# Multimedia Arts Video (MM/VI) courses Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 25 courses Source: https://bcc.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/39665/39964/39699 "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026. ### MM/VI 1A — Introduction to Narrative Scriptwriting - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** MMART 110 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Theory and practice of narrative scriptwriting with a dual focus on film and episodic scripts: Narrative structures in film and television; industry-accepted formatting; story development; cinematic language. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 111A. ### MM/VI 1B — Intermediate Narrative Scriptwriting - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** MMART 110 or MM/VI 001A - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Advanced workshop in revising and completing a professional-level narrative script: Critique and revisions of student scripts, professional screenplay and film analysis, pitch and strategy sessions; dissection of complex narrative elements, such as voice, character, and pacing. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 111B. ### MM/VI 5 — The Art of Producing - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/berkeley-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/mm-vi.md) Development of materials to pitch a multimedia project: Effective writing structure and style; portfolios, prospectus packets, grant writing, pitches, treatments, budgets, and development of industry contacts. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 109. ### MM/VI 9A — Video Production I: Introduction to Video - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture, 4 hours lab - **Advisory:** MMART 110 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 6 sections (/c/berkeley-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/mm-vi.md) Theory and practice of shooting video in studio and field environments: Terminology, set-etiquette, composition and editing techniques, camera operation, portable lighting, and audio recording; aesthetics and fundamentals of producing a video project from a script, postproduction specifications, and exhibition/distribution. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 141A. ### MM/VI 9B — Video Production II: Cinematography and Visual Storytelling - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** MM/VI 009A or MMART 141A - **Advisory:** MMART 110 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Visual storytelling methods from script to screen: Script analysis from pragmatic to aesthetic perspectives, cinematography, lighting and art direction techniques. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 141B or 151B. ### MM/VI 9C — Video Production III: Directing and Producing - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** MMART 009A or MMART 141A - **Advisory:** MMART 110 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/berkeley-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/mm-vi.md) Video production: Development of advanced skills in producing, coordinating and directing. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 141C. ### MM/VI 9D — Video Production IV: Advanced Team Projects - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** MM/VI 009A or MMART 141A, MMART 150A or MM/VI 020A, MMART 141B or MM/VI 009B or - **Corequisite:** MM/VI 009B - **Advisory:** MMART 109 or MM/VI 005, MMART 141C or MM/VI 009C, MMART 110, MMART 138 or MM/VI 025, MMART 148A or MM/VI 024A, MMART 157 or MM/VI 042 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Creation of completed film: Motion picture projects from pitch to exhibition through collaborative teamwork. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 142. ### MM/VI 15 — Documentary Production and Editing - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** MM/VI 020A - **Advisory:** MM/VI 009A - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Theory and practice of documentary video production: Creating a non-fiction treatment and script, filming interviews and b-roll, editing a short non-fiction video program. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 156. ### MM/VI 16 — Social Media Storytelling - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Social media with emphasis on storytelling: Creation of podcasts, written copy, short videos, and photos appropriate for different social media platforms and campaign types; editing media and publishing online. Not open to students who have completed MMART 113. ### MM/VI 17 — Social Media Production - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** MM/VI 009A or MMART 141A, MM/VI 020A or MMART 150A, MM/VI 009C or MMART 141C - **Advisory:** MM/DI 004 or MMART 131A, MM/MW 004A or MMART 169, MM/VI 015 or MMART 156 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Team and project management applied toward marketing a cause or client: Creating social media publicity content and distribution plan. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 112. ### MM/VI 20A — Editing I: Introduction to Video Editing - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Corequisite:** MM/VI 020LA - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/berkeley-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/mm-vi.md) Theory and practice of digital video editing: Film aesthetics and editing techniques using a major software program, acquisition of footage, skilled use effects and sound to support storytelling, media management and exporting. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 150A. ### MM/VI 20B — Editing II: Technical Skills - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Corequisite:** MM/VI 020LB - **Advisory:** MM/VI 020A - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Continuing development of technical video editing skills: Workflow analysis, roles and responsibilities; intermediate film aesthetics; color correction; title generation; sound normalization and sweetening; organization and preparation of files for finishing, industry copyright standards. