General Catalog 2005-2006

Programs and Courses

Art/Animation/Computer Graphic Design

• General Information
• Computer Graphic Design - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Computer Graphic Design Certificate
• Multimedia - Associate in Appied Science (AAS)
• Multimedia Imaging and Animation Certificate
• Multimedia Web Design Certificate
• Course Descriptions

General Information

For Information: Mirta Hamilton
Phone: 623.845.3643

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Computer Graphic Design
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) / 61-65 Credits

Student Goals: Career-related

Program Description: This program covers digital and traditional graphic design methods that are essential to anyone involved with new media. Students learn layout and design techniques, electronic color, composition and typography to prepare artwork for print media and the Web. Restricted electives offer courses in art history, drawing, life drawing and photography and animation to aid the student in concept development and expression.

Graduates seek and find employment in the advertising, publishing, printing and multimedia industries.

Required Courses: (25-29 credits)

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses category. (+) indicates course prerequisites.

ART100 Introduction to Computer Graphic Art    ART112 Two-Dimensional Design + ART169 Two-Dimensional Computer Design + ART174 Electronic Color Principles + ART180AB Designer's Tools: Page Maker (1) and/or + ART180AC Designer's Tools: QuarkXPress (1) and/or + ART180AD Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator (1) and/or + ART180AE Designer's Tools: Adobe Photoshop (1) + ART181 Graphic Design I + ART182 Graphic Design II + ART190 Art of Web Site Design    ART255AA Self Promotion (1) and/or + ART255AB The Portfolio (1) + ART285 Multipresentation Graphics + ART291 Digital Prepress

1 credit 3 3 1 1-4 3 3 3 1-2 3 3

Restricted Electives: (7-11 credits)

Students should select from the following courses in consultation with a department advisor:

ARH101 Prehistoric Through Gothic Art    ARH102 Renaissance Through Contemporary Art    ART111 Drawing I + ART113 Color    ART116 Life Drawing I    ART131 Photography I + ART184 Computer Animation    ART/MMT187 Perspective Drawing for Animation + ART/MMT188 Dynamic Figure Drawing + ART/MMT191 Storyboarding and Layout + ART281 Graphic Design III + ART295KA Art Workshop/Seminar: Graphics/Animation + ART297++ Computer Graphic Design Internship (1-3)    ART298++ Special Projects (1-3)

3 credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 1 1-3 1-3

General Education Requirements: (25 credits)

Core: (15 credits)
First-Year Composition: 6 credits
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) and
+ ENG111 Technical Writing (3) or
+ ENG102 First-Year Composition (3)
Oral Communication: 3
   COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) or
+ COM230 Small Group Communication (3)
Critical Reading: 3
+ CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or
+ CRE111 Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3)
Mathematics: 3
+ MAT102 Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) or
+ MAT105 The Mathematics of Design (3) or
+ MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3) or
Equivalent by assessment (3) or
A higher level math course
(Note: MAT105 strongly recommended)

Distribution: (10 credits)
Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 credits
Any approved course, see here.
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3
Any approved course, see here.
   COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) or
+ COM230 Small Group Communication (3) (recommended)
Natural Sciences: 4
Any approved course, see here.

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Computer Graphic Design Certificate
29-35 credits

Student Goals: Career-related

Program Description: This certificate program covers digital and traditional graphic design methods that are essential to anyone involved with new media. Students learn layout and design techniques, electronic color, composition and typography to prepare artwork for print media and the Web.

Project based courses stress concept development and visual problem solving which leads to employment in the advertising, publishing and printing industry.

Required Courses: (29-35 credits) Credits

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses category. (+) indicates course prerequisites.

