Teaching

Hot for teacher? CID owner John Carmody is a professor at both the Corcoran College of Art + Design and also at the Catholic University of America, teaching intro and advanced versions of multimedia production classes for video, sound, animation, web design & Flash. Current offerings include:

 

 DM3280 - Interactive Web Design II / Studio / A Mon: 6 - 10:30

In this course students will learn how to design for dynamic systems, where
the information is always changing. Building on the foundation of Web Design
I, students will use tools such as PHP/mySQL, XML, CSS and Javascript in
order to create database-driven websites which communicate up-to-the-minute
information that can be securely updated from any computer connected to the
Internet. Throughout the semester students will create their own front- and
back-end projects, explore how information design is used in major websites
such as Google, Amazon and the New York Times, and discuss the interaction
of graphic design and databases with guest lecturers. Prerequisite: CG218,
CG222, or DM2250

 DM2260B - Flash Animation on the Web / Studio / B Sat: 9 - 1:50

This course teaches students to use one of the best tools available for creating all kinds of animations on the Web. From ad banners to games to visually stunning sites, Macromedia Flash is the tool of preference. Topics include drawing; importing/exporting; animating frames, scenes, and actions; using layers; adding sound; and exporting movies. Prerequisite: CG102/DM1200 Digital Art I; CG138/CG149/DM2210 Illustrator I; or FN1000 Communication Design.

 DM2250B - Interactive Web Design I / Studio / A Mon: 9 - 1:50

In this course, students will learn how to communicate to audiences on the Web. Information design, layout, and navigation will all be thoroughly covered. Students will work towards fluency in XHTML and CSS by the end of the course. Additionally, students will learn how to upload content to a server and manage a simple website. This will provide a basic framework of knowledge and a foundation for future study in Web Design. Prerequisite: CG102 or DM1200 Digital Art I; or CG104, CG120 or DM2220 Photoshop I; or FN1000 Communication Design. Students should be capable of slicing and optimizing graphics using Photoshop or ImageReady, and should have a grasp of preparing graphics for the Web.

 MDIA420 - Intro to Sound Production & Design / Studio / Tues, Thurs: 10:30 - 11:50

MDIA420 introduces students to audio recording, mixing and mastering skills, as well as creative applications of the techniques on campus, in the workplace, and at home. Focused on teaching audio recording fundamentals, this course will also concentrate on the history of recording & recording technologies; recording personnel & duties; legal aspects of sound production, and the role of the creative process in the world of constantly emerging technologies.

 ART442 - Advanced Web Design Using CSS / Studio / B Tues, Thurs: 11:10 - 1:50

Continuing on ART 315, this course introduces students to advanced web design techniques using Cascading Style Sheets, or CSS. Students will learn standards-compliant formatting; color and typography; table-free design; cross-platform and cross-browser techniques, and creating multi-column layouts, as well as discuss where CSS is likely to take the Internet. Req: ART 315 or permission of department.

 ART383 - Video Art Using the Final Cut Pro Suite / Studio / Wed: 5:10 - 8:00

This course will introduce students to the art of creating interesting and well designed motion graphics using Macintosh computers and the Final Cut Pro Suite. Students will learn skills, tools, tips and techniques needed for real-world multimedia creation and by course's end will have a strong understanding of video art and post-production.

 ART315/316 - Web Design Using Dreamweaver & Flash / Studio / Tues: 5:10 - 8:00

This course will introduce students to the art of creating interesting and well designed websites. Students will learn skills, tools and techniques needed for real-world website design and by course's end will have a thorough understanding of website production using Dreamweaver, Photoshop & Flash as the primary programs.

   
   
   

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