Multimedia Arts Video
25 courses · Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
MM/VI 1A Introduction to Narrative Scriptwriting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- MMART 110
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.