This course provides the opportunity to develop extensive knowledge and skills in graphic editing using Photoshop. Photoshop topics include working with file size and format. Using both print and web- oriented file formats students learn how to edit and develop continuous tone images for the output to press and raster images for websites. Non-destructive image editing and masking techniques are stressed. Projects include a self-portrait, social issue project (working for another student to simulate a client/designer relationship), variety of magazine covers and photo restoration. Students will also learn how to use Adobe Bridge to organize their image collections.

This course, based on Adobe Illustrator, provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill in the  production and manipulation of vector graphics. Topics include drawing, stroke and fill, shape tools, freeform drawing, manipulating objects, appearance, drawing aids, importation, and conversion of bitmaps to vectors.

The course also allows us to explore the creative possibilities of vector graphics and integration with other design programs. Projects include a logo, map or floor plan, mesh tool illustration and signs of nonverbal communication

This course will develop the students’ knowledge and skill in planning, creating, and maintaining websites. Students will use Dreamweaver, combining text, images, video, and audio into both simple and complex web sites. Students will build on their knowledge of HTML5, and CSS3, beginning with fixed-width web sites, moving on to grid systems, and finally creating fully responsive sites that are optimized for mobile, tablet and desktop viewing. Topics include web ‘best practices’, HTML validation, media queries, graceful degradation, CSS3, web fonts, SVGs, and moving local sites to remote servers.

This course provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill in planning and creating bitmap and vector graphic animations specifically for delivery on a website. Topics include CSS transforms, transitions, and animations, creating elements, animation methods, adding sound, exporting animations from Flash, adding simple interactivity with JavaScript, and incorporating animations in web pages.

This course provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skill in the art of typography. Topics include the evolution of typography, type basics, and categories of type, elements of type, controlling type within documents, designing with type, type and the Internet, and the mechanics of type. Projects include a promotional brochure, a poster, 2 invitations and an admission ticket.

This course will develop the students’ knowledge and skill in graphic design. Topics include the history of graphic design, fundamental elements, and principles of design, color theory, grids, and layout for print. Students will use Adobe InDesign to create several projects to explore and practice these techniques.

This course will develop the students’ knowledge and skills with the tools required to participate productively in the development of computer graphic designs. Topics include basic project management and project planning concepts, identifying project tasks, creating project schedules, assigning resources and tracking progress, communicating project information, obtaining and working with clients. Students will create numerous projects using software and techniques learned in previous classes to help build their portfolios.

This course covers the information students need to prepare designs for print. Students will be able to properly set up files, understand print terminology, work effectively with printers, and familiarize themselves with the print production process as well as the technology involved. Traditional print production techniques are employed in the preparation of camera-ready art. Knowledge of production of single and multicolor mechanicals and various printing processes are required for computer graphic designers working with the print media industry.

This course provides knowledge and skills to develop a career plan by exploring and evaluating career options. Students will define the stages of career development, and learn how to stand out at work, market personal skills, develop an effective career network, and communicate effectively. Students will prepare a resume and cover letter during this course. They will also be encouraged to develop a job search portfolio.

The internship component of the program is the practical application of a student’s knowledge and skills in an industry environment. The industry shall be directly related to the student’s program of study. The internship may require full-time day attendance working in the industry setting. The duration of the internship is six weeks, during which the student must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 120 hours of work experience.