Multimedia Arts & Communication
17 courses · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
MMAC 101 Introduction to Multimedia
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
The course explores how multimedia transforms experiences of creative expression and communication and impacts our cultural, business, and personal lives. Topics include project planning, development, and exploration through multiple projects. Projects include art for interaction, web imagery, animation, motion graphics, UI/UX, gaming, visual effects, video production, and transmedia storytelling. Course software: Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant software.
MMAC 112 Responsive Web Design
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- GRPH 112 and GRPH 108, or ART 108
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introduction to the skills and tools necessary for producing modern responsive web design for a variety of media devices. Students will learn how the combination of flexible grids, layouts, optimized images and the intelligent use of CSS media queries create easy reading and navigation for the end user. Software taught: Adobe Creative Suite, online web development platforms like WebFlow. Languages learned HTML and CSS.
MMAC 114 Game and App Design
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- GRPH 108, or MMAC 129
- Transfers to
- CSU
Hands-on instruction in the techniques and tools for adding dynamic motion and interactivity to games and applications for a variety of media devices. Includes integration of graphics, video, text, and sound on desktop computers, tablets, phones, and other media devices.
MMAC 115 Introduction to Animation
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to animation production including classical character animation and other techniques. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for Art 115 or FILM 115.
MMAC 116 Intermediate Animation
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- ART 115, or MMAC 115, or FILM 115
- Transfers to
- CSU
A continuation of MMAC 115 emphasizing the development and refinement of animation skills through involvement in class and individual projects. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for FILM 116.
MMAC 117 3D Computer Animation 1
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- GRPH 112, or FILM 110
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to 3D modeling and animation, using professional software to create characters, environments, and animation on the computer. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for FILM 117.
MMAC 118 3D Computer Animation 2
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- FILM 117, or MMAC 117
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
An intermediate experience in 3D computer animation that reproduces the industry work environment for production of animation projects and show reels. This course is not open to students who have completed or who are enrolled in FILM 118.
MMAC 125 Computer Video Editing
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
Presents non-linear video editing including combining clips and digital source materials, editing digital movies, and preparing digital movies for the web. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for Film 125.
MMAC 126 Introduction to Motion Graphics
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- GRPH 112
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
Explores new digital approaches for creating and compositing powerful visual imagery for use in film/video, multimedia, and design. Includes integration of graphics, video, text, and sound on desktop computers. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed FILM 126. Course software: Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
MMAC 128 Intermediate Motion Graphics
- Units
- 3
- Advisory
- FILM 126MMAC 126
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
Intermediate study in motion graphics utilizing current industry standard software. Emphasizes the expansion and refinement of digital visual effects skills through involvement in class and individual projects. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed FILM 128. Course software: Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, current industry software.
MMAC 129 Digital Tools for Visual Media
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course teaches the fundamentals of professional digital applications used in the creation and production of digital media across various channels. Students will apply art and design theory to create and edit vector graphics, digital images, designs for publishing, video, and web design. The course teaches basic computer skills, digital image capture, image manipulation, illustration, layout, time-based media, 3D, and emerging technologies and techniques for effective experiential design. The course is not open to students who are enrolled or have completed GRPH 129.
MMAC 130 Introduction to 3D Modeling
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces students to the principles of 3D modeling for animation, game art, graphic and motion design, and digital media. Students will learn the principles of 3D modeling, rigging, texturing, and rendering. This course uses industry-standard software such as Autodesk's Maya for modeling and Adobe's Substance Painter for texturing. This course is not open to students who have taken GRPH 130.
MMAC 131 3D Character Creation
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces students to creating 3D characters for animation, video games, and digital art. Students will learn the principles of character design, digital sculpting, and texturing, with an emphasis on artistic expression and appeal, anatomy and form, and modeling practices. The course covers the character creation pipeline, from selection of a concept to sculpting, retopology, texturing, and rendering. By the end of the course, students will have created 3D characters suitable for inclusion in a portfolio. This course uses industry-standard software such as ZBrush or Blender for sculpting, and Adobe's Substance Painter for texturing.
MMAC 189 Independent Projects
- Units
- 1-3
- Transfers to
- CSU
Courses for students capable of independent work who demonstrate the need or desire for additional study beyond the regular curriculum. Enrollment allows students to pursue activities such as directed field experience, research, or development of skills and competencies under faculty advisement and supervision. Independent projects may be earned in most disciplines. Students wishing to enroll in Independent Projects should contact the appropriate instructor identified in the class schedule. If the project proposed is acceptable to that instructor, a contract will be developed. All contracts for these classes must be completed and submitted to the Records Office no later than the end of the second week of the semester. Students may enroll for any combination (unit value) of Independent Projects 189 and/or 389 for a total of four semesters in a specific discipline. Units are awarded depending upon satisfactory performance and the amount of time committed by the student to the course. Allowable units vary according to discipline, and are based on the following formula: 1 unit - 48 hours per semester 2 units - 96 hours per semester 3 units - 144 hours per semester
MMAC 380 Web-Based Multimedia Lab
- Units
- 1
- Corequisite
- MMAC 112 or MMAC 114
- C-ID
- N/A
An open-entry laboratory class designed to provide students with the opportunity to refine and expand techniques learned in the corequisite course.
MMAC 381 Disk-Based Multimedia Lab
- Units
- 1
- Corequisite
- MMAC 101 or MMAC 102 or MMAC 116 or MMAC 117 or MMAC 118 or GRPH 116 or FILM 117 or FILM 118
- C-ID
- N/A
An open-entry laboratory class designed to provide students with the opportunity to refine and expand techniques learned in the corequisite course.
MMAC 382 Video-Based Multimedia Lab
- Units
- 1
- Corequisite
- MMAC 125 or MMAC 126 or MMAC 127 or MMAC 128 or FILM 125 or FILM 126 or FILM 127 or FILM 128
- C-ID
- N/A
An open-entry laboratory class designed to provide students with the opportunity to refine and expand techniques learned in the corequisite course.