Visual Communications

This course introduces students to the current hardware, software, materials and processes used to prepare and reproduce material for print media. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, evaluate and produce materials and specifications for diverse print reproduction processes.

This course is an introduction to digital photography. Emphasis is placed on aesthetic as well as technical aspects of photography. Upon completion, the student should understand quality in photography and be able to apply the techniques necessary to produce professional photographs.

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

This course is an introduction to using type in graphic design. Emphasis is on typographic techniques used in layout and graphic design. Upon completion, the student should be able to use type as a design element.

This course is an introduction to graphics software applications. Students are given a basic overview of the software as applied to specific production problems. Upon completion, the student should be able to produce basic graphics using applicable software.

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

This course is a continuation of vector illustration techniques, involving more complex illustration problems, using the current vector illustration software. Upon completion, the student should be able to produce complex professional vector illustrations from concept to production for diverse media.

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

This course is a continuation of raster imaging techniques involving more complex image problems, using current raster imaging software. Upon completion, the student should be able to produce complex professional raster images from concept to production for diverse media.

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

This course is a continuation of page layout techniques, involving more complex page-layout elements and problems, using current page-layout publishing software. Upon completion, the student should be able to produce professional page layouts from concept to production for various print media.

This course focuses on technical drawings prepared for industry. Topics include perspective and axonometric drawing. Upon completion, students should be able to apply basic drawing and design principles to technical drawings.

This course focuses on renderings prepared for industry. Various techniques are used to illustrate charts, graphs, perspective and axonometric drawings and enhanced assembly views. Upon completion, students should be able to apply design principles to technical drawings.

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

This course focuses on graphic design. Emphasis is on the creative production process. Upon completion, students should be able to produce high quality graphic designs.

This course focuses on graphic communications. Emphasis is on application of design principles to projects involving such skills as illustration, layout, typography, computer graphics and production technology. Upon completion, students should be able to apply graphic design principles and production skills.

This course is designed to enable the student to continue studying computer graphics in greater depth. Areas of study are chosen by the student with the approval of the instructor. This course will result in a better understanding of various aspects of computer graphics.

This course is designed to enable the student to continue studying computer graphics in greater depth. Areas of study will be chosen by the student with the approval of the instructor. This course will result in a better understanding of various aspects of computer graphics.

This course provides work experience with a college-approved employer in the area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.