Covers the fundamentals of math, including fractions, decimals, percentages, statistics, simple business and consumer math, simple geometry, and basic algebra. This course will develop the basic skills needed to excel in both business and technical studies.

Explores 9 essay styles, reviews grammar and MLA fundamentals, and improves both verbal and written communication skills.

Beyond type, image and layout, what does being a “Graphic Designer” mean? An overview of the foundation and history of the industry. Students will gain a thorough knowledge and a clear understanding of their chosen field. Students will learn how to become communications experts, problem solvers and result-oriented professionals. By developing a timeline and course plan; students will set goals for a successful college career in Graphic Design.

Covers the origins of color, color consistency, means of expression, formal qualities, color qualities, color temperatures, color perspective, composition, and psychological interpretation.

Learn the design principles that govern all visual choices. Through hands-on workshops, students will explore the elements and principles needed to create strong and compelling work. Clear ideas for visual communication will be explored through a variety of two-dimensional topics. Students will learn the appropriate design vocabulary to discuss and evaluate their work in a professional way.

Analyzes artistic development in architecture, sculpture, and painting from the Prehistoric era to the Gothic period.

Covers the Patriarchs and Major and Minor Prophets from Genesis to Malachi and their historical context.

Revisits key concepts from English 1 and focuses on reading and discussing short stories, poetry and song, film, and a novella.

Involves human skeletal analysis and descriptive drawing techniques, to describe and interpret the human form.

Examines the basic concepts of the economy and their applications to problems and policies. Concepts include supply and demand, market and prices, income distribution, allocation of resources, contemporary economic issues, and personal finance.

An introduction to designing with type and the development of type throughout history. Students will learn how to distinguish typestyles based on their characteristics, render different typestyles by hand, and use type as an illustration and design tool. Students will apply this knowledge and skill in a variety of original and creative type projects.

An introduction to the theory and practice of interpersonal communication, which focuses on learning and applying the skills needed to improve the quality of interpersonal communication and interpersonal relationships with a variety of people.

A further exploration of drawing techniques that focuses on the human muscular form as a mechanical device.  The course focuses on overall muscular definition and analysis, to understand the complexity of the human form.

An introductory course in the applications and use of the advanced digital camera. The student will examine and study the technical workings of the DSLR digital camera and apply this knowledge to achieve a self understanding and confident direction in digital photography. Students will be working in teams on projects that will lead to successful picture taking. This team concept key will let the student work with any image in any mode and create a high level of self expertise and expression in learning the art of photography.

Concept Development is about creating options, recognizing the possibilities, solving the issues and making the right choices. Learn and apply the creative process to conceptualize and design unique, practical solutions to an assignment. Interpret, visualize and design assignments for maximum potential.

Introduction to the basic concepts and methods of advanced photograph retouching and photo-illustration: using Adobe® Photoshop® software.

Analyzes artistic development in architecture, sculpture, and painting from the Early Renaissance to the Post Modern era.

Covers the writers of the New Testament and their historical context and the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Takes a psychological approach to explore classic and current trends in organizational communication and human relations in the work environment.

Introduction to the basic concepts and methods of advanced drawing and illustration using Adobe® Illustrator® software.

An introduction to basic computerized page layout including layout design, image setting, page composition, and text flow using Adobe® InDesign®. Students create a series of creative single-page advertising and editorial projects. In addition, students will learn the basic techniques, procedures, and processes of graphic art preparation and reproduction and how to properly prepare mechanicals for one, two, and four color process material.

An overview of illustration, focusing on famous illustrators of our time. Students will also learn a variety of traditional illustration techniques and mediums used in the professional illustration field. Students will apply these techniques and mediums in a variety of original illustration projects.

A foundation in creating clear, intuitive and well-thought-out web interfaces. This course combines the knowledge of Adobe® Photoshop® with the theories of web usability and logical interface creation. This course explores interface design principles for the web relating to usability, visualization and functionality constructs. Students will design their sites with attention to movement, balance, emphasis and unity. An overview of HTML and CSS will be given in preparation for their next course.

An exploration of advanced image editing, color correction and adjustments, layer effects, and drawing tools using Adobe® Photoshop®. Students will apply these advanced tools in a variety of original industry standard projects.

An exploration of advanced vector image creation, manipulation color correction and adjustment, special effects, and drawing tools using Adobe® Illustrator®. Students will apply these advanced tools in a variety of original industry-standard projects.

A continuation of advanced layout design and page layout procedures with a focus on multi-page layout using Adobe® InDesign®. They will have an industry-standard knowledge of the prepress and print production process. Students will apply their layout design, page layout, and prepress knowledge in a variety of original industry-standard projects.

An introduction to principles of business, corporate structures, terminology, and an overview of the practical aspects of entrepreneurship including branding, advertising, marketing, public relations, and operations.

A continuation of web design knowledge and apply functionality using HTML and CSS. Websites will be built according to web standards with attention to interface functionality and accessibility. Students will learn to use Adobe® Dreamweaver® and Adobe® Flash® to develop dynamic web content. Students will conceptualize, design, develop and maintain their own interactive multimedia web sites.

An overview of the brand identity design process. Design and execution of brand identity projects including logos, business cards, and stationary using industry standard page layout and design software.

Introduction to Adobe® Flash®, the industry-standard tool for creating rich, dynamic content, and applications for the web and interactive media.

An overview of the American legal system and basic laws that apply to contract sales, copyright and trademark, negotiations, product liability, and setting up a business.

Advanced projects in Adobe® Flash® involving more action scripting, character animation and the implementation of User Interface (UI) components.

Students will learn advanced layout design and page layout procedures with a focus on multi-page layout using AdobeTM InDesign. They will have an industry-standard knowledge of the prepress and print production process. Students will apply their layout design, page layout, and prepress knowledge in a variety of original industry- standard projects.

The instructor will demonstrate a variety of digital illustration techniques using Adobe® Photoshop® and Adobe® Illustrator®. Students will apply these techniques in a variety of original digital illustration projects.

An intensive business course to assist artists of all disciplines interested in developing arts-based businesses. This course covers topics that impact an entrepreneur’s daily operations including identifying and developing their personal brand, developing strategies for communicating with their target market, identifying a variety of tools for protecting their work legally, raising capital, and accounting.

A comprehensive approach in creating a portfolio site. Students will then optimize it for search engines and focus on professional development, client relations, branding and promotions.

An exploration, analysis, and preparation of a professional portfolio to meet the employment and promotional needs of the graphic designer. Students learn methods, techniques, and tools for effective portfolio preparation strategy and structure; element selection and preparation; self promotion; and interviewing techniques.

A continuation of GD260 Brand Identity Design with a focus on each student’s personal and professional brand in regards to their professional career development and marketing.

A cooperative venture between the Graphic Design profession and the college to provide the student with on-the-job training. Skills learned in the classroom will be utilized in the placement as much as possible. Students must maintain a minimum work schedule of 6 hours per week and attend regular Internship Review sessions.