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TELEVISION (T V) (Course listing updated June 2007)

101 Introduction to Video Production (F, W, Sp) 3
Introduction to video production process, equipment, crew, and vocabulary. Learn to understand and critically evaluate what you see and hear. Learn to create video programs that inform, entertain, or persuade an audience. Final project will be presented to the campus.

102 Introduction to Video Production (F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: T V 101.
Introduction to video production process, equipment, crew, and vocabulary. Learn to understand and critically evaluate what you see and hear. Learn to create video programs that inform, entertain, or persuade an audience. Final project will be presented to the campus.

103 Introduction to Video Production (F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: T V 102.
Introduction to video production process, equipment, crew, and vocabulary. Learn to understand and critically evaluate what you see and hear. Learn to create video programs that inform, entertain, or persuade an audience. Final project will be presented to the campus.

291 Special Studies (F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: Permission.
Individual study project developed by student and approved by the
instructor.

292 Special Studies (F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Individual study project developed by student and approved by the
instructor.

293 Special Studies (F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: Permission.
Individual study project developed by student and approved by the
instructor.

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TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT (TRAV)
(Course abbreviation changed from TRANS to TRAV winter quarter 2008.)

100 Introduction to Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism (F) 5
Prereq: Min. writing COMPASS 65. and min reading Compass 88. Introduction to hospitality, travel, and tourism.

103 Introduction to Careers in Hospitality, Travel, and International
Business (Su, F) 3
Introduction to careers in hospitality, travel, and international business.

105 Travel Counselor (W) 5
Prereq: Min. reading COMPASS 80.
Introduction to travel products including Internet resources, cruising, rental cars, hotels, rail, tours, and corporate and incentive travel. Development of awareness and appreciation of diverse cultural perspectives.

110 Cruise Operations (F) 5
Introduction to the cruise industry, cruise lines, cruising and cruise ship terminology, cruise routes, geography, ports of call, shipboard activities,
sales, and reservation procedures.

140 Cooperative Education (Su, F, W, Sp) 1-6
Prereq: Permission and min. cumulative 3.0 GPA at Highline. BUSN 139 or BTECH 139.
This course requires work experience to be coordinated with the instructor. Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical experience gained in the workplace.

155 Travel Destinations (W) 5
Introduction to world travel destinations from the traveler's and travel counselor's perspectives. Subjects will include travel planning, sales, travel destinations, culture, visitor activities, and use of the Internet for research.

165 Managing Customer Service (F, Sp) 5
Concepts of service management and customer relations skills including customer service levels, service delivery systems, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

216 Airline Customer Service (W, Sp) 5
Student will learn duties of airline customer service agent, including ticket counter, flight check-in procedures, and delayed and mishandled baggage.

240 Cooperative Education (Su, F, W, Sp) 1-5
Prereq: Permission and min. cumulative 3.0 GPA at Highline. BUSN 139 or BTECH 139.
This course requires work experience to be coordinated with the instructor. Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical experience gained in the workplace.

291 Special Studies (F, W, Sp) 1
Prereq: Permission.
An independent study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.

292 Special Studies (F, W, Sp) 2
Prereq: Permission.
An independent study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.

293 Special Studies (F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: Permission.
An independent study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.

294 Special Studies (F, W, Sp) 4
Prereq: Permission.
An independent study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.

295 Special Studies (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Permission.
An independent study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.

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VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS (VICOM) (Course listing updated June 2007)

100 Introduction to Web Design (F, W, Sp) 5
Overview of design, including terminology, concepts, necessary skills, and available jobs. Students will critique Web design materials, explore basic Internet use, and survey the process of developing Web design materials. The course will look at components of Web design, images, and text. Students will meet with Web design professionals and learn what makes them successful.

101 Dreamweaver Fireworks (W) 5
Introduction to creating designs for the Web with different types of media, methods of delivery, and authoring tools. Students will work with digital text and images. Students will be introduced to HTML and authoring languages. Issues arising from different delivery methods and appropriate tools will be introduced as well. Students will create a multimedia project.

110 Graphic Design I (F, W, Sp) 5
Studies in use of tools, materials, equipment, design history, and technical processes.

117 Principles of Electronic Imaging (F, W, Sp) 2
A fundamental class in the relationships and communication systems involved in electronic graphics production. Students work on Macintosh computers
and use current industry-standard software.

120 Graphic Design II (W) 5
Prereq: VICOM 110.
Introduction in fundamentals of design and the application to practical use in design of catalogs, advertising, brochures, and promotional material.

