Multimedia
Ideas become reality in the Multimedia Department. Students learn the theory and practice of how a single premise is developed into a creative concept and practically applied across multiple mediums: the Internet, graphic design, digital cinema, immersive experiences, animation and digital games. We create a supportive and engaging environment where storytelling and commerce, art and computer science, cultural analysis and animation, students and faculty collaborate to produce exciting new works in dynamic media.
California Lutheran University’s Core-21 grounds the student in the liberal arts. The multimedia core courses and classes drawn from the entire University curriculum enhance that foundation. These include classes in art, theater, music, communication, business, computer science and education.
The multimedia major leads to a bachelor of arts degree in one of these concentrated areas:
- Internet
- Graphic Design for Multimedia
- Digital Cinema for Multimedia
- Digital Games
- Visual Effects
- 3D Animation
Each student acquires a fundamental creative, technical and administrative competency across these disciplines. They invent and develop ideas into concepts, characters and stories. They acquire cross platform computer skills and in depth knowledge of software applications. They also learn essential interpersonal skills and a collaborative attitude to function well in a professional, team oriented business environment.
Moving beyond media literacy, our students understand the theories and processes behind media production and learn the tools and techniques to create and develop entire media franchises. Fulfilling the university mission of cultivating creative global citizens, they have the potential to become the next generation of global entrepreneurs: inventive, passionate, ethical and a stimulating force for good in the world.
This program allows students to experience success by achieving excellence. This is sound preparation for careers in a broad range of media fields including:
- animation
- concept design
- computer games
- creative development
- digital cinema
- directing
- e-commerce, gaming
- high definition (HD) and interactive television production
- project management
- Web development
- visual effects
The degree also serves as a springboard for advanced degrees in their fields.
Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia
62 credits minimum, 36 credits upper division.
All multimedia majors must declare an emphasis from the following:
Graphic Design/Print
MULT 100 | Introduction to Multimedia | 4 |
MULT 202 | Media Theory, History and Creative Dev | 4 |
MULT 204 | Intermediate Multimedia | 4 |
MULT 300 | Advanced Multimedia I | 4 |
MULT 301 | Advanced Multimedia II | 4 |
MULT 350A | Professional Internship | 4 |
MULT 350B | Professional Internship | 4 |
MULT 475 | Capstone A | 4 |
MULT 476 | Capstone B | 4 |
MULT 140 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 141 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 240 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 241 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 340 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 341 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 440 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 441 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
Required Courses: | ||
ART 236 | Digital Photography | 3 |
ART 280 | Design | 3 |
ART 435 | Advanced Photography | 3 |
ART 380 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
ART 480 | Advanced Computer Graphics | 3 |
MULT 463 | Graphic Design Multimedia Integration | 4 |
Total Hours | 63 |
Interactivity, Web & Mobile Devices
MULT 100 | Introduction to Multimedia | 4 |
MULT 202 | Media Theory, History and Creative Dev | 4 |
MULT 204 | Intermediate Multimedia | 4 |
MULT 300 | Advanced Multimedia I | 4 |
MULT 301 | Advanced Multimedia II | 4 |
MULT 350A | Professional Internship | 4 |
MULT 350B | Professional Internship | 4 |
MULT 475 | Capstone A | 4 |
MULT 476 | Capstone B | 4 |
MULT 140 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 141 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 240 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 241 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 340 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 341 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 440 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 441 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
Select 11 credits from the following: | 11 | |
Digital Photography | ||
Graphic Design Multimedia Integration | ||
Introduction to Music Production | ||
Studio Recording I | ||
Concepts of Programming | ||
Introduction to Computer Programming | ||
Advanced Computer Programming | ||
Computer Organization and Architecture | ||
Web Design | ||
Multimedia Technology | ||
Required Courses: | ||
ART 380 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
