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Students completing this program may receive a certificate of proficiency or the Associate's degree in Applied Science. The AAS degree plan is a two year postsecondary technical program designed to meet the needs of the student desiring to enter the field of visual communication, graphic arts, or commercial photography.
ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I (2-4) (3 credits)
Digital imaging using raster image editing and/or image creation software: scanning, resolution, file
formats, output devices, color systems, and image acquisitions.
This course is offered in Fall only.
Prerequisite: GRPH 1359
ARTC 1305 Basic Graphic Design (3-0) (3 credits)
Graphic design with emphasis on the visual communication process. Topics include basic terminology
and graphic design principles.
ARTC 1313 Digital Publishing I (2-4) (3 credits)
The fundamentals of using digital layout as a primary publishing tool and the basic concepts and
terminology associated with typography and page layout. Adobe InDesign is the primary software. This
course also introduces basic scanning and input from digital cameras. Students learn to output to
various printer devices and prepare to output to service to service bureaus.
This course is offered in Fall
only.
ARTC 2305 Digital Imaging II (2-4) (3 credits)
Principles of digital image processing and electronic painting. Emphasis on bitmapped or raster based
image marking and the creative aspects of electronic illustration for commercial or fine art applications.
Students learn advanced features of Adobe Photoshop in addition to animation utilizing Adobe
ImageReady. Introduction to video equipment and video editing utilizing iMovie Software.
This course is
offered in Spring only.
Prerequisite: ARTC 1302
ARTC 2313 Digital Publishing II (2-4) (3 credits)
Includes layout procedures from thumbnails and roughs to final comprehensive and print output.
Emphasis on design principles for the creation of advertising and publishing materials, and techniques
for efficient planning and documenting projects. Advanced design concepts include the design of 2d and
3d surfaces. The students create and finalize projects using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
appropriately.
This course is offered in Fall only.
Prerequisite: ARTC 1313
ARTC 2348 Digital Publishing III (2-4) (3 credits)
A project based page layout course from concept to completion addressing design problems, preflight of
files, color separations, and trapping techniques. Adobe InDesign is used to create complex projects.
This course is offered in Spring only.
Prerequisite: ARTC 1313
COMM 1316 News Photography I (2-4) (3 credits)
Problems and practices of photography for newspapers. Includes instruction in camera and equipment
and operation and maintenance, film and plate developing, and printing media.
GRPH 1359 Vector Graphics for Production (2 4) (3 credits)
A study and use of vector graphics for production. Mastery of the tools and transformation options of an
industry standard draw program to create complex illustration sand good layout and design principles
and use of the capabilities specific to vector (object oriented) drawing software to manipulate both text
and graphics with emphasis on the use of Bezier curves. Acquisition of images via scanning and the
creative use of clip art are included. Adobe Illustrator is the primary software.
This course is offered in
Spring only.
Prerequisite: ARTC 1313
GRPH 2336 Prepress Techniques (2-4) (3 credits)
Hands on experience in both electronic file imaging and/or traditional graphics camera use. Electronic
file output and troubleshooting, graphics camera knowledge, traditional film assembly, and proofing
process. High end color scanning. Advanced Photoshop techniques are used to produce images for this
course. Field trips are taken to local service bureaus.
This course is offered in Spring only.
Prerequisite: ARTC 1302
IMED 1301 Introduction to Multimedia (2-2) (3 credits)
A survey of the theories, elements, and hardware/software components of multimedia. Topics include
digital image editing, digital sound and video editing, animation, web page development, and interactive
presentations. Emphasis on conceptualizing and producing effective multimedia presentations. Students
learn animation using Flash along with movie/video creation utilizing iMovie software.
This course is
offered in Fall only.
IMED 1316 Web Page Design I (2-4) (3 credits)
Instruction in web design and related graphic design issues including mark up languages, web sites, and
browsers. Dreamweaver is the primary software and Flash is used for web animation.
This course is
offered in Spring only.
Prerequisites: ARTC 1302 or PHTC 1345
IMED 2311 Portfolio Development (2-4) (3 credits)
Preparation and enhancement of portfolio to meet professional standards, development of presentation
skills, and improvement of job seeking techniques. Students will choose from a variety of software
packages to create a digital portfolio. Programs include Keynote, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver.
This is a
CAPSTONE course. This course is offered in Spring only.
Prerequisite: ARTC 2313 or PHTC 1345
PHTC 1300 Photo Digital Imaging I (2-2) (3 credits)
Computer and software instruction for electronic imaging. Includes color, gray scale, image conversion,
presentation, and ethics. The operation of digital cameras and scanners utilizing iPhoto and other
imaging software. Adobe Photoshop is the primary software used.
PHTC 1311 Fundamentals of Photography (2-4) (3 credits)
An introduction to camera operation and image production, composition, supplemental lighting, and
use of exposure meters and filters.
This course is offered in Fall only.
PHTC 1341 Color Photography I (2-4) (3 credits)
Examination of color theory as it applies to photography. Emphasis on color concepts and the intricacies
of seeing and photographing in color.
This course is offered in Spring only.
Prerequisite: PHTC 2301
PHTC 1343 Expressive Photography (2-4) (3 credits)
A study of formal, professional, and individual uses of photography by applying photographic technology
to personalized needs. Emphasis on creative visual thinking and problem solving and the exploration of
personal vision.
Prerequisite: PHTC 1300 or concurrent enrollment with PHTC 2301
PHTC 1345 Illustrative Photography I (2-4) (3 credits)
Instruction in the technical aspects involved in commercial photography. Topics include lighting
equipment, techniques of production photography, reproduction principles, illustrative techniques, and
advertising. Other topics include traditional and digital imaging with emphasis on lighting techniques
and Photoshop manipulation.
This course is offered in Fall only.
Prerequisite: PHTC 2301
PHTC 1353 Portraiture I (2-4) (3 credits)
Photographic principles applied to portrait lighting, posing, and subject rapport.
Prerequisite: PHTC 1300 or concurrent enrollment with PHTC 2301
PHTC 2301 Intermediate Photography (2-4) (3 credits)
Continuation of "Fundamentals of Photography." Emphasizes social, portrait, studio, fashion, theatrical,
publicity, and event photography.
This course is offered in Spring only.
Prerequisite: PHTC 1311
PHTC 2342 Fashion Photography (2-4) (3 credits)
Fashion photography in terms of trends and techniques included in studio and location work.
Emphasizes model direction and lighting control.
Prerequisite: PHTC 1300 or concurrent enrollment with PHTC 2301 |
