General Catalog 2007-2008

Programs and Courses

Art/Animation/Computer Graphic Design

• General Information
• Graphic Design - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Graphic Design Certificate
• Multimedia - Associate in Appied Science (AAS)
• Animation: Imaging and Design Foundation Certificate
• Animation: Advanced Imaging and Design Certificate
• Animation: Drawing for Animation Certificate
• Web Publishing Design: Foundation Certificate
• Web Publishing Design: Design and Authoring Certificate
• Course Descriptions

General Information

For Information: Mirta Hamilton
Phone: 623.845.3756

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Graphic Design
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) / 65-67 Credits

Student Goals: Career-related

Program Description:The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Graphic Design program offers the foundation study in design, color, typography, electronic color, technology, and software applications. Students enhance traditional methods and visual problem solving with digital imaging, 3D computer modeling, animation, web art and electronic media production. Restricted electives expand student abilities in drawing, life drawing, photography, multimedia and art history. Students develop self promotion skills and prepare a portfolio for entry level employment and/or for transfer to a four year college or university.

Program graduates seek and find employment in the advertising, printing, web and multimedia industries.

Required Courses: 37 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 + ART164 Introduction to Drawing and Digital Paint + ART169 Two-Dimensional Computer Design + ART174 Electronic Color Principles + ART180AC Designer's Tools: QuarkXPress + ART180AS Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign + ART180AD Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator + ART180AE Designer's Tools: Adobe Photoshop + ART181 Graphic Design I + ART182 Graphic Design II + ART184 Computer Animation + ART190 Art of Web Site Design    ART255AA Self Promotion (1) or + ART255AB The Portfolio (1) + ART285 Multipresentation Graphics + ART291 Digital Prepress + ART297AC Computer Graphic Design Internship

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

Restricted Electives: 3 credits

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

ARH102 Renaissance Through Contemporary Art    ARH110 History of Graphic Design + ART113 Color    ART131 Photography I    ART142 Introduction to Digital Photography + 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 + ART180AR Designer's Tools: Final Cut Pro + ART180AT Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects + ART180AU Designer's Tools: Adobe GoLive + ART185 3-D Modeling for Animation    ART187 Perspective Drawing for Animation + ART192 Advanced Web Presentation Design + ART240 Cinematography and Directing for 3D Animation + ART281 Graphic Design III    ART298AA/AB/AC Special Projects

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

General Education Requirements: 25-27 credits

Core: 15-17 credits
First-Year Composition: 6 credits
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) or
+ ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) and
+ ENG111 Technical Writing (3) or
+ ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) or
+ ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (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: 3-5
   MAT102 Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) or
+ MAT105 The Mathematics of Design (3) (Strongly recommended) or
+ MAT120 Intermediate Algebra (5) or
+ MAT121 Intermediate Algebra (4) or
+ MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3) or
   Equivalent by assessment or
   A higher level math course

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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Graphic Design Certificate
30-32 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: 30-32 credits

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

COM100 Introduction to Human Communication       ART100 Introduction to Computer Graphic Art    ART112 Two-Dimensional Design + ART174 Electronic Color Principles + ART180AC Designer's Tools: QuarkXPress + ART180AD Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator + ART180AE Designer's Tools: Adobe Photoshop + ART180AS Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign + ART181 Graphic Design I + ART182 Graphic Design II + ART190 Art of Web Site Design    ART255AA Self Promotion + ART255AB The Portfolio + ART285 Multipresentation Graphics + ART291 Digital Prepress + ART297 Computer Graphic Design Internship (1-3) or + ART298 Special Projects (1-3)

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

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Multimedia - Associate in Applied Science (AAS) / 60-67 credits

Program Description:The Multimedia Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree offers four Multimedia Tracks: Design and Interactive Imaging, Digital Animation, Web Publishing Design, Media Imaging.

Students learn digital and traditional methods of design, concept development and production to prepare for careers in animation, digital imaging, games, web design, advertising and video technology, TV and film. Graduates find employment as animation special effects artists, 3D animation artists; web page and graphic designers; digital imaging artists, digital editing and sound specialists; digital video and digital paint production artists; and media art specialists.

Note: It is strongly recommended students complete the General Education Requirements before entering a program focus track.

Required Courses: 32-36 credits

Students must complete the fourteen (14) credit program Core before entering one of the program focus tracks. Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the "Required Courses" area.

