course descriptions

BASIC DESIGN AND LAYOUT CA123
Prerequisite: X040, B110
An overview of basic design and layout fundamentals such as line, shape, texture, color, and use of type. Students learn techniques involved in creating layouts from basic symbol development through creative problem solving for complex designs.

TYPOGRAPHY CA132
Prerequisite: CA123
A basic introduction to designing with type and the development of type throughout history. Students will learn how to distinguish typestyles based on the 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.

ILLUSTRATION I/OVERVIEW CA141
Prerequisite: CA123, CA132
Students will learn about the history of illustration, focusing on famous illustrators of our time. They will also learn a variety of illustration techniques and mediums used in the professional illustration field. Students will apply these techniques and mediums in a variety of original illustration projects.

ILLUSTRATION II/ADVANCED PROJECTS CA142
Prerequisite: CA141
Students will have the opportunity to work with clients from the industry in creation of 5 original illustrations based on each client's project requirements and specifications. The production of the illustrations and the client meetings will be supervised by the instructor.

ILLUSTRATION III/DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION CA143
Prerequisite: CA142, CA203, CA204
The demonstration of a variety of digital illustration techniques using Adobeª Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will apply these techniques in a variety of original digital illustration projects.

INDESIGN/PAGE LAYOUT CA200
Prerequisite: CA201, CA202
An introduction to basic computerized page layout including layout design, image setting, page composition, and text flow using Adobeª InDesign to create a series of creative single-page advertising and editorial projects.

PHOTOSHOP/BITMAP DRAWING CA201
Prerequisite: X040
Introduction to the basic concepts and methods of advanced photograph retouching and photo-illustration using Adobeª Photoshop software.

ILLUSTRATOR/VECTOR DRAWING CA202
Prerequisite: X040
Introduction to the basic concepts and methods of advanced drawing and illustration using Adobeª Illustrator software.

ADVANCED PHOTOSHOP PROJECTS CA203
Prerequisite: CA201
Students will learn advanced image editing, color correction and adjustment, layer effects, and drawing tools using Adobeª Photoshop. Students will apply these advanced tools in a variety of original industry-standard projects.

ADVANCED ILLUSTRATOR PROJECTS CA204
Prerequisite: CA202
Students will learn advanced vector image creation, manipulation, special effects, and drawing tools using Adobeª Illustrator. Students will apply these advanced tools in a variety of original industry-standard projects.

CORPORATE IDENTITY GRAPHICS CA250
Prerequisite: CA201, CA202
Design and execution of corporate identity projects including logos, stationery, and annual reports using page layout and design software.

VISUAL MARKETING AND PRESENTATION CA257
Prerequisite: CA201, CA202
This course is designed to meet the practical requirement of the professional for business writing and speaking. Students use acquired marketing and communication skills in conjunction with artistic skills to develop a visual presentation for the communication of design concepts and solutions.

WEB DESIGN CA265
Prerequisite: CA201, CA202
Introduction to web design and HTML development using Macromediaª Dreamweaver. Web theory and history will also be addressed.

ADVANCED WEB DESIGN CA266
Prerequisite: CA265, CA310
Advanced projects in web design using Macromediaª Flash to develop dynamic, interactive, and animated web content. Students will conceptualize, design, develop, upload, and maintain their own interactive multimedia web sites.

3D DESIGN I CA288
Prerequisite: CA201, CA202
The three dimensional principles of design for packaging and exhibits as they pertain to advertising. Construction techniques based on Platonic Geometry, leading to development of 3-D fabrication through hands-on and computer applications.

3D DESIGN II CA289
Prerequisite: CA201, CA202
Continuation of CA288 using three dimensional principles to design visual displays, die-cut, pop-up visuals, and innovative package design.

PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION CA294
Prerequisite: 7th or 8th quarter standing
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.

PRINT PRODUCTION CA295
Prerequisite: CA200, CA201, CA202
A study of basic techniques, procedures, and processes of graphic art preparation and reproduction. Students learn how to prepare mechanicals for one, two, and four color process material.

ADVANCED INDESIGN/MULTIPAGE LAYOUT CA212
Prerequisite: CA203, CA204, CA200, CA295
Students will learn advanced layout design and page layout procedures with a focus on multi-page layout using Adobeª 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.

INTERNSHIP CA301
Prerequisite: Completion of all coursework prior to the eighth quarter. To be taken concurrently with B254
Internship is 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.

FLASH CA310
Prerequisite: CA200
Introduction to Macromediaª Flash, the industry-standard tool for creating rich, dynamic content and applications for the web and interactive media.

ADVANCED FLASH CA312
Prerequisite: CA310
Advanced projects in Macromediaª Flash involving ActionScripting, character animation and the implementation of advanced components.

IMAGE ESSENTIALS B102
The Look: Personal and professional image development. Ideas and discoveries in personal and professional image, style, and fashion development. Introduction to modeling.

COMIC AND FANTASY ILLUSTRATION CA104
Prerequisite: CA141, CA142 or Portfolio Review
Learn character development, concepting techniques, rendering techniques, and the art of comic and fantasy illustration from a famed fantasy and comic book artist.