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GRA-118 Electronic Publishing, 3 cr.
Basic understanding of the
components used in an electronic publishing system and an
introduction to desktop publishing. Emphasis is on using a
computer for page layout using existing art, creating art and
combining text and art to create page layouts and output to hard
copy. Software training on Adobe InDesign.
(Formerly AR-108A)
GRA-121 Digital Drawing, 3 cr.
Graphic
image design introduction using the Adobe® Illustrator program.
Students will create both black and white and multicolor
graphics using Illustrator’s tools and menu commands. A vinyl
cutting project will be completed.
(Formerly AR-173A)
GRA-140 Digital Imaging, 3 cr.
Introduction to the image
editing software Adobe® Photoshop. Students will work with basic
techniques, manipulation of photographic images, and the use of
layers.
(Formerly AR-163A)
GRA-158 Web Multimedia, 3 cr.
This course focuses on the creation of web animations and
practical knowledge regarding basic video capturing, editing
and how to create it for presentations, video CDs/DVDs and
the web. Students will gain practical knowledge of image
animation for the web and how to capture video for different
formats, edit the video, convert it for use in different
platforms and how to burn it to CD or DVD. Popular software
will be used to create and manipulate images and to explore
various video and audio formats including streaming video.
GRA-162 Web Page Graphics, 3 cr.
An introduction to the creation of graphics and animation for
use on web pages using current software programs such as Adobe
Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash. This course first introduces
the standard Web based image formats and then quickly moves into
the Flash environment. Flash concepts include animation basics,
tweening, Flash symbols and instances, buttons, movie clips, and
beginning ActionScript.
(Formerly AR-106A)
GRA-166 Web Animations, 3cr.
This course advances the ideas introduced in Flash I
(GRA-228) to create interactive and media rich content for a
variety of projects. As this is an advanced level course,
you'll be expected to excel in your projects through your
efforts. Students will continue working on time and sound
sequencing, storyboard planning for information mapping and
animations, rendering files and documents for CD or the
Internet. Students will learn advanced ActionScript 3.0
scripting technologies that extend the creative function of
web animation. Unique vector and raster methods will be
employed while working with software such as Adobe Flash.
Students will further their problem solving abilities to
utilize time and materials for solutions to distinct
interactive problems.
GRA-175 Graphic Design, 3 cr.
Students work with advanced design problems and concepts.
Emphasis is placed on the design and preparation of a resume and
portfolio.
(Formerly AR-125A)
GRA-188 Advert Layout & Composition, 3
cr.
Balance,
proportion and harmony as they apply to printed images on paper.
Type selection, copy-fitting, use of ornaments and the
psychology of advertising are included.
(Formerly AR-133A)
GRA-228 Flash I, 3cr.
This
introductory course focuses on developing an understanding
of manipulating two-dimensional objects into an animation
for the web. Students will work with storyboards, vector
graphics, timing and key framing, sound, nesting and scenes,
and rendering. Project's final output will be posted on the
web or produced for CD. Major software used in this course
includes Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe
Illustrator. All aspects of course projects will be
completed by the student - this includes original imagery,
sound and video, and artwork. The assignments will acquaint
students with the needs and procedures of creating 2D web
animations for the market and still be a balance of both web
and video animation.
GRA-234 Dreamweaver Level I, 3 cr.
This introductory course focuses on the proper use of web
technologies to design and develop web sites. You will use
Adobe Dreamweaver to learn how to create properly structured
XHTML and Cascading Style Sheet documents, incorporate images,
work with colors and backgrounds, present data in tables, and
use CSS for laying out web pages.
(Formerly BG-163A)
GRA-235 Dreamweaver Level II, 3 cr.
This course focuses on Advanced CSS and XHTML as well as
benefits of web standards and their role in Search Engine
Optimization. Topics include CSS navigation methods, advanced
CSS layouts and techniques, working with and styling forms,
formatting and styling tables, frames and framesets, styling and
controlling pages for print, alternative media style sheets,
controlling presentation for mobile devices, and working with
multiple style sheets.
(Formerly BG-184A)
GRA-236 Dreamweaver Level III, 3 cr.
Combines skills learned from Dreamweaver Levels 1 & 2 with
server-side languages and databases such as PHP and MySQL.
Topics include PHP syntax and language operating environment,
using control structures, loops, and arrays in PHP, form
processing, database manipulation, handling record sets, data
validation, and concepts and design of Content Management
Systems.
(Formerly BG-264A)
GRA-717 Introduction to Photoshop 7, 1
cr.
This course teaches students the most practical features of
Photoshop 7. Online course; P/Q grading.
(Formerly BU-117A)
GRA-720 Photoshop 6 for Absolute Begin,
1 cr.
This course teaches students the use of Photoshop with simple,
detailed, step-by-step instructions. Online course; P/Q
grading.
(Formerly BE-220A)
GRA-721 Introduction to Photoshop 6, 1
cr.
This course teaches students to use layers, filters, actions,
blends, composites, seamless patterns, fill layers, and the free
transform command. Online course; P/Q grading.
(Formerly BE-221A)
GRA-730 Photoshop 7 for Absolute Beg, 1
cr.
How to use PhotoShop with simple, detailed, step-by-step
instructions for working with graphics on a personal computer.
Online course; P/Q grading.
(Formerly BE-230A)
GRA-731 Digital Photography Output, 1
cr.
This course teaches students to master the art of digital image
file management. Including editing, cropping, resizing, special
effects, printing, and emailing digital photos.
Online course; P/Q grading.
(Formerly BU-131A)
GRA-766 Photoshop Basics, 1 cr.
Using Adobe PhotoShop to alter photographs, create digital
collages, scan images and print them properly or download them
to the web. Online course. P/Q grading.
(Formerly BE-166A)
GRA-794 Marketing Bus/Org on Internet, 1
cr.
Helps small business owners, marketing directors, advertising
personnel, web site designers and others to develop and
implement a web strategy or Internet marketing plan. Online
course. P/Q grading.
(Formerly BE-194A)
GRA-928 Independent Study, 1 cr.
Independent study or a special project in art.
(Formerly AR-150A)
GRA-932 Internship, 4 cr.
Supervised,
paid work experience in a business or industry involved in an
area of graphic design.
(Formerly AR-234A/BG-204A) |