ART100 Introduction to Computer Graphic Art    ART112 Two-Dimensional Design + ART169 Two-Dimensional Computer Design + ART174 Electronic Color Principles + ART177 Computer-Photographic Imaging + ART180AB Designer's Tools: Page Maker (1) and/or + ART180AC Designer's Tools: QuarkXPress (1) and/or + ART180AD Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator (1) and/or + ART180AE Designer's Tools: Adobe Photoshop (1) + ART181 Graphic Design I + ART182 Graphic Design II + ART190 Art of Web Site Design    ART255AA Self Promotion (1) and/or + ART255AB The Portfolio (1) + ART285 Multipresentation Graphics + ART291 Digital Prepress + ART297 Computer Graphic Design Internship (1-3) or    ART298 Special Projects (1-3)

1 credit 3 3 1 3 1-4 3 3 3 1-2 3 3 1-3

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Multimedia - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) / 63-66 credits

Program Description: The multimedia curriculum responds to the needs of students who seek to combine technical and conceptual problem solving techniques in graphic art, animation, film, video and Web design needed for multimedia production. The curriculum opens exciting learning opportunities in digital design, photo imaging, computing, Internet and the Web, 3D geometric modeling, animation, traditional video, digital video and film.

Multimedia graduates work on music videos, interactive games, television commercials, editorial video production, 3D computer graphics, advertising graphics, animations, architectural model simulation, film and motion picture special and digital effects and web-site graphics.

The first year interdisciplinary curriculum requires completion of core courses. Upon completion students choose one of the following specialty tracks: Computer Imaging and Animation, Digital Animation, Multimedia Imaging or the Web Publishing Design.

Required Courses: (33-36 credits)

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses category. Students are required to complete fifteen (15) credits in Required Courses and three (3) - five (5) credits from Restricted Electives in the Core Program.

Core:    ART100 Introduction to Computer Graphic Art + ART174 Electronic Color Principles + ART180AD Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator + ART180AE Designer's Tools: Adobe Photoshop + ART180AK Designer's Tools: Adobe Premiere + ART/MMT184 Computer Animation    VPT104 Scriptwriting    VPT108 Video Production    BPC/CIS120DA Micro Graphics: IBM Powerpoint

1 credit 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 1

Students must complete One of the following tracks:
Students must complete the program Core before entering the course tracks. It is strongly recommended that they also complete the General Studies Requirements prior to beginning this program.

Digital Animation Track: 18-20 credits    ART116 Life Drawing I + ART180AM Designer's Tools: Macromedia Dreamweaver + ART180AN Designer's Tools: Macromedia Flash + ART/MMT185 3-D Modeling for Animation    ART/MMT187 Perspective Drawing for Animation + ART/MMT188 Dynamic Figure Drawing + ART/MMT284 Intermedia Animation + ART295 Art Workshop/Seminar (1-3) or + ART297 Computer Graphic Design Internship (1-3)

3 credits 1 1 3 3 3 3 1-3

Computer Imaging and Animation Track: 19-21 credits    ART116 Life Drawing I (3) or    ART/MMT188 Dynamic Figure Drawing (3)    ART131 Photography I + ART177 Computer-Photographic Imaging + ART/MMT185 3-D Modeling for Animation + ART270 Intermediate Computer Photographic Imaging + ART/MMT284 Intermedia Animation + ART180AP Designer's Tools: Photoshop for Multimedia (1) or + ART297 Computer Graphic Design Internship (1-3)

3 credits 3 3 3 3 3 1-3

Web Publishing Design Track: 19-21 credits + ART112 Two-Dimensional Design + ART180AM Designer's Tools: Macromedia Dreamweaver + ART180AN Designer's Tools: Macromedia Flash + ART180AP Designer's Tools: Photoshop for Multimedia + ART181 Graphic Design I + ART182 Graphic Design II + ART/MMT190 Art of Web Site Design + ART/MMT284 Intermedia Animation (3) or + ART297 Computer Graphic Design Internship (1-3)    CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I

3 credits 1 1 1 3 3 3 1-3 3

Media Imaging Track: 20 credits + ART180AM Designer’s Tools: Macromedia Dreamweaver (1) or + ART180AN Designer’s Tools: Macromedia Flash (1) + ART180AP Designer’s Tools: PhotoShop for Multimedia + ART/MMT284 Intermedia Animation    VPT106 Graphics & Digital Effects for Video & Media + VPT115AA Introduction to Non Linear Editing I + VPT115AB Introduction to Non Linear Editing II + VPT115AC Introduction to Non Linear Editing III    VPT204 Advanced Video Production    VPT216 Multimedia Project Management    VPT290 Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering

1 credit 1 3 3 1 1 1 3 3 3

Restricted Electives: (4-5 credits)

Students should select from the following courses in consultation with a department advisor.

