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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENG 101. 3 credits formerly GRD 131, GRA 220 An introductory course focuses on the fundamental theory and elements of graphic design. Students will learn about composition, typography, graphic identity, and the printing process. Classes consist of lectures, demonstrations, applied practice and critiques. Students are responsible for purchasing supplies.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: GRA 151, or ART 111, ART 121 or permission of graphic design coordinator. 3 credits formerly GRD 233 Computer Graphics 2, GRA 230 Digital Imaging 1 Students expand upon their graphic design skills and knowledge of procedures learned in GRA 151. Through lectures, demonstrations, exercises and real-world projects, the focus will be on Adobe Photoshop. Students will learn to create as well as edit digital images. Students will apply these techniques to solve design problems in print and web environments. Students are required to have basic knowledge of graphic design before registering for this course.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: GRA 151, or ART 111, ART 121 or permission of graphic design coordinator. 3 credits formerly GRD 234 Computer Graphics 3, GRA 234 Digital Imaging 2 Students expand upon their graphic design skills and knowledge of procedures learned in GRA 151. Through lectures, demonstrations, exercises and real-world projects, the focus will be on Adobe Illustrator. Students will learn how to create digital illustrations, develop skills for easy execution of special imaging and typographic effects, and apply these skills to solve design problems in print and web environments. Students are required to have basic graphic design and computer layout and typography skills before registering for this course.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: GRA 151 or permission of graphic design coordinator. 3 credits formerly GRD 133 Computer Graphics, GRA 225 Digital Publication Students expand upon their graphic design skills and knowledge of procedures learned in GRA 151. Through lectures, demonstrations, exercises, and real-world projects, the focus will be on Adobe InDesign. Students learn to construct digital documents while developing page layout and typography skills. Students will apply these skills to solve design problems in a desktop publishing environment. While no previous computer experience is necessary, students must have basic graphic design skills before registering for the course.
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3.00 Credits
Corequisite or Prerequisites: GRA 241 and GRA 236 or permission of graphic design coordinator. 3 credits formerly GRD132, GRA 221 Building upon technical skills covered and theoretical concepts explored in prerequisite courses, this course focuses on the design process, graphic styles and presentation. Emphasis will be on typography, identification marks, layout and color. Classes consist of lectures, demonstrations, applied practice and critiques. Students are responsible for purchasing supplies.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: GRA 252 or permission of graphic design coordinator. 3 credits formerly GRD 241, GRA 241 This course applies the theory and range of skills learned in GRA 252 to advanced projects. This course will emphasize the development of professional-quality portfolio pieces. Classes consist of lecture, demonstration, applied practice, critiques, and class discussions. Students are responsible for purchasing supplies.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: GRA 231 or GRA 236 or permission of the instructor. 3 credits formerly GRD 251, GRA 251 This course introduces students to interactive principles and related computer media. This course will emphasize the design process and 2D design principles as students generate and organize visual content to create Web sites. Through lectures, demonstrations, exercises and real-world projects, the focus will be on Adobe Dreamweaver and Fireworks. Students are responsible for purchasing supplies.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: GRA 231 or GRA 236 or permission of the instructor. 3 credits formerly GRD 261, GRA 261 This course focuses on intermediate and advanced techniques in interactive media, and emerging technology. This course will emphasize the design process and 2D design principles as students generate and organize visual content to create animated shorts and Web sites. Through lectures, demonstrations exercises and real-world projects, the focus will be on Adobe Flash. Students are responsible for purchasing supplies.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: GRA 231 or GRA 236 or permission of instructor. 3 credits This course introduces students to the basic concepts of 3D imaging. Students will learn the fundamentals of modeling, and will explore texturing, lighting, rendering, animation and dynamic effects. Through lectures, demonstrations, exercises and real-world projects, the focus will be on Autodesk Maya. Students are responsible for purchasing supplies.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Second-year status, and/or permission of the graphic design coordinator. 1 credit Under the supervision of a Graphic Design advisor, students prepare a portfolio demonstrating their skills in a variety of media. While the emphasis of this portfolio will vary according to individual needs, it will include representative samples of work from core Graphic Design courses. This portfolio can be used for transfer purposes, however, it is principally intended for employment applications.
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