MEA 100 MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture
C-ID JOUR 100
Surveys mass communication by examining the
interrelationships between media and society, and by
defining the history, structures, trends, and technologies
of mass media content, including print, radio, television,
film, digital media, social media, and the internet.

MEA 101 TELEVISION AND FILM MEDIA AESTHETICS
Units: 3.00
CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Surveys and examines the fundamental components
of cinematic art, as found in television, film, and digital
media. Students analyze how various dramatic,
narrative and technological conventions are used to tell
stories and create meaning.

MEA 102 HISTORY OF ANIMATION
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Surveys and analyzes animated motion picture and
television masterpieces from their inception to the
present, including the ideas and values of the examined
animated films as reflected and emphasized through
artistic techniques.

MEA 106 INTRODUCTION TO ANIMATION
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ART-225A
Introduces the principles of animation, laws of motion,
timing and motion analysis, within the production of
short, animated, narrative videos using traditional and
alternate drawing methods.

MEA 108 SCRIPTWRITING FUNDAMENTALS
Units: 3.00
CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Recommend Preparation: ENGL-091 or higher English
placement
Presents writing for film, television, and electronic
media and surveys standard industry script formats for
commercials, broadcast, film, and television narratives.

MEA 109 STORY DEVELOPMENT AND STORYBOARDING
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ART-125A
Introduces story development and storyboarding for
animation. Emphasis is on visual storytelling, as well
as the understanding of traditional story structure for
animated film, television, and internet.

MEA 110 WRITING FOR MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM
Units: 3.00
CSU 54.00 hours lecture
C-ID JOUR 110
Recommend Preparation: ENGL-091 or higher English
placement
Introduces language and style as it applies to print,
broadcast and new media journalism.

MEA 111 EXPLORING VIDEO FIELD PRODUCTION
Units: 2.00
CSU 27.00 hours lecture, 27.00 hours lab
Introduces the theory, terminology, operation and
aesthetics of field video production, including direction,
camera operation, portable lighting, audio, and video
recording equipment for on-location multimedia
production.

MEA 112 EXPLORING VIDEO STUDIO PRODUCTION
Units: 2.00
CSU 27.00 hours lecture, 27.00 hours lab
Presents the theory and technology of collaborative
video studio production, including lighting, camera,
switcher, special effects, microphones, audio mixer, and
media capture including the production process from
script to screen.

MEA 114 DIGITAL SOUND EDITING
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Introduces non-linear sound editing and audio creation
for multimedia content, including podcasts, film and
television soundtracks, video game sound design, and
the internet.

MEA 116 FILM/VIDEO EDITING
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Presents non-linear editing for film, video and new
media, including basic editing techniques and aesthetic
conventions. Students assemble audio/visual media
content, employing professional editing software,
hardware, and postproduction workflows.

MEA 118 INTRODUCTION – 2D DIGITAL ANIMATION
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Introduces 2D computer animation. Drawing tools,
bitmaps, symbols, layers, and animation will be utilized to
create a short 2D animated movie, featuring an animated
character.

MEA 120 INTRODUCTION TO CINEMATOGRAPHY
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Examines the well-disciplined creative and technical
control of high definition, ultra high definition and film
cameras, including the demonstration and application of
cinematic lighting techniques for both studio and location
production.

MEA 125 INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Presents beginning instruction of multimedia journalism
including newsgathering, photo journalism, podcasting,
social media, animation and text, broadcast media and
web.

MEA 131 3D MODELING AND SURFACING
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Introduces 3D computer design, including modeling,
surfacing, textures, lighting and rendering through the
use of Maya software. Students learn the fundamental
skills and processes of polygon modeling, as well as
material creation. Students also learn how to design
environments and explore camera and lighting setups.

MEA 135 COMPUTER ANIMATION AND SPECIAL EFFECTS
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: MEA-131
Introduces 3D computer animation and special effects
through the use of Maya software. Students learn how
to apply the principles of animation to CGI animated
scenes, how to create visual special effects used in
animation and live-action entertainment.

MEA 155 INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO PRODUCTION
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Introduces foundation audio engineering concepts and
production techniques for creating professional audio for
film, television, and new media. Explores methods for
location sound recording, and for studio-based multi-
track recording, editing and mixing. Introduces the core
concepts and techniques to competently operate a Pro
Tools system running mid-sized sessions. Same as
MUSIC-155.

