Graphic Design

This is a basic introduction course presenting the fundamentals of design, visual communication and conceptualization. The primary focus is on typography, color and composition. Activities focus on research and problem solving with an emphasis on idea generation and refinement using thumbnail and rough layouts. Students apply fundamental design and communication skills to projects in GRDSN 103. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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This course is a basic introduction to the technology platform used in the design profession. Emphasis is on the operating system(s), computer operations, file types, format and management. Students learn fundamental software skills necessary to complete design projects. Content includes operation of page layout, drawing and scanning software applications. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in GRDSN 101 or permission of instructor.
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This course offers students an introduction to drawing as a graphic designer. Students learn to draw basic forms for thumbnails and roughs that can be applied to other graphic design courses. Techniques and tools for drawing shape, value, plane and volume are explored through gesture, contour and other drawing styles. Composition and drawing type are an integral part of the course.
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This course focuses on major design movements as they relate to visual communication. Beginning with the invention of writing and continuing to present- day key ideas, social/political/cultural developments and technologies are examined. Through observations and comparisons, the course illustrates the relationships between various design disciplines. This course requires research, writing and presentation of exploring visual communications role in society and popular culture. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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This course expands on the fundamentals of design, visual communication and conceptualization introduced in GRDSN 101. Students demonstrate skills at a higher level of performance. In addition to typography, color and composition, students are engaged in problem-solving and critical thinking activities in order to solve fundamental design problems. Prerequisite: GRDSN 101, 102 or permission of instructor.
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This intermediate-level course focuses on the technology platform used in the design profession. Emphasis is on computer graphics software applications, type formatting and appropriate file construction. Students learn fundamental and intermediate software skills necessary to complete projects in GRDSN 113. In addition to page layout, drawing and software applications, students focus on fundamental photo manipulation and three-dimensional design software. Prerequisite: GRDSN 102 and GRDSN 181, or permission of instructor.
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In this course, students apply the design process to the print, web and multimedia industries. Students engage in intermediate-level design, communication, problem-solving and conceptualization activities. In addition to exploring strategies for communicating more complex information, students are engaged in creating concepts which communicate ideas with clarity, depth and uniqueness. Prerequisite: GRDSN 111 and concurrent enrollment in GRDSN 122.
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This course is a survey of design technology as it applies to the production of design work in print, web and multimedia. Emphasis is on file construction, file formats and software used in 2-D, 3-D and animated graphics. Students are introduced to the Postscript imaging process and HTML as well as web and multimedia authoring software. Prerequisite: GRDSN 112 and concurrent enrollment in GRDSN 121.
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Students learn to execute drawings using vector and raster imaging often found as illustrations in print and web design. Software programs are used to show value, color and texture of subject matter. Use of an electronic pen tool is explored in place of the mouse to mimic traditional tools that show line quality and shading. In addition, students use a digital camera to produce photographs for compositions and learn how to show perspective through the software programs available. Prerequisite: GRDSN 105 or permission of instructor.
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This is an intermediate course in computer graphics and printing technology. Projects involve using industry standard computer applications to create and edit pixel and vector images, create page layouts, and prepare files for printing. Emphasized are color management, printing technology, file preparation for multiple color printing, Acrobat PDF workflow, raster image processing, cross-application data exchange and file troubleshooting. Prerequisite: GRDSN 122 or permission of instructor.
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This course introduces students to the history, nomenclature and practical application of typography. Projects range from simple typographic compositions to complex multi-page documents in print and digital media. In addition to conventional type formatting, students will explore creative solutions using type as expressive visual form. Prerequisite: GRDSN 101, 102 or permission of instructor.
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This is a self-paced, competency-based, introductory course to illustrator software for Macintosh computers. Through reference materials, tutorial exercises and projects, students use software tools and menu commands to trace, draw and manipulate Bezier curves, and create illustrations. Students manipulate graphics and typographic forms to create final drawing compositions. Students also control and manipulate visual attributes and work with several color models to create, mix, and apply colors and tints.
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This is a self-paced competency-based introductory course to PhotoShop software for Macintosh computers. Through reference materials, tutorial exercises and projects, students use software tools and menu commands to evaluate and control color characteristics of digitized photographic images. Students also combine and manipulate images to create unique photo composites, as well as work with several color models and a variety of file formats.
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This self-paced competency based hands-on computer course provides students with knowledge and experience with the InDesign page layout program. The course includes working with documents, text, styles, tables, graphic elements, and color.
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This is a self-paced, competency-based, advanced course for Adobe Illustrator software for Macintosh computers. Through reference materials, tutorial exercises and projects, students use software tools and menu commands. They use advanced text techniques, selection techniques and transformation techniques to create vector drawings. They also learn to prepare graphics for the Web.
