select tools and tungsten.
10. adjust regulators.
11. carry a puddle without filler rod.
12. demonstrate proper use of shop equipment.
13. describe GTAW methods.
14. inspect welds for grading.
15. perform butt, lap, corner and tee welds on sheet metal using filler rod in the flat position using GTAW equipment.
16. select and carry a puddle with filler rod.
17. start the arc.

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WLDG 1011 - Introduction to Metal Inert Gas Welding

1. Inspecting welds
2. Metal preparation for welding
3. Personal safety procedures
4. Plate metal welding in flat position with MIG equipment
5. Set-up, take down, and troubleshooting procedures on MIG equipment
6. Sheet metal welding in flat position with MIG equipment
7. Shop and equipment safety rules and procedures

1. identify shop equipment and personal safety procedures
2. identify parts and accessories of metal inert gas equipment.
3. describe safety precautions when using MIG equipment
4. identify joint designs used in welding
5. identify welding terminology.
6. demonstrate proper use of shop equipment.
7. prepare sheet and plate metal for welding.
8. demonstrate operating procedures of MIG equipment.
9. describe MIG welding methods.
10. inspect welds for grading.
11. perform butt, lap, corner, and tee welds on plate metal in flat position using MIG equipment.
12. perform butt, lap, corner, and tee welds on sheet metal in flat position using MIG equipment.
13. perform stringer beads with MIG equipment.
14. perform weave beads with MIG equipment.

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WLDG 1012 - Advanced Metal Inert Gas Welding I

1. Review of shop and safety rules and procedures
2. Review of personal safety procedures
3. Set-up and take-down and troubleshooting with pulse and spray arc GMAW
4. Metal preparation for welding
5. Pulse arc GMAW welding flat position
6. Inspecting welds
7. Spray arc GMAW Welding in the flat position

1. demonstrate proper set-up, take down, and troubleshooting procedures when using pulse and spray arc GMAW equipment.
2. describe safety precautions when using pulse and spray arc GMAW equipment.
3. identify personal safety procedures.
4. prepare sheet and plate metal for welding.
5. perform bead welds in the pulse and spray arc GMAW settings.
6. perform butt, lap, corner, and tee welds in the pulse and spray arc GMAW settings.
7. inspect welds for grading.

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WLDG 1015 - Advanced Metal Inert Gas Welding II

1. Metal preparation for welding
2. Personal safety procedures
3. Set-up and take down procedures of oxyacetylene equipment
4. Shop and equipment safety rules and procedures
5. Welding in overhead positions with MIG equipment
6. Welding in vertical up positions with MIG equipment

1. identify shop equipment and personal safety procedures.
2. describe safety precautions when using MIG equipment.
3. demonstrate proper set-up, take down, and troubleshooting procedures of MIG equipment.
4. demonstrate proper use of shop equipment.
5. perform butt, lap, corner, and tee welds in vertical down position using MIG equipment.
6. perform butt, lap, corner, and tee welds in overhead position using MIG equipment.
7. inspect welds for grading.

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WLDG 1019 - Flux Cored Arc Welding

1. Metal preparation for welding.
2. Personal safety procedures.
3. Set-up and take down procedures of flux cored equipment.
4. Shop and equipment safety rules and procedures.
5. Storing and shielding gas.
6. Weld inspections
7. Welding in flat, vertical up positions with flux cored equipment.
8. Welding in horizontal, overhead positions with flux cored equipment

1. identify shop equipment and personal safety procedures.
2. describe safety precautions when using flux cored arc equipment.
3. demonstrate proper set-up, take down and troubleshooting procedures of flux cored equipment.
4. demonstrate proper storage methods for types of shielding gas.
5. demonstrate proper use of shop equipment.
6. perform butt, lap, corner and tee welds in vertical up position using flux cored equipment.
7. perform butt, lap, corner and tee welds in horizontal position using flux cored equipment.
8. perform butt, lap, corner and tee welds in overhead position using flux cored equipment.
9. inspect welds for grading.

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WLDG 1021 - Introduction to Arc Welding

1. Shop and equipment safety rules and procedures
2. Personal safety procedures
3. Set-up and take down procedures of Arc equipment
4. Metal preparation for welding
5. Steel plate welding flat position with 6010 electrode
6. Steel plate welding flat position with 7018 electrode

1. demonstrate proper set-up, take down, and troubleshooting procedures of arc welding equipment.
2. demonstrate proper use of shop equipment.
3. identify shop equipment and personal safety procedures.
4. perform weld beads with 6010 electrode.
5. perform weld beads with 7018 electrode.
6. inspect welds for grading.
7. perform butt, lap, corner, and tee welds in the flat position with 6010 electrode using arc equipment.
8. perform butt, lap, corner, and tee welds in the flat position with 7018 electrode using arc equipment.

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WLDG 1022 - Advanced ARC Welding I

1. Inspecting welds
2. Metal for welding
3. Personal safety procedure
4. Set-up and take down procedures of arc equipment
5. Shop and equipment safety rules and procedures
6. Welding steel plate in horizontal position with 6011 rod
7. Welding steel plate in horizontal position with 6013 rod
8. Welding steel plate in vertical up position with 6011 rod
9. Welding steel plate in vertical up position with 6013 rod

1. identify shop equipment and personal safety procedures.
2. describe safety precautions when using arc welding equipment.
3. demonstrate proper use of shop equipment.
4. prepare plate metal for welding.
5. perform butt, lap, corner and tee welds in the horizontal position with 6013 rod using arc equipment.
6. perform butt, lap, corner, and tee welds in the vertical up position with 6013 rod using arc equipment.
7. perform butt, lap, corner, and tee welds in the horizontal position with 6011 rod using arc equipment
8. perform butt, lap, corner, and tee welds in the vertical up position with 6011 rod using arc equipment.
9. inspect welds for grading.

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WLDG 1025 - Advanced ARC Welding II

1. Inspecting welds
2. Personal safety procedure
3. Prepare metal for welding
4. Set-up and take down procedures of arc equipment
5. Shop and equipment safety rules and procedures
6. Welding steel plate in overhead position with 6011 rod
7. Welding steel plate in overhead position with 6013 rod
8. Welding steel plate in vertical down position with 6011 rod
9. Welding steel plate in vertical down position with 6013 rod

1. inspect welds for grading.
2. describe safety precautions when using arc welding equipment.
3. prepare plate metal for welding.
4. demonstrate proper use of shop equipment. 
5. identify shop equipment and personal safety procedures.
6. perform butt, lap, corner, and tee welds in the overhead position with 6011 rod using arc equipment.
7. perform butt, lap, corner, and tee welds in the overhead position with 6013 rod using arc equipment.
8. perform butt, lap, corner, and tee welds in the vertical down position with 6011 rod using arc equipment.
9. perform butt, lap, corner, and tee welds in the vertical down position with 6013 rod using arc equipment

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