+ ART169 Two-Dimensional Computer Design    ART/MMT187 Perspective Drawing for Animation + ART/MMT188 Dynamic Figure Drawing + ART/MMT191 Storyboarding and Layout    ART255AA Self Promotion + ART255AB The Portfolio + ART285 Multipresentation Graphics + ART295AA Art Workshop/Seminar: Drawing (1) and/or + ART295AB Art Workshop/Seminar: Drawing (2) or + ART295AC Art Workshop/Seminar: Drawing (3)    MTC191 Electronic Music I    VPT114 Audio for Video and Media    VPT290 Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering

3 credits 3 3 2 1 1 3 1-3 3 3 3

General Education Requirements: (25 credits)

Core: (15 credits)
First-Year Composition: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) and
+ ENG102 First-Year Composition (3)
Oral Communication: 3
   COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) or
+ COM259 Communication in Business and Professions (3)
Critical Reading: 3
+ CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or
+ CRE111 Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3)
Mathematics: 3
+ MAT102 Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) or
+ MAT105 The Mathematics of Design (3) or
+ MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3) or
   Equivalent by assessment or A higher level math course
   (Note: MAT105 strongly recommended)

Distribution: (10 credits)
Humanities and Fine Arts: 3
ARH102 Renaissance Through Contemporary Art (3) or
ENG260 Film Analysis (3) or
HUM108 Contemporary Humanities (3) or
THE210 Contemporary Cinema (3) or
THE260 Film Analysis (3)
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3
Any approved course, see here.
Natural Sciences: 4
Any approved course, see here.

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Multimedia Imaging and Animation Certificate / 35-38 credits

Student Goals: Career-related

Program Description: This certificate offers students the opportunity to study digital imaging, computer three-dimensional modeling and motion that are essential to production of short animated films, gif animation for the Web, and image creation for print media. Students learn how to use software interactively for creation of animation by applying textures, special effects and constructing characters and environments.

Computer image and processing lab and the digital animation lab provide high technology state-of-the-art environment to prepare students for careers in computer photo imaging, 3D modeling for gaming, animation for film, television and the Web.

Required Courses: (35-38 credits)

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses category.

ART100 Introduction to Computer Graphic Art    ART116 Life Drawing I (3) or + ART188 Dynamic Figure Drawing (3) + ART169 Two-Dimensional Computer Design + ART174 Electronic Color Principles + ART177 Computer-Photographic Imaging + ART180AD Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator + ART180AK Designer's Tools: Adobe Premiere + ART180AL Designer’s Tools: Character Studio (2) or + ART287 3D Character Animation (3) + ART184 Computer Animation + ART185 3-D Modeling for Animation    ART187 Perspective Drawing for Animation + ART191 Storyboarding and Layout    ART255AA Self Promotion + ART255AB The Portfolio + ART270 Intermediate Computer Photographic Imaging + ART284 Intermedia Animation + ART297 Computer Graphic Design Internship (1-3) or    ART298 Special Projects (1-3)

1 credit 3 3 1 3 1 1 2-3 3 3 3 2 1 1 3 3 1-3

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Multimedia Web Design Certificate / 37 credits

Program Description: This program is designed for students who seek to enhance the traditional study of graphic design and layout for the print media with digital images, GIF, JPEG and Vector graphics used to produce successful Web pages. Students learn to identify and use advanced hypertext markup language features, learn basics of Java Script, use graphics software for design of World Wide Web presentations and identify and use common methods of including multimedia in Web presentations. Creating navigational aids, indexing data, Web security and access control, along with issues pertaining to webmaster duties are learned. Students are challenged to become knowledgeable in concept development process, and informed about advancing technologies and the information superhighway. Multimedia Web Design Certificate provides opportunities for future work in a multimedia environment and the pursuit of personal expression and professional interest. The creative process for Web design is introduced trough study of basic principles of design and layout. Student learns important graphic design concepts and how these can be integrated to increase the visual impact of a Web Site.