MULT 336 | Developing Internet Content I | 4 |
Total Hours | 62 |
High Definition Digital Cinema for Multimedia
MULT 100 | Introduction to Multimedia | 4 |
MULT 202 | Media Theory, History and Creative Dev | 4 |
MULT 204 | Intermediate Multimedia | 4 |
MULT 300 | Advanced Multimedia I | 4 |
MULT 301 | Advanced Multimedia II | 4 |
MULT 350A | Professional Internship | 4 |
MULT 350B | Professional Internship | 4 |
MULT 475 | Capstone A | 4 |
MULT 476 | Capstone B | 4 |
MULT 140 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 141 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 240 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 241 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 340 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 341 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 440 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 441 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Screenwriting | ||
Beginning Acting | ||
Light/Sound Design for Stage and Media | ||
Scenic Design for Stage and Media | ||
Directing I | ||
Introduction to Music Production | ||
Studio Recording I | ||
Studio Recording II | ||
Required Courses: | ||
ART 380 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
MULT 470 | High Definition Digital Cinema I for Multimedia | 4 |
MULT 471 | High Definition Digital Cinema II for Multimedia | 4 |
COMM 208 | Beginning Cinema Production | 4 |
COMM 309 | Advanced Cinema Production | 4 |
Total Hours | 66 |
Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, & Animation
MULT 100 | Introduction to Multimedia | 4 |
MULT 202 | Media Theory, History and Creative Dev | 4 |
MULT 204 | Intermediate Multimedia | 4 |
MULT 300 | Advanced Multimedia I | 4 |
MULT 301 | Advanced Multimedia II | 4 |
MULT 350A | Professional Internship | 4 |
MULT 350B | Professional Internship | 4 |
MULT 475 | Capstone A | 4 |
MULT 476 | Capstone B | 4 |
MULT 140 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 141 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 240 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 241 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 340 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 341 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 440 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 441 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
Select 11 credits from the following: | 11 | |
Life Drawing | ||
Sculpture | ||
Advanced Computer Graphics | ||
Maxon Cinema 4D 3D Animation | ||
Independent Study | ||
Introduction to Music Production | ||
Studio Recording I | ||
Required Courses: | ||
ART 380 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
MULT 358 | Visual Effects, Motion Graphics & Animation | 4 |
Total Hours | 62 |
Digital Gaming
MULT 100 | Introduction to Multimedia | 4 |
MULT 202 | Media Theory, History and Creative Dev | 4 |
MULT 204 | Intermediate Multimedia | 4 |
MULT 300 | Advanced Multimedia I | 4 |
MULT 301 | Advanced Multimedia II | 4 |
MULT 350A | Professional Internship | 4 |
MULT 350B | Professional Internship | 4 |
MULT 475 | Capstone A | 4 |
MULT 476 | Capstone B | 4 |
MULT 140 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 141 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 240 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 241 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 340 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 341 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 440 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
MULT 441 | Multimedia Community | 1 |
Select 11 credits from the following: | 11 | |
Advanced Computer Graphics | ||
Visual Effects, Motion Graphics & Animation | ||
Independent Study | ||
Concepts of Programming | ||
Introduction to Computer Programming | ||
Computer Organization and Architecture | ||
Multimedia Technology | ||
Introduction to Music Production | ||
Studio Recording I | ||
Beginning Acting | ||
Required Courses: | ||
ART 380 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
MULT 465 | Maxon Cinema 4D 3D Animation | 4 |
Total Hours | 62 |
Minor in Multimedia
24 Credits minimum, 12 upper division credits.
MULT 100 | Introduction to Multimedia | 4 |
MULT 202 | Media Theory, History and Creative Dev | 4 |
Select two of the following: | 8 | |
Developing Internet Content I | ||
Visual Effects, Motion Graphics & Animation | ||
Digital Illustration | ||
Graphic Design Multimedia Integration | ||
Maxon Cinema 4D 3D Animation | ||
High Definition Digital Cinema I for Multimedia | ||
High Definition Digital Cinema II for Multimedia | ||
Technical or Supportive Course | 4 | |
Select four of the following: | 4 | |
Multimedia Community | ||
Multimedia Community | ||
Multimedia Community | ||
Multimedia Community | ||
Multimedia Community | ||
Multimedia Community | ||
Multimedia Community | ||
Multimedia Community | ||
Total Hours | 24 |
Courses
Lower Division
MULT 100. Introduction to Multimedia. (4).
