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  • 1.00 - 6.00 Credits

    An opportunity for majors to apply knowledge and techniques learned in the classroom to an actual job experience. Classroom instruction must precede the experience or the student must be registered for courses at the same time the student is enrolled in the work experience.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Typography is an introductory course in the graphic design sequence, which has as its focus a broad study of typography. Class discussions, assignments and lectures will focus on basic typographical terminology and various typesetting methods. The course will include an analysis of both historical and contemporary trends in type design and the application of typography to the field of graphic design. Various course activities include reading, lecture, visual presentations, discussion (critiques of work in progress and finished work), and creative work. Students are required to participate in course lectures, discussions, design assignments, and course exams.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course will use page layout programs, computers, laser printer, and scanners to develop skills in text and graphic image assembly to produce documents for reproduction.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces the elements and principles of design to the first year student. Elements such as line shape, value, rhythm, and form are discussed and explored in two dimensional and three dimensional assignments.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces the elements of layout. Elements such as balance, emphasis, and unity are explained as important tools in the production of professional page layouts and advertisements.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to color theory and applications of various color arrangements. They study the psychology of color and its effects. Assignments demonstrate the application of color, color theory, pigments, and color mixing.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This is a competency based course of study. Students will have theory and hands-on experiences with a process camera and develop film in the dark room. Tasks will include line exposures on various types of film, continuous tone and halftone conversion, chokes and spreads, and posterizations.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This is an introduction to various art materials and techniques used to produce illustrations in industry. These materials include: pen and ink, pastels, colored pencils, watercolor, and acrylics. Professional results will be emphasized. Prerequisites: ACOM 1021, ACOM 1131
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course is not required for either a diploma or the AAS degree. It is offered as an elective for those desiring this skill or to count towards high school completion requirements.
  • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This is an introduction to the operation of the airbrush as an artistic tool. The use of materials, paints, cutting spray guides, templates, and friskets is demonstrated. Assignments carry students from the least complicated to very involved illustrations. Prerequisites: ACOM 1021, ACOM 1111.