Required Courses: (31 credits)

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses category. (+) indicates course prerequisites.

ART100 Introduction to Computer Graphic Art    ART112 Two-Dimensional Design + ART180AC Designer's Tools: QuarkXPress + ART180AE Designer's Tools: Adobe Photoshop + ART180AK Designer's Tools: Adobe Premiere + ART180AM Designer's Tools: Macromedia Dreamweaver + ART180AN Designer's Tools: Macromedia Flash + ART180AP Designer's Tools: Photoshop for Multimedia + ART181 Graphic Design I + ART/MMT184 Computer Animation + ART190 Art of Web Site Design    ART255AA Self Promotion + ART255AB The Portfolio + ART284 Intermedia Animation    BPC/CIS120DA Micro Graphics: IBM Powerpoint    CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I    VPT290 Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering

1 credit 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 1 1 3 1 3 3

Restricted Electives: (6 credits)

+ ART169 Two-Dimensional Computer Design + ART182 Graphic Design II + ART285 Multipresentation Graphics + ART297 Computer Graphic Design Internship    VPT104 Scriptwriting    VPT108 Video Production + CIS233DA Internet/Web Development Level II

3 credits 3 3 1-3 3 3 3

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Course Descriptions

Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally, (+) indicates course prerequisities

Art (ART)

ART100
Introduction to Computer Graphic Art / 1 credit 2 periods
Conceptualization, visualization, and production of art using the computer. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E,Su1,2)

ART169
Two-Dimensional Computer Design / 3 credit 6 periods
Generation of electronic two-dimensional images and traditional methods of visual problem solving. Understanding of computer techniques and art presentation methods. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART169AA
Two-Dimensional Computer Design / 1 credit 2 periods
Generation of electronic two-dimensional images. Understanding of computer techniques and traditional methods of visual problem solving. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor.

ART169AB
Two-Dimensional Computer Design / 1 credit 2 periods
Interpretation of elements of design and composition through electronic media. Prerequisites/Corequisites: ART169AA.

ART169AC
Two-Dimensional Computer Design / 1 credit 2 periods
Development of a portfolio for electronically created two-dimensional art and graphics. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART169AB.

ART174
Electronic Color Principles / 1 credit 2 periods
Interactive use of color for graphic communication. Color theory, color relationships and electronic color manipulation for computer graphic art, animation, and multimedia. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100.

ART177
Computer-Photographic Imaging / 3 credits 6 periods
Introduction to the multiple elements of microcomputer-photographic imaging. Basic foundation in the use of the photographic manipulation of images using software programs. Special attention to aesthetic foundations underlying photographic composition. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E,Su1)

ART180AB
Designer’s Tools: Page Maker / 1 credit 2 periods
Introduction to the multiple elements of Page Maker software package using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of electronic techniques including appropriate input and output production devices. Prerequisites: ART100, or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E,Su1,2)

ART180AC
Designer’s Tools: QuarkXPress / 1 credit 2 periods
Introduction to the multiple elements of QuarkXPress, a visual art adaptation software package using the Macintosh microcomputer. Basic foundation course in the use of electronic techniques, including appropriate input and output production devices. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E,Su1,2)

ART180AD
Design Tools: Adobe Illustrator / 1 credit 2 periods
Introduction to the multiple elements of Adobe Illustrator, a visual art adaptation software package using the Macintosh microcomputer. Basic foundation course in the use of electronic techniques, including appropriate input and output production devices. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E,Su1,2)

ART180AE
Designer’s Tools: Adobe Photoshop 1 credit 2 periods
Introduction to the multiple elements of Adobe Photoshop software package using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of electronic techniques including appropriate input and output production devices. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E,Su1,2)

ART180AK
Designer’s Tools: Adobe Premiere / 1 credit 2 periods
Basic functions and use of Adobe Premiere video editing software. Applications for computer animation, multimedia, and digital video production. Prerequisites: ART100. ART184 is strongly recommended, but not required.

