After Effects is a software program used for special and visual effects animations, and more, and is an industry standard often utilized in television and film production. Throughout this project group, students will learn how to animate layers, how to use motion tracking and keying, how to use layers, and how to use the program’s 3D capabilities, such as 3D Camera Tracking and lighting.
In this project group students will learn graphic layout basics with InDesign. If students have prior experience using the programs, there will be opportunities to expand their current knowledge.
Students will learn the fundamentals of how to write a marketing plan for a growing business. This includes exploring different marketing strategies and making informed decisions based on the environment. Students will research and explore the techniques and marketing elements behind fortune 500 companies.
This class will go over the basics of comics and manga. We will be looking at the different styles incorporated in both storytelling and art in this medium. Students should take this Project Group if they are interested in learning about and creating their own short or long-form comics. This class is meant to be introductory, beginner friendly, and focus on content that you want to make, in whatever style or genre you find most appealing!
Wish your LinkedIn profile was a little more than it is? Wonder what else you can do with it? Join us for the LinkedInPro project group to push your profile so it is polished and professional. This can help you get internships also!
Ever wish you could touch up your photos or make a collage? Learn basic digital imaging skills with Photoshop, the industry standard that works on both macs and PCs. No experience needed..
Professional Development focuses on everything from resume writing and interviewing skills, to what to wear. Great for freshmen who want a jump start as well as upperclassmen students preparing for internship/job applications and interviews.
Tableau is a cool, free new app that business and researchers use to make their data more visual. You'll be blown away at how easy it is and what it will allow you to do with Microsoft Excel!
The video production project group gives students the chance to create their own 5-10 minutes movie. Student pairs create a 3 act plot, write dialogue, and then shoot it. After they finish shooting (cameras are supplied), students can edit their footage using a number of different editing programs depending on their level of experience. In addition, students can do a documentary or shorter broadcast journalism pieces where they cover events happening on campus.
A 14 week MMC Scholars project group, built to teach the basics of TypeScript, ReactJS, and NextJS, the technologies used to build enterprise grade web applications like Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Carmen, and Outlook!
Learn how to make a podcast using the Anchor Podcasting App. Use tools such as Audacity, Garageband and more! Learn where to find royalty free music, where to market your podcast, tips about the Internet, and RSS distributing.
Learn how to improve your public speaking abilities through learning about proper voice, body movements, gestures, visual aids, and strong speech planning and writing.
In this course you will learn how to create your own stop motion short using the Stop Motion app. You will also learn important production techniques such as editing, staging, storytelling, and character design.
MMC now has 3 VR headsets(HTC Vive and Oculus Rift). Students who love gaming will be creating environments/spaces that they can "experience" with VR headset. No previous knowledge of Unity needed, but programming/coding experience is beneficial- but not required.
Learn to build a website using WordPress. This project group focuses on the non-blog based utilities of WordPress which, in the end, leaves students with their own website and the tools to create endless possibilities.
Learn the in's and out's of Adobe Illustrator, a high-end graphic editing software. Enhance your skills in Illustrator and learn from a design student how powerful this tool really is!
Adobe Spark is a suite of mobile and web tools that let anyone create visual content. Easily create stunning social graphics, short webpages, and short videos that make you stand out on social media.
How does a startup get started? Learn and apply marketing principles to brand new products and services in this group that will explore why marketing is make it or break it for Kickstarter and GoFundme ideas.
Learn how to use the Procreate app by exploring its powerful, versatile features that are great for creating graphics, digital paintings, and animations.
MMC now has 3 VR headsets(HTC Vive and Oculus Rift). Students who love gaming will be creating environments/spaces that they can "experience" with VR headset. No previous knowledge of Unreal 4 free software needed, but programming/coding experience is beneficial- but not required.
Learn the basics and fundamentals of YouTube in the YouTube Content Creation project group! No experience necessary! Students will learn the fundamentals of a successful YouTube channel along with the behind-the-scenes such as upload settings, YouTube Studio, and monetization.