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 150B. ### MM/VI 20C — Editing III: Crafting a Story - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Corequisite:** MM/VI 020LC - **Advisory:** MM/VI 020B - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Theory and practice of storytelling in a video edit: Development of story arcs, smooth and polished transitions, pacing, sound sweetening, problem solving technical and narrative challenges, practice cutting material to fit a variety of film genres and organization of materials to support editorial goals. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 150C. ### MM/VI 20D — Editing IV: Editing for Distribution - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Corequisite:** MM/VI 020LD - **Advisory:** MM/VI 020C - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Finishing techniques and distribution planning for a broadcast-ready video: Refinement of editorial structure, pacing, visual style, sound design; advanced finishing techniques; developing a distribution plan; broadcast and related output considerations; legal and permissions issues and ethics; emerging technologies including new distribution methods and virtual reality projects. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 150D. ### MM/VI 20LA — Editing I: Introduction to Video Editing Lab - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab - **Corequisite:** MM/VI 020A - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/berkeley-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/mm-vi.md) Practical training for development of multimedia skills presented in MM/VI 020A. Not open for credit for students who have completed MMART 150LA. ### MM/VI 20LB — Editing II: Technical Skills Lab - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab - **Corequisite:** MM/VI 020B - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Practical training for development of multimedia skills presented in MM/VI 020B. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 150LB. ### MM/VI 20LC — Editing III: Crafting a Story Lab - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab - **Corequisite:** MM/VI 020C - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Practical training for development of multimedia skills presented in MM/VI 020C. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 150LC. ### MM/VI 20LD — Editing IV: Editing for Distribution Lab - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab - **Corequisite:** MM/VI 020D - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Practical training for development of multimedia skills presented MM/VI 020D. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 150LD. ### MM/VI 24A — Sound Design I - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Corequisite:** MM/VI 024LA - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/berkeley-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/mm-vi.md) Introduction to the theory and practice of recording and editing audio: Fundamentals of sound design and aesthetics, microphone use, and digital recording equipment; hands on experience recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 148A. ### MM/VI 24B — Sound Design II - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** MMART 148A or MM/VI 024A - **Corequisite:** MM/VI 024LB - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Advanced practice and theory of sound design: Advanced sound editing techniques using industry-standard tools to enhance story and film visuals; research/screenings of influential sound artists; emerging sound technologies. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 148B. ### MM/VI 24LA — Sound Design I Lab - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab - **Corequisite:** MM/VI 024A - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/berkeley-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/mm-vi.md) Practical training for development of multimedia skills presented in MM/VI 024A. Not open to students who have previously completed MMART 148LA. ### MM/VI 24LB — Sound Design ll Lab - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 4 hours lab - **Corequisite:** MM/VI 024B - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Practical training for development of multimedia skills presented in MM/VI 024B. Not open to students who have previously completed MMART 148LB. ### MM/VI 25 — Sound Recording and Audio Production - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture - **Advisory:** MM/VI 009A - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/berkeley-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/mm-vi.md) Location sound recording for multimedia arts: Audio theory and principles; critical listening; analysis of studio and location audio environments; microphone types, selection, placement and use; use of audio mixers and digital recorders; crew organization, function and responsibilities. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 138. ### MM/VI 41 — Introduction to Cinematography - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture - **Advisory:** MM/VI 009A or MMART 141A, MM/VI 020A or MMART 150A - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Storytelling through cinematography: Pre-production preparation, on-set protocol, motion picture aesthetics, industry and on-set terminology; shot development, camera movement, lens selection and blocking of subjects; duties and responsibilities of the camera team. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 153. ### MM/VI 42 — Introduction to Motion Picture Lighting - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 1.5 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** MMART 009A or MMART 141A or - **Corequisite:** MM/VI 009A - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule Lighting basics for motion picture: Lighting theory, electricity and safety, use of lighting equipment, accessories and tools, on-set protocol, motion picture aesthetics, industry and on-set terminology, duties and responsibilities of the lighting team. Not open for credit to students who have completed MMART 157.