ART180AL
Designer’s Tools: Character Studio / 2 credits 5 periods
Character Studio 3D-Character Animation software. Character motion, editing and blending electronic with traditional techniques. Prerequisites: ART100 and ART184. ART116 is recommended but not required.

ART180AM
Designer’s Tools: Macromedia Dreamweaver / 1 credit 2 periods
Introduction to Macromedia Dreamweaver Software and Web editing process. Developing sites, automating production, Web design integration using graphics, and graphics output. Learn powerful Web editing methods. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor.

ART180AN
Designer’s Tools: Macromedia Flash / 1 credit 2 periods
Introduction to Macromedia Flash software. Basic foundation in Flash vector graphics, 2D and 3D animation and creation of full motion video with sound. Prerequisites: (ART180AD and ART180AE), or permission of instructor.

ART180AP
Designer’s Tools: Photoshop for Multimedia / 1 credit 2 periods
Advanced Adobe Photoshop techniques for multimedia. Foundations in imaging for animation, Web, graphics, digital video and offset graphics. Prerequisites: Art 180AE or permission of instructor.

ART181
Graphic Design I / 3 credits 6 periods
Introduction to development of lettering and design skills through functional and aesthetic use of typography. Concentration on lettering for reproduction, type indication, historical development, type specification, and use of letter forms as design elements. Prerequisites: ART112 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART182
Graphic Design II 3 / credits 6 periods
Concept development and design solutions to problems in consumer advertising, sales promotion and public relations material. Interpreting art form and copy through creative graphic solutions. Pasteup and production processes. Prerequisites: ART181 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART184
Computer Animation / 3 credits 6 periods
The art of animation (animated sequences, special effects, titles, etc.) using the computer. Construction characters, background graphics, color, scaling, storyboard, cells, timing, editing, and surface rendering. Screening and discussion of selected animated short films and videos. Prerequisites: ART100, or ART111, or ART116, or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

ART184AA
Computer Animation I / 1 credit 2 periods
The art of animation using the computer. Construction characters and background graphics. Screening and discussion of selected animated short films and videos. Prerequisites: ART100, or ART111, or ART116, or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

ART184AB
Computer Animation II / 1 credit 2 periods
The art of animation using the computer. Creating cell sequence and story boarding. Prerequisites: ADA/ART/MMT184AA or permission of the instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

ART184AC
Computer Animation III / 1 credit 2 periods
The art of animation using the computer. Timing, editing, and surface rendering. Prerequisites: ADA/ART/MMT184AB or permission of the instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

ART185 3-D
Modeling for Animation / 3 credits 6 periods
Basic concepts of 3-D modeling. Anatomy of computer geometry; basic elements that make computer models-curves, surfaces, nurbs, and polygons. 3-D translation, shading, materials, and rendering. Prerequisites: ART/MMT184 or ART/MMT184AC or permission of the instructor.

ART185AA
3-D Modeling for Animation I / 1 credit 2 periods
Basic concepts of 3-D modeling. Anatomy of computer geometry; basic elements of compounding objects and Boolean operations. Prerequisites: ART/MMT184 or permission of instructor.

ART185AB
3-D Modeling for Animation II / 1 credit 2 periods
Basic concepts of 3-D modeling. Creating shapes using line, polygonal object construction, and lofting objects. Prerequisites: ART/MMT185AA or permission of instructor.

ART185AC
3-D Modeling for Animation III / 1 credit 2 periods
Basic concepts of 3-D modeling and the use of lights, cameras, materials, and other modifiers. Prerequisites: ART/MMT185AB or permission of instructor.

ART187
Perspective Drawing for Animation / 3 credits 6 periods
Perspective techniques for creating depth illusion as applied to principles of 3D modeling and animation. Study of size relationships, size and space variation, converging lines, vanishing points, overlapping planes. 3D lighting systems and light changes over distance. Prerequisites: None.

ART187AA
Perspective Drawing for Animation I / 1 credit 2 periods
Perspective techniques for creating depth illusion as applied to principles of 3D modeling and animation. Study of converging lines, vanishing points, overlapping planes. Prerequisites: None.