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This course offers self-paced, competency-based, advanced instruction in PhotoShop software for Macintosh computers. Through reference materials, tutorial exercises and projects, students use software tools and menu commands to select color mode, correct color, apply masks and channels, create complex layers, retouch images, create patterns and textures, and add special effects.
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This self-paced competency based hands-on computer course provides students with knowledge and experience with the InDesign page layout program. The course includes working with long documents, multiple documents, advanced typesetting, managing output, PDF, and HTML.
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This course offers a self-paced, competency-based introduction to Animate 1 software for Macintosh computers. Through reference materials, tutorial exercises and projects, students use software tools and menu commands to produce high impact, vector-based web sites. Students use Animate 1 to create animations and interfaces, adding sound, motions and interactivity.
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This course offers a self-paced, competency-based introduction to Dreamweaver software for Macintosh computers. Through reference materials, tutorial exercises and projects, students use software tools and menu commands to create exciting web sites using HTML. Students also use design tools, and import and edit images and documents.
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This is a self-paced competency-based course in Flash software for Macintosh computers. Through reference materials, tutorial exercises and projects, students use software tools and menu commands to create web animations that include sound and video. Students learn to apply behaviors to their animations. They also learn to use Flash with other applications such as Freehand, Photoshop and Fireworks.
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This is a self-paced competency-based course in Dreamweaver software for Macintosh computers. Through reference materials, tutorial exercises and projects, students use software tools and menu commands to create cascading style sheets, JavaScript behaviors and animations. Students learn to manage a live web site.
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This is a self-paced competency-based course in After Effects software for Macintosh computers. Through reference materials, tutorial exercises and projects, students use software tools and menu commands to create animations that include sound and optimize motion graphics for film, video and the web. Students produce and apply behaviors to their animations, special effects and 3D layers. Students also use After Effects with applications such as Illustrator, Photoshop and Fireworks.
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Students are introduced to design and construction of web pages using HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) and JavaScript. Students learn standards-based web development. Cascading style sheets are used in designing and structuring effective and accessible web pages for browsers and mobile devices.
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This intermediate course builds off of the Web Development I course. Students apply server / client side programming to create dynamic web pages. Students design and build web / mobile web projects using JavaScript and other scripting languages. Prerequisite: GRDSN 181 or permission of instructor.
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In this course, students compare the design process as it applies to a wide range of computer-generated imagery. Students engage in intermediate-level design, communication, problem-solving and conceptualizing activities. Prerequisite: GRDSN 121 and concurrent enrollment in GRDSN 202 or permission of instructor.
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Students explore the production aspects of realistic graphic design projects and the technical issues that develop within their own designs. In conjunction with GRDSN 203, students develop production techniques and solutions to various media. Prerequisite: GRDSN 122 and concurrent enrollment in GRDSN 201 or permission of instructor.
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Working with real-world design problems, students apply their expertise in developing design solutions for various media. Emphasis is on organizing information, typography and imagery to create clear, creative design solutions. Prerequisite: GRDSN 201 or permission of instructor.
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A variety of technical and material processes driven by projects developed in GRDSN 213 are explored. This course strengthens the students' abilities to problem solve and develop technical solutions to various media production applications. Students use a variety of computer software applications which are determined by appropriate media delivery systems. Prerequisite: GRDSN 202 or permission of instructor.
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This course prepares students for entrance into the workforce. Students self-assess projects and identify weak points in their design projects in order to be more competitive when entering the job market. Students redesign work to bring it up to professional portfolio standards. In addition, students create new portfolio projects. Prerequisite: GRDSN 212 or permission of instructor.
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This course prepares student for entry-level employability. Students create a resume, cover letter, personal brand and a professional portfolio of their best work. Additionally, students create a multi-media marketing campaign, promoting their qualifications to design industry employers. Prerequisite: GRDSN 211 or permission of instructor.
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Students learn to create interactive media at an introductory level. Students learn design and technical skills necessary to create and combine text, graphics, video and audio for digital distribution. Prerequisite: GRDSN 121 or permission of instructor.
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Students learn to create interactive media at an intermediate level. Students learn design and technical skills necessary to create and combine text, graphics, video and audio for digital distribution. Prerequisite: GRDSN 235 or permission of instructor.
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Students learn to create interactive media at an advanced level. Students learn design and technical skills necessary to create and combine text, graphics, video and audio for digital distribution. Prerequisite: GRDSN 236 or permission of instructor.
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For course description, see Cooperative Education.
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For course description, see Cooperative Education.
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