Multimedia (MATW)
10 courses · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
MATW NC001 Introduction to Dreamweaver
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- 25 (15 lecture, 10 lab)
Students learn to create a professional Web site using HTML and CSS cascading style sheets. Basic knowledge of PC or Mac and internet navigation skills recommended. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
MATW NC002 Windows Video Editing Fundamentals (Bilingual)
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- 54 (54 lecture)
This bilingual course promotes the basic understanding of Windows Photos as a multimedia application. Designed to assist beginning students in creating movies using pictures and videos. Students are offered an overview of the tools, text editing functions, transitions, audio, effects, graphics insertion and title application. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
MATW NC003 Photoshop
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- 25 (15 lecture, 10 lab)
Students learn Photoshop for the PC and Mac, the premiere visual editing software package that enables combination of images, retouching photos, and the creation of digital artwork. Presents a solid foundation in basic tools and techniques for creating, enhancing, and collaging images. Students will practice new skills in a lab setting and master the fundamentals of digital imaging. This course may be taught bilingually. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
MATW NC004 Fundamentals of Photoshop (Bilingual)
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- 54 (54 lecture, 0 lab)
This bilingual course introduces the student to the basic operation of Adobe Photoshop. Through a series of projects students will develop the skills that are needed to work efficiently in Photoshop. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
MATW NC005 Photoshop for Web Design
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- 16 (16 lecture)
This course provides students with basic tools and techniques in Photoshop that lie behind great images and graphics in web design. This includes the fundamental concepts and techniques for working with type in Photoshop. Learn to create UI elements, web graphics, wireframes, and functional mockups that transition beautifully and easily to production with Photoshop. While learning how to incorporate principles of design such as contrast, unity, and balance in specific ways that improve your website. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
MATW NC006 Web Coding Fundamentals
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- 16 (16 lecture)
Learn how to write HTML, the programming language that powers the web. Gain an understanding of HTML5, and to use HTML5 structural tags and semantic markup. Learn how to turn a design created in Photoshop into a fully functioning website in Dreamweaver. Combine tools in Dreamweaver with CSS to create compelling, easy-to-update web pages. Learn how to use jQuery to add web form usability, audio and video, animation, and other features like slideshow galleries to your HTML and CSS webpages. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
MATW NC007 Responsive Web Design
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- 16 (16 lecture)
Discover how to structure your website content to create a user experience that embodies utility, ease of use, and efficiency. Learn how to design your website to be more readable and efficient on multiple devices using responsive website techniques. Learn how to use Dreamweaver's Fluid Grid Layout framework and media queries to create a responsive website design. Learn how to collaborate more effectively and efficiently with clients and colleagues. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
MATW NC009 Adobe Illustrator Overview
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- 8 (8 lecture)
- Advisory
- Working knowledge of MAC or PC.
Students work with Illustrator basic techniques to create and edit vector imagery. Topics include working with paths, working with layers, working with shapes, working with type, creating color libraries, and manipulating objects. Students will also learn how to set document parameters, convert bitmap images to vector, and how to create illustrative type. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
MATW NC010 Lightroom Essentials
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- 8 (8 lecture)
Students will learn the basics of the Lightroom software, learning to both manage libraries of files, and to increase the quality of their photos and videos using editing techniques. The first component of the course focuses on the library module of the program, with an emphasis on importing and organizing photos, surveying images, and using the interface. The second component of the course introduces the develop module, which allows students to edit files both individually and in groups. Course restricted to 98 repetitions
MATW NC011 Fundamentals of Web Design (Bilingual)
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- 48 (48 lecture)
This introductory bilingual course is designed to offer basic web page creation techniques. Students acquire essential skills, methods, and techniques related to basic web page design. Students learn the "What You See Is What You Get" (WYSIWYG) method of web creation and are given an overview of the tools, options, menus, palettes, file formats, system requirements, internet infrastructure and purchasing of a domain. Course restricted to 98 repetitions