ART187AB
Perspective Drawing for Animation II / 1 credit 2 periods
Perspective techniques for creating depth illusion. Study of size relationships, size and space variation. Prerequisites: ART/MMT187AA.

ART187AC
Perspective Drawing for Animation III / 1 credit 2 periods
Perspective techniques for creating depth illusion. Study of 3D lighting systems and light environments in 3D modeling systems. Prerequisites: ART/MMT187AB.

ART188 Dynamic Figure Drawing / 3 credits 6 periods
Development of dynamic figure drawing and rendering of figure in three-dimensional space. Use of light and shade, projection of figure from various viewpoints and development of sound draftsmanship for figure drawing and portfolio preparation. Prerequisites: ART116 or permission of the instructor.

ART188AA
Dynamic Figure Drawing I / 1 credit 2 periods
Development of dynamic figure drawing and rendering of figure in 3D space. Prerequisites: ART116 or permission of the instructor.

ART188AB
Dynamic Figure Drawing II / 1 credit 2 periods
Use of light and shade and projection of figure from various viewpoints at different stages of action. Prerequisites: ART/MMT188AA or permission of instructor.

ART188AC
Dynamic Figure Drawing III / 1 credit 2 periods
Development of sound draftsmanship for figure drawing and portfolio preparation. Prerequisites: ART/MMT188AB or permission of instructor.

ART190
Art of Web Site Design / 3 credits 6 periods
Print vocabulary, relationships, and typographic style for HTML and World Wide Web publication. Discussion of color, proportion, and design emphasis. Producing Web sites using HyperText Markup Language (HTML), digital text, and graphics to produce artistic form and content for the Web. Prerequisites: ART180AB or ART180AC or ART180AE or permission of instructor.

ART190AA
Art of Website Design I / 1 credit 2 periods
Print vocabulary, relationships, and typographic style for HTML and World Wide Web publication. Designing with text from visual, technical, and motion aspects. Prerequisites: ART180AB or ART180AC or ART180AE or permission of instructor.

ART190AB
Art of Website Design II / 1 credit 2 periods
Producing Web site pages, using design and HyperText digital text and graphics. Prerequisites: ART190AA or permission of instructor.

ART190AC
Art of Website Design III / 1 credit 2 periods
Producing Web sites using artistic form and content. Interactive multimedia applications for on-line design. Prerequisites: ART190AB or permission of instructor.

ART191
Storyboarding and Layout / 2 credits 4 periods
Introduction to storyboarding including film storytelling and scene presentation. Prerequisites: ART111 or ART/MMT187 or ART/MMT188.

ART255AA
Self Promotion / 1 credit 1 period
Career goals, presentation of artist, communication skills, keeping files and records, developing self-promotional materials. Prerequisites: None. (F,D,E)

ART255AB
The Portfolio / 1 credit 1 period
Choosing the right pieces to include, presenting art work, developing the portfolio. Prerequisites: ART255AA or permission of instructor. (S,Su1,D,E)

ART270
Intermediate Computer Photographic Imaging / 3 credits 6 periods
Intermediate microcomputer-based photographic imaging techniques. Refinement of aesthetic awareness and personal expression. Prerequisites: ART177 or (ART177AA and ART177AB)

ART281
Graphic Design III / 3 credits 6 periods
Advanced course in designing with letter forms and typestyles. Projects in creative use of lettering and type such as bookcovers, pamphlets, point of purchase, logo design and letterform used as shape for advertisement. Prerequisites: ART182 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART282
Graphic Design IV / 3 credits 6 periods
Continuation of skill development reached in ART181, ART182, and ART281 with emphasis on new product development and advertising; creating design program for industry or major event; and preparing professional portfolio. Prerequisites: ART281 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART284 Intermedia Animation / 3 credits 6 periods
ART284AA Intermedia Animation I / 1 credit 2 periods
ART284AB Intermedia Animation II / 1 credit 2 periods
ART284AC Intermedia Animation III / 1 credit 2 periods
Elements of electronic animation with interactive text graphics, photography, sound, film, and video construction. Prerequisites: ADA/ART/MMT184 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART285
Multipresentation Graphics / 3 credits 6 periods
Computer aided design and development of a company identity program; development of a videotape demonstrating market impact; preparation of a portfolio of completed art and graphics. Prerequisites: ART100, ART169, or permission of instructor.

