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  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits (spring) Prerequisites: GD101 (C- grade or better), GD110 (C- grade or better), GD210 (C- grade or better), and GD270 (C- grade or better), or permission of the instructor. Graphic Design III functions as a design studio. The course is divided into three main sections. Projects include a logo/identity design, website design and a final portfolio project. Students continue to learn to implement design skills and understand project organization and production technique. Students are oriented to the demands and deadlines of the professional graphic designer, experiencing projects from pencil roughs to finished product, formal critiques and presentation. Projects are executed on the computer, and mounted for presentation. The portfolio is the culmination of their design education and more than anything else, is the deciding factor in launching their career as a graphic designer.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits (spring) Prerequisites: GD101, GD110, and GD210, or permission of the instructor. Through projects, problem solving, critique and lecture, students are challenged to expand their idea of what graphic design is and can be. Students explore illustration and production techniques for a given projects that juxtapose new technology with age old methods and provide an understanding for the visual interpretation of ideas.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits (spring) Introduction to Digital Filmmaking will focus on aspects of storytelling through a visual medium. Emphasis will be placed on story structure and execution. Using equipment provided by the college, students create narrative short films and develop an understanding of cinema techniques.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits (spring) This course will provide students with training in the general principals of photography relevant to current trends applicable to digital artists. The basic concepts and terminology of traditional digital photography, composition, color theory, lighting methods and equipment are covered in the context of planning and capturing images specifically for subsequent digital manipulation. Students learn to plan, compose, and optimize image captures destined for digital media and web composites, and comps for print projects. NOTE: Students will be required to provide their own digital cameras.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits (offered as needed) Introduction to 3 Dimensional Animation focuses on the fundamentals of the animation process and how they relate to a production environment.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits (summer) Offers Graphic Design majors the opportunity to observe and participate in the application of skills fundamental to careers in illustration, painting and computer enhanced imagery on the professional level. In-house studio projects working with faculty in a wide variety of media and the application of sound business practices benefit students for eventual careers as professional artists. Hours and schedules are subject to faculty design on an individual basis.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits Designed as an upper-level elective course specifically for junior and senior students, when offered, the academic department introduces a unique and exciting topical course which isn't part of the traditional cirriculum. Special Topic courses are offered as needed and as interest arises.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits Prerequisite: GD260 GDIV builds on the skills and techniques covered in earlier design courses, and focuses on the 3-dimensional elements of graphic design as they apply to logo development and placement, label design and package design and construction. Working in a studio environment, students will respond to a variety of 3-dimensional design challenges while employing their knowledge and understanding of typography, brand identity, color theory, and conceptually driven design solutions. Studens will be expected to meet design deadlines and to prepare professional, client-oriented presentations.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits This course provides a survey of the history, politics, economics, religions and cultures of the Middle East, as well as an overview of the more than twenty major conflicts that have occurred in the region, from the Persian-Greek wars in ancient times to the recent battles between Israel and the forces of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Among the topics considered are the geography, ecology, history, politics, economics, religion, values, institutions and culture of this region. Key themes include the origins and growth of religious fundamentalism in the modern era and changing relations with the West.
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