Total Credit Hours - 36

Program Courses 36 cr.

Students are required to take 12 core courses as follows:

FND112 - Fundamentals of Design

This course will explore the basic principles of design and introduce the creative process. Design elements and relationships will be identified and employed to establish a basis for critical analysis. Design will be presented as a tool of communication.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 3

FND135 - Introduction to Web Design

This course introduces basic web page design and development techniques using basic HTML. Students will create web pages utilizing the basic language of web documents, in addition to many of the other effects and extension scripts available for that medium. Aesthetic design principles such as page layout, type design, imaging and development using an HTML authoring tool will be covered. Students will publish files and optimize them for size and quality using an FTP host.

Prerequisite(s):
G133 or FND133

Credits: 3

G121 - Concept Development

This course will emphasize the conceptualization processes of art and design in solving given problems. The student will use creative problem-solving and research techniques, specifically, problem identification, analysis, brainstorming and idea refinement. Portfolio-quality projects will be produced throughout the course of the term.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 3

G131 - Typography

This course is an introduction to the history of the evolution and application of typography for the perception of meaning, intention and personality of the written word. This course is equivalent to MM133

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 3

G133 - Digital Image Manipulation

This course is designed to explore photo retouching, image manipulation and the creation of original artwork using computers and appropriate software. Compositing, color adjustment and effects through the use of filters will be stressed.

Prerequisite(s): G150

Credits: 3

G212 - Electronic Design

This course will explore various means of indicating, placing and manipulating visual elements in page design, systematically developing strong and creative layout solutions by means of a cumulative, conceptual design process. The ability to effectively integrate photographs, illustrations, display and type will be developed using page composition software.

Prerequisite(s):
G150 and FND112 or PH135

Credits: 3

G224 - Design Principles

This course will concentrate on utilizing design principles and theories in problem solving, focusing on the importance of layout composition. Emphasis will be on the process of design development from roughs to comprehensives, layout, and the use of grid systems for multi-component layouts. Critical analysis will be applied through the usage of type and layout to create clear, communicative design.

Prerequisite(s): FND112

Credits: 3

G230 - Digital Illustration

Students will produce computer-generated compositions as related to the advertising, design and illustration artist.

Prerequisite(s): G150

Credits: 3

G312 - Design and Technology

This course will utilize computer applications interfacing the graphic and applied arts. Students will produce contemporary advertising and graphic design portfolio projects. Emphasis will be placed on creative concepts, good typography usage, image manipulation and presentation techniques.

Prerequisite(s): G133 G230

Credits: 3

G313 - Portfolio

This course will prepare students for job interviews by helping them compile a portfolio. Students will demonstrate their conceptual, design, craftsmanship and other skills as they assemble and refine their portfolio pieces. Working individually with an instructor, each student will select representative pieces, showcasing work that reflects a unique style.

Prerequisite(s): 90 credits successfully completed in the Graphic Design associate's program or 27 credits successfully completed in the Digital Design diploma program

Credits: 3

G444 - Interactive Portfolio Design

This course introduces design and development concepts for Graphic Design students who will identify, interpret, and implement the roles and responsibilities of Web industry design team members. Web page scripting skills, aesthetic design principles such as page layout, type design, imaging and development of web pages will be used. Students will design and develop the overall identity for a self promotional Website showcasing their graphic design portfolio.

Prerequisite(s): FND135

Credits: 3

GDE406 - Advanced Computer Graphics

This course will concentrate on advanced use of digital composition and design tools. The student will explore photo manipulation, type design and page layout. Portfolio quality projects will be emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): None

Credits: 3