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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
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.
(+) indicates course prerequisites.
Required Courses: 37 credits
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses category.
ART100
ART112
+ ART164
+ ART169
+ ART174
+ ART180AC
+ ART180AS
+ ART180AD
+ ART180AE
+ ART181
+ ART182
+ ART184
+ ART190
ART255AA
+ ART255AB
+ ART285
+ ART291
+ ART297ACIntroduction to Computer Graphic Art
Two-Dimensional Design
Introduction to Drawing and Digital Paint
Two-Dimensional Computer Design
Electronic Color Principles
Designer's Tools: QuarkXPress
Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign
Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator
Designer's Tools: Adobe Photoshop
Graphic Design I
Graphic Design II
Computer Animation
Art of Web Site Design
Self Promotion (1) or
The Portfolio (1)
Multipresentation Graphics
Digital Prepress
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
ARH110
+ ART113
ART131
ART142
+ ART180AK
+ ART180AM
+ ART180AN
+ ART180AP
+ ART180AR
+ ART180AT
+ ART180AU
+ ART185
ART187
+ ART192
+ ART240
+ ART281
ART298AA/AB/ACRenaissance Through Contemporary Art
History of Graphic Design
Color
Photography I
Introduction to Digital Photography
Designer's Tools: Adobe Premiere
Designer's Tools: Macromedia Dreamweaver
Designer's Tools: Macromedia Flash
Designer's Tools: Photoshop for Multimedia
Designer's Tools: Final Cut Pro
Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects
Designer's Tools: Adobe GoLive
3-D Modeling for Animation
Perspective Drawing for Animation
Advanced Web Presentation Design
Cinematography and Directing for 3D Animation
Graphic Design III
Special Projects3 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
ENG107
ENG111
ENG102
ENG108First-Year Composition (3) or
First-Year Composition for ESL (3) and
Technical Writing (3) or
First-Year Composition (3) or
First-Year Composition for ESL (3)Oral Communication: 3
+COM110
COM230Interpersonal Communication (3) or
Small Group Communication (3)Critical Reading: 3 +
+CRE101
CRE111Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or
Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3)Mathematics: 3-5 +
+
+
+
+MAT102
MAT105
MAT120
MAT121
MAT122Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) or
The Mathematics of Design (3) (Strongly
recommended) or
Intermediate Algebra (5) or
Intermediate Algebra (4) or
Intermediate Algebra (3) or
Equivalent by assessment or
A higher level math courseDistribution: 10 credits
Humanities and Fine Arts:
3Any approved course, see here. Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3
Any approved course, see here.
Recommended:
COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) or
+ COM230 Small Group Communication (3)Natural Sciences: 4 Any approved course, see here.
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.
(+) indicates course prerequisites.
Required Courses: 30-32 credits
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses category.
COM100
ART100
ART112
+ ART174
+ ART180AC
+ ART180AD
+ ART180AE
+ ART180AS
+ ART181
+ ART182
+ ART190
ART255AA
+ ART255AB
+ ART285
+ ART291
+ ART297
+ ART298Introduction to Human Communication
Introduction to Computer Graphic Art
Two-Dimensional Design
Electronic Color Principles
Designer's Tools: QuarkXPress
Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator
Designer's Tools: Adobe Photoshop
Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign
Graphic Design I
Graphic Design II
Art of Web Site Design
Self Promotion
The Portfolio
Multipresentation Graphics
Digital Prepress
Computer Graphic Design Internship (1-3) or
Special Projects (1-3)3 credits
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
1
1
3
3
1-3
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
+ ART174
+ ART180AD
+ ART180AE
+ ART180AK
+ ART180AR
+ ART180AT
+ ART184
VPT104
VPT108
Introduction to Computer Graphic Art
Electronic Color Principles
Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator
Designer's Tools: Adobe Photoshop
Designer's Tools: Adobe Premiere
Designer's Tools: Final Cut Pro (1) or
Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects (1)
Computer Animation
Scriptwriting
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
+ ART117
+ ART164
+ ART185
ART187
+ ART240
+ ART284
+ ART295KA
+ ART297AALife Drawing I
Life Drawing II
Introduction to Drawing and Digital Paint
3-D Modeling for Animation
Perspective Drawing for Animation
Cinematography and Directing for 3D Animation
Intermedia Animation
Art Workshop/Seminar: Graphics/Animation (1) or
Computer Graphic Design Internship (1)3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
Design and Interactive Imaging Track: 18-20 credits ART112
+ ART142
+ ART180AT
+ ART185
+ ART240
+ ART284
+ ART298AA/AB/AC
VPT290
+ ART180APTwo-Dimensional Design
Introduction to Digital Photography
Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects
3-D Modeling for Animation
Cinematography and Directing for 3D Animation (3) or
Intermediate Animation (3)
Special Projects
Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering
Designer's Tools: Photoshop for Multimedia3
3
1
3
3
1-3
3
1
Web Publishing Design Track: 20 credits + ART112
+ ART180AM
+ ART180AN
+ ART180AU
+ ART180AC
+ ART180AS
+ ART181
+ ART182
+ ART190
+ ART192
+ ART297AA
+ ART180APTwo-Dimensional Design
Designer's Tools: Macromedia Dreamweaver
Designer's Tools: Macromedia Flash
Designer's Tools: Adobe GoLive
Designer's Tools: QuarkXpress (1) or
Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign (1)
Graphic Design I
Graphic Design II
Art of Web Site Design
Advanced Web Presentation Design
