ESL – English as a Second Language
English for Second Language Speakers courses are designed specifically for students whose first language is not English. SMC offers three different ESL programs: 1) Credit ESL courses focus on academic skills needed for success in college (reading textbooks, listening and notetaking, writing papers with citations, speaking in class in small groups, and making presentations). Faculty assist students in the development of grammar, vocabulary, paraphrasing, and summarizing skills within the context of themes or academic content. ESL 19A and 19B are CSU and UC transferable (up to 8 units). 2) Noncredit ESL courses focus on college and career readiness and developing the skills needed for life and work in the US. Noncredit ESL courses are free to students, except those studying on an F-1 visa. These courses do not carry any academic credit. 3) Intensive ESL (offered through SMC’s Community Services Program in conjunction with International Education) offers multi-skills courses to prepare international students for entry to Santa Monica College. Student work is graded, but courses in the Intensive ESL Program do not receive academic credit. These courses are offered for a fee.
ESL 10G | Multiple Skills Preparation: Listening, Speaking, and GrammarUnits: 6
Formerly ESL 10. ESL 10G is a low-intermediate multi-skills course designed to improve the English language skills of non-native speakers. This course concentrates on listening, speaking, and grammar. Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements. It is recommended that students take this course concurrently with ESL 10W. |
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ESL 10W | Multiple Skills Preparation: Reading and WritingUnits: 6
Formerly ESL 10. ESL 10W is a low-intermediate multi-skills course designed to improve the English language skills of non-native speakers. This course concentrates on reading, writing, and computer assisted language learning (CALL). Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements. It is recommended that you take this course concurrently with ESL 10G. |
ESL 11A | Basic English 1Units: 6
Students who receive a final grade of “C” in ESL 10G or 10W should enroll in support courses (ESL 14A/B, 15, 16A/B/C, 17) before taking ESL 11A or concurrently with ESL 11A. ESL 11A is an intermediate, multi-skills course with an emphasis on paragraph writing for non-native speakers of English who have completed ESL 10G and ESL 10W or score at Level C on the SMC Placement Assessment. |
ESL 14A | Pronunciation and Spelling: Vowel and Consonant SoundsUnits: 2
This course offers the study and practice of the vowel and consonant sounds that are basic to North American pronunciation and speech style, and it emphasizes listening skills, auditory discrimination, and production of these sounds. It also introduces the spelling patterns in relationship to the vowel and consonant sounds. This course is appropriate for students at the ESL 11A level or higher. |
ESL 14B | Pronunciation: Rhythm and IntonationUnits: 3
This course is designed to help ESL students communicate more effectively by learning the rhythm and intonation patterns of standard North American English. The course includes a brief review of all vowel sounds and specific consonants |
ESL 15 | Conversation and Culture in the U.S.Units: 3
This speaking/listening course for group “A”, “B”, and “C” level non-native speakers of English examines the cross cultural differences that affect communication. It prepares students to understand and speak English more clearly and fluently in pairs, groups, class discussions, interviews, panels, and speeches. Conversation techniques, vocabulary acquisition, and reading, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are employed. |
ESL 16A | The Noun System and ArticlesUnits: 1
This course helps non-native speakers of English to communicate effectively using the noun system (count, non-count, proper, common, singular, plural), modifiers and quantifiers (possessives; determiners: this, that, these, those), and articles (a, an, the). The course also helps students use correct subject-verb agreement. *Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements. concurrent enrollment in ESL 11A or ESL 19A is recommended; however, this course is open to students whose assessment results are B or A. |
ESL 16B | Using Verb TensesUnits: 1
Concurrent enrollment in ESL 11A or ESL 19A is recommended; however this course is open to students who place at the A or B level. This course helps non-native speakers of English to communicate effectively using verb forms including: present, past, future, perfects,passives, conditionals, and modals. *Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements. |
ESL 16C | Sentence Structure and PunctuationUnits: 1
Concurrent enrollment in ESL 11A or ESL 19A is recommended. This course helps students whose first language is not English to construct grammatically correct sentences using appropriate punctuation. Students will learn to combine sentence elements (clauses and phrases) to produce effective sentences. Please note: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 11A or 19A is recommended; however, this course is open to students whose placement assessment results are Group B or A. |
ESL 17 | Intermediate Reading SkillsUnits: 3
This course is designed for intermediate students who want to improve their reading skills. Students will improve their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills by learning strategies such as previewing, skimming, scanning, and making inferences. They will learn how to identify main ideas and details and an author’s purpose and tone. They will analyze passages from fiction and non-fiction. Students are encouraged to take ESL 17 concurrently with ESL 11A or 19A. |
ESL 19A | English Fundamentals 1Units: 4Transfer: UC, CSU
*ESL19A, 19B, and 25 combined: maximum credit, 8 units. This course is an intermediate contextualized writing course for non-native speakers, emphasizing paragraph development and essay construction, editing of grammar and mechanical errors, reading, and critical thinking. ESL 19A is the first part of the ESL19A/B sequence. |
ESL 19B | English Fundamentals 2Units: 4Transfer: UC, CSU
Formerly English as a Second Language 21B. This course is the second part of the ESL 19A/B sequence, for non-native speakers. It continues the emphasis on essay writing, editing of grammar and mechanical errors, reading, and critical thinking. |
ESL 20A | Advanced Grammar WorkshopUnits: 3
This course is designed to increase a student’s grammar and sentence-writing skill. Students will recognize and employ the sophisticated language necessary for successful completion of ESL 19A and ESL 19B. Concurrent enrollment in this course is highly recommended for success in ESL 19A and ESL 19B. |
ESL 20B | Advanced Grammar and EditingUnits: 3
This is an advanced grammar course designed to improve a student’s syntax and editing proficiency. Concurrent enrollment in this course is highly recommended for success in ESL 19A and ESL 19B. |
ESL 23 | Academic Reading and Study SkillsUnits: 3
This course is a high intermediate to advanced course designed for students seeking to improve their reading and study skills. It concentrates on helping students improve reading comprehension, reading rate and flexibility, study skills, and note taking. Students are encouraged to enroll in ESL 23 concurrently with ESL 20A, 20B, 21A and/or 21B. *Course credit may not be applied toward satisfaction of Associate in Arts Degree requirements. |
ESL 28 | Academic Vocabulary SkillsUnits: 3
This course is designed for students who wish to develop their techniques for understanding academic vocabulary and using English words idiomatically. It emphasizes context and usage of vocabulary from the Academic Word List (Coxhead 2000). Students will learn to comprehend and use approximately 200 words from the AWL to improve their reading comprehension, speaking, listening, and writing skills for academic success. It is designed for students at the 19A or 19B level or students who have placed in Group B on the ESL Placement Exam. Students are encouraged to enroll in ESL 28 concurrently with ESL 20A, 20B, ESL 19A and/or 19B. |
ESL – Noncredit
The following courses are noncredit and free. They do NOT carry academic credit.
