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Art-Graphic Design (GRA*)

GRA*150, Introduction to Graphic Design (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Aesthetic Dimensions, Creativity
An introduction to graphic design, a creative process that uses art,technology, and the written word to produce effective visual communication.Creativity is encouraged through hands-on exercises using fundamental design elements and skills to solve thought-provoking communications problems. Various techniques and mediums, including the computer, are explored in the execution of solutions. Prerequisites:ART*121 and DGA*110. Recommended: ART*111. (Updated April 2018)

GRA*246, Digital Pre-Press I (3 credits)
An introduction to the principles of color separation and preparation of files for digital output to various media. Includes an understanding of color models,fonts, trapping, scanning, resolution, and data formats. Prerequisite: DGA*110. Recommended: DGA*231. (Updated November 2014)

GRA*251, Advanced Graphic Design (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Aesthetic Dimensions, Creativity
Real world execution of visual communications including discussions and exercises in the use of typography, the use of a layout grid, the commissioning of illustration/ photography, print production, and the business side of graphic design. Computer skills are emphasized in the solving of visual communications problems typical of today’s graphic design industry. Prerequisites: GRA*150 and DGA*231. Recommended: DGA*120 or DGA*223. (Updated April 2018)

GRA*296, Graphic Design Internship (3 credits)
Gen Ed Competencies: Aesthetic Dimensions, Creativity
Students work for design companies, printeries, service bureaus, or other relevant businesses. For Graphic Design majors who have nearly completed the requirements for the A.S. degree/Graphic Design Track. Minimum of 120 hrs. required for 3 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of program coordinator. (Updated April 2018)

AST*111, Introduction to Astronomy (4 credits) An introduction to the study of the solar system, the stars, galaxies, nebulae, and newly discovered celestial bodies. Laboratory activities and field trips included. Prerequisites: MAT*137 and eligible for ENG*101. (New course, Fall 2020)

CJS*141, Fingerprinting (1 credit) This hands-on workshop will expose students to the fundamental skills necessary for documenting, identifying, and developing latent fingerprints. Students will utilize both chemical and physical visualization techniques to include: fingerprint powders, magnetic powders, SPR, Cyanoacrylate fuming, iodine, crystal, and crystal violet. Prerequisites: None

DGA*110, Computer Graphics (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Aesthetic Dimensions, Creativity An introduction to the computer as a tool for art and media imaging. Basic computer skills and an introduction to the major applications used for digital illustration, image manipulation, and page layout. (Updated April 2018)

ART*111, Drawing I (3 credits/4 contact hrs.) $$ Studio Course Fee Gen Ed Competencies: Aesthetic Dimensions, Creativity A study of form through gesture, contour line, and the use of light and shade. Various mediums including conte crayon, charcoal, and ink are used in the study of still life and controlled subject matter. Composition is emphasized. (Updated April 2018)

DGA*231, Digital Page Design I (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Aesthetic Dimensions, Creativity Students will receive in-depth instruction in this leading desktop publishing software package which is used in commercial graphics and multimedia. Desktop publishing software is used for creating layouts of text, graphics, photographs and other visual images for print. This course provides the hands-on instruction to create publication files and templates for typical office documents, technical manuals, marketing literature, books, newsletters, magazines and package design. Topics include: digital typography; style sheets, layout grids and master page techniques, graphic design fundamentals, image processing effects, overprinting, trapping and color palette systems, plugin architecture and common desktop publishing issues. Prerequisite: DGA*110. Recommended: ART*121. (Updated July 2019)

DGA*223, Digital Illustration (3 credits) Gen Ed Competencies: Aesthetic Dimensions, Creativity Students will receive in-depth instruction in this leading illustration software package which is used in commercial graphics, video production and multimedia.This software explores the use of spline-based drawing tools and the various techniques used to create vector-based artwork. Topics covered include Beziercurve construction, path editing, color and custom gradients, patterns,typographic effects, filter techniques, printing and output options, and hardware considerations. Prerequisite: DGA*110. Recommended: ART*121. (Updated July 2019)