Computer Graphic Design Internship (1) or
Designer's Tools: Photoshop for Multimedia (1)3
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
1
Media Imaging Track: 19 credits + ART180AM
+ ART180AN
+ ART180AP
+ ART180AT
+ ART284
VPT106
+ VPT115AA
+ VPT115AB
+ VPT115AC
VPT204
VPT290Designer’s Tools: Macromedia Dreamweaver (1) or
Designer’s Tools: Macromedia Flash (1)
Designer’s Tools: PhotoShop for Multimedia
Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects
Intermedia Animation
Graphics & Digital Effects for Video & Media
Introduction to Non Linear Editing I
Introduction to Non Linear Editing II
Introduction to Non Linear Editing III
Advanced Video Production
Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering
1
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
ART187
+ ART180AK
+ ART180AR
+ ART180AT
+ ART180AS
+ ART180AU
ART255AA
+ ART255AB
+ ART285
+ ART185
+ ART295KA
+ ART298AA/AB/AC
CIS105
+ CIS140
MGT253
MTC191
MGT253
+ VPT216
VPT290Two-Dimensional Computer Design
Perspective Drawing for Animation
Designer's Tools: Adobe Premiere
Designer's Tools: Final Cut Pro
Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects
Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign
Designer's Tools: Adobe GoLive
Self Promotion
The Portfolio
Multipresentation Graphics
3D-Modeling for Animation
Art Workshop/Seminar: Graphics/Animation
Special Projects
Survey of Computer Information Systems
Survey of Multimedia Technology
Owing and Operating a Small Business
Electronic Music I
Owing and Operating a Small Business
Multimedia Project Management 3
Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering3 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 credits+
+
+
+ENG101
ENG107
ENG102
ENG108First-Year Composition (3) or
First-Year Composition for ESL (3) and
First-Year Composition (3) or
First-Year Composition for ESL (3)Oral Communication: 3 COM110
COM230Interpersonal Communication (3) or
Small Group Communication (3)Critical Reading: 3 +
+CRE101
CRE111Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or
Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3)Mathematics: 3-5 +
+
+
+
+MAT102
MAT105
MAT120
MAT121
MAT122Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) or
The Mathematics of Design (3) or
Intermediate Algebra (5) or
Intermediate Algebra (4) or
Intermediate Algebra (3) or
Equivalent by assessment or
A higher level math courseDistribution: 10 credits
Humanities and Fine Arts:
3Any 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.
Animation: Imaging and Design Foundation Certificate / 23 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.
COM100
ART100
+ ART174
+ ART180AD
+ ART180AE
+ ART180AK
+ ART180AR
+ ART180AN
+ ART184
+ ART185
ART255AA
+ ART255AB
+ ART284
TCM100Introduction to Human Communication
Introduction to Computer Graphic Art
Electronic Color Principles
Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator
Designer’s Tools: Adobe Photoshop 1
Designer's Tools: Adobe Premiere (1) or
Designer’s Tools: Final Cut Pro (1)
Designer’s Tools: Macromedia Flash
Computer Animation
3-D Modeling for Animation
Self Promotion
The Portfolio
Intermedia Animation
Digital Multi Media3 credit
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
3
3
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
+ ART180AR
+ ART180AS
+ ART180AC
ART240
MTC191
VPT290Designer's Tools: Photoshop for Multimedia
Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects
Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign (1) or
Designer's Tools: QuarkXpress (1)
Cinematography and Directing for Animation
Electronic Music
Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering1 credit
1
1
3
3
3
Restricted Electives: 5 credits
ARH110
+ ART180AU
+ ART190
ART142
+ ART285AA
+ ART285AB
+ ART285AC
+ ART295KA
+ ART297AA
+ ART297AB
+ ART297AC
+ ART298AA
+ ART298AB
+ ART298AC
HUM205
HUM210
+ ENG211
MGT253
VPT104
VPT108History of Graphic Design
Designer's Tools: GoLive
Art of Web Site Design
Introduction to Digital Photography
Multipresentation Graphics or
Multipresentation Graphics or
Multipresentation Graphics
Art Workshop/Seminar: Graphics/Animation
Computer Graphic Design Internship or
Computer Graphic Design Internship or
Computer Graphic Design Internship
Special Projects or
Special Projects or
Special Projects
Introduction to Cinema
Contemporary Cinema
Screenwriting
Owning and Operating a Small Business
Scriptwriting
Video Production3 credit
1
3
3
1-3
1
1-3
1-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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
ART116
+ ART117
ART187
+ ART164
ART240Two-Dimensional Computer Design
Life Drawing I
Life Drawing II
Perspective Drawing for Animation
Introduction to Drawing and Digital Paint
Cinematography and Directing for Animation3 credit
3
3
3
3
3
Restricted Electives: 4 credits
ART142
ARH110
+ ART180AS
+ ART180AC
+ ART180AT
+ ART180AU
+ ART285AA
+ ART285AB
+ ART285AC
+ ART297AA
+ ART297AB
+ ART297AC
+ ART298AA
+ ART298AB
+ ART298AC
HUM205
HUM210
+ ENG211
MGT253
VPT290Introduction to Digital Photography
History of Graphic Design
Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign
Designer's Tools: QuarkXpress
Designer's Tools: Adobe After Effects
Designer's Tools: Adobe GoLive
Multipresentation Graphics or
Multipresentation Graphics or
Multipresentation Graphics
Computer Graphic Design Internship or
Computer Graphic Design Internship or
Computer Graphic Design Internship
Special Projects or
Special Projects or
Special Projects
Introduction to Cinema
Contemporary Cinema
Screenwriting
Owning and Operating a Small Business
Production for the Web & CD/DVD Mastering3 credit
3
1
1
1
1
1-3
1-3
1-3
3
3
3
3
3
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.