ESL 901 | English as a Second Language Level 1Units: 0 This low-beginning, multi-skills course is designed to improve the English language skills of non-native speakers. The course focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The skills taught in this course prepare students to transition to post-secondary education and to function effectively as community members, parents, and participants in the workforce. |
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ESL 902 | English as a Second Language Level 2Units: 0
This high-beginning, multi-skills course is designed to improve the English language skills of non-native speakers. The course focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The skills taught in this course prepare students to transition to post-secondary education and to function effectively as community members, parents, and participants in the workforce. |
ESL 903 | English as a Second Language Level 3Units: 0
This low-intermediate, multi-skills course is designed to improve the English language skills of non-native speakers. The course focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The skills taught in this course prepare students to transition to post-secondary education and to function effectively as community members, parents, and participants in the workforce. |
ESL 904 | English as a Second Language Level 4Units: 0
This high-intermediate, multi-skills course is designed to improve the English language skills of non-native speakers. The course focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The skills taught in this course prepare students to transition to post-secondary education and to function effectively as community members, parents, and participants in the workforce. |
ESL 905 | English as a Second Language Level 5Units: 0
This low-advanced, multi-skills course is designed to improve the English language skills of non-native speakers. The course focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The skills taught in this course prepare students to transition to post-secondary education and to function effectively as community members, parents, and participants in the workforce. |
ESL 906 | English as a Second Language Level 6Units: 0
This high-advanced multi-skills course is designed to improve the English language skills of non-native speakers. The course focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The skills taught in this course prepare students to transition to post-secondary education and to function effectively as community members, parents, and participants in the workforce. |
ESL 911 | Beginning Listening and SpeakingUnits: 0 In this course, beginning ESL students focus on developing listening and speaking skills needed to communicate effectively in social, work, and academic contexts. |
ESL 913 | Intermediate Listening and SpeakingUnits: 0 In this intermediate ESL course, students focus on developing listening and speaking skills needed to communicate effectively in social, work, and academic contexts. |
ESL 915 | Advanced Listening and SpeakingUnits: 0 In this advanced ESL course, students focus on developing listening and speaking skills needed to communicate effectively in social, work, and academic contexts. |
ESL 961 | Beginning Reading and WritingUnits: 0 This course is designed for the beginning ESL student. Students at this level will focus on developing their reading, vocabulary, and writing skills for success at work, school, and in the community. Students in this class learn to read a variety of texts and to write short notes and emails. |
ESL 963 | Intermediate Reading and WritingUnits: 0 This course is designed for the intermediate ESL student. The course focuses on improving vocabulary, reading and writing skills for success at work, school, and in the community. Students learn to read a variety of informational texts and to write paragraphs for a range of purposes. |
ESL 965 | Advanced Reading and WritingUnits: 0 This course is designed for the advanced ESL student. The course focuses on improving vocabulary, reading and writing skills for success at work, school, and in the community. Students learn to read a variety of informational texts and to write multi-paragraph compositions. |
ESL 971 | Beginning ESL VocabularyUnits: 0 In this beginning ESL course, students engage in listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities that focus on developing vocabulary needed to function effectively in social, work, and academic contexts. Students in this course are introduced to basic word learning skills and study skills. |
ESL 973 | Intermediate ESL VocabularyUnits: 0 In this intermediate ESL course, students engage in listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities that focus on acquiring vocabulary needed for social, work, and academic contexts. Students in this course expand their English language vocabulary while developing word learning and study strategies. |
ESL 975 | Advanced ESL VocabularyUnits: 0 In this advanced ESL course, students engage in listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities that focus on acquiring vocabulary needed to communicate effectively in social, work, and academic contexts. Students in this course expand their English language vocabulary while developing independent word learning and study strategies. |
ESL 980 | ESL US Citizenship Test PreparationUnits: 0 This course prepares students to pass all three parts of the US Citizenship Test: 1) English Reading and Writing, 2) Civics and History, 3) Personal Questions. |
ESL 994 | ESL for College and Career Pathways – IntroductionUnits: 0 This high intermediate/advanced ESL course introduces English language speaking, writing, listening, reading, vocabulary, and study skills as related to specific academic and career pathways. Students in this course are introduced to critical thinking, teamwork, cultural awareness and autonomous learning strategies that are transferable to college and career pathways. |
ESL 995 | ESL for College and Career Pathways – Effective CommunicationUnits: 0 This high intermediate/advanced ESL course focuses on English language speaking, writing, listening, reading, vocabulary and study skills as related to specific academic and career pathways. Students produce written work and oral presentations relevant to their field as they apply critical thinking, cultural awareness, and autonomous learning strategies that are transferable to college and career pathways. Students are recommended to complete ESL 994 prior to taking this course. |
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic Studies is the interdisciplinary critical and comparative study of race and ethnicity, focusing on the experiences of African American, Native American/Indigenous, Asian American/Pacific Islander, and Chicana/o/x/Latina/o/x populations. Ethnic Studies provides an intersectional and critical lens for studying racial, ethnic, gender and class identities, and for interrogating structural racism, power, knowledge, and racialization in culture, politics, economy, and law. Drawing from the intellectual traditions of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities, students of Ethnic Studies attain an understanding of the historical legacies and contemporary manifestations of racism, discrimination, inequity, and movements for social justice. Through culturally responsive pedagogy, students of Ethnic Studies gain cultural competency and are exposed to perspectives and methods informed by a deep commitment to social justice, cross-cultural collaboration, liberation from systems of oppression, and social and institutional transformation.
ETH ST 1 | Introduction to Ethnic StudiesUnits: 3 Transfer: UC, CSU Ethnic Studies is the critical and interdisciplinary study of race, ethnicity, and indigeneity with a focus on the experiences and perspectives of Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Latina/o/x Americans, and other people of color within and beyond the United States. This course explores key theories, scholarly works, and ideas that have formed the basis of the broad multidisciplinary field of Ethnic Studies. Various perspectives are examined to discover the ways in which race and racism have been, and continue to be, powerful social, cultural and political forces, and their connections to other axes of stratification including gender, class, sexuality and legal status. This course examines the effects of institutional racism, coloniality, marginalization, socio-economic and political discrimination, and ethnocentrism on American ethnic and racial groups. |
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Fashion Design and Merchandising
Fashion design students develop skills in design communication, including preliminary sketching, technical flat sketching, illustration, and usage of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and CAD software. Skills in draping, pattern drafting from draping and body measurements, and basic sewing skills to advanced construction are developed in order to create sample garments for production and sales. Fashion merchandisers select, purchase, promote, and sell clothing and accessories. They study fashion trends and visit manufacturers and merchandise markets. They work as part of a team and consult with managers and buyers, advise the advertising and display departments, and organize and coordinate promotional activities such as fashion shows. They may advance to become buyers and purchasing agents, sales representatives, and managers. Clothes designers create new apparel and accessory designs. They may sketch the garment, cut the pattern, select the fabric and materials, and in some cases construct the sample garment. They may arrange for the showing of a line at sales meetings or fashion shows.
FASHN 1 | Introduction to the Fashion IndustryUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course is designed to serve both students of fashion design and fashion merchandising in preparing them to become familiar with the nature of fashion design and its components and to understand how environmental factors influence the style, color, texture, and design of garments. Fashion materials, theories of fashion adoption, sources of design inspiration, and manufacturing a garment will be discussed. |
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FASHN 2 | Color AnalysisUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course is an exploration of color theory and elements of design with emphasis on the expertise of color mixing and creative color combinations. Theory is applied to textile, fashion design, and fashion merchandising. |
FASHN 3 | Apparel ConstructionUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course is an introduction to basic sewing techniques of costume and manufacturing apparel and provides familiarization with the tools used in the fashion industry. Development of fundamental skills and terminology of clothing construction. Emphasis is on interrelationship of fabric, fiber, design and construction techniques. This course is required of all Fashion Design and Merchandising majors. |
FASHN 5 | Fashion BuyingUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This is an introductory course in fashion buying to acquaint the students with the life of a buyer that includes considerations and practices of an executive or middle manager. The buyer’s position includes responsibilities such as making evaluations and maintaining standards that are complete and constant. This course will also present an awareness of quality effect of stocking merchandise and knowing and effectively practicing what to buy, when to buy, and how much to buy. |
FASHN 6A | Pattern Drafting and DesignUnits: 2Transfer: CSU
This course is a study of the basic pattern drafting techniques of the apparel industry and the transfer of a design to a flat pattern. Students learn to design and make their own patterns. |
FASHN 6B | Pattern Drafting and Design IntermediateUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course is a continuation of Fashion 6A with emphasis on more advanced and complex design creations in harmony with the current trends. |
FASHN 7 | Fashion TextilesUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU A detailed study of textiles from fiber to finished fabric is covered in this course including identifications of fiber types, construction, printing, dyeing, and finishes of natural/man-made fabrics. Emphasis is on fabric design, principles of patterns, and methods of textile decoration. |
FASHN 8 | History of Fashion DesignUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This survey of fashion of the Western world introduces historic dress as an inspiration and a design resource for students of fashion design and fashion buying and merchandising. The evolution silhouette and the cut and construction of men’s and women’s garments are analyzed using slides of paintings, drawings, sculpture and historic costume. Contemporary examples in fashion are compared to their historic sources. |
FASHN 9A | Introduction to Fashion IllustrationUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course will give students skill in drawing fashion figures and deals with contemporary idealized proportions used for fashion today for both fashion design and fashion merchandising. Students will develop individual style in their presentation, and learn to use their drawing as a means of communicating their ideas and designs. |
FASHN 9B | Advanced Fashion Illustration and AdvertisingUnits: 2Transfer: CSU
This course provides the student with advanced techniques used to illustrate fashion and is for students of fashion design or fashion merchandising. Techniques are taught that are used for quick and realistic sketching and rendering with water color to illustrate various designs and textures. |
FASHN 10 | Advanced Design and ConstructionUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
Emphasis on unique and creative designs with manipulation of appropriate and more difficult fabrics. Students will gain more confidence and speed in their design developments, pattern making and construction. |
FASHN 11 | Advanced Clothing – TailoringUnits: 2Transfer: CSU
This course explores traditional and contemporary tailoring techniques as applied to the design and construction of men’s and women’s coats, suits, jackets and other tailored garments. It includes a study of the ready-to-wear and retail clothing fields, with emphasis on the individual as a consumer of tailored garments. |
FASHN 12 | Fashion Show ProductionUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course is designed to give students of Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising the opportunity to learn how to plan and develop a Fashion Show. |
FASHN 13 | Draping IUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course covers the principles of draping and the ability to develop a pattern in three-dimensional form, opening new ways of designing and creating and recognizing the qualities of a well-designed garment. |
FASHN 14 | Draping IIUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course is a continuation of Fashion 13 and deals with more complex and original designs for draping. Students will learn how to analyze and interpret complicated designs by means of draping and gain enough experience and speed to create and develop more advanced designs. |
FASHN 15 | Ethnic FashionUnits: 3Transfer: CSU Apparel worn as national dress by people all over the world is surveyed. The origins and functions of clothing in different cultures are examined. Creative designing is inspired by ethnic costumes. |
FASHN 16 | Pattern GradingUnits: 2Transfer: CSU
Grading is the process of proportionally increasing or decreasing the production pieces according to set measurements for each clothing classification (Women’s Junior Petite, Junior, Misses, Half-sizes). This is done without changing or losing the style proportions which are part of the design concept while still retaining the original lines and style of the garment. Students are introduced to and become familiar with a computer program used for grading in the fashion industry, and with the logic and rules that apply to pattern grading. |
FASHN 17 | Apparel Collection Design and ProductionUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course will provide industry-oriented application of design skill sets for developing apparel groups and a final collection ready for production. Costing and production methods, line organization, sourcing suitable fabrics, cost sheets, production patterns and sample making will be covered. One final collection will be produced for fashion show presentation. |
FASHN 18 | Computer Aided Fashion Design and MerchandisingUnits: 2Transfer: CSU
Computer-assisted applications are used as tools to design and create original and innovative work for fashion marketing or fashion design. This is an introductory course requiring basic computer skills. Students will need access to a computer and the Adobe Creative Suite software. |
FASHN 19 | Fashion MarketingUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course will provide students with an understanding of the psychology, sociology and cultural influences that affect consumer fashion purchasing behavior. The interaction of aspects of the fashion business, including planning, pricing, promotion and distribution, will be covered. Students will learn about how to reach targeted customers locally or globally, with accuracy of products, prices, promotions and channels of distribution. |
FASHN 20 | Fashion Styling and Visual PresentationUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course involves the study and exploration of styling fashion visual presentations, including editorial, ad campaigns, and digital retail environmental display. Students will research promotion techniques and methodology used for window and catalog display, exhibitions, look books, and graphic collateral used in various market categories in order to create a styling concept portfolio. |
FASHN 21 | Digital Fashion PortfolioUnits: 2Transfer: CSU
This advanced course addresses the skills necessary to produce a well-organized and thoroughly planned portfolio, both virtual and printed, to be presented on job interviews. Students will be expected to have completed a body of work, prior to taking this course, from which to build a portfolio. Students should bring prior and current design projects for portfolio content. |
FASHN 88A | Independent Studies in FashionUnits: 1Transfer: CSU Please see “Independent Studies” section. |
FASHN 88B | Independent Studies in FashionUnits: 2Transfer: CSU Please see “Independent Studies” section. |
FASHN 88C | Independent Studies in FashionUnits: 3Transfer: CSU Please see “Independent Studies” section. |
FASHN 90A | InternshipUnits: 1 Please see “Internships” section. |
FASHN 90B | InternshipUnits: 2 Please see “Internships” section. |
FASHN 90C | InternshipUnits: 3 Please see “Internships” section. |
Film Studies
Film consists of two areas of concentration: Film Studies and Film Production. Film Studies introduces students to the history and development of cinema/film as an art, an object of philosophical study, and a cultural and social phenomenon. Students examine the theoretical approaches and trends in filmmaking including the contemporary evolution from film to digital media. Film Production provides practical as well as theoretical training in screenwriting, directing, creative producing, cinematography, sound recording, production design, and below-the-line crafts (gaffers, grips, operators, assistants). Students learn all aspects of film production from an academic discipline to hands-on experience that prepares them to earn an Associate degree and/or certificate of achievement in film production; for upper division study at a four-year college or advanced film school; and/or to apply for jobs and internships in the motion picture and television industries.
