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 is designed to provide the artistic student the basics of drawing. General methods, mediums and styles will be explored. The elements and principles of art and design will be applied to various drawing projects. Uses of drawing in design are included in the focus. Students will study presentation and preservation of original artwork.

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.

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.

This course covers the basic concepts in illustration techniques. Projects will be assigned to develop illustration skills and uses of various media. The history of illustration and general design styles will be examined. Visual concept development and communication through illustration will be explored through research and application.

Prerequisites: VCOM1040.

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 covers development of advanced page layout skills. It includes creating effective marketing pieces through the practical application of typography and composition. The use of visual concepts will be explored. Development and completion of a variety of assignments will place emphasis on visual communication methods including the use of hand tools and the computer as page layout implements.

Prerequisites: VCOM1015.

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

In this course the students will study and apply methods in commercial illustration. Advanced drawing skills and techniques for illustration will be developed and various media uses will be explored. Students work to develop individual styles through advanced assignments.

Prerequisites: VCOM1095.

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

In this course the students will study and apply advanced methods in commercial illustration. Painting skills and techniques for illustration will be developed and various media uses will be explored. Students work to develop individual styles through advanced assignments.

Prerequisites: VCOM1095.

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

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.

This class will concentrate on preparing the student to enter the applied arts fields which may include multimedia, print industry and illustration job market. Students will use skills learned in art mediums and software applications to refine and develop projects for use in their portfolio. Projects for inclusion in the portfolio will include art mediums as well as in pixel based, object based, and layout applications.

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 course is designed to provide the artistic student the basics of drawing. General methods, mediums and styles will be explored. The elements and principles of art and design will be applied to various drawing projects. Uses of drawing in design are included in the focus. Students will study presentation and preservation of original artwork.

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.

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.

This course covers the basic concepts in illustration techniques. Projects will be assigned to develop illustration skills and uses of various media. The history of illustration and general design styles will be examined. Visual concept development and communication through illustration will be explored through research and application.

Prerequisites: VCOM1040.

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 covers development of advanced page layout skills. It includes creating effective marketing pieces through the practical application of typography and composition. The use of visual concepts will be explored. Development and completion of a variety of assignments will place emphasis on visual communication methods including the use of hand tools and the computer as page layout implements.

Prerequisites: VCOM1015.

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

In this course the students will study and apply methods in commercial illustration. Advanced drawing skills and techniques for illustration will be developed and various media uses will be explored. Students work to develop individual styles through advanced assignments.

Prerequisites: VCOM1095.

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

In this course the students will study and apply advanced methods in commercial illustration. Painting skills and techniques for illustration will be developed and various media uses will be explored. Students work to develop individual styles through advanced assignments.

Prerequisites: VCOM1095.

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

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.

This class will concentrate on preparing the student to enter the applied arts fields which may include multimedia, print industry and illustration job market. Students will use skills learned in art mediums and software applications to refine and develop projects for use in their portfolio. Projects for inclusion in the portfolio will include art mediums as well as in pixel based, object based, and layout applications.

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.