DES 1100 - Intro to Digital Design

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

Introduces software and principles related to digital design and visual communications, and the creation and reproduction of art. Teaches how to create and modify digital images, illustration, and page layout using current design software and printing techniques. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Define graphic communications and the principles and elements of design. 2. Define, identify and explain products produced by printing. 3. Demonstrate the design process. 4. Identify type classifications, point size, leading and alignment. 5. List software types and related applications including file types, file formats and image types. 6. Construct a multi-page layout and create a PDF. 7. Define pixels and resolution and explain the advantages and disadvantages of vector and raster images. 8. Create and manipulate a vector and raster image. Course fee required. FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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