FILM 1 | Film Appreciation: Introduction to CinemaUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC Area 3A (Arts)
Formerly Cinema 9. This course will introduce the art, technology, language, and appreciation of film, exploring the varieties of film experience, film and the other arts, and the ways of viewing. Students will learn about the basic cinematic techniques and structures, including mise-en-scene and montage, use of cinematic time and space, the image, soundtrack, and the script. Consideration will also be given to analyzing the fundamentals of film production, directing, acting, and editing; how the elements of the production process are analyzed separately, then brought together to show how they create the emotional and intellectual impact of the film experience. Film examples will be screened in class. This course is intended as a beginning course to introduce students to cinema. |
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FILM 2 | History of Motion PicturesUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 3A (Arts)
Formerly Cinema 1. A broad survey is made of the history, theory, techniques, and development of motion pictures. The history of film as a major art form and its major artists, works, and styles are emphasized. Film examples are screened in class. |
FILM 5 | Film and SocietyUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities)
Formerly Cinema 5. This course presents motion pictures as reflections and influences of American society. Films are often selected from specific decades and analyzed as records of social attitudes shaping the present and past. |
FILM 6 | Women in FilmUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 3A and 3B (Arts and Humanities)
Formerly Cinema 8. This course is a historical study and survey of the multiple and varied images of women in film. Students will screen and analyze films over seven decades, beginning with the 1930s. Students will also read, discuss, and write about women’s roles in these films. The focus is to analyze the representation of women in each film screened, to discuss how character roles have changed over time, and to examine occupation, dress, and rules of behavior. |
FILM 7 | American Cinema: Crossing CulturesUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU Satisfies Global Citizenship
Formerly Cinema 7. This course surveys American motion pictures that have been made by filmmakers representing three United States ethnic groups, including African Americans, Latino Americans, and Asian Americans. Students will also analyze Hollywood’s treatment of those ethnic cultures throughout film history. |
FILM 8 | The Popular Film GenresUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 3A (Arts)
Formerly Cinema 2. This introductory course surveys the development and artistic, social, and entertainment ingredients of basic film genres. Emphasis on such types as the science-fiction film, western, gangster film, crime and detective thriller (“film noir”), musical, comedy, or horror film. |
FILM 9 | The Great Film MakersUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU
Formerly Cinema 4. This course covers a limited number of film directors, writers, producers, and/or actors, examining their work in artistic, social, and historical terms. The course content and emphasis changes each term. |
FILM 10 | Film Criticism and InterpretationUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
Formerly Cinema 10. Using in-depth studies of a limited number of films and writings about films, this discussion and workshop course explores the various approaches to developing sound criticism and interpretation of motion pictures. It also introduces the student to the basic theories of film art and criticism. |
FILM 11 | Literature into FilmUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC Area 3B
Formerly same course as English 11. In this course, students will explore literary classics on screen, comparing the narrative dynamics of cinema and literature by comparing the text with the film. In so doing, students will gain an understanding of the text to film adaptation process, the expressive powers of each, and each medium’s unique potentialities and deficiencies. Selected novels, short stories, plays, and nonfiction works will be examined as each evolves into film. |
FILM 20 | Beginning ScriptwritingUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU
Formerly Cinema 11A. This course is designed to teach the student the basic tools of scriptwriting for film, television, or theater, focusing on the aesthetic and commercial demands of each medium. |
FILM 21 | Advanced ScriptwritingUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
Formerly Cinema 11B. This course is designed to provide intermediate level training in skills required to create scripts for film, television, or theatre. Techniques of writing and marketing scripts are explored. |
FILM 30 | Production Planning for Film and VideoUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
Formerly Cinema 3. This course is designed for students who are interested in transforming a creative concept into a practical production plan. By viewing, discussing, and analyzing scripts, television, and film, students will learn skills necessary to start production of a film or video. |
FILM 31 | Introduction to Digital FilmmakingUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU
This is an introductory course covering both the basic techniques of digital filmmaking and of critical appreciation, while emphasizing students’ personal and creative expression. Topics will include the theory and practice of visualization, the grammar of cinematic storytelling, the aesthetics of various film movements, camera technique, lighting, sound recording, directing, and other fundamentals related to learning the craft of digital filmmaking. Students will engage in critical appreciation and individual and group analysis of movies, as well as in filming exercises under the direct and continuous supervision of their instructor. |
FILM 32 | Intermediate Digital FilmmakingUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU
This course focuses on intermediate techniques of digital filmmaking and theoretical and critical rubrics, allowing the student to gain proficiency in producing, directing, cinematography, production design, sound recording, grip/electric, and editing. Students learn the roles and responsibilities of various facets of the filmmaking process during pre-production, production and post-production. Working with previously produced scenes written by industry professionals, students learn skills that include the visualization of the screenplay, script breakdown, preparation of shot lists, direction of actors, and the staging of action for the camera. |
FILM 32L | Intermediate Digital Filmmaking LabUnits: 1Transfer: CSU
This course focuses on intermediate techniques of digital filmmaking and theoretical and critical rubrics, allowing the student to gain proficiency in producing, directing, cinematography, production design, sound recording, grip/electric, and editing. Students learn the roles and responsibilities of various facets of the filmmaking process during pre-production, production and post-production. Working with previously produced scenes written by industry professionals, students learn skills that include the visualization of the screenplay, script breakdown, preparation of shot lists, direction of actors, and the staging of action for the camera. |
FILM 33 | Making the Short FilmUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU
In this course, students go through the process of making a short narrative film together, emulating a professional working environment. Supervised by their instructor, students develop, pre-produce, rehearse, shoot, and edit scenes from an original screenplay that is filmed in its entirety in the lab component course (Film 33L) at the end of the semester. |
FILM 33L | Making the Short Film LabUnits: 2Transfer: CSU
In this course students will collectively develop and shoot one narrative short film throughout the semester. This course is the laboratory component for Film 33 and will parallel the lecture topics of that course. |
FILM 34 | Advanced Digital FilmmakingUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU
This course focuses on advanced techniques of digital filmmaking and theoretical and critical rubrics, allowing the student to gain increased proficiency in producing, directing, cinematography, production design, sound recording, grip/electric, and editing, while at the same time producing original content. Students hone their skills in various facets of the filmmaking process during pre-production, production and post-production. Working with original content that has not yet been produced and/or material written by themselves, students advance their skills in the visualization of the screenplay, script breakdown, preparation of shot lists, working with actors, and the staging of action for the camera. |
FILM 34L | Advanced Digital Filmmaking LabUnits: 1Transfer: CSU
This is the laboratory component of Film 34. The laboratory projects will parallel the advanced filmmaking lecture topics taught in Film 34. The lab projects will foster advanced skills in producing, directing, cinematography, production design, sound recording, grip/electric, and editing. Students will produce elaborate and well-crafted original content based on narrative film scenes written by themselves or derived from scripts that have not yet been produced. These advanced projects will be filmed in their entirety in class, working in collaboration with all the students enrolled in the course. |
FILM 40 | CinematographyUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU
In this hands-on course, students will delve into the art and craft of cinematography: the methods and techniques by which motion picture photography and lighting help give a film meaning and aesthetic purpose. Through lectures, demonstrations and exercises in a supervised classroom environment, students will learn to operate state-of-the-art digital and electronic equipment while applying the fundamental principles of lighting, composition, exposure, focus, lens selection, and camera dynamics into purposeful visual storytelling. |
FILM 50 | Production SoundUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course provides a practical in-depth study of the fundamental aspects of recording and mixing production sound for film and television. Subjects include: introduction to production sound equipment, location sound recording and mixing techniques, on-set sound assessment and troubleshooting, digital audio workstation basics, along with dialogue and ADR (automated dialogue replacement) recording and editing. |
FILM 88A | Independent Studies in Film StudiesUnits: 1Transfer: CSU Please see “Independent Studies” section. |
FILM 88B | Independent Studies in Film StudiesUnits: 2Transfer: CSU Please see “Independent Studies” section. |
FILM 90A | Internship in Film StudiesUnits: 1Transfer: CSU Please see “Internships” section. |
FILM 90B | Internship in Film StudiesUnits: 2Transfer: CSU Please see “Internships” section. |
French
Most sections require the use of a computer with Internet access for class resources and/or to complete assignments.
