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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course uses camera and photographic processes as vehicles for artistic expression, perceptual discovery and design, and explores traditional and experimental use of photographic processes. Students provide their own cameras and basic materials. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will introduce students to the principles of desktop publishing, graphic design, page layout, and typography using AdobeInDesign. The relationship of typography to pictures and graphics in a full-color environment will be explored through the assignment of various projects. Output requirements and the correct preparation of files will be discussed. Good design and appropriate solutions will be encouraged. Students will present their work at the end of the semester. Software will be adjusted to reflect the constantly-changing technologies. Corequisites: MCD 150 and MCO 140. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on advanced features of AdobeInDesign. Students build upon previous knowledge of the software by designing material for a business or advertising environment, including stationery, business cards, corporate identity, logos, and brochures. This class includes a workshop/lab; topics covered will include scanning, color separation and setting up files for pre-press. Students will be required to complete projects and to meet class deadlines. Lab time will be necessary for class assignments. Students will present their work during class critiques. Software will be adjusted to reflect the constantly-changing technologies. Prerequisites: MCD 230 and MCD 235. Corequisite: MCD 236. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will introduce students to using Adobe Illustrator, a vector-based software, to create illustrations, use typographic design principles, create logos, and incorporate images with graphics. The focus is on understanding the use of the Adobe Illustrator software as an illustration tool and on beginning to develop original ideas. Design principles, use of color, and composition will be emphasized. Lab time will be necessary for class assignments. Students will present their work at the end of the semester. Software will be adjusted to reflect the constantly-changing technologies. Corequisites: MCD 150 and MCO 140. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will introduce students to working with pictures in an electronic environment through the use of Adobe Photoshop. Digital imagery, color correction, scanning & manipulating images will be explored, as well as using type as a graphic force in design. Students will work on various projects that assimilate "real world" design for advertising andpublicity. Preparing images for the Web and basic Web image principles will be introduced. Lab time will be necessary for class assignments. Students will present their work at the end of the semester. Software will be adjusted to reflect the constantly changing technologies. Prerequisite: MCD 235. Corequisite: MCD 155. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The focus of this course is on complex layout and designing for print, using AdobeInDesign and other software. Compositing images and illustrations into a multipage document, explanation of pre-press, preparing images for output, and use of crop marks, bleeds, and color separation will be discussed. Students are expected to work independently on projects in addition to class meetings. Lab time will be necessary for class assignments. Students will present their work during class critiques. Software will be adjusted to reflect the constantly-changing technologies. Prerequisite: MCD 231. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students learn basic skills needed to author and publish hyperlinked documents in HTML on the Internet. Design skills will be applied towards webpage construction. Desktop publishing software will be explored as alternatives in Web page design, along with current web-page design software such as Macromedia Dreamweaver. Students learn to apply their knowledge of print design and computer software to web-page design. This course assumes a basic competency in the following programs: Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop. Lab time outside of class will be necessary for class assignments. Software will be adjusted to reflect the constantlychanging technologies. Corequisite: MCD 267. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course covers topics such as client interactions, case studies, marketing strategies for web site design, navigation design, team projects, project planning and user testing. Students will be required to create at least one fully-functional web site. Advanced techniques using Adobe Dreamweaver will be covered. Prerequisite: MCD 263. 3 credits.
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course, using a lab/workshop environment, students will gain understanding and skill in using the advanced tools and palettes of Photoshop in order to create, correct, and manipulate images. Emphasis will be placed on developing visual literacy in color and image manipulation. Adobe Illustrator will also be used as a complement to various techniques used in Photoshop. The development of the sequential thinking required to do advanced work will be stressed. Lab time will be necessary for class assignments. Students will present their work at the end of the semester. Software will be adjusted to reflect the constantly changing technologies. Corequisite: MCD 262. 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will learn the skills needed to design a fully functional web site that includes: animation, sound, graphics, and interactivity. Project planning, navigation, and user ability, along with a focus on good design are the goals of this course. Previous knowledge of web page design software is required. Software used: Adobe Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator. Software will be adjusted to reflect the constantly changing technologies. Prerequisite: MCD 264. 3 credits.
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