Graphic Design
Degrees and Certificates
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Graphic Design, Advanced Certificate -
Graphic Design, Associate in Science -
Foundations of Graphic Design, Certificate
Courses
GRA120L: Design Software Essentials
In Design Software Essentials, students cover the necessary functions of Photoshop and Illustrator. These are the two major 2D image creation and editing software. These programs form the foundation of digital imaging in both print screen and video graphics. Students will learn through several lab assignments that cover pixel manipulation, composing, adjusting, and resizing in Photoshop. In Illustrator, students will learn how to properly and efficiently manipulate vectors; how to create and use color properly, and finally how to efficiently output vector images for screen or print. Concepts learned in this course carry over into animation, motion graphics, 3D design, and more.
GRA125L: Foundations of Design
GRA127L: UX Foundations
GRA134L: Typography
GRA136L: Digital Illustration
GRA137L: Aspects of Graphic Communication
In this course students will be given projects that will incorporate all aspects of graphic design. Focused study, exploring the branding process from the ground up, using the principles and elements of design, color theory, typography and layout, students will learn the methods of visual identity, branding, moving images, and web development. Students are introduced to visual communication strategies, communication theory, and the message of language in design, through issues of form, color, texture, hierarchy, imagery, animated movement, typography and narrative, learning how to harness these elements to communicate concepts clearly, effectively and expressively.
GRA224L: Publication Design
This course teaches the necessary skills to develop layouts for both page and screen publications. Industry standards and practices will be discussed, while developing layouts using grids, typography, color theories, and basic design principles.
GRA226L: CMS Basics
GRA227L: CMS Customizing
GRA228L: Motion Gaming Graphics
This course introduces the fundamental principles of expression through movement in time, sequential composition editing, and image sequence and as well as sound integration, editing and story structure using current digital software. Students explore the techniques and software to incorporate illustrations and graphics into moving animated designs in both 2D and 3D using Blender, Photoshop, and other current software for gaming designs. Students develop sketches for a series of short projects to apply basic animation principles.