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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: PGY 1800C Digital Photography for Designers, GRA 3880C Illustration This course introduces students to motion graphics, as it relates to special effects, animation, and advertising. Students will be challenged to apply their current design knowledge in motion graphics. New solutions to visual problems will be explored through challenging class projects. Additional emphasis will be placed on exploring motion graphics as it relates to contemporary media. (A material fee of $30 will be assessed.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: GRA 2190C Introduction to Graphic Design This course surveys the broad field of illustration through studio projects that examine the varied requirements in areas such as advertising, editorial and book illustration. Projects challenge the students ability to create illustrations, both traditionally and digital, that communicates to a mass audience with impact and style. Additional emphasis will be placed on applying illustrated works to a digital, page design. (A lab fee of $30 will be assessed)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: GRA 3183C Typography Studio, GRA 3512C Corporate Identity This course introduces the principles of graphic design and three dimensional design as they apply to packaging design. This course will cover principles of branding and how they apply to the process of designing packaging. Students will explore conceptual development and problem solving in three dimensional graphic design systems. In addition, they will work with functional and formal aspects of packaging. Students will also improve their creativity skills while working individually and in teams. They will interface with equipment, software and a variety of packaging materials, forms and containers. (A material fee of $30 will be assessed.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: GRA 3523C This studio course builds on the principles taught in introduction to web design. Students are challenged to solve advanced communication problems while addressing technical issues relating to web design and the user experience. An emphasis is placed on web standards, advanced HTML and CSS. Students work with industry standard tools to produce assignments that simulate real world projects. Additional topics to be discussed will include: User Testing, Project Panning, Ste Evaluation and Collaboration. (A material fee of $30 will be assessed.)
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3.00 Credits
Advanced problems and techniques of conceptual and editorial illustration. Problems and demonstration in a variety of media-methods of presentation.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: GRA 3183C, GRA 3512C This course focuses on the refinement of student's problem-solving abilities through the advanced application of the design process. They research and analyze topical subjects to create visual communication application such as Poster, Corporate Identity Systems, and Environmental and Editorial Design Applications. Emphasis will be placed on expressive and creative communication through graphic design and portfolio development through production of high-quality printed portfolio pieces. (A material fee of $30 will be assessed.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Senior Status, GRA 4186C Senior Design Studio This course focuses on the development and execution of a graphic design and digital media portfolio. Emphasis will be placed on printed and digital portfolios, including an online format. Topics include creation of personal business packet and self promotional pieces. Interview and job search skills will be discussed and developed. Individual assignments will be given to strengthen and round out each portfolio. (A material fee of $30 will be assessed.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Senior Status, GRA 3512C Corporate Identity Through lectures, discussions, and various assignments, students will be exposed to the legal and business issues affecting graphic designers today. Design topics such as freelancing, starting a design firm, pricing, estimating, invoicing and copyright will be examined. Case-studies and role-playing will be used to strengthen professional conduct and introduce best practices. An emphasis will be placed on the designer-client relationship.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: GRA 3523C Introduction to Web Design, GRA 3833C Motion Graphics Using industry standard tools, students develop a body of work with an emphasis on interactive animated Web sites and applications. Students are encouraged to explore interactivity through the eyes of the producer as well as the viewer and create a positive user experience. During this course, students will discuss and evaluate design examples to further develop critical thinking skills. Technical considerations such as scripting, online distribution, dynamic content and the integration of sound and video are examined. (A material fee of $30 will be assessed.)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Senior standing and completion of three upper-level graphic design courses and consent of coordinator. Students will work and study on the job with a Graphic Design firm or an organization that has a Graphic Design Department. The firm or organization must be approved by the coordinator and paid positions are preferred.
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