This is an introductory course that prepares all students for entry into the Visual Communications field. General overviews will be given of the visual arts, photography and graphic design fields. Students will learn basic computer operation, how to use the local network, and learn general operational methods used in the Visual Communications Department. Additionally, students will learn to prepare, mount and display artwork. All these skills are a prerequisite for other courses in the Vis Com Department.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This course will take the basics of art fundamentals and apply them to the development of promotional graphic design projects. The study of psychological responses to color will be emphasized when used to design various graphics. the student will be able to apply these design fundamentals to all aspects of the creative arts field.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This is an introduction of the basic tools used for image manipulation in Adobe PhotoShop. Image modification and compositing, use of the scanner, and mastery of PhotoShop tools are stressed. Image adjustment and enhancement and layer masks are also taught.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers development of page layout and basic graphic design processes. It provides an overview of the graphic design profession and a historical framework for modern graphic design/page layout practices. The student will overcome visual design problems by employing design elements and principles used as the foundation of any design work. It includes the "how to's" of creating effective page layout for print and screen. Practical applications of typography and use of visual concepts will be explored. This course will utilize hand layout tools exclusively.

Prerequisites: None

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:All students are expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

In this course the student will learn how to use all the manual 35mm camera controls to create good black and white photographs. We will practice using the motion and depth-of-field controls in different kinds of outdoor and natural lighting conditions. The student will combine the knowledge of different films and exposure techniques with the study of artistic composition to produce-pleasing images. Discussion of basic accessories and special techniques will round out the camera knowledge.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will be responsible for all shooting, reading and worksheet assignments and completing them outside regular class time. The student will participate in classroom discussion. At least 2 hours per week will be needed for preparing and taking photos for class assignments. Attendance is critical in this class due to the amount of information discussed in this class.

This course will take the principles of design along with art fundamentals and apply them to the development of graphic design projects. Students will be introduced to basic drawing techniques to illustrate their ideas. The elements of design and color will be studied. Presentation skills and professional attitude will be practiced. Specific emphasis will be made in developing creativity and overcoming creative blocks. The student will be able to apply these design fundamentals to all aspects of the visual communications field.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This beginning drawing course covers drawing techniques for drawing linear perspective in a rapid manner. Drawing without tools is emphasized although tool use is explained and demonstrated by the student for both sketchbook drawing and drafting board drawing. One, two and three point drawing is explained as well as drawing style and use of color.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

In this course various methods of solving creative problems will be explored through design projects. The elements and principles of design will be utilized applying methods of creative problem solving.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:All students are expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

Students will become familiar with QuarkXPress an electronic layout program. Emphasis will be placed on software operation. Use of text, graphics, tabs, style sheets, and master pages will be incorporated into projects.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Varies **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students will become familiar with Adobe InDesign as an electronic publishing program. Emphasis will be placed on software operation. Use of text, graphics, tabs, style sheets, and master pages will be incorporated into projects.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is a comprehensive look into the drawing tools of Adobe Illustrator, a computer illustration application. Students will develop skills using the basic drawing tools. Use of the transformation tools, templates, layering, spot and process color and file output will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students will learn the basics of typography. Measurement, type fitting, design with type and an appreciation of type in the design process will be stressed.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Students are introduced to the history of print and explore a variety of print processes (flexo, letterpress, lithography, digital, etc.) A general overview of print process will include: basic paper characteristics and selection,imposition and folding, color keys, and job work flow.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This course builds on the tools and techniques learned in VCOM 1010 (Intro PhotoShop). The student will use and become more proficient with all the tools used to modify photographs. Some of the special effects power of these software will be introduced during this class. Emphasis will be placed on using this software to produce commercially acceptable photographs and advertisements, as well as hard copy outputs.

Prerequisites: VCOM1010. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students will create advanced electronic publishing projects using either PageMaker or QuarkXPress. Emphasis will be on advanced publishing techniques, use of color, color separations, and design of portfolio quality projects.

Prerequisites: VCOM1400 or VCOM1430. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is a project driven course. Students will use Intro Illustrator to create a variety of portfolio quality drawings.

Prerequisites: VCOM1410. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Print Process II is a continuation of Print Process I (VCOM1422). Students will develop an understanding of the print process including: negative striping and proofing, color keys, job preflight, an overview of bindery and finishing operations (binding, folding, die cutting, foil stamping, etc.) and PDF workflow.

