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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Introduces fundamental concepts and operation necessary to use microcomputer graphic software and hardware. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include: computer terminology, introduction to the Windows environment and/or introduction to the MAC environment, introduction to file management, file formats, image resolution, fonts and font management, printers, scanners and digital cameras and cross platforming. Hours: Class/Week 1 D.Lab/Week 4 Credit 3 Prerequisite: Provisional admission and successful completion of a keyboarding test with a rate of 15 wpm or successful completion of a beginning keyboarding course.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the beginning student to drawing skil s, concepts, and media including pencil, charcoal, ink, and pastel. Topics include: basic forms, proportions (figure), perspective, drawing, techniques, and safety in the studio. Hours: Class/Week 2 D.Lab/Week 2 D.Lab/Week 3 Credit 4 Prerequisite: Provisional admission
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2.00 Credits
Introduces the elements of design and the fundamentals of basic design theory. Topics include: design elements, design principles, color theory, composition, and thumbnail sketches. Hours: Class/Week 2 P.Lab/Week 3 D.Lab/Week 2 Credit 4 Prerequisite: Provisional admission
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3.00 Credits
Provides application of fundamental design techniques in the layout and production of graphic publications layout. Visualization progresses from the concept stage to the final comprehensive layout. Topics include: document layout, choice of type, document formatting, use of color, important text and graphics, collection for output, operation of document layout software. Hours: Class/Week 2 D.Lab/Week 2 P.Lab/Week 3 Credit 4 Prerequisite: VCM 121 and VCM 127
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2.00 Credits
Provides a study of type as it relates to design communication. The student is acquainted with letter styles, characteristics, and derivatives. Emphasis is placed on the importance of type as an element of advertising design. Topics include: history of type, type characteristics, type styles, tools and techniques. Hours: Class/Week 3 D.Lab/Week 2 Credit 4 Prerequisite: Provisional admission
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2.00 Credits
Provides hands-on experience with major photo editing software. Topics include: digital input (scanners, digital cameras), resolution, color modes, layering and masking, input levels, filters, retouching, special effects. Hours: Class/Week - 2 P.Lab/Week 3 D.Lab/Week 2 Credit 4 Prerequisite: VCM 121, VCM 124 and VCM 127
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4.00 Credits
Introduces the basic principles of photography generation and manipulation. Students wil learn the basic techniques to expose and develop black and white negative film and black and white prints. Topics include: darkroom safety, film development, paper development, camera introduction, composition, and lighting. Hours: Class/Week 2 P.Lab/Week 3 D.Lab/Week 4 Credit 5 Prerequisite: Provisional admission
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2.00 Credits
Provides hands-on experience with major vector-based computer illustration software. Topics include: terminology, layering, application of color fil s and blends, textures and patterning, conversion of fonts to paths, il ustration, and exporting file formats and their applications for all printed media. Hours: Class/Week 2 P.Lab/Week 3 D.Lab/Week 2 Credit 4 Prerequisite: VCM 130 and VCM 133 Corequisite: VCM 136
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2.00 Credits
Introduces the preparation of art/photography for printing in newspapers and magazines. Topics include: operating an advertising layout software, terminology, printing process and medium, file preparation and troubleshooting, advertising formats, and paper selections. Hours: Class/Week 2 P.Lab/Week 3 D.Lab/Week 2 Credit 4 Prerequisite: VCM 130 and VCM 133 Corequisite: VCM 136
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2.00 Credits
Provides further application of fundamental design techniques in the layout and rendering of advertising related ideas. Visualization progresses from the concept stage to the final comprehensive layout. Topics include: col ateral material, point-of-sale, annual report, forms, col ection of data, layout design, thumbnailing, common design pitfal s, advanced layering, advanced composition, and basic print preparation. Hours: Class/Week 2 P.Lab/Week 3 D.Lab/Week 2 Credit 4 Prerequisite: VCM 201 and VCM 204
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