125 Color Reproduction (W) 3
Printing processes required for use of color in printing; will focus on
techniques for color separation and preparation for multicolor images for printing.

130 Graphic Design III (Sp) 5
Prereq: VICOM 110 and VICOM 120.
Event planning and portfolio preparation.

132 Drawing for Illustration I (F) 5
Freehand drawing emphasizing couture drawing, form, and pen and ink wash in form.

133 Drawing for Illustration II (W) 5
Prereq: VICOM 132 or equivalent.
Use of three-dimensional perspectives in graphic design.

134 Painting Techniques (Sp) 3
Prereq: VICOM 132 and VICOM 133.
Study of a variety of techniques used in painting and the development of
skills based on student's individual strengths and preferences.

140 Cooperative Education (F, W, Sp) 1-5
Prereq: Permission.
This course requires work experience to be coordinated with the instructor. This course requires work experience to be coordinated with the instructor.

150 Business for the Professional Artist (F) 3
Provides artists with an understanding of how their skills are used in
business; covers copyright and ethics.

152 Lettering I (F) 2
Development of understanding and skill in classic forms of lettering.

153 Lettering II (W) 2
Prereq: VICOM 152.
Use of lettering in logo and monogram development.

201 Web Programming (Sp) 5
Develop site architecture and conceptual designs optimized for delivery on the World Wide Web. Students will begin learning to optimize content for delivery over limited bandwidth to multiple browsers and browser types.
User-centered interface design for the Web will be discussed.

210 Three-Dimensional Design (Sp) 5
Practical problems in recycling; industrial design, and presentation.

211 Designing with Flash (W, Sp) 3
Developing and implementing conceptual designs for multimedia product. Students will gain increased skill working with digital audio, video, images,
and text, and will increase skills with multimedia authoring tools. The course will also address integrating various media elements into a usable interface.

212 Flash II Animation (W) 3
Conceptual and implementation skills will be honed in this class. The course will focus on using Flash to tell a story. Students will gain intermediate skills working with different content types (text, images, etc.) and will improve skills with authoring tools. Basics of animation and simulation will be discussed, as well as more advanced interactive user interface design concepts.

228 InDesign Layout (F, W, Sp) 3
Macintosh platform training in printed page layout and production.

230 Photoshop (F, W, Sp) 3
Students learn imaging software and its application to creating commercial
art images.

235 Computer FreeHand Design (F, W) 3
Problems in creating illustrations in industry standard software.

240 Cooperative Education (F, W, Sp) 1-5
Prereq: Permission.
Learn on the job and earn academic credits. Internship practicum.

245 QuarkXPress (F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: VICOM 117 or 225 or permission.
Student study and utilization of page layout and software for graphic deign
or print documents.

250 Designing with Illustrator (F, W) 3
Covers use of electronic page layout software to solve visual and technical problems.

285 Visual Communication Capstone (Sp) 5
Prereq: VICOM 130 or permission.
This course will engage students in a real-world marketing communication effort. As a capstone course, it will emphasize each activity within the total process of marketing communication, integrating strategy formulation, planning, and marketing, advertising, and public relations techniques to identify and address challenges of the client. This course will be linked to the BUSN 236 capstone, whereby students apply project development principles
to conceptualize and design multimedia products.

291 Independent Study (F, W, Sp) 1
Special study topics; independent contractual problems.

292 Independent Study (F, W, Sp) 2
Independent problem solving; contracted studies for special topics.

293 Independent Study (F, W, Sp) 3
Special topics and independent contract studies.

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WRITING (WRIT) (Course listing updated June 2007)

030 Writing for Nonnative Speakers (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: ESL COMPASS 150-209 or language ASSET 25-27.
Designed for students who have serious nonnative grammar error patterns that interfere with clear written communication. The course is intended to prepare students for WRIT 060. The course focuses on correctly formatting multiparagraph responses and on creating meaningful sentences with clear syntax. The course also focuses on learning to construct basic verb forms and verb tenses and using proper capitalization and basic end punctuation. The course places an emphasis on developing grammar and writing skills at the sentence level: verb construction and verb tense, word order, word choice, and building vocabulary.