Prerequisites: VCOM1422

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Students will use Macromedia object based 2D animation program to create animated segments for use in web pages. Timing, storyboarding, design and software tools will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: VCOM1010, VCOM1410 recommended. Offered: Varies **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This class will familiarize students with the concepts of web page design and construction. Emphasis will be on good design for both graphic elements and logical web page information flow.

Prerequisites: VCOM1010 recommended and VCOM1410 required or instructor approval. Offered: Varies **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This class will concentrate on preparing the student to enter the multimedia, print industry and illustration job market. Students will be required to create a finished graphics portfolio in the area of their degree. Students will use skills learned in other software applications to refine and develop projects for use in their portfolio. Projects will be created using multimedia and web authoring programs. Projects for inclusion in the portfolio will be created in pixel based, object based, layout, web authoring and multimedia programs.

Prerequisites: This course must be taken in conjunction with VCOM2730

Credit Breakout:  0.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This course will take the principles of design along with art fundamentals and apply them to the development of graphic design projects. Students will be introduced to basic drawing techniques to illustrate their ideas. The elements of design and color will be studied. Presentation skills and professional attitude will be practiced. Specific emphasis will be made in developing creativity and overcoming creative blocks. The student will be able to apply these design fundamentals to all aspects of the visual communications field.

Prerequisites: None

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This is an introductory course that prepares all students for entry into the Visual Communications field. General overviews will be given of the visual arts, photography and graphic design fields. Students will learn basic computer operation, how to use the local network, and learn general operational methods used in the Visual Communications Department. Additionally, students will learn to prepare, mount and display artwork. All these skills are a prerequisite for other courses in the Vis Com Department.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This course will take the basics of art fundamentals and apply them to the development of promotional graphic design projects. The study of psychological responses to color will be emphasized when used to design various graphics. the student will be able to apply these design fundamentals to all aspects of the creative arts field.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This is an introduction of the basic tools used for image manipulation in Adobe PhotoShop. Image modification and compositing, use of the scanner, and mastery of PhotoShop tools are stressed. Image adjustment and enhancement and layer masks are also taught.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers development of page layout and basic graphic design processes. It provides an overview of the graphic design profession and a historical framework for modern graphic design/page layout practices. The student will overcome visual design problems by employing design elements and principles used as the foundation of any design work. It includes the "how to's" of creating effective page layout for print and screen. Practical applications of typography and use of visual concepts will be explored. This course will utilize hand layout tools exclusively.

Prerequisites: None

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:All students are expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

In this course the student will learn how to use all the manual 35mm camera controls to create good black and white photographs. We will practice using the motion and depth-of-field controls in different kinds of outdoor and natural lighting conditions. The student will combine the knowledge of different films and exposure techniques with the study of artistic composition to produce-pleasing images. Discussion of basic accessories and special techniques will round out the camera knowledge.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will be responsible for all shooting, reading and worksheet assignments and completing them outside regular class time. The student will participate in classroom discussion. At least 2 hours per week will be needed for preparing and taking photos for class assignments. Attendance is critical in this class due to the amount of information discussed in this class.

This course will take the principles of design along with art fundamentals and apply them to the development of graphic design projects. Students will be introduced to basic drawing techniques to illustrate their ideas. The elements of design and color will be studied. Presentation skills and professional attitude will be practiced. Specific emphasis will be made in developing creativity and overcoming creative blocks. The student will be able to apply these design fundamentals to all aspects of the visual communications field.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This beginning drawing course covers drawing techniques for drawing linear perspective in a rapid manner. Drawing without tools is emphasized although tool use is explained and demonstrated by the student for both sketchbook drawing and drafting board drawing. One, two and three point drawing is explained as well as drawing style and use of color.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

In this course various methods of solving creative problems will be explored through design projects. The elements and principles of design will be utilized applying methods of creative problem solving.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:All students are expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

