Courses

Advanced Image Editing (Fall ‘09 Term)

Advanced Publication Design (Fall ‘08 Term):
Students will learn advanced techniques for designing and creating digital page layouts with emphasis on application in the world of publication design. Principles of graphic design, typography, hierarcy, grid usage, pagination, pre-press techniques, and effective page layout arrangements and investigated.
FINAL GRADE: A

Advertising Design (Summer ‘09)
FINAL GRADE: A-

American History (Fall ‘08 Term):
FINAL GRADE: A

Business & Marketing (Spring ‘09 Term)
Students will learn how to optimize oppurtunity and minimize risk within a freelance business structure. In addition, students explore marketing and management techniques to promote a thriving graphic design business and maintin excellent client relationships.
FINAL GRADE:

Career Development (Winter ‘10 Term)

College Preparatory Math (Winter ‘09 Term):
This course reviews operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportions, and percentages. Other topics include units of measurement, basic geometry, and an introduction to algebra. Computer-aided instruction is also utilized.
FINAL GRADE: A

Color Theory (Spring ‘09 Term)
This fundamental course providesan introduction to the principles of color and exploration of color theory as it relates to design. The psychological and cultural aspects of color will be considered in making appropriate design decisions.
FINAL GRADE:

Computer Fundamentals (Winter ‘10 Term)

Concepts & Critical Thinking (Fall ‘08 Term):
Students will learn the principles and elements of design and the manipulation of graphic space. Upon the completion of the course, students will be able to create unified compositions through a variety of media, techniques, and forms.
FINAL GRADE: B

Design Fundamentals (Summer ‘08 Term):
FINAL GRADE: B

Digital Illustration (Winter ‘09 Term):
This course allows students to use vector-based application tools to create original digital illustrations. Students will learn to create visual impact through illustrative elements. Advanced effects and styles will be introducted in order to give depth to illustrations.

Digital Type & Visual Identity – CGR220  (Summer ‘09)
Students will analyze and develop visual identity systems using digital type as a basis for developing effective individualized logos, marks, and logotypes. Students will explore the premise of branding and have the opportunity to conceptualize a company brand.

FINAL GRADE: A-

Drawing For Illustration (Winter ‘09 Term)
This is a fundamental drawing course in which students will investigate basic aspects of drawing as it relates to illustration. Students will use observation and invention as well as explore and experiment with various media and techniques to generate drawings.

Ethics – PHI210 (Fall ‘09 Term)
A practical approach to applied ethics, this course introduces basic problem solving skills or moral situations. Avoiding logical fallacies common to ethical debates, creativity in exploring ethical options and establishing rules for fruitful moral debates are among the tools that will be developed to help students resolve moral dilemma. Development of personal vale systems will be emphaized. A discussion of traditional moral theories is presented.

General Psychology (Summer ‘08 Term)
FINAL GRADE: B

Graphic Design Studio (Winter ‘10 Term)

Image Editing (Winter ‘09 Term):
This course is designed to explore image manipulation using appropriate software. Students will use different tools and functions of image editing software. Techniques covered include: how to edit, resize, and retouch photos; prepared images for color printing; working with image resolution and file formats, and using masks and channels.

Introduction To Humanities (Fall ‘09)

Oral Communications (Fall ‘08 Term): This course teaches oral communication theory and practice including presentation content, organization, style, delivery, evalution, and effective listening skills.
FINAL GRADE: A

Portfolio (Winter ‘10 Term)

Production Methods – DES 266-20 (Summer ‘09)
Process by which a designer or artist solves the challenges of designing for print.
FINAL GRADE: …

Publication Design (Summer ‘08)
FINAL GRADE: B

Strategies For Success (Summer ‘08 Term)
FINAL GRADE: A

Typography (Spring ‘09 Term)
Students will be introduced to various kinds of types and parts of a letter. Students learn how to appropriately choose and combine typefaces. Constructing type hierarchy and appropriate organization are emphasized.
FINAL GRADE: A

Web Animation – CGR271 (Summer ‘09)
Students will use a multimedia authoring program to add animation and interactivity to web pages and movies. Techniques introduced include creating frame-by-frame animation, working with multiple layers and adding sound and video to animations.
FINAL GRADE: A

Web Page Design – CGR261 (Spring ‘09)
Students will use a professional HTML editor for designing, coding, managing, and developing web pages and websites. The course emphasizes behind ecellent web usability.
FINAL GRADE: A

Written Communications (Fall ‘09 Term)