GRD - Graphic Design

Course covers the fundamental principles of design and how these relate to effective communication. It explores the media and tools that create imaging and how these tools are integrated into the image-making process. Topics include conceptual design, critical thinking in the creation of practical design, how design relates to industry, human perception and the visual process, and the history of visual communication, from the symbols of the cave man to modern-day advertising.

Course introduces hands-on techniques used to plan and produce audio and video content for digital streaming media. Focus is on the development, artistry, and business of digital content as well as aesthetics, theory, and technique used in production. Content includes studio practice; procedures and demonstrations as related to podcast production and audiovisual content creation as well as live-streaming applications. Hands-on production experience reinforces theoretical material.

Course introduces hands-on techniques used to plan and produce narrative video and related media. Content includes scriptwriting and pre-production design, production in studio environments, recording on location and using non-linear video editing systems.

Workplace experience in the graphic design field acquired by working for a company that does graphic design. The student’s job will be appropriate to his or her skills. Student meets with instructor to provide detailed reports of the work experience.

Workplace experience in the animation and multimedia field acquired by working for a company that does animation and multimedia. The student’s job will be appropriate to his or her skills. Student meets with instructor to provide detailed reports of the work experience.

Workplace experience in web design field acquired by working for a company that does web design. The student’s job will be appropriate to his or her skills. Student meets with instructor to provide detailed reports of the work experience.

Workplace experience in the photography field acquired by working for a company that does work in photography. The student’s job will be appropriate to his or her skills. Student meets with instructor to provide detailed reports of the work experience.