Introductory

• COM1005: VISUAL COMPOSITION
  Students learn to employ fundamental elements and principles of design for various media and gain a strong
  foundational multidisciplinary experience in preparation for other Communication Technology courses.
  Prerequisite: None
• COM1035: GRAPHICS TOOLS
  Students are introduced to the basics of computer graphics (vector and raster), and graphic
  computer programs. Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition
• COM1105: AUDIO/VIDEO
  Students acquire basic production skills, including planning, recording and editing, through the production
  of simple audio and/or video project using basic equipment and techniques. Prerequisite: COM1005:
  Visual Composition
• COM1145: ANIMATION 1
  Students are introduced to a variety of animation techniques and produce a simple animation; the focus is on
  basic skills, including planning, keyframing, stage set-up, and production, used to create a moving picture.
  Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition
• COM1165: PRINTING 1
Students are introduced to basic layout and design techniques as well as to various print reproduction processes using a positive or negative master such as digital, offset, screen, vinyl plotting, wide format and
laser cutting. Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition

• Students explore the elements of e-learning within a learning management system. They explore the
  appropriate use of tools and skills required to successfully implement an e-learning plan and evaluate their
  readiness to form educational relationships that will cross time and distance. Prerequisite: None
• COM1910: COM PROJECT A
  Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills
  in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant. Prerequisite: None

Intermediate

• COM2015: MEDIA IMPACT
  Students explore different media forms and examine their impact on personal, community and national
  interests. Using various media, students will plan, create and present a simple message. Prerequisite:
  COM1005: Visual Composition
• COM2025: ELECTRONIC LAYOUT & PUBLISHING 1
  Students develop skills and practical working knowledge of electronic publishing computer hardware and
  software and create well-designed documents and publications using desktop publishing technology.
  Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition 
• COM2035: RASTER GRAPHICS 1
  A raster format is commonly used in full colour images/graphics and photographs by using a data structure
  representing a generally rectangular grid of pixels or points of colour. In this course, students are introduced
  to the fundamental skills of raster graphics and their application. Prerequisite: COM1035: Graphics Tools 
• COM2045: VECTOR GRAPHICS 1
  Vector graphics are commonly used in graphic design, page layout, typography, logos, sharp-edged artistic
  illustrations, technical illustrations, diagramming and flowcharting. In this course, students use vector editing
  software to create basic vector graphics. Prerequisite: COM1035: Graphics Tools
• COM2105: AV PREPRODUCTION 1
  Students examine the value and need for audio and video preproduction, and explore strategies used to plan
  an audio and/or a video project using a variety of techniques. Students understand that preproduction is stage
  one in the audio and video process. Prerequisite: COM1105: Audio/Video 
• COM2115: AV PRODUCTION 1
  Students expand on basic audio and/or video production techniques with an emphasis on following a
  production plan, capturing content to edit and ensuring that continuity is maintained. Students understand
  that production is stage two in the audio/video process. Prerequisite: COM1105: Audio/Video 
• COM2125: AV POSTPRODUCTION 1
  Students expand on basic audio and/or video production techniques with an emphasis on following a plan,
  capturing content to edit and ensuring that continuity is maintained. Students understand that
  postproduction is stage three in the audio and video process. Prerequisite: COM1105: Audio/Video 
• COM2145: ANIMATION 2
  Students explore the evolution of various animation styles and techniques (traditional and digital).
  Students apply planning, idea development and storytelling techniques to create an effective animation.
  Prerequisite: COM1145: Animation 1 
• COM2155: DESIGN – BRAND IDENTITY
  Students are introduced to the value and importance of branding and the process of creating and
  establishing strong brands. Students work through the process of creating branding from planning, to the
  creation of a new, unique brand, through to creating touch points. Prerequisite: COM1035: Graphics Tools 
• COM2285: COM TECH CLIENT SERVICES 1
  Students are introduced to the principles and practices of client services. Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition 
• COM2910: COM PROJECT B
  Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills
  in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant. Prerequisite: None 
• COM2920: COM PROJECT C
  Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills
  in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant. Prerequisite: None 
• COM2950: COM INTERMEDIATE PRACTICUM
  Students apply prior learning and demonstrate the attitudes, skills and knowledge required by an external
  organization to achieve a credential/credentials or an articulation. Prerequisite: None

Advanced

• COM3005: CREATIVE WRITING
  Students focus on honing the techniques and skills involved in story development, character
  pre-visualization and conceptualization for various genres of media production. Prerequisite:
  COM2105: AV Preproduction 1 
• COM3025: ELECTRONIC LAYOUT & PUBLISHING 2
  Students build on the knowledge and practice gained in Electronic Layout & Publishing 1 and continue to
  work with desktop publishing software and hardware. Students expand their publication design, layout, and
  print production skills by planning and creating customized, professional, multipage documents for a client.
  Prerequisite: COM2025: Electronic Layout & Publishing 1 
• COM3035: RASTER GRAPHICS 2
  Students build on the knowledge and skills acquired in Raster Graphics 1 by using raster editing software to create advanced raster graphics. Prerequisite: COM2035: Raster Graphics 1 
• COM3045: VECTOR GRAPHICS 2
  Students build on knowledge and skills acquired in Vector Graphics 1 by use vector editing software to
  create advanced vector graphics. Prerequisite: COM2045: Vector Graphics 1 
• COM3105: AV PREPRODUCTION 2
  Students refine planning skills used in an audio and video project. Prerequisite: COM2105: AV Preproduction 1 
• COM3115: AV PRODUCTION 2
  Students expand on intermediate audio and video production techniques. Prerequisite: COM2115: AV Production 1
• COM3125: AV POSTPRODUCTION 2
  Students expand on digital editing software skills to edit and process audio and video, and continue working
  with motion graphics and audio/video effects to enhance a product. Prerequisite: COM2125: AV
  Postproduction 1 
• COM3135: AUDIO TECHNIQUES
  Students expand on audio production techniques to plan, develop and produce specific audio projects. Prerequisite: COM2115: AV Production 1 
• COM3145: ANIMATION 3
  Students apply production planning techniques to produce a sophisticated animation for a client that tells a story, communicates an idea or message, and creates a mood or establishes a theme. Prerequisite: COM2145: Animation 2 
• COM3155: DESIGN – ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS
  Students develop advertising skills through projects and activities in conceptualization, campaign development, and copy writing. The delivery and presentation of an ad campaign is also a major focus. Students enhance their abilities to integrate various media for the purpose of producing a multimedia message for a target audience. Prerequisite: COM2155: Design – Brand Identity 
• COM3165: AV BROADCASTING
  Students work through the sequential steps of audio/video production, including shooting, writing, editing
  and performance. Group work, peer-collaboration and deadlines make this a real-life experience culminating
  in a broadcast that is produced by students. Prerequisite: COM1105: Audio/Video 
• COM3285: COM TECH CLIENT SERVICES 2
  Students apply the principles and practices of client services. Prerequisite: COM2285: Com Tech Client
  Services 1 
• COM3910: COM PROJECT D
  Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills
  in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant. Prerequisite: None 
• COM3920: COM PROJECT E
  Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills
  in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant. Prerequisite: None 
• COM3950: COM ADVANCED PRACTICUM
  Students apply prior learning and demonstrate the attitudes, skills and knowledge required by an external
  organization to achieve a credential/credentials or an articulation. Prerequisite: None