(+) indicates course prerequisites.
Required Courses: 24 credits
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the program.
ART100
ART112
+ ART174
+ ART180AC
+ ART180AS
+ ART180AD
+ ART180AE
+ ART180AK
+ ART180AR
+ ART180AM
+ ART180AN
+ ART180AU
+ ART181
+ ART184
+ ART190
+ ART192Introduction to Computer Graphic Art
Two-dimensional Design
Electronic Color Principles
Designer's Tools: QuarkXPress (1) or
Designer's Tools: Adobe InDesign (1)
Designer's Tools: Adobe Illustrator
Designer's Tools: Adobe Photoshop
Designer's Tools: Adobe Premiere (1) or
Designer's Tools: Final Cut Pro (1)
Designer's Tools: Macromedia Dreamweaver
Designer's Tools: Macromedia Flash
Designer's Tools: Adobe GoLive
Graphic Design I
Computer Animation
The Art of Web Site Design
Advanced Web Presentation Design1 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.
(+) indicates course prerequisites.
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.
+ ART182
+ ART285
+ ART284
+ ART297AA
+ ART297AB
+ ART297AC
+ ART295KA
CIS133DA
CSC185
+ CIS233DA
+ CSC285
+ CIS166AA
CIS126AA
+ CIS235
VPT290Graphic Design II (3) or
Multipresentation Graphics (3)
Intermedia Animation
Computer Graphic Design Internship (1) or
Computer Graphic Design Internship (2) or
Computer Graphic Design Internship (3) or
Art Workshop/Seminar: Graphics/Animation (1)
Internet/Web Development Level I (3) or
World Wide Web and Introductory Internet
Programming (3)
Internet/Web Development Level II (3) or
Computer Programming in the WWW Environment (4)
Introduction to JavaScripting
UNIX Operating System: Level I (1) or
e-Commerce (3)
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)
ART164
Introduction to Drawing and
Digital Paint / 3 credits 6 periods
Essential skills, concepts and use of digital media for drawing and painting. From concept to line-drawing; use of value, texture, color, lighting, space and scale elements to execute a finished rendering. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)
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.
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.
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.
ART180AR
Designer's Tools: FinalCut Pro / 1 credit 2 periods
Introduction to non-linear editing using Final Cut Pro software for graphics, animation and the Web applications. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,Su2,D,E)
ART180AS
Designer's Tools: Adobe
InDesign / 1 credit 2 periods
Basic functions and operations of Adobe InDesign software. Application for graphic design, publishing, digital pre- press production and web layout. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,Su2,D,E)
ART180AT
Designer's Tools: Adobe
After Effects / 1 credit 2 periods
Introduction to Adobe After Effects software. Digital effects and motion graphics for the WEB, CD-ROM, DVD, video, film and animation. Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,Su2,D,E)
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.
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: ART100, or 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: ART100, or 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.
ART240
Cinematography and
Directing for 3D Animation / 3 credits 6 periods
Essential skills, concepts and the use of the virtual camera in 3D animation environment: Planning, pre-production, storyboards and pre-visualization using real-world camera principles is combined with rendering, sound and postproduction in a non linear environment. Prerequisites: ADA/ART/MMT184 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)
ART240AA
Cinematography and
Directing for 3D Animation I / 1 credit 2 periods
Planning, pre-production, storyboards and pre-visualization in 3D animation environment. Prerequisites: ADA/ART/MMT184 or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)
ART240AB
Cinematography and
Directing for 3D Animation II / 1 credit 2 periods
Essential skills, concepts, model development, shot construction, and lighting. Prerequisites: ART240AA or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)
ART240AC
Cinematography and
Directing for 3D Animation III / 1 credit 3 periods
Essential concepts, camera flow, rendering, sound and postproduction in a non linear environment. Prerequisites: ART240AB or permission of instructor. (F,S,Su1,D,E)
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)
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)
