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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to help students evaluate their strengths and weaknesses and to improve their learning effi ciency and effectiveness through training in the application of appropriate learning strategies. Students have the opportunity to improve their learning skills in time management and test taking. Activities include individual conferences based on instruction presented through online interactive materials and a workbook. Class variable, Credit variable (W, S)
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the skills needed for the successful production and manipulation of raster images using image manipulation software. Students will master the application of painting and editing tools and techniques offered by the software program such as selection techniques, basic layer controls, digital masking, image correction and enhancement. Additional topics will include the relevance of image size, resolution and fi le format specifi cations when working with raster images. Comprehension and correct usage of terminology and concepts are emphasized. Class 2, Lab 3, Credit 3 (F, W)
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces student to using vector graphic applications to generate professional looking vector based layouts. Emphasis is placed on mastering vector-based tools as preparation for intermediate and advanced digital imaging and publishing skills development. Page layout, type specifi cation, and graphics integration are covered. Class 2, Lab 3, Credit 3 (F, W)
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3.00 Credits
Typography is an integral element of all good design, affecting both aesthetics and functionality. In this course, students learn the fundamentals and principles of typography, including type measurement/point sizes, type classifi cation/type families, identifi cation of typefaces, effective use of letterspacing, wordspacing, linespacing, line length and type arrangements. Students will learn type terminology, font selection guidelines, font management, and strategies/methods to ensure optimal readability and legibility. Students will develop typographic design skills that can be applied in a wide variety of graphic applications. Class 2, Lab 3, Credit 3 (F, W)
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3.00 Credits
This course includes the study of color for design, printing, Web, and photographic imaging systems and procedures. Students will use and apply correct technical vocabulary, various concepts, and procedures regarding the perception, recognition, selection, specifi cation, application, and evaluation and correction of color in various graphic arts workfl ows and application. Students will use and apply the artist's color wheel, various color models, and specifi cation systems. Class 2, Lab 3, Credit 3 (W, S)
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3.00 Credits
Students will be introduced to the basic elements of two-dimensional monochromatic design, compositional principles, and approaches to analysis of design problems, techniques for gathering resources to work toward possible design solutions and visualization of design concepts through the use of idea sketches to fi nal comprehensive layouts. Students will also utilize basic design vocabulary to participate in critiques for the purpose of analyzing their own and other students' work. This course provides students in non-creative technical majors as well as those pursuing more creative endeavors within the graphic arts fi eld with a fundamental overview and understanding of the design process to expand critical awareness of the importance of good design. Class 2, Lab 3, Credit 3 (W, S)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of page layout and publishing procedures and related career opportunities in the graphic communications. This course will enable students to develop an understanding of types of publications and publishing strategies as well as the roles of designer, publisher, production personnel. Students will use and apply appropriate page layout software used in design and production of printed pages for single and multiple-page documents. Students will use authoring software used in the design and production of web pages and media presentations. This course will prepare students for further study in graphic design, desktop publishing, and Web page development. Class 2, Lab 3, Credit 3 (W, S)
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0.00 Credits
This course provides a ten-week work experience in the fi eld. (0855-319 or 0855-324 or 0855-333 or 0855-344) Credit 0 (F, W, S, Su)
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3.00 Credits
This course gives students the opportunity to see themselves, their experiences and their environment as sources of creativity, through a variety of activities which include classroom discussions, fi eld trips, guest lecturers and keeping written journals and sketchbooks. Students learn strategies for developing concepts and organization of thought processes as well as systems to formulate solutions to design problems. The library is used for development of research skills. Class 2, Lab 3, Credit 3 (F, W)
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to freehand drawing of basic forms, with an emphasis on perspective, including one-point and multi-point techniques and fi gure drawing. Perspective concepts will also be applied to more complex objects and environments, including tonal values. Figure drawing will be focused on the study of line, gesture, contour, construction, and tonal values. Class 2, Lab 3, Credit 3 (F, W)
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