MEA 159 MUSIC PRODUCTION AND SCORING FOR FILM/TV/NEW MEDIA
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Examines tools, techniques and aesthetics used in
creating music scores and soundtracks for motion
pictures, television, and new media including production
fundamentals, audio/visual synchronization, and basic
electronic music composition. Same as MUSIC-159.

MEA 180 FILMMAKING I
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: MEA-120
Presents basic training in visual storytelling, directing
cast and crew, and organizing a film production. Key
concepts of narrative structure and production protocol
are grounded in technical knowledge of both 16mm film
and digital video formats.

MEA 210 INTERMEDIATE NEWS REPORTING/WRITING
Units: 3.00
CSU 54.00 hours lecture
C-ID JOUR 210
Recommend Preparation: MEA-110
Focuses on coverage of public affairs beats, including
local and regional government, police, courts, and school
and city boards. Emphasizes both on- and off-campus
reporting and writing/news presentation for a variety of
news purposes and through multiple platforms.

MEA 218 3D GAME ART CREATION
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Prerequisite: MEA-131
Designing and creating 3D artwork within a real-time,
virtual, 3D game environment using 3D software and
game engine, including modeling, surface texturing
(normal mapping), and interactive object animation.

MEA 225 NEWS MEDIA PRODUCTION I
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
C-ID JOUR 130
Recommended Preparation: MEA-125
Presents instruction and practicum in a variety of
multimedia creation, and television production, including
weekly newsgathering, on-air reporting, studio operation,
and written content for online publication, “Canyons
News”.

MEA 230 NEWS MEDIA PRODUCTION II
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Prerequisite: MEA-225
Capstone course emphasizing practice in supervising
and managing student produced online content for
canyonsnews.com including news, entertainment,
features and sports. In addition students will produce
industry standard portfolio.

MEA 231 DIGITAL SCULPTURE
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: MEA-131
Presents digital sculpting software to create 3D computer
images or characters from concept to digital model, as
well as a professional production process to create digital
3D creatures for films and games.

MEA 232 CHARACTER AND PROP DESIGN FOR ANIMATION
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ART-225A
Introduces traditional and digital tools to create animated
models, emphasizing emotional content and clarity of
design, as well as technical conventions.

MEA 233 ADVANCED 2D DIGITAL ANIMATION
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Prerequisite: MEA-106 Recommended Preparation: ART-
125A
Studies design, composition, perspective, atmospheric
and psychological lighting, and camera placement as
applied to the construction of scenes, the congruency
of sequences, and the designing of environments for
animation. Utilizes 2D digital software in the creation of
character-driven narratives.

MEA 234 CHARACTER ANIMATION
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: MEA-135
Explores 3D computer character animation through
the use of Maya software to create characters showing
action and emotions, including facial animation and non-
linear editing.

MEA 235 VISUAL EFFECTS
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: GMD-173
Presents advanced practice and theory of using
computer-generated special effects combined with live
action, video, and film. Addresses compositing special
effects in a variety of different styles and looks as well as
the use of green screen or matting and rotoscoping and
digital set extensions.

MEA 255 SOUNDTRACK PRODUCTION FOR FILM/TV/NEW MEDIA
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: MEA-114, MEA-155 or
MUSIC-155, MEA-159
Examines audio technologies and postproduction
techniques for film, television, and new media, including
studio and location sound recording, digital sound
editing, sound design aesthetics, and mixing/mastering
of professional soundtracks.

MEA 261 ADVANCED ANIMATION
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: MEA-106
Examines character animation and its techniques in
depth. Students will complete advanced animation
exercises utilizing non-digital methods of animating
characters, as well as design and produce a short
animated film.

MEA 265 ANIMATION PRODUCTION
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Prerequisite: MEA-106 or MEA-118 or MEA-131 or
MEA-135
Presents designing, planning, and creating an animated
film in a team-based environment.

MEA 280 FILMMAKING II: DIRECTING AND PRODUCING
Units: 3.00
CSU 36.00 hours lecture, 54.00 hours lab
Prerequisite: MEA-180
Examines advanced filmmaking techniques to create
film projects that reflect the personal style of the writer-
director, including management skills in directing and
producing.

MEA 295 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES/ PORTFOLIO
Units: 2.00
CSU 27.00 hours lecture, 27.00 hours lab
Develops career-building skills for Media Entertainment
Arts majors seeking employment in the media industry,
transfer to four-year film/media arts degree programs,
and application to film and media festivals. Focuses on
workforce preparation, including: portfolio design and
evaluation; creation of professional resumes, cover
letters, and artist statements; and examining networking
tools including online marketing and social media.