ART285AA
Multipresentation Graphics Part I / 1 credit 2 periods
Computer-aided layout design for a company identity program. Prerequisites: ART100, ART169, or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART285AB
Multipresentation Graphics Part II / 1 credit 2 periods
Developing a comprehensive design program utilizing computer output. Development of portfolio. Prerequisites: ART100, ART169, or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART285AC
Multipresentation Graphics / 1 credit 2 periods
Computer-aided design and development of a company identity program; development of a videotape demonstrating market impact; preparation of a portfolio of completed art and graphics. Prerequisites: ART100, ART169, or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART287
3D Character Animation / 3 credits 6 periods
3D-Character modeling and animation for multimedia, film, broadcast, video games and interactive entertainment. Character motion, editing, and blending electronic with traditional techniques. Prerequisites: ART/MMT184 or ART180AC. Corequisites: ART/MMT188 or ART 116, or permission of the instructor.

ART287AA
3D Character Animation I / 1 credit 2 periods
3D-Character modeling and animation for multimedia, film, broadcast, video games and interactive entertainment. Character creation and motion principles. Prerequisites: ART100 and ART184. Corequisites: ART/MMT188, or ART 116, or permission of the instructor.

ART287AB
3D Character Animation II / 1 credit 2 periods
3D-Character modeling and animation for multimedia, film, broadcast, video games and interactive entertainment. Animation of the character, materials and texture mapping.
Prerequisites: ART/MMT287AA.

ART287AC
3D Character Animation III / 1 credit 2 periods
3D-Character modeling and animation for multimedia, film, broadcast, video games and interactive entertainment. Storytelling, composting and rendering considerations. Prerequisites: ART/MMT287AB.

ART290
Studio Art / 3 credits 6 periods
Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in subject field. Prerequisites: All 100 and 200 courses in subject matter area, or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E,Su1,2)

ART291
Digital Prepress / 3 credits 6 periods
Introduction to multiple elements of digital prepress concepts and techniques using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of trapping and stripping software for the desktop. Use of electronic page layout techniques including color separations, registration, spot colors, impositions, signatures, and output production devices. Emphasis on prepress concepts. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART291AA
Digital Prepress I / 1 credit 2 periods
Introduction to the multiple elements of digital prepress concepts and techniques using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of trapping and stripping. Use of electronic page layout techniques including registration, spot colors, output production devices. Emphasis on prepress concepts. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART291AB
Digital Prepress II / 1 credit 2 periods
Foundation in the use of trapping and stripping software for the desktop. Use of electronic page layout techniques including registration, spot colors, and the basics of trapping and stripping. Emphasis on the use of prepress concepts. Prerequisites: ART291AA or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART291AC
Digital Prepress III / 1 credit 2 periods
Basic foundation in the use of stripping software for the desktop. Use of electronic page layout techniques including style specifications, impositions, and signatures. Emphasis on evaluation of prepress concepts. Prerequisites: ART291AB or permission of instructor. (F,S,D,E)

ART295GA Art Workshop/Seminar: Ceramics / 1 credit 2 periods
ART295HB Art Workshop/Seminar: Mixed Media / 2 credits 4 periods
ART295KA Art Workshop/Seminar: Graphics/Animation / 1 credit 2 periods
Advanced level workshop/seminar in art disciplines. Prerequisites: Minimum of three (3) credits introductory and three (3) credits intermediate level courses in specific field, or permission of Department/Division Chair. (F,S,D,E)

ART297AA Computer Graphic Design Internship / 1 credit 1 period
ART297AB Computer Graphic Design Internship / 2 credits 2 periods
ART297AC Computer Graphic Design Internship / 3 credits 3 periods
Computer graphic design work experience in a business or industry. 80 hours of designated work per credit. Maximum of 3 credits allowed. Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

ART298
Special Projects / 1-3 credits
Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or instructor. (O)

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