FRENCH 1 | Elementary French IUnits: 5Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC Foreign Language (required for UC only) Satisfies Global Citizenship
This course introduces the students to basic vocabulary and fundamental sentence structures in the present and past. Pronunciation, grammar and everyday vocabulary are stressed as indispensable tools for comprehension and expression. French customs, culture and everyday life are also highlighted. The course is taught in French except in cases of linguistic difficulty as determined by the professor. |
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FRENCH 2 | Elementary French IIUnits: 5Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities), Foreign Language (required for UC only) Satisfies Global Citizenship
This course completes the basics of the language further stressing pronunciation, grammar and everyday vocabulary as indispensable tools for comprehension. It also includes simplified readings highlighting French customs, culture, and everyday life. This course is taught in French except in cases of linguistic difficulty as determined by the professor. *The advisory for this course is comparable to two years of high school French. |
FRENCH 3 | Intermediate French IUnits: 5Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities), Foreign Language (required for UC only) Satisfies Global Citizenship
This course reviews French grammar emphasizing idiomatic construction and expressions. Discussions are based on selected readings from contemporary French literature.The course is taught in French except in cases of linguistic difficulty as determined by the professor. *The advisory for this course is comparable to three years of high school French. |
FRENCH 4 | Intermediate French IIUnits: 5Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities), Foreign Language (required for UC only) Satisfies Global Citizenship
This course continues the review of functional French grammar with emphasis upon idiomatic constructions and expressions. Discussions are based on selected readings from contemporary French literature. This course is taught in French except in cases of linguistic difficulty as determined by the professor. *The advisory for this course is comparable to four years of high school French. |
FRENCH 8 | Conversational FrenchUnits: 2Transfer: UC, CSU
*The prerequisite for this course is comparable to three years of high school French. This course provides an opportunity to acquire fluency in spoken French with emphasis on natural, colloquial use. This course is taught in French unless in cases of linguistic difficulty as determined by the professor. |
FRENCH 9 | French Culture and CivilizationUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities) Satisfies Global Citizenship
This course traces the development of French culture from the French Revolution to the present. It examines the fundamentals of French culture including history, geography, politics, immigration, regional identity, education, literature and the arts, and religion. It also addresses the place of France within the European Union, and some challenges faced by Francophone countries. The course will be taught in French except in cases of linguistic difficulty as determined by the professor. |
FRENCH 20 | Francophone Cultures through FilmsUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU Satisfies Global Citizenship
The course examines the different cultures of the French-speaking world through the analysis of films. Students will not only learn some vocabulary pertinent to the analysis of films but they will also practice advanced conversation and study advanced grammar through written and spoken tasks. The films chosen for the course focus on the important issues that characterize the French-speaking world such as colonialism, diversity, immigration, and women’s issues, among others. This course will be taught in French except in cases of linguistic difficulty as determined by the professor. |
FRENCH 31A | Practical FrenchUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course is designed to develop effective communication skills. It emphasizes the use of set-up phrases, idiomatic expressions, correct pronunciation and intonation, development of useful vocabulary, and ability to communicate without hesitation in a given situation. This course does not fulfill the language requirement. This course is taught in French unless in cases of linguistic difficulty as determined by the professor. |
FRENCH 88A | Independent Studies in FrenchUnits: 1Transfer: CSU Please see “Independent Studies” section. |
FRENCH 88C | Independent Studies in FrenchUnits: 3Transfer: CSU Please see “Independent Studies” section. |
FRENCH 99 | Applied Learning in FrenchUnits: 1Transfer: CSU
This course -- taken in tandem with another course in the discipline -- enables a student to apply course content in a meaningful and relevant way to a particular activity. In this hands-on course, students engage in applied learning through unpaid experiential activities organized by the student (in conjunction with SMC’s applied/service learning center) and approved by the instructor. Students will develop a customized reading list relevant to their particular activity, complete a minimum of 15 hours of volunteer work with that activity, and submit academically-sound written reports regarding the activity. By applying course material to their experience, students develop a deeper understanding of the discipline. |
Game Design
Students interested in independent studies or internships for the Game Design program may enroll in the Entertainment Technology (ET) 88 or 90 series of courses. Please speak with the Design Technology Department Chair or an Academic Counselor at the CMD for more information.
GAME 1 | Game Design FundamentalsUnits: 3Transfer: CSU Formerly Entertainment Technology 42. This course is an introductory overview of the electronic game development process that underlines the historical context, content creation strategies, and future trends in the industry. The course will also explain how games are produced, tested, and released. This course will also cover the history of game platforms up to the most recent systems, and the expanded growth in Mobile, Casual, and Serious game development. |
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GAME 2 | Game MechanicsUnits: 3Transfer: CSU Formerly Entertainment Technology 44. The focus of this course is on building a solid understanding of play mechanics: the formal elements of play, the dramatic elements that make a game meaningful to its players, and the system dynamics that shape the overall experience. Lectures will use historical and current games and genres to illustrate key concepts. Topics include strategy and tactics, resource management, emergent complexity, puzzles and puzzle development, and the business of games. Students will also learn the process of design through prototyping and playtesting. |
GAME 10 | Game Design Studio 1Units: 3Transfer: CSU
This is a faculty-supervised studio course that will enable students to produce game prototypes for portfolio inclusion. Working in teams, students will develop original game design documents, turning them into physical prototypes for common tabletop game formats such as board games, card games, or dice games. Instruction will focus on iterative design, playtesting, and successful communication. Each team will develop multiple prototypes, and team members will assume different roles for each design. |
GAME 20 | Game Design Studio 2Units: 3Transfer: CSU
Formerly Entertainment Technology 13. This is a faculty-supervised studio course that will enable students to produce 2D game prototypes for portfolio inclusion. Working in teams, students will develop original game design documents into playable software prototypes. Instruction will focus on the fundamentals of multi-platform software authoring including interactive storytelling, navigation metaphors, technical constraints, and usability. Students will gain experience working with media (text, graphics, animation, video, and audio), using authoring environments, and writing scripts to control interactivity. Emphasis will also be placed on iterative design, playtesting, and successful communication. Each team will complete one major 2D game prototype for portfolio development. This course uses the Unity game engine. |
GAME 30 | Game Design Studio 3Units: 3Transfer: CSU
Formerly Entertainment Technology 49. This is a faculty-supervised studio course that will enable students to produce 3D game prototypes for portfolio inclusion. Working in teams, students will develop original game design documents into playable software prototypes. Instruction will focus on advanced principles of multi-platform software authoring as well as on iterative design, playtesting, and successful communication. Each team will complete one major 3D game prototype for portfolio development. This course uses the Unity game engine. |
Geographic Information Systems
GIS is a computer system for capturing, storing, managing, analyzing and visualizing geospatial information related to locations on Earth’s surface. We use GIS to combine various geospatial information in a digital environment to answer the questions “what is there?” and “why there?”. GIS has been widely used in our daily life, government agencies, as well as organizations of sizes in almost every industry. There is a growing interest in and awareness of the economic and strategic values of GIS.
