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Course Code |
Course Title |
Description |
Credits |
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GRAD 101
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INTRO TO GRAPHIC DESIGN |
This course covers the history and changing face of graphic design in the new millennium. Topics covered will include advertising design, form and function, design trends and influence with an emphasis on aesthetics. Students will come away with a basic understanding of typographical terms and techniques, creative problem solving with an emphasis on 2D layout, and a design concept of thumbnails, comps, and storyboarding. The use of art and design as a means of communication in business and industry is emphasized. Projects may cover magazine, newspaper, brochure, editorial presentations using art, photography, type, and illustrations and package design, using traditional tools. |
(3 Credits) |
| GRAD105 |
COMPUTER GRAPHICS 1 |
This course places emphasis upon the student to develop a demonstrated proficiency in a number of techniques and applications for producing published documents using desktop publishing computer skills. Students will learn commercial standards in printing and on the web and will learn to design using industry standard software on both MAC and PC computers. An emphasis is placed on basic computer graphic skills through practical experience with two-dimensional paint and draw programs, as well as layout programs for print and web. Projects covered include advertising design, brochure and newsletter design, scanning and manipulating images. Additional focus is placed on learning the essential principles of design and basic elements of art and applying them to page layout, design of text and graphics for the web. Prerequisite: COMS 110 or COMS 112. Lab Fee Required |
(3 Credits) |
| GRAD127 |
LAYOUT AND DESIGN |
This course focuses on the elements and principles of print design using the computer as the major production tool. Students will learn to use storyboards and concept ideas in developing digitally creative compositions and projects. This course includes the study of typography as it relates to page layout, graphic communication and publication design using both PC and MAC computers as well as industry standard software for print publications. Students will integrate text and graphics to create a variety of real world projects. Prerequisite: COMS 110 or COMS 112. Lab Fee Required |
(3 Credits) |
| GRAD128 |
COMPUTER GRAPHICS 2 |
This course provides students with the intensive exploration of advanced digital imaging as it applies to photography creating PDF documents, optimizing web graphics and complex layered images. Students will perfect their ability to creatively use digital imaging software to create sophisticated graphics for print and the web. Further study and practical application will be applied to creating documents for both the Internet and print mediums. An emphasis is placed on developing quality portfolio pieces. Prerequisite: GRAD105. Lab Fee Required |
(3 Credits) |
| GRAD135 |
ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN |
This course covers the production and development of 3-dimensional package creation, as well as the advanced study of publication design, format and layout. Further emphasis in the use of typography and advanced image manipulation using both MAC and PC computers and industry standard software will be covered. Advanced research will focus on market studies, the psychology of advertising and the impact of visual and creative responses to promotion and sales. This course also covers advanced topics in the reproduction of artwork, mechanicals, comprehensives, camera ready projects, pre-press information and proper production of documents for printing. Prerequisites: GRAD105 and GRAD 127. Lab Fee Required |
(3 Credits) |
| GRAD140 |
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION AND PRODUCTION |
This course focuses on the introduction and development of studio skills in the creative use of illustration materials and design principles. The student will experiment with a wide range of techniques and media including colored pencil, graphite, watercolors, and computer illustration using industry standard paint and drawing software. Students will work with their hand drawings and scanning, combining fine art and graphic design to develop professional portfolio pieces. The student will learn illustration theory as a means of communication and will work on projects including children's book and magazine illustration, spot illustrations, illustrations for the web, print and pre-press information. Final art projects will be produced in a variety of media, while students combine illustration with other fine art and advertising design skills to create a professional commercial art portfolio. Prerequisites: GRAD 105 and GRAD 127. Lab Fee Required |
(3 Credits) |
| GRAD141 |
ANIMATION AND DESIGN |
In this course, students will learn to create 2-dimensional animation and interactive websites for the web using state of the art software. Topics covered include good interface design, character animation, morphing, tweening, storyboarding, sound and interactivity. Students will create a complete story animation, an interactive portfolio or website for their final project. Prerequisite: GRAD 105. Lab Fee Required |
(3 Credits) |
| GRAD142 |
TYPOGRAPHY AND COLOR FOR DESIGNERS |
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of type. Topics covered will include letterforms, text layout and problem solving for print and digital media. The technology and history of typography will be covered as well as page layout and software programs utilizing type. Students will also learn about the nature of color on paper and on the computer, in the printing press and beyond. Color theory, history and preparation information about color for print and web will be covered. Prerequisite: GRAD 105. Lab Fee Required |
(3 Credits) |
| GRAD210 |
DESIGNING FOR INTERACTIVITY |
This course is an introduction to multimedia production using the latest professional authoring software to learn design principles and production processes essential to the creation of successful web design and multimedia, including basic animation and interactivity with the integration of sound and graphics. Planning complete projects as well as screen and interface design are covered at the introductory level. The emphasis is on practical experience using multimedia and web software on both the MAC and PC platforms. Preparation of a digital portfolio is emphasized as is the development of presentation skills for the corporate or freelance environment. Practical experience in concept generation, thumbnail sketching, storyboarding, and project organization are covered. Prerequisite: GRAD 105. Lab Fee Required |
(3 Credits) |
| GRAD250 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN |
This course focuses on selected topics in Graphic Design. Since the topics may change each time the course is offered, students should consult the course offering schedule each semester. |
(3 Credits) |
| GRAD280 |
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP |
This course is designed for Graphic Design majors who have demonstrated advanced skill levels and for those who have potential to perform professionally in a work environment. Internships include practical work experience in an on or off campus business or project (i.e. advertising agencies, graphic design businesses or corporate art departments). An emphasis on personal presentation and success in the workplace is covered. Corequisite: GRAD 135, GRAD 140. Prerequisites: GRAD 105 and GRAD 127
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(2 Credits) |
| GRAD281 |
PORTFOLIO PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION |
Students will develop a portfolio of professional quality, representative of technical and creative skills and career objectives. Portfolio organization, resume presentation and design will be stressed. Cover letters, interviewing styles and situations will be discussed. Students will write their goals, both short and long range, create a resume and develop a digital and printed portfolio for critique, suitable for presentation to a school, client or job interview. Corequisite: GRAD 135, GRAD 140. Prerequisites: GRAD 105 and GRAD 127 |
(1 Credit) |
