Visual Communications

This course introduces students to the current hardware, software, materials, and processes used for preparing and reproducing content for print media. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, evaluate, and produce materials and specifications for a variety of print reproduction processes.

This course provides an introduction to digital photography, with an emphasis on both the aesthetic and technical aspects. By the end of the course, students should grasp the quality of photography and be equipped to apply the techniques needed to create professional photographs.

This course explores various applications of digital photography. Topics may include studio, portrait, landscape, and other areas of photography. Upon completion, the student should be able to utilize the techniques necessary to produce professional photographs.

This course introduces the use of type in graphic design, with an emphasis on typographic techniques utilized in layout and graphic design. Upon completion, the student should be able to effectively use type as a design element.

This course introduces graphics software applications. Students receive a basic overview of the software as it applies to specific production problems. Upon completion, students should be able to produce basic graphics using the relevant software.

This course covers principles of creating and manipulating vector illustrations using current vector illustration software. Upon completion, students should be able to produce professional vector illustrations for various media, from concept to production.

This course advances vector illustration techniques, tackling more complex illustration challenges using contemporary vector illustration software. Upon completion, students should be capable of producing intricate professional vector illustrations from concept to production for a variety of media.

This course covers the principles of creating and manipulating raster images using contemporary raster imaging software. Upon completion, students should be able to produce professional raster images from concept to production for various media.

This course continues to explore raster imaging techniques, addressing more complex image problems with current raster imaging software. Upon completion, students should be able to produce intricate professional raster images from concept to production for various media.

This course covers the elements and principles of page layout, as well as the use of current page-layout publishing software. Upon completion, students should be able to produce professional page layouts from concept to production for various print media.

This course advances page layout techniques by incorporating more complex elements and challenges using current page layout publishing software. Upon completion, students should be able to create professional page layouts from concept to production for various print media.

This course emphasizes technical drawings created for industry. Topics include perspective and axonometric drawing. Upon completion, students should be able to apply fundamental drawing and design principles to technical drawings.

This course focuses on renderings prepared for the industry. Various techniques are employed to illustrate charts, graphs, perspective and axonometric drawings, along with enhanced assembly views. Students will be able to apply design principles to technical drawings upon completion.

This course focuses on the fundamental principles of graphic design. Emphasis is placed on design, layout, and production. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare artwork for printing.

This course emphasizes graphic design and the creative production process. Upon completion, students should be able to create high-quality graphic designs.

This course emphasizes graphic communications. It focuses on applying design principles to projects that involve skills such as illustration, layout, typography, computer graphics, and production technology. Students should be able to utilize graphic design principles and production skills upon completion.

This course is designed to help students pursue further studies in computer graphics. Students select their areas of focus with the instructor's approval. This course will lead to a deeper understanding of various facets of computer graphics.

This course is designed to help students further their study of computer graphics. Students will select areas of study with the instructor's approval. This course will lead to a deeper understanding of the various aspects of computer graphics.

This course offers work experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. The emphasis is on integrating classroom learning with relevant work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to assess career options, demonstrate employability skills, and effectively perform work-related competencies.