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 + ART180AR Designer's Tools: Final Cut Pro (1) or + ART180AT Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects (1) + ART184 Computer Animation    VPT104 Scriptwriting    VPT108 Video Production

1 credit 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3

Students must complete One of the following tracks:

Digital Animation Track: 22 credits    ART116 Life Drawing I + ART117 Life Drawing II + ART164 Introduction to Drawing and Digital Paint + ART185 3-D Modeling for Animation    ART187 Perspective Drawing for Animation + ART240 Cinematography and Directing for 3D Animation + ART284 Intermedia Animation + ART295KA Art Workshop/Seminar: Graphics/Animation (1) or + ART297AA Computer Graphic Design Internship (1)

3 credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 1

Design and Interactive Imaging Track: 18-20 credits    ART112 Two-Dimensional Design + ART142 Introduction to Digital Photography + ART180AT Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects + ART185 3-D Modeling for Animation + ART240 Cinematography and Directing for    3D Animation (3) or + ART284 Intermediate Animation (3) + ART298AA/AB/AC Special Projects    VPT290 Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering + ART180AP Designer's Tools: Photoshop for Multimedia

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

Web Publishing Design Track: 20 credits + ART112 Two-Dimensional Design + ART180AM Designer's Tools: Macromedia Dreamweaver + ART180AN Designer's Tools: Macromedia Flash + ART180AU Designer's Tools: Adobe GoLive + ART180AC Designer's Tools: QuarkXpress (1) or + ART180AS Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign (1) + ART181 Graphic Design I + ART182 Graphic Design II + ART190 Art of Web Site Design + ART192 Advanced Web Presentation Design + ART297AA Computer Graphic Design Internship (1) or + ART180AP Designer's Tools: Photoshop for Multimedia (1)

3 credits 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 1

Media Imaging Track: 19 credits + ART180AM Designer’s Tools: Macromedia Dreamweaver (1) or + ART180AN Designer’s Tools: Macromedia Flash (1) + ART180AP Designer’s Tools: PhotoShop for Multimedia + ART180AT Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects + ART284 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    VPT290 Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering

1 credit 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 3 3

Restricted Electives: 3-4 credits

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

+ ART169 Two-Dimensional Computer Design    ART187 Perspective Drawing for Animation + ART180AK Designer's Tools: Adobe Premiere + ART180AR Designer's Tools: Final Cut Pro + ART180AT Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects + ART180AS Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign + ART180AU Designer's Tools: Adobe GoLive    ART255AA Self Promotion + ART255AB The Portfolio + ART285 Multipresentation Graphics + ART185 3D-Modeling for Animation + ART295KA Art Workshop/Seminar: Graphics/Animation + ART298AA/AB/AC Special Projects    CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems + CIS140 Survey of Multimedia Technology    MGT253 Owing and Operating a Small Business    MTC191 Electronic Music I    MGT253 Owing and Operating a Small Business + VPT216 Multimedia Project Management 3    VPT290 Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering

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

General Education Requirements: 25 credits

Core: 15 credits
First-Year Composition: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) or
+ ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) and
+ ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) or
+ ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (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
   MAT120 Intermediate Algebra (5) or
   MAT121 Intermediate Algebra (4) or
+ MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3) or
   Equivalent by assessment or
   A higher level math course

Distribution: 10 credits
Humanities and Fine Arts: 3
Any approved course, see here.
The following courses are recommended:
      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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Animation: Imaging and Design Foundation Certificate / 35-38 credits

Student Goals: Career-related

Program Description: This program, designed for the student who wishes to develop marketable skills in the area of digital imaging and animation; Working with 2D images, computer three-dimensional modeling, animated character development, concept development and compositing of visual graphics and video footage, student develops entry level skills to enter the multimedia industry. The processes are learned through the use of graphics software, animation software and non-linear video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Illustrator and other related applications.

The program prepares the student to identify career goals, present art portfolio, be apprised of pricing, promotion and publicity business ethics, artist rights and the copyright law for multimedia business. Further, the student develops the ability to communicate effectively with the business and industry personnel. Sample job titles could be digital artist, freelance artist-designer, animator, 3D model developer, and entry level games artist.

Required Courses: 23 credits

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

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 3 + 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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Animation: Advanced Imaging and Animation Certificate / 17 credits

Student Goals: Career-related

Program Description: This program is designed for the student who wishes to develop advanced skills in image creation, digital camera use in 3D environments, editing and use of postproduction techniques in a non linear environment, creation of digital film or a multimedia project content, digital effects, professional-quality animated titling, producing of music scores and inputting song data through the use of digital interface (MIDI) configurations, and streaming animation for video: the essential production tools for short animated films, games, animation for the Web, and image creation for the print media. Employment opportunities are in advertising production, Web design, multimedia design, product advertisement, and advanced modeling and animation for film, video and the games industry.

Program Prerequisites : 23 credits

Certificate of Completion in Animation: Imaging and Design Foundation (5571)

Required Courses: 17 credits

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

+ ART180AP Designer's Tools: Photoshop for Multimedia + ART180AR Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects + ART180AS Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign (1) or + ART180AC Designer's Tools: QuarkXpress (1)    ART240 Cinematography and Directing for Animation    MTC191 Electronic Music    VPT290 Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering

1 credit 1 1 3 3 3

Restricted Electives: 5 credits

ARH110 History of Graphic Design + ART180AU Designer's Tools: GoLive + ART190 Art of Web Site Design    ART142 Introduction to Digital Photography + ART285AA Multipresentation Graphics or + ART285AB Multipresentation Graphics or + ART285AC Multipresentation Graphics + ART295KA Art Workshop/Seminar: Graphics/Animation + ART297AA Computer Graphic Design Internship or + ART297AB Computer Graphic Design Internship or + ART297AC Computer Graphic Design Internship + ART298AA Special Projects or + ART298AB Special Projects or + ART298AC Special Projects    HUM205 Introduction to Cinema    HUM210 Contemporary Cinema + ENG211 Screenwriting    MGT253 Owning and Operating a Small Business    VPT104 Scriptwriting    VPT108 Video Production