Students will become familiar with QuarkXPress an electronic layout program. Emphasis will be placed on software operation. Use of text, graphics, tabs, style sheets, and master pages will be incorporated into projects.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Varies **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students will become familiar with Adobe InDesign as an electronic publishing program. Emphasis will be placed on software operation. Use of text, graphics, tabs, style sheets, and master pages will be incorporated into projects.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is a comprehensive look into the drawing tools of Adobe Illustrator, a computer illustration application. Students will develop skills using the basic drawing tools. Use of the transformation tools, templates, layering, spot and process color and file output will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students will learn the basics of typography. Measurement, type fitting, design with type and an appreciation of type in the design process will be stressed.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Students are introduced to the history of print and explore a variety of print processes (flexo, letterpress, lithography, digital, etc.) A general overview of print process will include: basic paper characteristics and selection,imposition and folding, color keys, and job work flow.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This course builds on the tools and techniques learned in VCOM 1010 (Intro PhotoShop). The student will use and become more proficient with all the tools used to modify photographs. Some of the special effects power of these software will be introduced during this class. Emphasis will be placed on using this software to produce commercially acceptable photographs and advertisements, as well as hard copy outputs.

Prerequisites: VCOM1010. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students will create advanced electronic publishing projects using either PageMaker or QuarkXPress. Emphasis will be on advanced publishing techniques, use of color, color separations, and design of portfolio quality projects.

Prerequisites: VCOM1400 or VCOM1430. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is a project driven course. Students will use Intro Illustrator to create a variety of portfolio quality drawings.

Prerequisites: VCOM1410. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Print Process II is a continuation of Print Process I (VCOM1422). Students will develop an understanding of the print process including: negative striping and proofing, color keys, job preflight, an overview of bindery and finishing operations (binding, folding, die cutting, foil stamping, etc.) and PDF workflow.

Prerequisites: VCOM1422

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Students will use Macromedia object based 2D animation program to create animated segments for use in web pages. Timing, storyboarding, design and software tools will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: VCOM1010, VCOM1410 recommended. Offered: Varies **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This class will familiarize students with the concepts of web page design and construction. Emphasis will be on good design for both graphic elements and logical web page information flow.

Prerequisites: VCOM1010 recommended and VCOM1410 required or instructor approval. Offered: Varies **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This class will concentrate on preparing the student to enter the multimedia, print industry and illustration job market. Students will be required to create a finished graphics portfolio in the area of their degree. Students will use skills learned in other software applications to refine and develop projects for use in their portfolio. Projects will be created using multimedia and web authoring programs. Projects for inclusion in the portfolio will be created in pixel based, object based, layout, web authoring and multimedia programs.

Prerequisites: This course must be taken in conjunction with VCOM2730

Credit Breakout:  0.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This course will take the principles of design along with art fundamentals and apply them to the development of graphic design projects. Students will be introduced to basic drawing techniques to illustrate their ideas. The elements of design and color will be studied. Presentation skills and professional attitude will be practiced. Specific emphasis will be made in developing creativity and overcoming creative blocks. The student will be able to apply these design fundamentals to all aspects of the visual communications field.

Prerequisites: None

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This is an introductory course that prepares all students for entry into the Visual Communications field. General overviews will be given of the visual arts, photography and graphic design fields. Students will learn basic computer operation, how to use the local network, and learn general operational methods used in the Visual Communications Department. Additionally, students will learn to prepare, mount and display artwork. All these skills are a prerequisite for other courses in the Vis Com Department.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This course will take the basics of art fundamentals and apply them to the development of promotional graphic design projects. The study of psychological responses to color will be emphasized when used to design various graphics. the student will be able to apply these design fundamentals to all aspects of the creative arts field.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This is an introduction of the basic tools used for image manipulation in Adobe PhotoShop. Image modification and compositing, use of the scanner, and mastery of PhotoShop tools are stressed. Image adjustment and enhancement and layer masks are also taught.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers development of page layout and basic graphic design processes. It provides an overview of the graphic design profession and a historical framework for modern graphic design/page layout practices. The student will overcome visual design problems by employing design elements and principles used as the foundation of any design work. It includes the "how to's" of creating effective page layout for print and screen. Practical applications of typography and use of visual concepts will be explored. This course will utilize hand layout tools exclusively.

