Modern Making (MAKR) Courses
MAKR 140 Introduction to Making
- Units:2
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This highly immersive, hands-on introductory survey course introduces students to the principles of making and design thinking through fabricating or producing a finished product. Students learn to design and build physical things or spaces, make them work, and integrate them with electronics, software, or mediums of innovation. Students will gain knowledge of common fabrication techniques and skill using the associated tools, such as: 3D printing, CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining, laser cutting, woodworking and metalworking, large printer and cutter usage, electronics, microcontroller programming, textile making, weaving looms, food and beverage making and processing, and more. Students will use this knowledge and skill in both individual and team settings, and participate in a capstone project. Supplies are provided for all assigned projects. Students who have taken this course as MAKR 299 are not eligible to enroll in this course.
MAKR 143 Electronics: Repair and Reuse
- Units:2
- Hours:27 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This hands-on course will introduce the real-world skills of repairing and reusing common household electronic equipment. The repair component will focus on troubleshooting and problem solving skills in the context of fixing common household electronics. The reuse component will focus on performing failure analysis, salvaging what remains when you can't fix it, and creatively repurposing it.
MAKR 144 Introduction to Extended Reality (XR/AR/MR/VR)
- Units:2
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This highly immersive, hands-on introductory survey course introduces students to the principles of using and creating Extended Reality (XR). Extended Reality is an umbrella term referring to all real-and-virtual combined environments and interactions generated by computer technology. It includes Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR). Extended Reality applications include virtual tours, immersive learning experiences, collaboration, and games. Students will gain experience with common XR viewing devices. Students will experience and create XR photographs, XR videos, 3D XR models, or XR games.
MAKR 145 Digital Making: Open-Source Software For Creatives
- Units:2
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This highly immersive, hands-on introductory survey course introduces students to the principles of creating digital content using free open-source software. Students will gain experience with common tools such as 3D modeling, 2D drawing, and animation, audio editing, 2D and 3D video game creation, video editing, CAD modeling. Using widely adopted open-source software allows students to explore possible careers without taking on an initial financial burden.
MAKR 151 Makerspace Lab I
- Units:0.5 - 1
- Hours:27 - 54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This lab course provides access to workshops in the methodologies and practices of making in a contemporary Makerspace / fabrication laboratory environment. Via hands-on trainings, workshops, and instruction, students will gain experience using a variety of equipment used in the Makerspace to design and build projects using materials and equipment such as wood, plastics, metals, textiles, organic matter, 3D printing, milling, electronics, large format printing, sewing machines, looms, and food and beverage processors. Supplies are provided for all training projects for this course but not for larger scale commercial projects. Students have access to all equipment after completing the required safety training and any relevant workshops. Students who have taken this course as MAKR 299 are not eligible to enroll in this course.
MAKR 152 Makerspace Lab II
- Units:1
- Hours:54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:MAKR 151 with a grade of "C" or better
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This lab course provides access to intermediate-level workshops in the methodologies and practices of making in a contemporary Makerspace / fabrication laboratory environment. Via hands-on trainings, workshops, and instruction, students will gain experience using a variety of equipment used in the Makerspace to design and build projects using materials and equipment such as wood, plastics, metals, textiles, organic matter, 3D printing, milling, electronics, large format printing, sewing machines, looms, and food and beverage processors. Supplies are provided for all training projects for this course but not for larger scale commercial projects. Students have intermediate-level access to all equipment after completing the required safety training and any relevant workshops.
MAKR 153 Makerspace Lab III
- Units:1
- Hours:54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:MAKR 152 with a grade of "C" or better
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This lab course provides access to advanced-level workshops in the methodologies and practices of making in a contemporary Makerspace / fabrication laboratory environment. Via hands-on trainings, workshops, and instruction, students will gain experience using a variety of equipment used in the Makerspace to design and build projects using materials and equipment such as wood, plastics, metals, textiles, organic matter, 3D printing, milling, electronics, large format printing, sewing machines, looms, and food and beverage processors. Supplies are provided for all training projects for this course but not for larger scale commercial projects. Students have advanced-level access to all equipment after completing the required safety training and any relevant workshops.
MAKR 155 Wood Maker
- Units:1
- Hours:54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
Learn to safely make usable prototypes from different types of wood materials with traditional woodworking tools and methods. Supplies are provided for all training projects for this course but not for larger scale commercial projects. Students have access to all equipment after completing the required safety training and any relevant workshops. Students who have taken this course as MAKR 299 are not eligible to enroll in this course.
