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Digital Media and Internet Services at West Valley College - Classes cost $20 Unit for California Residents.

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Digital Media? If you want to be in Graphic Design, Web Design, Desktop Publishing, Marketing, Film Making, or Video Editing, West Valley College Digital Media is a great place to start. Our classes are for everyone.

Think about it? What job doesn't ask for skills in Photoshop, HTML, or Marketing. We have all the latest classes needed for any job.

Register today for summer and fall semester. Register info call 408.741.2001

Please look below for Summer and Fall schedule.

Latest News

  1. The West Valley Digital Media program is taught on all the latest Adobe software, the entire new CS3 suite.
  2. Parents enjoy the Digital Media programs because of the flexible class schedule. Many become successful freelance designers. >> Read More
  3. Ben Wood shows in National Museum in Mexico City >> View the project
  4. Please call Department Chair Robert Anthony at 741-2431 for more information.
  5. The Digital Media program designs new web site for the state.
Summer Classes 2008 West Valley College
67835 DM/IS 10C Digital Images Photoshop 3 unit

06/16/2008-07/24/2008

online

This course focuses on the professional techniques for digital image manipulation including creating digital artwork and image development and preparing digital images for color printing. More info email jean_mcintosh@westvalley.edu
67836 DM/IS 14C Digital Illustration: Illustration 3 units

06/02/2008-07/10/2008

In classroom 3 days week

This course focuses on using Illustrator to create digital illustrators of various kinds of graphics for visual communication. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring technical skills and learning creative strategies for producing a variety of illustrations used in commercial media. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 09:30AM - 12:10PM
62785 DM/IS 025 Internet Marketing 1 unit

06/16/2008-07/24/2008

online

Getting the right users to find your web site is key to marketing on the Internet. This course focuses on preparing web site for submission to search engines, marketing, advertising, and domain name issues. Wow learn how Google Works. online at www.rascov.com
67831 DM/IS 62A Flash: Creating Interactive web pages 3 units

06/16/2008-07/24/2008

online

Macromedia Flash is the premiere animation and authoring tool for the creation of interactive multimedia web sites. This course focuses on incorporating graphics, animation, sound, and video into interactive web sites. online at www.rascov.com
Fall Classes 2008 West Valley College
63366 DM/IS 001 Digital Media 1 1 unit

09/02/2008-10/06/2008

online

This class is an introduction to the field of Digital Media. The class is required for a degree or certificate, and is a great class for people interested in getting started in Digital Media. Class info can be found at www.rascov.com
63367 DM/IS 003 Digital Visual Design 3 units all semester This course focuses on the planning, drawing, gathering information and resources, and preparation process of digital media development. This course is WVC degree and certificate applicable. Tuesday, Thursday 10:55AM - 12:20PM
63375 DM/IS 007 Digital Media Production Process 1 Unit

09/29/2008-10/29/2008

5 Weeks

Introducing the business operations of the Digital Media industry, this course focuses on copyright issues, pricing products, finding clients, and developing a business plan. Monday, Wednesday 12:30PM - 01:55PM
63376 DM/IS 010C Digital Images: Photoshop 3 units all semester This course focuses on the professional techniques for digital image manipulation including creating digital artwork and image development and preparing digital images for color printing. Monday, Wednesday 09:20AM - 10:45AM
63378 DM/IS 010C Digital Images: Photoshop 3 units

all semester

Night Class

This course focuses on the professional techniques for digital image manipulation including creating digital artwork and image development and preparing digital images for color printing. Monday 06:50PM - 10:00PM
63379 DM/IS 010C Digital Images: Photoshop 3 units

all semester

Online

This course focuses on the professional techniques for digital image manipulation including creating digital artwork and image development and preparing digital images for color printing. More info visit http://www.jrmacks.com
63380 DM/IS 010C Digital Images: Photoshop 3 units

all semester

 

This course focuses on the professional techniques for digital image manipulation including creating digital artwork and image development and preparing digital images for color printing. Tuesday, Thursday 12:30PM - 01:55PM
63381 DM/IS 010D Digital Images: Advanced Photoshop 3 units

all semester

Online

This is an advanced course in digital image manipulation. It focuses on creating original imagery and effective solutions to projects. More info email benwood45@hotmail.com
63384 DM/IS 014C Digital Illustration: Illustrator 3 units all semester This course focuses on using Illustrator to create digital illustrators of various kinds of graphics for visual communication. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring technical skills and learning creative strategies for the production a variety of illustrations used in commerical media. T/TH 12:30 - 1:55
63386 DM/IS 021A Web Development 3 units

all semester

 