Prerequisites: None

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:All students are expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

In this course the student will learn how to use all the manual 35mm camera controls to create good black and white photographs. We will practice using the motion and depth-of-field controls in different kinds of outdoor and natural lighting conditions. The student will combine the knowledge of different films and exposure techniques with the study of artistic composition to produce-pleasing images. Discussion of basic accessories and special techniques will round out the camera knowledge.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will be responsible for all shooting, reading and worksheet assignments and completing them outside regular class time. The student will participate in classroom discussion. At least 2 hours per week will be needed for preparing and taking photos for class assignments. Attendance is critical in this class due to the amount of information discussed in this class.

This course will take the principles of design along with art fundamentals and apply them to the development of graphic design projects. Students will be introduced to basic drawing techniques to illustrate their ideas. The elements of design and color will be studied. Presentation skills and professional attitude will be practiced. Specific emphasis will be made in developing creativity and overcoming creative blocks. The student will be able to apply these design fundamentals to all aspects of the visual communications field.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

In this course various methods of solving creative problems will be explored through design projects. The elements and principles of design will be utilized applying methods of creative problem solving.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:All students are expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

Students will become familiar with QuarkXPress an electronic layout program. Emphasis will be placed on software operation. Use of text, graphics, tabs, style sheets, and master pages will be incorporated into projects.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Varies **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students will become familiar with Adobe InDesign as an electronic publishing program. Emphasis will be placed on software operation. Use of text, graphics, tabs, style sheets, and master pages will be incorporated into projects.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is a comprehensive look into the drawing tools of Adobe Illustrator, a computer illustration application. Students will develop skills using the basic drawing tools. Use of the transformation tools, templates, layering, spot and process color and file output will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students will learn the basics of typography. Measurement, type fitting, design with type and an appreciation of type in the design process will be stressed.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Students are introduced to the history of print and explore a variety of print processes (flexo, letterpress, lithography, digital, etc.) A general overview of print process will include: basic paper characteristics and selection,imposition and folding, color keys, and job work flow.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Students will learn basic proofreading techniques. Proofing marks will be learned and used to mark text. Proofing techniques will be used to identify proofing errors.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1 hour per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students will create advanced electronic publishing projects using either PageMaker or QuarkXPress. Emphasis will be on advanced publishing techniques, use of color, color separations, and design of portfolio quality projects.

Prerequisites: VCOM1400 or VCOM1430. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students are introduced to the history of print and explore a variety of print processes (flexo, letterpress, lithography, digital, etc.) A general overview of print process will include: basic paper characteristics and selection,imposition and folding, color keys, and job work flow.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

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This is an introductory course that prepares all students for entry into the Visual Communications field. General overviews will be given of the visual arts, photography and graphic design fields. Students will learn basic computer operation, how to use the local network, and learn general operational methods used in the Visual Communications Department. Additionally, students will learn to prepare, mount and display artwork. All these skills are a prerequisite for other courses in the Vis Com Department.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This course will take the basics of art fundamentals and apply them to the development of promotional graphic design projects. The study of psychological responses to color will be emphasized when used to design various graphics. the student will be able to apply these design fundamentals to all aspects of the creative arts field.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This is an introduction of the basic tools used for image manipulation in Adobe PhotoShop. Image modification and compositing, use of the scanner, and mastery of PhotoShop tools are stressed. Image adjustment and enhancement and layer masks are also taught.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers development of page layout and basic graphic design processes. It provides an overview of the graphic design profession and a historical framework for modern graphic design/page layout practices. The student will overcome visual design problems by employing design elements and principles used as the foundation of any design work. It includes the "how to's" of creating effective page layout for print and screen. Practical applications of typography and use of visual concepts will be explored. This course will utilize hand layout tools exclusively.

Prerequisites: None

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:All students are expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

In this course the student will learn how to use all the manual 35mm camera controls to create good black and white photographs. We will practice using the motion and depth-of-field controls in different kinds of outdoor and natural lighting conditions. The student will combine the knowledge of different films and exposure techniques with the study of artistic composition to produce-pleasing images. Discussion of basic accessories and special techniques will round out the camera knowledge.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will be responsible for all shooting, reading and worksheet assignments and completing them outside regular class time. The student will participate in classroom discussion. At least 2 hours per week will be needed for preparing and taking photos for class assignments. Attendance is critical in this class due to the amount of information discussed in this class.