060 Writing Skills (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: ESL COMPASS 210-259 or WRIT 030 with min. 2.0.
Designed for students who need work on language and rhetorical skills in
order to prepare for WRIT 091. The course focuses on writing multiparagraph responses and on constructing a variety of sentences with phrases and
clauses in effective coordination and subordination. The course also focuses on editing for problems related to diction (casual/formal), verb choice related to active/passive tense, agreement and precision, and word choice issues, specifically related to precision, spelling, and usage. WRIT 060 is offered separately for native and nonnative speakers. The section for nonnative speakers will emphasize verb form and verb tense construction, word order, word choice, vocabulary, articles and plural "s," and prepositions. Students with nonnative grammar error patterns should take this course in order to prepare for WRIT 091.

081 Paragraph Structure and Editing I (Su) 1
This course reviews the fundamentals of English sentence structure,
especially verb forms and tenses. Students will study and practice writing paragraphs, with appropriate topic sentences, good development, unity, and coherence. This course is intended for nonnative speakers of English. Students who pass WRIT 081, 082, 083, 084, and 085 with credit should be
able to succeed in WRIT 101.

082 Paragraph Structure and Editing II (Su) 1
This course reviews the fundamentals of English sentence structure,
especially subject-verb agreement and use of pronouns and pronoun-antecedent agreement. Students will study and practice writing paragraphs, with appropriate topic sentences, good development, unity, and coherence. Students who pass WRIT 081, 082, 083, 084, and 085 with credit should be able to succeed in WRIT 101.

083 Paragraph Structure and Editing III (Su) 1
This course reviews the fundamentals of English sentence structure and focuses on spelling, word choice, and vocabulary building. Students will study and practice writing paragraphs, with appropriate topic sentences, good development, unity, and coherence. Students who pass WRIT 081, 082, 083, 084, and 085 with credit should be able to succeed in WRIT 101.

084 Essay and Paragraph Structure and Editing I (Su) 1
This course reviews essay, paragraph, and sentence structure. It focuses on developing skills to move beyond simple sentences into writing compound
and complex sentences. Students will also study and practice writing short essays, with appropriate topic sentences, good development, unity, and coherence. Students who pass WRIT 081, 082, 083, 084, and 085 with credit should be able to succeed in WRIT 101. Students who take both WRIT 084 and WRIT 085 and pass with credit and complete a portfolio may register for WRIT 101 with the instructor's permission.

085 Essay and Paragraph Structure and Editing II (Su) 1
This course reviews essay, paragraph, and sentence structure. It focuses on identifying and correcting run-on sentences, comma splices, and fragments.
It reviews the uses of advanced punctuation. Students will also study and practice writing short essays, with appropriate topic sentences, good development, unity, and coherence. Students who pass WRIT 081, 082, 083, 084, and 085 with credit should be able to succeed in WRIT 101. Students
who take both WRIT 084 and WRIT 085 and pass with credit and complete a portfolio may register for WRIT 101 with the instructor's permission.

091 Preparatory College Writing I (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Writing COMPASS 40-64 or ESL COMPASS 260 or either WRIT 060 or
ESL 060 with min. 2.0. Reading COMPASS 61-70 or ASSET 36-37 recommended.
This course reviews the fundamentals of English sentence structure, usage, and punctuation and provides practice in these areas. Students will study
and practice writing paragraphs and essays, achieving unity, and developing ideas that are clearly and concisely expressed in topic and thesis sentences. Students who pass five credits of WRIT 091 with a 2.0 or better should be
able to succeed in WRIT 101.

098 Preparatory College Writing II (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: WRIT 091 with min. 0.7. Reading COMPASS 61-70 or ASSET 36-37 recommended.
Designed for students who have taken WRIT 091 and still need more instruction and practice before entering WRIT 101. The course reviews the fundamentals of English sentence structure, usage, and punctuation and provides practice in these areas. Students will also study and practice writing paragraphs and essays, achieving unity, and developing ideas that are clearly and concisely expressed in topic and thesis sentences. Students who pass WRIT 098 with a 2.0 or better should be able to succeed in WRIT 101.

099 Intensive Writing Practice (F, W, Sp) 2
Note: Course may be repeated for credit.
Hands-on practice in writing with instructor and/or tutor support to assist students in building writing skills suitable to college writing. Course is particularly useful as a supplement to other classes that require writing
and/or as a transition into college-level writing expectations. Good option
for students who need additional practice between WRIT 060, 091, 098, 101, and higher-level writing courses.

100 Academic Writing Practicum (Su, F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in WRIT 101.
Hands-on practice in writing with instructor and tutor support to assist students in building writing skills suitable to college writing. This course is intended as a supplement to WRIT 101.

