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3.00 Credits
Corequisite: DSLL 260. Course coverage includes inspection of cab and body, tires and wheels, engine compartment, electrical/electronics and cab, undercarriage components. These tasks will be done to DOT specifications. Pre-trip inspections are also covered. 3 lecture hours.
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An introduction to the material and techniques of drawing, sketching and illustration theory. Lessons will include the study of shape, contour, light, shadow, reflections, perspective and composition. Emphasis will be placed on hard-line product illustration and commercial rendering and illustration. Techniques in pencil, colored pencil, pen and ink and markers will be covered. Color theory and commercial applications of color in advertising will be implemented through lecture and project assignments. 6 studio hours.
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3.00 Credits
Through an introduction of the design process, application of visual organization theory, such as figure/ground relationships, eye-direction, and visual perception will be applied to design problems. Also, basic color theory principles will be studied, such as color harmonies and the perception and psychology of color. Emphasis will be placed on gaining basic technical skills necessary in graphic design, as well as development of individual creativity in solving specific design problems. 6 studio hours.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in DESN 105. A continuation of methods and techniques learned in DESN 105 with advanced applications on various paper surfaces. The introduction of wet media such as watercolor, watercolor pencils, and brush and ink will be covered. Illustration methods for newspaper, magazine and brochures with application of current illustration techniques will be emphasized. 6 studio hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course contains in-depth instruction in the use of Adobe Illustrator to produce vector illustrations, graphics and logos. As a studio course, every aspect of the class will be totally hands-on. Each tool and function will be explained, demonstrated and used by every member of the class in order to gain understanding and develop skills and proficiency. A strong background in this industry standard software program is essential in keeping with today's high technology requirements within the graphic design industry. Areas of concentration include: graphic creation, use of tools, text applications and modifications, and color separations and output. 6 studio hours.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in DESN 110. This course will explore the principles of design and their application to objective and non-objective graphic problems. Students will examine the elements of a layout, the different formats of an advertising layout a designer may use, and methods used to produce these layouts. Package design and theory will be studied and applied to a realistic project. 6 studio hours.
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Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in DESN 120. Typography will explore the technical and creative subtleties of the letterform and the creative use of typefaces and letterforms as an element of design in visual communication. Students will gain an understanding of typeface development, type identification and type stylization. Other areas of study include type and letter forms as design elements, creative type adjustment through leading, kerning and baseline shift, letterform structure, and modifying characters for logo and identity marks. 6 studio hours.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in DESN 120. This course will offer advanced, in-depth instruction of all aspects of Adobe Photoshop. Assignments encourage students to explore personal creative expression while developing skills and understanding of color correction and enhancement, image manipulation, photo-composite collage, and filter effects. Students will also gain valuable skills in scanning, image resolution adjustment, and file preparation necessary to produce images for print or web applications. This course will provide a solid background of experience with one of the most essential bitmap imaging tools in the graphic design industry today. 6 studio hours.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in DESN 125. A continuation of the development of practical problem solving and creativity as it applies to graphic design. Client projects will be introduced, and more formal client presentations will be practiced and emphasized. Digital comprehensive layouts will be produced. Business and budget considerations will be discussed. 6 studio hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers students the fundamental aspects of multimedia presentations and internet site presentation graphics and animation using Macromedia Flash. Hands-on learning and step-by-step instruction of this software will begin with introductory level projects and expand to more creative and individual intermediate production skills through a variety of design assignments. The course work will develop a solid foundation and practical understanding of the drawing tools, animation, use of sound, scanning and placing images, transitional effects, interactivity and various file formats. 6 studio hours.
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