This course will take the principles of design along with art fundamentals and apply them to the development of graphic design projects. Students will be introduced to basic drawing techniques to illustrate their ideas. The elements of design and color will be studied. Presentation skills and professional attitude will be practiced. Specific emphasis will be made in developing creativity and overcoming creative blocks. The student will be able to apply these design fundamentals to all aspects of the visual communications field.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

In this course various methods of solving creative problems will be explored through design projects. The elements and principles of design will be utilized applying methods of creative problem solving.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:All students are expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

Students will become familiar with QuarkXPress an electronic layout program. Emphasis will be placed on software operation. Use of text, graphics, tabs, style sheets, and master pages will be incorporated into projects.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Varies **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students will become familiar with Adobe InDesign as an electronic publishing program. Emphasis will be placed on software operation. Use of text, graphics, tabs, style sheets, and master pages will be incorporated into projects.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is a comprehensive look into the drawing tools of Adobe Illustrator, a computer illustration application. Students will develop skills using the basic drawing tools. Use of the transformation tools, templates, layering, spot and process color and file output will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students will learn the basics of typography. Measurement, type fitting, design with type and an appreciation of type in the design process will be stressed.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Students are introduced to the history of print and explore a variety of print processes (flexo, letterpress, lithography, digital, etc.) A general overview of print process will include: basic paper characteristics and selection,imposition and folding, color keys, and job work flow.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Students will learn basic proofreading techniques. Proofing marks will be learned and used to mark text. Proofing techniques will be used to identify proofing errors.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 1 hour per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students will create advanced electronic publishing projects using either PageMaker or QuarkXPress. Emphasis will be on advanced publishing techniques, use of color, color separations, and design of portfolio quality projects.

Prerequisites: VCOM1400 or VCOM1430. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students are introduced to the history of print and explore a variety of print processes (flexo, letterpress, lithography, digital, etc.) A general overview of print process will include: basic paper characteristics and selection,imposition and folding, color keys, and job work flow.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

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This is an introductory course that prepares all students for entry into the Visual Communications field. General overviews will be given of the visual arts, photography and graphic design fields. Students will learn basic computer operation, how to use the local network, and learn general operational methods used in the Visual Communications Department. Additionally, students will learn to prepare, mount and display artwork. All these skills are a prerequisite for other courses in the Vis Com Department.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This course will take the basics of art fundamentals and apply them to the development of promotional graphic design projects. The study of psychological responses to color will be emphasized when used to design various graphics. the student will be able to apply these design fundamentals to all aspects of the creative arts field.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This is an introduction of the basic tools used for image manipulation in Adobe PhotoShop. Image modification and compositing, use of the scanner, and mastery of PhotoShop tools are stressed. Image adjustment and enhancement and layer masks are also taught.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers development of page layout and basic graphic design processes. It provides an overview of the graphic design profession and a historical framework for modern graphic design/page layout practices. The student will overcome visual design problems by employing design elements and principles used as the foundation of any design work. It includes the "how to's" of creating effective page layout for print and screen. Practical applications of typography and use of visual concepts will be explored. This course will utilize hand layout tools exclusively.

Prerequisites: None

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:All students are expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

In this course the student will learn how to use all the manual 35mm camera controls to create good black and white photographs. We will practice using the motion and depth-of-field controls in different kinds of outdoor and natural lighting conditions. The student will combine the knowledge of different films and exposure techniques with the study of artistic composition to produce-pleasing images. Discussion of basic accessories and special techniques will round out the camera knowledge.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will be responsible for all shooting, reading and worksheet assignments and completing them outside regular class time. The student will participate in classroom discussion. At least 2 hours per week will be needed for preparing and taking photos for class assignments. Attendance is critical in this class due to the amount of information discussed in this class.

This course will take the principles of design along with art fundamentals and apply them to the development of graphic design projects. Students will be introduced to basic drawing techniques to illustrate their ideas. The elements of design and color will be studied. Presentation skills and professional attitude will be practiced. Specific emphasis will be made in developing creativity and overcoming creative blocks. The student will be able to apply these design fundamentals to all aspects of the visual communications field.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This course will explore the fundamentals of design, development and delivery of computer-based multimedia. Students will be introduced to basic HTML, image preparation and web page tools/software. The elements and principles of design along with general presentation skills and professionalism will be practiced. Special emphasis will be placed on uses of multimedia in the visual communications industry and the structure of the Internet. Students will be able to create a simple website with HTML and upload it to a server at the end of the course.