101 Principles of Writing (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: Min. writing COMPASS 65 or min. language skills ASSET 40 or WRIT 091 or 098 with min. 2.0. Min. reading COMPASS 71 or READ 060 with min. 2.0 or equivalent.
This course is designed for students who have an average writing proficiency, as determined by an English placement test or passing the appropriate precollege-level composition course. It is an essential course for students, in either an academic or a vocational environment, who expect to comprehend and to communicate ideas and information clearly.

105 Research and Persuasive Writing (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: WRIT 101 or equivalent with min. 2.0.
Students move from library research and source-evaluation strategies through brainstorming, proposal, then producing drafts and editing a variety of research-based essays that take a position and are tailored to the needs of the reader. This course is especially recommended for students planning on transfer.

140 Cooperative Education (F, W, Sp) 1-5
Prereq: Permission.
This course requires work experience to be coordinated with the instructor. Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace is related to the student's field of study or career goals.

143 Introduction to Technical Writing (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: WRIT 101 or equivalent with min. 2.0.
An introductory course in communicating information about technical
subjects within a work setting. Students write reports, instructions, summaries, e-mails, and memos; develop audience awareness skills; develop skills in document layout and design, including Web design; and collaborate in a group project.

145 Business Communications (F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: WRIT 101 or equivalent with min. 2.0.
Designed to develop skills in written business communications, including composition of letters and resumes and the preparation of business reports.

151 Creative Writing (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: WRIT 101 or equivalent with min. 2.0.
An introductory course in writing and reading fiction, poetry, and drama with emphasis on contemporary models. Students will learn how to use figurative language as well as develop characters and plot, point-of-view, theme, and dialogue.

180 Technical Topics (Var) 1-3
Prereq: WRIT 143.
Devoted to various hot topics in the field of technical communications. Content varies from section to section. May be repeated for credit.

190 College Writing Tips (F) 1
A series of workshops in which faculty from different disciplines facilitate sessions on the writing expectations in their classes and/or discipline, including details such as sample assignments, grading criteria, and examples
of student work.

193 Special Topics in Writing (F) 2
Support course for research paper writing.

199 Writing Consultant Practicum (F, W, Sp) 1-5
Prereq: WRIT 101 with min. 3.5 or permission.
Instruction in interpersonal and compositional principles and skills needed in responding to the other students' writing.

201 Advanced Nonfiction Writing (Sp) 5
Prereq: WRIT 101 or equivalent with min. 2.0.
Instruction and practice in nonfiction writing directed to a variety of audiences; discovering and using effective writing forms and techniques.

240 Cooperative Education (Su, F, W, Sp) 1-5
Prereq: Permission.
This course requires work experience to be coordinated with the instructor. Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace is related to the student's field of study or career goals.

251 Advanced Verse Writing (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: WRIT 101 with min. 2.0 and WRIT 151.
Workshop course in which students write, critique, and revise poetry.

252 Advanced Verse Writing (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: WRIT 101 with min. 2.0 and WRIT 251.
Workshop course in which students write, critique, and revise poetry.

253 Advanced Verse Writing (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: WRIT 101 with min. 2.0 and WRIT 252.
Workshop course in which students write, critique, and revise poetry.

255 Advanced Fiction Writing (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: WRIT 151.
Workshop course in which students write, critique, and revise fiction.

256 Advanced Fiction Writing (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: WRIT 255.
Workshop course in which students write, critique, and revise fiction.

257 Advanced Fiction Writing (Su, F, W, Sp) 5
Prereq: WRIT 256.
Workshop course in which students write, critique, and revise fiction.

258 Script Writing (F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: WRIT 151.
Writing scripts for presentation in live theater, film, television, or radio.

259 Writing for Juveniles (Su, F, W, Sp) 3
Prereq: WRIT 101 or 151 and LIT 110.
Writing poetry and prose (fiction and/or nonfiction) suitable for children.

260 Editing: The Arcturus (W, Sp) 3
Prereq: Permission.
Completion of WRIT 101 and one other writing course preferred. Excellent grammar and mechanical editing skills are recommended. Introduction to and practice of editing skills through publication of "The Arcturus." May be repeated for credit.

291 Special Studies (Var) 1
Prereq: Permission.
Individual writing project developed by the student and the instructor.

292 Special Studies (Var) 2
Prereq: Permission.
Individual writing project developed by the student and the instructor.

293 Special Studies (Var) 3
Prereq: Permission.
Individual writing project developed by the student and the instructor.

294 Special Studies (Var) 4
Prereq: Permission.
Individual writing project developed by the student and the instructor.

295 Special Studies (Var) 5
Prereq: Permission.
Individual writing project developed by the student and the instructor.

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