This course focuses on web site production and development using XHTML, HTML, and CSS. In addition, marketing and web standards will be emphasized. This class is for students wanting to learn how to hand code web site. Tuesday, Thursday 10:55AM - 12:20PM

63390 DM/IS 021A Web Development 3 units

all semester

online

This course focuses on web site production and development using XHTML, HTML, and CSS. In addition, marketing and web standards will be emphasized. This class is for students wanting to learn how to hand code web site. on line at www.bizzwithbuzz.com

63392 DM/IS 023 Web Design: Dreamweaver 3 units all semester The class introduces the design and development of web sites. Dreamweaver, a HTML editor, enables users to efficiently design, develop and maintain web sites. Students learn how to buy a domain name and setup web hosting. Tuesday, Thursday 09:20AM - 10:45AM
63393 DM/IS 023 Web Design: Dreamweaver 3 units

all semester

online

The class introduces the design and development of web sites. Dreamweaver, a HTML editor, enables users to efficiently design, develop and maintain web sites. Students learn how to buy a domain name and setup web hosting. Info at www.kellystuff.com
63394 DM/IS 023B Web Develop: Dreamweaver 3 units

all semester

online

In this advanced Dreamweaver class students will learn CSS to design the user interface for web sites. The course also covers how to connect web pages to databases using XML and PHP. Students will build their own SQL database and program dynamic web pages. Info at www.kellystuff.com
63395 DM/IS 024 Information and Content Design for the WWW 1 unit

10/08/2008-11/10/2008

online

This course focuses on learning to present information on web sites by creating user analysis, logical navigation, and responsive feedback mechanisms for effective interaction. on line at www.bizzwithbuzz.com
63396 DM/IS 025 Internet Marketing 1 unit

11/12/2008-12/15/2008

online

Getting the right users to find your web site is key to marketing on the Internet. This course focuses on preparing web site for submission to search engines, marketing, advertising, and domain name issues. Wow learn how Google Works. online at www.rascov.com
63397 DM/IS 029 Publication Design and Print 3 Units all semester This couse focuses on using applications such as Photoshop and Illustrator in conjunction with In Design to create newsletters, brochures, and booklets. Emphasis is placed on concepts development, production, and printing methodologies. Monday, Wednesday 10:55AM - 12:20PM
63399 DM/IS 57A Dig Video Editing: Premier Pro 3 Units all semester This course focuses on video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro. Excellent couse for students looking to learn how to make there own DVD and Internet Videos. Tuesday 06:50PM - 10:00PM
63400 DM/IS 62A Flash: Creating Interactive web pages 3 units all semester Macromedia Flash is the premiere animation and authoring tool for the creation of interactive multimedia web sites. This course focuses on incorporating graphics, animation, sound, and video into interactive web sites. Tuesday, Thursday 09:20AM - 10:45AM
68190 DM/IS 62A Flash: Creating Interactive web pages 3 units

all semester

online

Macromedia Flash is the premiere animation and authoring tool for the creation of interactive multimedia web sites. This course focuses on incorporating graphics, animation, sound, and video into interactive web sites. More info at http://www.rascov.com
63402 DM/IS 66 Digital Audio and Video 3 units

all semester

online

This class focuses on creation and compression of video and audio files for broadcast, CD-ROM, DVD and the Internet. Students learn how to use video cameras, lights, microphones. Great class for students interested in a career in Film and Video. More info at http://www.rascov.com
68811 DM/IS 071 Wireless Technologies 3 Units

all semester

online

This course focuses on the concepts and code of current wireless technologies including SMS, WAP and creating wireless apps that work with proprietary technologies. The course also explores international users and issues, accesibility, licensing, revenue models, providers, and marketing. Students will create simple SMS and WAP products.
68193 DM/IS 086 Portfolio Planning 3 units all semester This course is for desktop Publishing and Digital Media students committed to developing a professional quality traditional and digital portfolio. M 6:50 - 10
63404 DM/IS 091 Directed Studies 1 units all semester Special Project 1 unit
63405 DM/IS 092 Directed Studies 2 units all semester Special Project 2 unit
63406 DM/IS 093 Directed Studies 3 units all semester Special Project 3 unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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