Prerequisites: VCOM1040, Basic Drawing

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This beginning drawing course covers drawing techniques for drawing linear perspective in a rapid manner. Drawing without tools is emphasized although tool use is explained and demonstrated by the student for both sketchbook drawing and drafting board drawing. One, two and three point drawing is explained as well as drawing style and use of color.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

In this course various methods of solving creative problems will be explored through design projects. The elements and principles of design will be utilized applying methods of creative problem solving.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:All students are expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

Students will become familiar with QuarkXPress an electronic layout program. Emphasis will be placed on software operation. Use of text, graphics, tabs, style sheets, and master pages will be incorporated into projects.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Varies **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students will become familiar with Adobe InDesign as an electronic publishing program. Emphasis will be placed on software operation. Use of text, graphics, tabs, style sheets, and master pages will be incorporated into projects.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is a comprehensive look into the drawing tools of Adobe Illustrator, a computer illustration application. Students will develop skills using the basic drawing tools. Use of the transformation tools, templates, layering, spot and process color and file output will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Fall, Spring **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students will learn the basics of typography. Measurement, type fitting, design with type and an appreciation of type in the design process will be stressed.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This course introduces the student to the planning, designing and production of photo/video based presentations and audio. Students will learn how to develop timelines, narrative scripts and story boards. Students will become familiar with techniques of audio, video and still images creation, compression and formatting appropriate for use in interactive multimedia and linear presentation. Delivery and packaging of a variety of digital media will also be covered.

Prerequisites: None

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the methods of design and construction of a multimedia production. Students will learn project management, client contact and presentation techniques. Students will learn to integrate information from a variety of resources into a multimedia production design. Teamwork and group participation in project development will be stressed.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is designed to give the skills needed to make basic computer generated 3D models and animations for use in multimedia and web projects. Software will be used to create, animate and render 3-D models. Textures, color and lighting will be applied to wire frame models. Emphasis is placed on tool and menu use to create models and animations.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000, VCOM1010 required, VCOM1410 recommended. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students will use Macromedia object based 2D animation program to create animated segments for use in web pages. Timing, storyboarding, design and software tools will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: VCOM1010, VCOM1410 recommended. Offered: Varies **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This class will familiarize students with the concepts of web page design and construction. Emphasis will be on good design for both graphic elements and logical web page information flow.

Prerequisites: VCOM1010 recommended and VCOM1410 required or instructor approval. Offered: Varies **Articulated**

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

In this class students will become familiar with advanced web page design techniques. The emphasis will be on good design of both graphic elements and logical web page information flow. This advanced course will introduce students to a variety of web page construction software packages and tools. Additionally issues dealing with file transmission (audio, video, multimedia interaction) will be discussed.

Prerequisites: VCOM2685.

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This course is project intensive. Students will use skills learned in Intro Director and/or Intro Authorware to create portfolio quality multimedia production. Emphasis will be placed on use of scripting language, logical information flow, story boarding, and quality graphic design.

Prerequisites: VCOM1001, VCOM1010, VCOM1410, VCOM2655. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This course is designed to give students additional instruction and experience in Macromedia’s Flash Animation software. This is a project driven course and students will work on a variety of presentations for delivery on the web. Emphasis will be placed on design and the use of scripting language to control Flash animations.

Prerequisites: VCOM2680. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This class will concentrate on preparing the student to enter the multimedia, print industry and illustration job market. Students will be required to create a finished graphics portfolio in the area of their degree. Students will use skills learned in other software applications to refine and develop projects for use in their portfolio. Projects will be created using multimedia and web authoring programs. Projects for inclusion in the portfolio will be created in pixel based, object based, layout, web authoring and multimedia programs.

Prerequisites: This course must be taken in conjunction with VCOM2730, Career Research Skills

Credit Breakout:  0.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This course will take the principles of design along with art fundamentals and apply them to the development of graphic design projects. Students will be introduced to basic drawing techniques to illustrate their ideas. The elements of design and color will be studied. Presentation skills and professional attitude will be practiced. Specific emphasis will be made in developing creativity and overcoming creative blocks. The student will be able to apply these design fundamentals to all aspects of the visual communications field.

Prerequisites: None

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.