Introduces students to the concept of multimedia
and presents the latest developments in the
field. Designed as the gateway to the major, the
course will model in simplified form the way the
major will function. Students will be introduced
to basic skill competencies - both computer and
non-computer - necessary for the major. General
concepts relating to multimedia will be
introduced including social, ethical and legal
issues, among others. Collaborative work and
group exercises will develop creative and
nonlinear thinking, team building, and written
and oral communication skills. Guest lecturers
and workshop leaders will discuss and demonstrate
the state of the current technology. Small
multimedia projects will focus students on
creating real-world products.
MULT 140/141. Multimedia Community. (1,1).
Hosted by the multimedia program, the Multimedia
Community is a weekly series of one-hour sessions
that include workshops, seminars, panel
discussions, roundtables on internship
experiences and client interaction, and other
forms of presentations given by students, faculty
and guest speakers. Many of the seminars and
panel discussions focusing on the global
connections of multimedia are open to the general
campus community. The Multimedia Community's
objective is to present technical, design,
business, employment, legal and social issues
that affect multimedia and other disciplines.
Enrollment and attendance is mandatory for all
prospective and declared majors and minors.
MULT 202. Media Theory, History and Creative Dev. (4).
A basic understanding of media theory, history
and creative development provides the conceptual
and practical foundation upon which all media
products are created and built. This course is
designed to be a vital, exciting, stimulating and
relevant body of knowledge that will broaden the
student's awareness of the multiplicity of the
design process, enable the student to discover,
activate and articulate their personal sources of
inspiration and creativity, and ground them in a
higher level of self confidence in their own
artistic voice. A substantial number of oral
presentations that require creative, critical
thinking, and performance skills are required in
this course.
MULT 204. Intermediate Multimedia. (4).
Intermediate multimedia enhances the student
designer's skill sets by demonstrating how to
translate a concept presentation into
professional project documentation that clearly
articulates their design goals and objectives.
This writing intensive class integrates both
visual and verbal communication through the
preparation of story summaries, character
development, branding logo and identity design,
storyboarding, HDTV and digital cinema script
treatment, event concepts, and game design. This
is the second section of a three-part multimedia
design and production model that includes the
creative, technical and administrative aspects.
MULT 240/241. Multimedia Community. (1,1).
Hosted by the multimedia program, the Multimedia
Community is a weekly series of one-hour sessions
that include workshops, seminars, panel
discussions, roundtables on internship
experiences and client interaction, and other
forms of presentations given by students, faculty
and guest speakers. Many of the seminars and
panel discussions focusing on the global
connections of multimedia are open to the general
campus community. The Multimedia Community's
objective is to present technical, design,
business, employment, legal and social issues
that affect multimedia and other disciplines.
Enrollment and attendance is mandatory for all
prospective and declared majors and minors.
MULT 282. Selected Topic. (1-4).
Upper Division
MULT 300. Advanced Multimedia I. (4).
Concentrates on developing each student's
specialty in multimedia as well as assessing
higher levels of skill and knowledge competency.
Team projects focus on broader uses of more
advanced multimedia technology. Emphasis is
placed on user interface, advanced communication
skills and content development.
MULT 301. Advanced Multimedia II. (4).
Continuation of MULT 300.
MULT 308. Vis.Effects,Motion Grphics. (4).
MULT 336. Developing Internet Content I. (4).
This class concentrates on the design and
implementation of high level concept and database
driven websites using interdisciplinary teams
across creative, technical and production skill
sets. First semester concentrates on client side
development and implementation. Second semester
concentrates on server side development and
implementation.
MULT 340/341. Multimedia Community. (1,1).
Hosted by the multimedia program, the Multimedia
Community is a weekly series of one-hour sessions
that include workshops, seminars, panel
discussions, roundtables on internship
experiences and client interaction, and other
forms of presentations given by students, faculty
and guest speakers. Many of the seminars and
panel discussions focusing on the global
connections of multimedia are open to the general
campus community. The Multimedia Community's
objective is to present technical, design,
business, employment, legal and social issues
that affect multimedia and other disciplines.