GIS 19 | Geographic Information Systems for BusinessUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
A working knowledge of Windows and the Internet. Formerly same course as CIS 19 and GEOG 19. This introductory course focuses on understanding and utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) solutions in business. It is not a substitute for the basic GIS course. Students will apply the use of ArcGIS to identify and display retail markets, evaluate the suitability of sites for establishing or relocating a business or to expand sales territories. |
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GIS 20 | Introduction to Geographic Information SystemsUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU
GIS are computer-based systems used to collect, store and analyze geographic information. This course will present the concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science and its applications to spatial data management. Topics include: Identification and acquisition of GIS data; Assessment of vector and raster data, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems, georeferencing and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Spatial analysis and modeling with GIS will also be presented. GIS 20 is the same course as Geography 20. Students may receive credit for one, but not both. |
GIS 21 | Geographic Information Systems for Law EnforcementUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
Formerly same course as CIS 21. This introductory course will focus on understanding and utilizing GIS for law enforcement. Students will utilize ArcMap GIS software in a hands-on computer setting to identify and display crime data, evaluate Part I and II crime activity, gang activity, etc., on maps. Emphasis will be on GPS locations of crime incidents, clustering of thefts, burglaries, rapes, bank robberies, and plot victim locational and demographic characteristics. Students will track and evaluate patrol assignments and fleet unit routing to create more effective utilization patterns. US Census, DOJ CRS and local governmental data shall be utilized in creating crime maps. |
GIS 22 | Geographic Information Systems for Disaster ManagementUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course focuses on understanding and utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Disaster Management. Students will use ArcMap and other mapping information systems to mitigate, plan and respond to weather storm related conditions such as earthquakes, toxic and chemical air releases, and other hazards. This course is designed to enable students to identify areas that might be affected by natural and human-induced disasters. |
GIS 23 | Intermediate Geographic Information SystemsUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
Formerly same course as CIS 23. This course emphasizes GIS principles and methodology used in both the private and public sectors. Hands-on applications using both raster and vector data and technology will expose students to more advanced understanding of GIS. Students will learn various methods of data acquisition, including Global Positioning Systems (GPS) as well as the World Wide Web. The add-on modules extend the analytical capabilities of ArcMap and allow input of map features and conversion of feature themes from raster to vector. This course will also provide an introduction to several of ArcMap’s extension including Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst. Students will complete a Model Builder to be used in siting new solar sites. Spatial Analysis will include slope and aspect maps, neighborhood and zone analysis. The course will present single and multi-layer statistical operations including classification, coordination, and modeling analysis. GIS 23 is the same course as Geography 23. Students may receive credit for one, but not both. |
GIS 25 | Introduction to CartographyUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course provides a general introduction to Cartography, broadly defined as the art, science, and ethics of map making and map use. The emphases include map scale, map projection, reference and thematic map reading, symbolization and map design. A variety of modern geospatial technologies and tools are covered, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Remote Sensing, and web mapping. The course includes both lecture and hands-on application. Geography 25 is the same course as GIS 25. Students may earn credit for one, but not both. |
GIS 26 | Introduction to Remote SensingUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of remote sensing, characteristics of remote sensors, and remote sensing applications in academic disciplines and professional industries. Emphases are placed on remote sensing data acquisition; digital image processing and interpretation. The course is designed for students interested in the Earth Observing System, environmental monitoring techniques, and image analysis. GIS 26 is the same course as Geography 26. Students may earn credit for one, but not both. |
GIS 27 | Applications in Geographic Information SystemsUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course focuses on utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in real world applications such as disaster management, crime analysis, environmental sustainability analysis, and marketing. Students will use ArcGIS and other open source GIS software to process, analyze and map geospatial data, extract geospatial information, and develop geospatial wisdom. Emphases are placed on developing geospatial thinking and utilizing GIS to answer geospatial questions. |
Geography
Geography is the science of studying human and physical attributes on the surface of the Earth. These attributes may be marks of human occupation, properties of some natural environment, or both. Geographers ask the questions “Where” and “Why there”, with an interest in describing and explaining the various ways in which people have made Earth their home at scales ranging from the local to the global. Geography is an integrative discipline whose interests in space and place and whose perspectives from both environmental and social sciences foster a greater understanding of the interrelationships between the human and physical worlds. The use of Geo-Spatial Technologies, including Geographic Information Science (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), are now widely used in the visualization, measurement and analysis of Earth’s physical features and human societies, as well as the interaction between them.
GEOG 1 | Physical GeographyUnits: 3Transfer: UC*, CSU C-ID: GEOG 110. IGETC AREA 5A (Physical Sciences, non-lab)
*Maximum credit allowed for Geography 1 and 5 is one course (4 units). This course surveys the distribution and relationships of environmental elements in our atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere, including weather, climate, water resources, landforms, soils, natural vegetation, and wildlife. Focus is on the systems and cycles of our natural world, including the effects of the sun and moon on environmental processes, and the roles played by humans. |
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GEOG 2 | Introduction to Human GeographyUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU C-ID: GEOG 120. IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences)
This course is a study of humanity and its planetary home of distinctive places, spaces, landscapes, and environments. The course systematically considers geographic patterns, processes, and issues, beginning with the basic questions of Where? and Why There? Specific topics examined include human population change and migration; agriculture and food systems; urban-economic development; cultural and environmental change in an age of globalization, with specific attention paid to language, religion, ethnic identity, and biodiversity; and international geopolitics. |
GEOG 3 | Weather and ClimateUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU C-ID: GEOG 130. IGETC AREA 5A (Physical Sciences, non-lab)
This course is a survey of the earth’s atmosphere, with special reference to the causes and regional distribution of weather and climate. The nature and causes of winds, clouds, precipitation, and severe storms are studied. Students will learn techniques of local weather observation and prediction. |
GEOG 5 | Physical Geography with LabUnits: 4Transfer: UC*, CSU C-ID: GEOG 115. IGETC AREA 5A (Physical Sciences, + LAB)
*Maximum credit allowed for Geography 1 and 5 is one course (4 units). This course surveys the distribution and relationships of environmental elements in our atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere, including weather, climate, water resources, landforms, soils, natural vegetation, and wildlife. Focus is on the systems and cycles of our natural world, including the effects of the sun and moon on environmental processes, and the roles played by humans. Laboratory work emphasizes the practical application of concepts presented in lecture, introduces the student to some of the tools and methods used in Physical Geography, and may include field study opportunities. |
GEOG 7 | Introduction to Environmental StudiesUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) Satisfies Global Citizenship
This introductory course will use an interdisciplinary approach to provide students with a broad perspective on environmental problems and solutions. Students will be introduced to the strategies used by scientists, economists, political analysts, and other writers and researchers to investigate and analyze environmental and urban issues, human/nature relationships, natural and built environments, and environmental citizenship. Geography 7 is the same course as Environmental Studies 7. Students may earn credit for one, but not both. |
GEOG 8 | Introduction to Urban StudiesUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
This course introduces students to the multi-disciplinary study of urban society and space. Cities are examined both as complex social-economic groupings of people, and as material landscapes of buildings, pathways, and public and private spaces. Attention is paid to what cities are and have been (the evolving urban experience of the past and present) as well as to ever-changing ideas about what cities should be (urban planning and design for the future). While the overall perspective of the course is global, its primary focus is on the cities of North America and, in particular, the Los Angeles metropolitan area. This emphasis is evident both in the classroom and in field trips or other assignments that ask students to apply classroom ideas to our local urban setting. Geography 8 is the same course as Urban Studies 8. Students may earn credit for one, but not both. |
GEOG 9 | Climate ChangeUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU Satisfies Global Citizenship This course explores the geologic causes of climate change and explores how climate has varied in the geologic past. The course will investigate how the oceans and atmosphere regulate both climate and weather today. Moreover, it will examine human contributions to current warming, and how policy decisions shape future emission scenarios. The course will also highlight societal impacts of current and future emission scenarios. GEOG 9 is the same course as GEOL 9. Students may earn credit for one, but not both. |
GEOG 10 | Living in a Hazardous EnvironmentUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course is a study of hazards and their effect on humans and the natural environment. It includes an analysis of volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, droughts, hurricanes, tornadoes, catastrophic mass wasting, fires, and the effects of terrorism. This course focuses on appropriate responses from law enforcement personnel, fire technicians, and public sector managers. |
GEOG 11 | World Geography: Introduction to Global StudiesUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU C-ID: GEOG 125. IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) Satisfies Global Citizenship
This course introduces Global Studies through a survey of the world’s major geographic regions. Students will encounter core concepts related to processes of global connection and change, while also developing basic geographic literacy in the distribution of human and natural features on Earth. Students will examine and discuss significant issues -- cultural, social, political-economic, and environmental -- impacting humanity today as both problem and possibility. In particular, this course considers the diverse localized impacts of globalization as a continuing story of peoples and places isolated and connected by imperial, colonial, and international systems of the past and present. Geography 11 is the same course as Global Studies 11. Students may earn credit for one but not both. |
GEOG 14 | Geography of CaliforniaUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU C-ID: GEOG 140. IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) Satisfies Global Citizenship
This course surveys the physical and human geography of California and the process shaping its landscapes. Topics include natural features and resources, such as geology, climate, plants and animals, and hydrology. Historical and current trends in human population, migration, and settlement patterns are considered, including a review of the state’s major cultural groups. Primary and advanced economic activities are examined within modern rural and urban settings. Emphasis is on the profound connections between these topics, on California’s unequaled diversity, and the rapid change that is transforming our people and its landscapes. |
GEOG 20 | Introduction to Geographic Information SystemsUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU C-ID: GEOG 155.