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

 

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Animation: Drawing for Animation Certificate / 22 credits

Student Goals: Career-related

Program Description:This program is designed for the student who wishes to develop an area of specialization in digital design and drawing for animation and multimedia. Traditional drawing, 2D electronic design, figure drawing, perspective drawing and illustration are integrated with digital drawing and animation techniques suitable for games, film, video, print and the Web. Students prepare for careers requiring creative work in electronic arts as digital artist, concept artist, designer, freelance artist-designer, web artist-designer or multimedia artist.

The program acquaints students with art principles and helps them to develop their abilities to solve design and compositional problems as related to the art. It prepares the student for employment and upgrade skills of those already employed in this field.

Program Prerequisites : 23 credits

Certificate of Completion in Animation: Imaging and Design Foundation (5571)

Required Courses: 18 credits

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

+ ART169 Two-Dimensional Computer Design    ART116 Life Drawing I + ART117 Life Drawing II    ART187 Perspective Drawing for Animation + ART164 Introduction to Drawing and Digital Paint    ART240 Cinematography and Directing for Animation

3 credit 3 3 3 3 3

Restricted Electives: 4 credits

ART142 Introduction to Digital Photography     ARH110 History of Graphic Design + ART180AS Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign + ART180AC Designer's Tools: QuarkXpress + ART180AT Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects + ART180AU Designer's Tools: Adobe GoLive + ART285AA Multipresentation Graphics or + ART285AB Multipresentation Graphics or + ART285AC Multipresentation Graphics + ART297AA Computer Graphic Design Internship or + ART297AB Computer Graphic Design Internship or + ART297AC Computer Graphic Design Internship + ART298AA Special Projects or + ART298AB Special Projects or + ART298AC Special Projects     HUM205 Introduction to Cinema     HUM210 Contemporary Cinema + ENG211 Screenwriting     MGT253 Owning and Operating a Small Business     VPT290 Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering

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

 

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Web Publishing Design: Foundation Certificate / 24 credits

Program Description: This is a level I certificate designed for students who seek to enter the Graphics and Web Publishing industry. Traditional graphic design and layout process is enhanced with digital image creation: GIF, JPEG and Vector graphics appropriate for development of the Web pages. The Web Publishing Design: Foundation Certificate provides the opportunity for future work in designing for the Web for all levels of business and industry.

Students learn to identify and use HTML features, the basics of web publishing along with software applications such as Photoshop, ImageReady, Dreamweaver, Flash, Premiere, 3DS Max and other related software. Navigational aids, indexing of data, internet communication, design, concept development and production and web design principles are introduced.

Required Courses: 24 credits

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

ART100 Introduction to Computer Graphic Art     ART112 Two-dimensional Design + ART174 Electronic Color Principles + ART180AC Designer's Tools: QuarkXPress (1) or + ART180AS Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign (1) + ART180AD Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator + ART180AE Designer's Tools: Adobe Photoshop + ART180AK Designer's Tools: Adobe Premiere (1) or + ART180AR Designer's Tools: Final Cut Pro (1) + ART180AM Designer's Tools: Macromedia Dreamweaver + ART180AN Designer's Tools: Macromedia Flash + ART180AU Designer's Tools: Adobe GoLive + ART181 Graphic Design I + ART184 Computer Animation + ART190 The Art of Web Site Design + ART192 Advanced Web Presentation Design

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

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Web Publishing Design: Design and Authoring Certificate / 20-25 credits

Program Description: The Web Publishing Design: Design and Authoring Certificate is a level II certificate. It prepares the student to further their study of the web design process and learn how to control web security, access of data base control, along with issues pertaining to Webmaster duties: software development for web sites, client side script and Common Getaway Interface (CGI) scripting.

Opportunities to learn advanced design systems, UNIX operating system, along with e-commerce are offered in conjunction with CD/DVD technology used to stream video files into Web pages. Students prepare for careers in the multimedia environment as web designers and developers.

Program Prerequisites : 24 credits

Certificate of Completion in Web Publishing Design: Foundation (5935)

Required Courses: 20-25 credits

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

+ ART182 Graphic Design II (3) or + ART285 Multipresentation Graphics (3) + ART284 Intermedia Animation + ART297AA Computer Graphic Design Internship (1) or + ART297AB Computer Graphic Design Internship (2) or + ART297AC Computer Graphic Design Internship (3) or + ART295KA Art Workshop/Seminar: Graphics/Animation (1)    CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I (3) or    CSC185 World Wide Web and Introductory Internet            Programming (3) + CIS233DA Internet/Web Development Level II (3) or + CSC285 Computer Programming in the WWW Environment (4) + CIS166AA Introduction to JavaScripting    CIS126AA UNIX Operating System: Level I (1) or + CIS235 e-Commerce (3)    VPT290 Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering

3 credits 3 1-3 3 3-4 3 1- 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

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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