Enrollment and attendance is mandatory for all
prospective and declared majors and minors.
MULT 350A/350B. Professional Internship. (4,4).
Internships are arranged with companies producing
or specializing in multimedia-related materials.
Each student applies, if possible, for an
internship with a company that most closely fits
with his or her special area of interest. A
significant journal and work portfolio will be
assessed at the end of the internship.
MULT 358. Visual Effects, Motion Graphics & Animation. (4).
This class concentrates on professional visual
effects, motion graphics and 3D animation
techniques for High Definition Television and
Digital Cinema. Grounded in the creative
appraisal and technical analysis of script and
production requirements students will learn
entertainment industry skills such as asset
management, script breakdown, plate production,
blue/green screen compositing, title and type
animation, and basic character animation and
staging. Prerequisites: portfolio review or lab
tutorials in After Effects and Photoshop,
MULT 100, MULT 202, or permission of
instructor or department chairperson.
MULT 440/441. Multimedia Community. (1,1).
Hosted by the multimedia program, the Multimedia
Community is a weekly series of one-hour sessions
that include workshops, seminars, panel
discussions, roundtables on internship
experiences and client interaction, and other
forms of presentations given by students, faculty
and guest speakers. Many of the seminars and
panel discussions focusing on the global
connections of multimedia are open to the general
campus community. The Multimedia Community's
objective is to present technical, design,
business, employment, legal and social issues
that affect multimedia and other disciplines.
Enrollment and attendance is mandatory for all
prospective and declared majors and minors.
MULT 462. Digital Illustration. (4).
In this class the creative application of Adobe
Illustrator for commercial and fine art
expression is realized. Course includes overview
of illustration process including discussion of
traditional versus digital techniques, developing
concepts, working from sketches, digitizing
artwork, learning digital tools, and printing
finished works.
MULT 463. Graphic Design Multimedia Integration. (4).
This class focuses on the principles of design
and how they are applied across multiple mediums:
Print, Internet, High Definition Television and
Digital Cinema. Common elements such as concept,
composition, color, and typography are explored
as well as the specific aesthetic and technical
differences and requirements of each medium.
Prerequisites: portfolio review, ART 280,
MULT 100, or permission of instructor or
department chair.
MULT 465. Maxon Cinema 4D 3D Animation. (4).
This class focuses on the principles of 3D
animation and how they are applied across
multiple media: Print, Internet, HD Television,
Digital Cinema and Digital Gaming. Topics include
construction of models, 3D space, composition,
color, keyframe animation, visual effects and
motion capture, as well as the specific aesthetic
and technical requirements of the industry.
Prerequisites: MULT 100, ART 280, ART 380,
or permission of the instructor or department
chair.
MULT 470. High Definition Digital Cinema I for Multimedia. (4).
Modeled after major studio and production company
project workflows this two semester, hands-on,
time intensive class concentrates on developing
new dramatic, experimental, reality-documentary
work from concept to pre-visualization, script,
dailies, visual effects, audio design to edited
short movie. Major use of the Internet for
project management, research and development,
production and distribution is emphasized.
MULT 471. High Definition Digital Cinema II for Multimedia. (4).
Modeled after major studio and production company
project workflows this two semester, hand-on,
time intensive class concentrates on the post
production process for dramatic, experimental,
reality documentary work from dailies, visual
effects, color correction, audio design to edited
short. Major use of the Internet for project
management, research and development,
post-production and distribution is emphasized.
MULT 475. Capstone A. (4).
The capstone course maintains and expands on the
work done in previous classes. The capstone
experience will also involve the yearlong
development of contracted multimedia projects.
The projects involve students in intense research
and application of all that they have learned in
the major, culminating in the delivery of an
acceptable professional product and portfolio.
MULT 476. Capstone B. (4).
Continuation of MULT 475.
MULT 482. Selected Topics. (1-4).
MULT 490. Independent Study. (1-4).
MULT 492. Internship. (1-4).
MULT 497/498. Departmental Honors. (4,4).
Professor
Hengst | Director |
Instructor
Burns | ||
Restuccio |