Formerly same course as CIS 20. GIS are computer-based systems used to collect, store and analyze geographic information. This course will present the concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science and its applications to spatial data management. Topics include: Identification and acquisition of GIS data; Assessment of vector and raster data, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems, georeferencing and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Spatial analysis and modeling with GIS will also be presented. Geography 20 is the same course as GIS 20. Students may earn credit for one course only. |
GEOG 23 | Intermediate Geographic Information SystemsUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
Formerly same course as CIS 23. This course emphasizes GIS principles and methodology used in both the private and public sectors. Hands-on applications using both raster and vector data and technology will expose students to more advanced understanding of GIS. Students will learn various methods of data acquisition, including Global Positioning Systems (GPS) as well as the World Wide Web. The add-on modules extend the analytical capabilities of ArcMap and allow input of map features and conversion of feature themes from raster to vector. This course will also provide an introduction to several of ArcMap’s extension including Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst. Students will complete a Model Builder to be used in siting new solar sites. Spatial Analysis will include slope and aspect maps, neighborhood and zone analysis. The course will present single and multi-layer statistical operations including classification, coordination, and modeling analysis. Geography 23 is the same course as GIS 23. Students may receive credit for one, but not both. |
GEOG 24 | Geospatial Imagery: Maps for the Twenty-First CenturyUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course introduces methods for visualizing the natural and cultural features of Earth’s surface. Fundamentals of traditional map and air-photo interpretation are covered, as well as newer technologies including satellite imagery, global positioning systems (GPS), and Internet-based applications. Emphases are placed on use and interpretation of maps and other geospatial information. Class time will combine lecture and lab work. |
GEOG 25 | Introduction to CartographyUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course provides a general introduction to Cartography, broadly defined as the art, science, and ethics of map making and map use. The emphases include map scale, map projection, reference and thematic map reading, symbolization and map design. A variety of modern geospatial technologies and tools are covered, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Remote Sensing, and web mapping. The course includes both lecture and hands-on application. Geography 25 is the same course as GIS 25. Students may earn credit for one, but not both. |
GEOG 26 | Introduction to Remote SensingUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of remote sensing, characteristics of remote sensors, and remote sensing applications in academic disciplines and professional industries. Emphases are placed on remote sensing data acquisition; digital image processing and interpretation. The course is designed for students interested in the Earth Observing System, environmental monitoring techniques, and image analysis. Geography 26 is the same course as GIS 26. Students may earn credit for one, but not both. |
GEOG 35F | Field Study: CaliforniaUnits: 1Transfer: CSU
This course combines classroom and laboratory studies with actual field studies in geography. Field experiences are designed to apply basic geographic concepts and techniques in the study of diverse landscapes and the processes shaping them. Students will attend two 3-hour lecture classes and are required to attend two planned weekend field trips that include California coastal, mountain, and desert locations. |
GEOG 35S | Geography Field StudiesUnits: 1Transfer: CSU
This course combines classroom and laboratory studies with actual field studies in geography. Field experiences are designed to apply basic geographic concepts and techniques in the study of diverse landscapes and the processes shaping them. |
GEOG 94 | Introduction to Geoscience Field MethodsUnits: 2Transfer: UC, CSU
This course will introduce students to field methods in Geoscience, including Geology and Geography. Students will apply the scientific methods to their field queries, learn how to design and implement field-based research, and standard protocols such as obtaining required permitting to access field sites. They will also be introduced to commonly used field instruments, practice using these instruments to gather data in a field setting, and communicate results and data interpretation in conventional scientific formats. Field trip attendance is required. Geography 94 is the same course as Geology 94. Students may earn credit for one, but not both. |
Geology
Geology is an interdisciplinary science that integrates the principles of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and the social sciences to explore and understand the Earth. Geology asks and answers questions about the Earth, including its origins, composition, structure, and past and present activity and the impact of these factors on society. As a science with pragmatic applications it is also applied to locate resources and assess their abundance, to mitigate geologic hazards, and to provide critical information about Earth’s changing climate and the impact of these changes on our ecosystems. A degree in geology can translate to a number of important and highly valued academic and professional positions, including but not limited to, Earth scientist (e.g. geologist, seismologist, volcanologist, oceanographer, soil scientist, hydrologist, etc.), environmental consultant, environmental lawyer, remediation specialist, climate scientist, and teacher.
GEOL 1 | Physical Geology without LabUnits: 3Transfer: UC*, CSU C-ID: GEOL 100. IGETC AREA 5A (Physical Sciences, non-lab) *Maximum credit allowed for Geology 1 and 4 is one course (4 units). This course illustrates the many geologic processes that have shaped our planet. Lecture topics include rocks, minerals, landslides, streams, ground water, glaciers, oceans, earthquakes, and plate tectonics. Upon completion of this course, the student will have a greater awareness and understanding of their constantly changing environment. |
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GEOL 3 | Introduction to Environmental GeologyUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC Area 5A (Physical Sciences, non-lab)
This course is an introduction to geologic hazards and resources. The primary focus is geologic settings that produce regions with different types of geologic hazards, the specific hazards and mitigation techniques associated with those regions, and the formation and utilization of geologic resources. Topics include earthquakes, volcanoes, floods and groundwater, fossil fuels, rock and mineral resources, and problems associated with resource use. |
GEOL 32 | Introduction to Physical Oceanography with LabUnits: 4Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 5A (Physical Sciences, + LAB) This course describes the physical and geological aspects of oceanography. Lecture topics include the origin of the oceans, plate tectonics, seafloor topography, waves, beaches, estuaries, lagoons, and lakes. Lab content will reinforce lecture topics giving students an opportunity to apply their knowledge with hands-on experience along with a greater degree of understanding the physical and chemical properties of the oceans and atmosphere. |
GEOL 4 | Physical Geology with LabUnits: 4Transfer: UC*, CSU C-ID: GEOL 101. IGETC AREA 5A (Physical Sciences, + LAB)
*Maximum credit allowed for Geology 1 and 4 is one course (4 units). This course presents an introduction to geologic processes that have shaped the Earth. Lecture topics include formation of the Earth, plate tectonics, rocks, minerals, earthquakes, geologic structures, geologic time, coastal processes, and groundwater. Laboratory exercises expand this information by dealing with rock and mineral identification, topographic and geologic map interpretation, and the interpretation aerial photographs. Upon completion of this course, the student will have a good understanding of the processes that form major features on Earth. |
GEOL 5 | Historical Geology with LabUnits: 4Transfer: UC, CSU C-ID: GEOL 111. IGETC AREA 5A (Physical Science + lab)
This course is an introduction to the history of Earth and its evolution including surface environments, atmosphere, oceans, and life. Sedimentary rocks are studied for stratigraphic relationships, environmental indicators, and biologic significance to reconstruct the geological and biological evolution of Earth over time. Numerical methods, like geochronology, are also employed to assign absolute ages to past environments. The combination of both relative and numerical methods to the study of plate tectonics and geologic structures will allow the student to understand how Earth history is reconstructed. A particular emphasis is placed on the study of North American sequences. |
GEOL 9 | Climate ChangeUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU Satisfies Global Citizenship This course explores the geologic causes of climate change and explores how climate has varied in the geologic past. The course will investigate how the oceans and atmosphere regulate both climate and weather today. Moreover, it will examine human contributions to current warming, and how policy decisions shape future emission scenarios. The course will also highlight societal impacts of current and future emission scenarios. GEOL 9 is the same course as GEOG 9. Students may earn credit for one, but not both. |
GEOL 10 | Exploration of the Solar SystemUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 5A (Physical Sciences, non-lab)
This course provides a geologic and astronomic view of solar system exploration. Current knowledge of the geology of other planets, natural satellites and asteroids is discussed. Current studies in planetary science and how to access and utilize data collected from modern and historic planetary missions and Earth-based studies are also examined. Geology 10 is the same course as Astronomy 10. Students may earn credit for one, but not both. |
GEOL 31 | Introduction to Physical OceanographyUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 5A (Physical Sciences, non-lab)
This course provides the student with an understanding of the physical and geological aspect of oceanography. Lecture topics include the origin of the oceans, plate tectonics, seafloor topography, waves, beaches, estuaries, lagoons, and lakes. Completion of this course will give the student a greater knowledge of the fascinating and dynamic world of the oceans. |
GEOL 35 | Field Studies: CaliforniaUnits: 1Transfer: CSU
This course combines classroom and field studies of California geology. Lectures are designed to prepare the student for the examination of geologic features in the field setting. Field experience is intended to provide students with first hand observations and an understanding of earth processes and their products. Students will learn to take notes and make diagrams in the field to be used in the preparation of a written report. Students will attend three 3-hour lecture classes and are required to attend an overnight field trip to a location of geological interest in California. |
GEOL 35C | Field Studies: Central CaliforniaUnits: 1Transfer: CSU
This course combines classroom and field studies of the geology of Central California, coast and interiors. Lectures are designed to prepare the student for the examination of geologic features in field settings. Field experiences are intended to provide students with first hand observations and an understanding of several Earth processes and their products including underground caverns, sand dunes, volcanoes and erosional features. Students will attend a series of three 3-hour lecture classes and are required to attend one overnight field trip to Central California. |
GEOL 35D | Geology Field Studies: Death Valley and the BasinUnits: 1Transfer: CSU
This course combines classroom and field studies of the geology of the Basin and Range desert of California and Nevada. Lectures are designed to prepare the student for the examination of geologic features in field settings. Field experiences are intended to provide students with first hand observations and an understanding of several Earth processes and their products including underground caverns, sand dunes, volcanoes and erosional features. Students will attend a series of three 3-hour lecture classes and are required to attend one overnight field trip to the Basin and Range desert. |
GEOL 94 | Introduction to Geoscience Field MethodsUnits: 2Transfer: UC, CSU
This course will introduce students to field methods in Geoscience, including Geology and Geography. Students will apply the scientific methods to their field queries, learn how to design and implement field-based research, and standard protocols such as obtaining required permitting to access field sites. They will also be introduced to commonly used field instruments, practice using these instruments to gather data in a field setting, and communicate results and data interpretation in conventional scientific formats. Field trip attendance is required. Geology 94 is the same course as Geography 94. Students may earn credit for one, but not both. |
German
Most sections require the use of a computer with Internet access for class resources and/or to complete assignments.
