ELECTRONIC DRAWING I
This course focuses on intermediate to advanced techniques, terminology, tools, and commands for creating graphics in a vector-based drawing program. Students are also introduced to raster-based graphics.
ELECTRONIC DRAWING II
In this course students learn to use an image-editing program to generate raster- based images and to prepare photographic files for print production.
DRAWING
This course is an introduction to the art of drawing. Students learn to use a variety of media and techniques as they explore the relationship of drawing to graphic design and illustration.
INTRODUCTION TO MACINTOSH
This survey course covers the basics of Macintosh computer operations. Students are also introduced to the fundamental techniques of vector-based illustration.
DESIGN AND COLOR
In this course students explore the basic principles and elements of two-dimen- sional design techniques. Students learn to identify these elements in successful designs and also learn to use these elements to solve their own design problems.
MULTIMEDIA AND ANIMATION
In this course, students apply design principles and utilize a popular authoring tool to create multimedia presentations that include animation.
TYPOGRAPHY I
This course introduces the students to the fundamentals of typography. The students learn to distinguish between various typefaces. They also learn formatting, specifying typestyles and sizes, leading, copyfitting, readability requirements, basic typesetting, and the history of type.
TYPOGRAPHY II
In this course students continue to develop their typographic skills. Students design letterforms, learn to use type appropriately, learn advanced typesetting techniques, and experiment with the effects that can be achieved through use of type-manipulation software.
INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTION
This course explains the production of printed matter. Upon completion of the course, the students possess the basic knowledge to make informed production decisions from the rough comp stage to the finished printed piece.
COMPREHENSIVE ILLUSTRATION
This course builds and develops drawing and marker skills used by the student to visually define subject matter accurately for commercial purposes. Students explore the use of a variety of materials and techniques.
WEB DEVELOPMENT WITH HTML
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). Students learn to develop well-designed Web pages using HTML tags to format text and to include links, tables, images, frames, and forms.
WEB DESIGN FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
This course provides instruction and experience in the use of a popular web- authoring package to create, edit, and manage well-designed Web sites. Students utilize the software package to quickly build dynamic Web sites, to employ client-side image maps and interactive forms on a site, and to set up frames. Students also learn how to add interactivity to their HTML pages while being able to preview it at the design stage.
ADVERTISING ART PORTFOLIO
In this course, students prepare a professional portfolio composed of a variety of projects that demonstrate the skills mastered during the program. Students also examine comprehensive methods and techniques that will enable them to best present their resumes, portfolios, and personal skills.
DESIGN AND PRESENTATION DEVELOPMENT
This course is designed to integrate the knowledge and skills previously learned in the program. The students develop, manage, and execute various projects from the initial design stage through completion. Emphasis is also placed on the skills associated with designer-client communication and verbal presentation of the finished product.
ADVANCED MULTIMEDIA AND ANIMATION
This course is a continuation of Multimedia and Animation. Students design and publish functional, professional-looking multimedia presentations that incorporate text graphics, video, animation, and sound.
ELECTRONIC LAYOUT AND DESIGN
In this course, students master electronic page layout and design by applying advanced desktop publishing and imaging techniques. Projects require the students to use graphics and text imported from other applications programs to create original pieces.