MAKR 156 Print Maker
- Units:1
- Hours:54 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
Apply graphic design principles and commercial production standards for digital printing using large format and specialty printing devices using industry equipment. Projects include the creation of banners, stickers, T-shirts, posters, decals, static cling, laser cutting and engraving, and vehicle wraps and associated technologies. Supplies are provided for required projects for this course.
MAKR 201 Introduction to App Development with Swift
- Units:3
- Hours:45 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of app development and programming. Topics include design thinking, data types, control structures, functions, arrays, and the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging. Students who have taken this course as MAKR 299 are not eligible to enroll in this course.
MAKR 202 App Development with Swift
- Units:3
- Hours:45 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:MAKR 201 with a grade of "C" or better; or equivalent (e.g. CISP 301).
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This course delves deeper into app development and programming and introduces the fundamental concepts of structured and object-oriented programming. Topics include user interface design, control flow, variable scope, and using arrays to display data. Students who have taken this course as MAKR 299 are not eligible to enroll in this course.
MAKR 203 Advanced App Development with Swift
- Units:3
- Hours:45 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:CISM 202 with a grade of "C" or better
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This course focuses on Advanced App Development. Topics include complex user input, animations, interfacing with the web, and the design cycle. Students will apply techniques for testing and debugging software.
MAKR 295 Independent Studies in Modern Making
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This course involves an individual student or small groups of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses, pursuant to an agreement among college, faculty members, and students. Independent Studies in Making offers students a chance to do research and/or experimentation that is more typical of advanced studies in digital fabrication and making.
MAKR 298 Work Experience in Modern Making
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:30 - 300 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:According to Education Code Title 5 regulations, a student must be in a paid or unpaid job, volunteer position, or internship.
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment or advancement within the field of Modern Making. According to Title 5, code 55252, Occupational Work Experience Education is supervised employment extending classroom - based occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station related to the student's educational or occupational goal. This course is designed for students working in a paid or unpaid job, volunteer position or internship directly related to their major. The course will provide students with a structured program designed to teach them new soft skills and employability skills that will assist them in securing a job in the future and an opportunity to explore occupational interests that will assist them in the academic major and career decision making process. The student must have a job, volunteer, or internship position secured to remain enrolled in the course. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce; responsibilities of an intern or employee in a workforce setting; completion of Title 5 Education Code documents (i.e. Student Application, Learning Objectives, Time Sheet, and Evaluation), that document the student's progress and hours spent in the workplace; and development of workplace soft skills and employability skills relevant to the 21st century workplace. Learning objectives will be developed between the student, employer, and Work Experience Instructor to best meet the students level of learning. During the semester, the student is required to complete 37.5 hours of related paid work experience, or 30 hours of related unpaid work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 37.5 or 30 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. This course may be taken up to 4 times when there is new or expanded learning on the job for up to 16 units. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.
MAKR 299 Experimental Offering in Modern Making
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This is the experimental courses description.
MAKR 498 Work Experience in Modern Making
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:30 - 300 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:According to Education Code Title 5 regulations, a student must be in a paid or unpaid job, volunteer position, or internship.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment or advancement within the field of Modern Making. According to Title 5, code 55252, Occupational Work Experience Education is supervised employment extending classroom - based occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station related to the student's educational or occupational goal. This course is designed for students working in a paid or unpaid job, volunteer position or internship directly related to their major. The course will provide students with a structured program designed to teach them new soft skills and employability skills that will assist them in securing a job in the future and an opportunity to explore occupational interests that will assist them in the academic major and career decision making process. The student must have a job, volunteer, or internship position secured to remain enrolled in the course. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce; responsibilities of an intern or employee in a workforce setting; completion of Title 5 Education Code documents (i.e. Student Application, Learning Objectives, Time Sheet, and Evaluation), that document the student's progress and hours spent in the workplace; and development of workplace soft skills and employability skills relevant to the 21st century workplace. Learning objectives will be developed between the student, employer, and Work Experience Instructor to best meet the students level of learning. During the semester, the student is required to complete 37.5 hours of related paid work experience, or 30 hours of related unpaid work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 37.5 or 30 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. This course may be taken up to 4 times when there is new or expanded learning on the job for up to 16 units. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.
MAKR 499 Experimental Offering in Modern Making
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This is the experimental courses description.