GERMAN 1 | Elementary German IUnits: 5Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC Foreign Language (required for UC only) Satisfies Global Citizenship
The course is designed to give students the ability to understand, speak, read and write simple German. Primary goals are to introduce beginning students to basic structures of the German language by developing vocabulary and a command of idiomatic expressions; to familiarize students with sentence structure through written exercises and short compositions; to give students a basic foundation in German history and culture; and to interest students in traveling to German-speaking countries. |
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GERMAN 2 | Elementary German IIUnits: 5Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities), Foreign Language (required for UC only) Satisfies Global Citizenship
This course is a continuation of German 1 with additional stress on conversation, reading, and essential grammatical elements. Aspects of German culture and history are covered as well. *The advisory for this course is comparable to two years of high school German. |
GERMAN 3 | Intermediate German IUnits: 5Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities), Foreign Language (required for UC only) Satisfies Global Citizenship
This course reviews German grammar, emphasizing idiomatic construction and expressions. Discussions and interpretations are based on selected readings from German literature and a variety of cultural topics. This course is taught in German except in cases of linguistic difficulty as determined by the professor. *The advisory for this course is comparable to three years of high school German. |
GERMAN 4 | Intermediate German IIUnits: 5Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities), Foreign Language (required for UC only) Satisfies Global Citizenship
This course stresses the finer grammatical points, idioms, and vocabulary used every day and in literature. The course is highlighted by intensive and extensive reading and discussion and interpretations of more advanced German works on literature, philosophy, and culture. This course is taught in German except in cases of linguistic difficulty as determined by the professor. *The prerequisite for this course is comparable to four years of high school German. |
GERMAN 8 | Conversational GermanUnits: 2Transfer: UC, CSU
This course provides an opportunity to acquire intermediate fluency in spoken German with emphasis on natural, colloquial usage. New vocabulary and idiomatic phrases will be emphasized, and the students will hold conversations in German during each class. This course is taught in German except in cases of linguistic difficulty as determined by the professor. Applied and service-learning field experience within a public agency, educational institution, and citizen volunteer groups is a requirement of this class. |
GERMAN 31A | Practical GermanUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of German. It develops basic conversation skills in the present tense, emphasizing the use of setup phrases, idiomatic expressions, correct pronunciation, development of useful vocabulary and the ability to communicate at a practical and basic level. This course is taught in German except in cases of linguistic difficulty as determined by the professor. |
GERMAN 99 | Applied Learning in GermanUnits: 1Transfer: CSU
This course -- taken in tandem with another course in the discipline -- enables a student to apply course content in a meaningful and relevant way to a particular activity. In this hands-on course, students engage in applied learning through unpaid experiential activities organized by the student (in conjunction with SMC’s applied/service learning center) and approved by the instructor. Students will develop a customized reading list relevant to their particular activity, complete a minimum of 15 hours of volunteer work with that activity, and submit academically-sound written reports regarding the activity. By applying course material to their experience, students develop a deeper understanding of the discipline. |
Global Studies
Global Studies is a multi- and interdisciplinary program designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the processes of globalization and their impacts on societies, cultures, and environments around the world. The Global Studies program provides the student with a knowledge of critical issues that affect their lives and community, as well as the affairs of other cultures, societies, and nations. An understanding of the world’s social, political, economic, and natural systems and their increasing interdependence, along with an appreciation of the diversity of human culture, will supply the student with a strong background for working in a global economy, for living in a multicultural society, and for making intelligent decisions as global citizens.
GLOBAL STUDIES 3 | Global MediaUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) Satisfies Global Citizenship This course provides a detailed introduction to global media systems around the world, examining the main economic and cultural dimensions of the international media environment. Key theoretical approaches to international and global communication will be examined. Consideration will be given to the key issues, main actors, and significant developments in global media. Global Studies 3 is the same course as Media 3. Students may earn credit for one, but not both. |
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GLOBAL STUDIES 5 | International Political Economy: Introduction to Global StudiesUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU C-ID: GLST 101. IGETC AREA 4 (Social Science) Satisfies Global Citizenship
This course offers an interdisciplinary introduction to the fields of Global Studies and International Political Economy. Students will analyze critically the role of national governments, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and multinational corporations, in regard to phenomena such as, international markets and production regimes, monetary and trade policy, international and global conflict, and environmental degradation. Contending theoretical and ideological perspectives regarding international systems, processes, and trends will be applied and evaluated. Global Studies 5 is the same course as Economics 5 and Political Science 5. Students may earn credit for only one course. |
GLOBAL STUDIES 10 | Global IssuesUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) Satisfies Global Citizenship
This introductory course offers an interdisciplinary approach to exploring the origins, current status, trends and possible solutions of major global issues. Students will examine multiple issues of concern such as international war and conflict, global inequality, food, water, energy, climate change, population growth, migration, and social change. This Global Studies course will emphasize interdisciplinary inquiry by drawing upon both the holistic body of work in global studies, as well as the approaches of related fields such as anthropology, economics, environmental studies, geography, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, and women’s studies. |
GLOBAL STUDIES 11 | World Geography: Introduction to Global StudiesUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU C-ID: GEOG 125. IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) Satisfies Global Citizenship
This course introduces Global Studies through a survey of the world’s major geographic regions. Students will encounter core concepts related to processes of global connection and change, while also developing basic geographic literacy in the distribution of human and natural features on Earth. Students will examine and discuss significant issues --cultural, social, political-economic, and environmental -- impacting humanity today as both problem and possibility. In particular, this course considers the diverse localized impacts of globalization as a continuing story of peoples and places isolated and connected by imperial, colonial, and international systems of the past and present. Global Studies 11 is the same course as Geography 11. Students may earn credit for one but not both. |
GLOBAL 35 | Global Citizenship Field StudyUnits: 1Transfer: CSU
This course supports a diverse range of academic offerings that combine field-based learning and/or research in the context of global citizenship. This course explores the human, scientific, theoretical and/or ecological dimensions of our world. Set in a variety of international and domestic locations, each field study offering will focus on a discipline specific aspect of the location to expand student understanding of both the discipline and the location. |
Graphic Design
In existence for over 40 years, the Graphic Design Program at Santa Monica College serves both the student who wishes to transfer to a four-year college or art school, as well as the student who wants to obtain the skills necessary for entry into the job market as a production artist in graphic design, illustration, user experience design, or interaction design. The program is designed to meet the industry’s need for creative professionals who excel in developing ideas and have the technical proficiency to execute them. Our instructors are experienced professionals who bring first-hand knowledge of industry practices to the classroom and work in close collaboration with industry advisors to keep up with trends and changing requirements. In addition, participating companies often provide guest speakers and student internships. We offer day, evening and weekend classes to provide educational opportunities to all students. In addition, selected Graphic Design courses are offered online through SMC’s Distance Education program. To learn more about the program, please visit smc.edu/designtech.
DESIGN 11 | Design FoundationsUnits: 3Transfer: CSU Formerly GR DES 31. This studio course introduces the graphic design process -- concept, visualization, documentation, and professional presentation. With an emphasis on visual communication strategies, students will explore the fundamental text/image interaction and develop various types of graphic identity designs including symbolic, pictorial or typographic. |
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DESIGN 12 | Typography 1Units: 3Transfer: CSU Formerly GR DES 33. The course serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of typography. Students learn about the history of the letterform and type development, the core concepts and the professional vocabulary, as well as the technologies and their applications in the typographic practice. The primary focus of the course is on developing the basic skills necessary to understand and apply typography in visual communication. |
DESIGN 13 | Digital Design ToolsUnits: 3Transfer: CSU Formerly GR DES 18. This course provides an overview of digital applications used in the field of Graphic Design for the purposes of image manipulation, vector graphics, and publication design. Also covered: Operation Systems, file management, and computer navigation basics. |
DESIGN 21 | Design MethodsUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course supplies students with a toolbox of techniques to build visual problem-solving and communication skills. Students will explore different methodologies used to kick-start the creative process: how to formulate design problems, establish constraints, ideate, and prototype solutions. A variety of different techniques are explored that designers use to conceptualize and visualize their ideas and present them in different mediums. Concepts covered include sketching, brainstorming, visual research, Interviewing, field research, moodboards, brand books, co-designing, mind mapping, and concept presentations. |
DESIGN 22 | Typography 2Units: 3Transfer: CSU
Formerly GR DES 43. The course builds on the fundamental principles covered in Typography 1 to continue the exploration of type as a visual communication tool. Students learn to understand the context and the meaning behind the typographic strategies and apply advanced techniques and methods to increasingly complex design projects. The course emphasizes the use of grids and the systematic approach to visual communication. |
DESIGN 23 | User Experience Design 1Units: 3Transfer: CSU Formerly GR DES 61. User Experience (UX) Design prioritizes the needs and wants of the user. The goal: create useful, meaningful, and ethical/sustainable interactions with a product, service or design. This introductory course will provide an overview of the design process and tools used within the UX field with a specific focus on mobile or web-based solutions. Students will collaborate to research, critique, and design a real-world project or projects to present to stakeholders. |
DESIGN 24 | Web Design 1Units: 3Transfer: CSU
Formerly GR DES 65. This course serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of web design for students with existing command of digital design tools. Students will learn about the history and the nature of the Web as a medium for visual communication, it’s underlying structures, and the foundational principles and methods of design for the Web. The course focuses on core concepts like site structure, treatment of text and images, the separation of content and presentation, as well as introduction to layout and positioning and allows students to apply these skills in creation of their own Web pages and sites. |
DESIGN 31 | Interactive AdvertisingUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
In this project-based course, students will apply graphic design skills to interactive advertising and social media platforms. Using appropriate tools, frameworks, and technologies, students will create interactive campaigns to promote, engage, and drive user behaviors as well as identify and apply various methods for measuring a project’s success. Students will use a hands-on approach to campaign creation through social media advertising, marketing strategies, and performance indicators to tell the story of a business or user‚Äîand the goals they want to achieve. |
DESIGN 32 | Communication DesignUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
The class prepares students to participate in a visual communication campaign delivered across various media. The coursework focuses on the application of a consistent visual language to different platforms preserving branding and messaging cohesion. Supplied with a design brief for a single large campaign students will practice conceptualization, prototyping, pre-production and content delivery within the constraints of working towards a set goal and target audience. |
DESIGN 33 | User Experience Design 2Units: 3Transfer: CSU
Formerly GR DES 62. User Experience (UX) 2 builds on the knowledge acquired in UX 1. If projects in UX 1 focus primarily on mobile and web-based solutions, UX 2 embraces a more holistic view of the user experience. This may include looking at other interfaces (voice activation, wearables, etc.) and design types (service, interventions)—and even those we have not yet considered. Project outcomes may also be equally diverse with projects ranging from interactive campaigns to speculative prototypes. Students will collaborate to research, critique, and design real-world, theme-based project(s) to a group of a stakeholders. |
DESIGN 34 | Web Design 2Units: 3Transfer: CSU
Formerly GR DES 66. This course builds up on the web design fundamentals covered in Design 24 and is centered around the best practices for the use of design systems in web design and the introduction to the interactivity on the Web. Students explore concepts like grids and layouts and learn to apply various CSS strategies for the design of modern cross-platform responsive websites. They learn about engaging and delighting users with interactive components, and advanced application of typography and images and practice applying common interactive design strategies to the design of complex multi-page websites for real-world clients. |
DESIGN 41 | Industry ProjectUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course focuses on an industry-sponsored project driven by a real-world brief. As a capstone class, students will build on the knowledge and skills they acquired in earlier course work. Students in this course will work independently or in small teams to research, prototype, and present design concepts in collaboration with the industry partner. |
DESIGN 42 | Information DesignUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
Design and presentation of information is integral to all human cultures - from pictographs to alphabet to complex data visualizations. This course presents students with the opportunity to explore visual expressions of data and information, wayfinding systems and information-based narratives. Students will learn to create visual systems, data visualizations in print and on the Web, and effective and engaging presentations. |
DESIGN 43 | Design PortfolioUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
Formerly GR DES 50. This course provides the opportunity to focus on the development of an effective design portfolio and addresses the process of developing project documentation that meets the current industry standards. Students learn how to write case studies, and present and exhibit their work in a professional setting. Students prepare promotional materials, including a design statement, resume, digital portfolio, online professional presence, cover letters, and references. Emphasis is placed on cultivating a professional voice in design. |
DESIGN 44 | Web Design 3Units: 3Transfer: CSU
Formerly GR DES 67. This advanced project-based web design course builds on the conceptual and technical framework acquired in Web Design 2 and focuses on designing for cutting-edge web technologies. Students will learn narrative strategies in web design and experiment with interactive graphics and mixed reality on the Web. They will go through rigorous design process, prototype and publishing their work, receive feedback and integrate through their designs. Students will learn how to evaluate emerging web technologies from the designer’s perspective and adapt their skillset to remain on the cutting edge of web design. |
GR DES 71 | Motion Graphics 1Units: 3Transfer: CSU
Formerly Entertainment Technology 58. This hands-on course focuses on communication design for motion. Students will conceptualize, design and produce visual communication solutions using motion. Motion Graphics is a form of communication with a range of applications: film, television, communication design, branding, advertising and web. Projects will cover best practices for animation and visual effects in broadcast design, film titles, and video production by combining narrative storytelling, graphics and typography. |
GR DES 71B | Motion Graphics 2Units: 3Transfer: CSU
Formerly Entertainment Technology 59. This hands-on course focuses on communication design and common professional uses of advanced motion graphics. Students will conceptualize, design and produce innovative time-based visual communication solutions using motion design theory and techniques. Exploring a wide range of applications (film, web, television, communication design, branding and advertising), students will create projects with advanced techniques for animation and visual effects in broadcast design, film titles and video production by combining typography, graphics and narrative storytelling. |
GR DES 75 | Mobile Design 1Units: 3Transfer: CSU
This design course focuses on designing for mobile touchscreen interfaces including smartphones and tablets. Mobile design requires the skill of designing for smaller, hand-held devices and has its own set of characteristics and constraints. Students will conceptualize, design, and implement low-fidelity design prototypes of apps for mobile devices. Projects will cover best practices for designing for mobile devices and will cover the basics of mobile app prototyping including design process, interface design, and interaction design patterns. This course is not a mobile app development or programming course. For such courses, please see our Computer Science course offerings. |
GR DES 76 | Mobile Design 2Units: 3Transfer: CSU
This design course focuses on designing apps for mobile touchscreen devices including smartphones and tablets. This class will use knowledge acquired in Mobile Design 1 to conceptualize, design, and implement interactive design prototypes for mobile devices at an intermediate level. Projects will include designing, user testing, and creating mobile app design prototypes. This course is not a mobile app development or programming course. For such courses, please see our Computer Science course offerings. |
DESIGN 88A | Independent Studies in Graphic DesignUnits: 1Transfer: CSU Please see “Independent Studies” section. |
DESIGN 88B | Independent Studies in Graphic DesignUnits: 2Transfer: CSU Please see “Independent Studies” section. |
DESIGN 88C | Independent Studies in Graphic Design 3 unitsTransfer: CSU |
DESIGN 90A | InternshipUnits: 1Transfer: CSU Please see “Internships” section. |
DESIGN 90B | InternshipUnits: 2Transfer: CSU Please see “Internships” section. |
DESIGN 90C | InternshipUnits: 3Transfer: CSU Please see “Internships” section. |
Health Education
See also Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Professional Courses in Kinesiology/Physical Education, and Respiratory Therapy.
HEALTH 10 | Fundamentals of Healthful LivingUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU
This course is designed to explore and develop approaches to, and perspectives of, healthful living. Topics include but are not limited to: dimensions of wellness, stress management, nutrition, physical activity and exercise, behavioral health, aging, and strategies for establishing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. |
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HEALTH 11 | First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary ResuscitationUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU
A course in adult and child CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation), AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and basic first aid. This course will cover emergency care of the ill and/or injured, including; recognizing and treating life threatening emergencies such as breathing, choking, cardiac emergencies, severe bleeding, and shock. The treatment of soft tissue injuries like burns, musculoskeletal, head, neck, and back injuries, as well as the treatment of medical emergencies such as sudden illness, poisonings, hypothermia and hyperthermia will be covered in this course. Upon successful course completion, American Red Cross first aid certificates and CPR certificates are awarded to students. Additional fees apply for students wishing to pursue American Red Cross certification. |
HEALTH 60 | Multicultural Health and Healing PracticesUnits: 3Transfer: CSU Satisfies Global Citizenship
This course introduces the student to the health and healing beliefs and practices among people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Cultural concepts applicable to health and wellness behavior are examined. The health, healing beliefs and practices of select American cultural groups: Native, Asian, African, Latino, and European, will be studied in the larger context of the American health care delivery system. HEALTH 60 is the same course as NURSNG 60. Students may earn credit for one but not both. |
HEALTH 70 | Integrative HealthUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course introduces the field of Integrative Health as it is practiced in modern healthcare settings. Integrative Health addresses wellness of the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. The course will explore the major domains of Integrative Health, and the philosophies of health and healing that unite all of these domains. Topics include current education, practice, and research in natural products, mind-body-spirit therapies, manipulative and body based therapies, energy therapies, and global perspectives of Integrative Health practice. |
HEALTH 81 | Fundamental Skills for Health Care ProfessionalsUnits: 3Transfer: CSU This course introduces students to careers in the health care industry, through a comprehensive review of today’s health care system, the differences among health care institutions and the importance of laws, ethics, and professionalism in health care. |
HEALTH 82 | Essential Skills for Health Care ProfessionalsUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course introduces students to the various professional skills that are vital for success in the health care industry. Students examine the impact of communication, professionalism, collaboration, and critical thinking in health care delivery. This course also examines the usage of technology in the healthcare industry. |
HEALTH 83 | Technical Skills for Health Care ProfessionalsUnits: 1.5Transfer: CSU
This course allows students to practice the skills needed to provide direct patient care with an emphasis on the elderly population. An overview of the basic care and psychosocial skills are provided. Students participate in hands on exercises to demonstrate competence in safety/infection control, assessment skills, basic medical terminology, urgent care situations, HIPAA and customer service. Students also examine the best strategies to serve patients that are aging, have dementia, mental illness, and developmental disabilities. |
HEALTH 84 | Applied Skills for Health Care ProfessionalsUnits: 1Transfer: CSU
This course facilitates the transition of the student to the role of a professional intern at a health care facility. Emphasis is placed on professional communication, ethics, safety in the health care environment, and personal accountability and responsibility. The course also analyzes resume building, portfolio creation and job interviewing techniques. |
HEALTH 84L | Applied Skills for Health Care Professionals LabUnits: 1Transfer: CSU
This course facilitates the transition of the student to the role of a professional intern at a health care facility. Emphasis is placed on professional communication, ethics, safety in the health care environment, and personal accountability and responsibility. The course also analyzes resume building, portfolio creation and job interviewing techniques. Clinical experiences provide the student the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts while functioning in an observational role at a health care facility. |
Health Occupations
See also Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, and Nursing. For Inhalation Therapy see Respiratory Therapy. RN Nurses who take Continuing Education courses at SMC use BRN provider #01050.
HEALTH 61 | Medical TerminologyUnits: 3Transfer: CSU
This course is designed to build the student’s medical and professional vocabulary as required for a career in the medical field or allied health sciences. Students undertake a comprehensive study of medical terminology with an emphasis on determining meanings by dividing words into their component parts. An overview of anatomy by each body system, including diagnostic, pathologic, therapeutic, surgical and pharmacologic terminology is completed. Common clinical procedures, laboratory tests and abbreviations are also included. |
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