Digital Design & Graphics (GRPH) Formerly Graphic Communications. See also
Digital Photography (FOTO)
GRPH 110 Survey of Digital
Design (A, W,–DL)
5 credits
This course provides an overview of the digital design and graphics industry.
The student will be introduced to various areas and job opportunities in this
field. A basic overview of the printing industry, graphic design, advertising
and marketing communications will be discussed. Key terminology and related
software used in this business will be reviewed. Laboratory time will be used
for understanding basic skills.
Lecture: 5 hours
Prerequisites: None
Lab fee: $10.00
GRPH 111 Black and White Photography
4 credits
(See Digital Photography FOTO 111)
GRPH 112 Introduction to Computer Design (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)
5 credits
This course introduces the student to the four computer software programs most
widely used in the graphic communications field. A basic working knowledge of
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and QuarkXPress is the primary goal of this
course. The student will learn these skills through basic project development.
Lecture: 5 hours
Prerequisites: None
Lab fee: $29.00
GRPH 113 Fundamentals of Layout and Storyboarding (A, SP)
4 credits
A storyboard is used by graphic artists, Web developers, and audio/video
professionals to map out visually a series of actions and events. The storyboard
graphically outlines in rough format how the project will appear in the final
state. This course will introduce students to the fundamental skills in
conceptualizing and developing coherent and compelling storyboards. Significant
focus will be placed on learning how to communicate ideas into a logical layout
that tells the story.
Lecture: 4 hours
Prerequisites: None
Lab fee: $20.00
GRPH 114 Digital Photography
4 credits
(See Digital Photography FOTO 114)
GRPH 115 Fundamentals of Illustration (A, SP)
4 credits
This course is an introduction to the basic techniques of visual communication.
Significant focus will be placed on learning how to communicate ideas into a
logical layout that tells the story. This course provides a study of basic
sketching techniques used to create storyboards. Emphasis is placed on the human
form, gestures, facial expressions, perspective, line, textures, contrast and
composition.
Lecture: 4 hours
Prerequisite: None
Lab fee: $15.00
GRPH 116 Introduction to Traditional Animation (W, SU)
4 credits
In this course, the student will be introduced to the animation process and will
learn to adapt this process to various projects. Drawing techniques will be
reviewed and practiced to develop the quality and imagination of the student’s
project. The student will learn the importance of acquiring a large collection
of reference material in many different subjects. This will help the student’s
observation skills and creative thinking.
Lecture: 4 hours
Prerequisite: GRPH 113 and GRPH 115
Lab fee: $15.00
GRPH 122 Publishing with Quark and Adobe InDesign (W, SU,–DL)
5 credits
This course will expand the students knowledge in QuarkXPress and Adobe InDesign,
the most widely used desktop publishing programs in the digital design and
graphics industry. By working on various projects, students will learn more
about the tools and menu options that will help them produce anything from small
ads to multipage documents. Type face manipulation, color control and preparing
a document for printing are also covered.
Lecture: 5 hours
Prerequisite: GRPH 112
Lab fee: $36.00
GRPH 123 Electronic Publishing with InDesign (A, W,–DL)
4 credits
This course introduces students to electronic publishing software, specifically
InDesign with typographical command sequences and manipulation applications.
Special emphasis is placed on its use to generate and create professional
quality publications, such as advertisements and newsletters. This popular
desktop publishing program is becoming more prevalent in the printing industry.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisite: None
Lab fee: $28.00
GRPH 131 Advertising Design I (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)
5 credits
This course provides the student with an understanding of how graphic design,
advertising and marketing are used together to provide a client with effective
visual communications to a specific target market. Elements of design, design
philosophy, typography, marketing and color will be discussed in preparation for
advertising campaign development.
Lecture: 5 hours
Prerequisites: GRPH 112, GRPH 122
Lab fee: $25.00
GRPH 150 Package Design I (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)
5 credits
In this course, the student will learn the importance of the package design as
an advertising element. Package structure and producing 2-D and 3-D
comprehensive package designs will be stressed. An extensive study of required
package elements and how to visually present that to the consumer will be
discussed. Evaluating the creative process from concept to finished package and
how this relates to the consumer is very important to the success of a package.
Lecture: 5 hours
Prerequisites: GRPH 112, GRPH 113, GRPH 122, GRPH 131
Lab fee: $25.00
GRPH 216 Advanced Traditional Animation (A, SP)
4 Credits
This course teaches students advanced skills and techniques to be applied to the
development of animation sequences. The emphasis is on creating and developing
characters and compositions that effectively support story telling. Topics
include the creation of realistic and stylized character design, movement and
interaction, as well as props, backgrounds, layout and effects.
Lecture: 4 hours
Prerequisites: GRPH 113, GRPH 115, and GRPH 116
Lab fee: $15.00
GRPH 242 Media Color Management (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)
5 credits
This course is an introduction to color and how color is perceived and managed
across different devices and outputs. Techniques will be used to identify,
examine, and measure color to ensure color quality. Students will develop an
understanding and application of color theory, color perception, and color
management for a color’s final destination.
Lecture: 5 hours
Prerequisites: GRPH 110
Lab fee: $25.00
GRPH 243 Vector Illustration (A, SU,–DL)
5 credits
This course provides the student with a comprehensive knowledge of Illustrator.
This software will enable the student to produce complex technical drawings,
illustrations and creative typographic applications. Individual projects, team
projects and project presentation are used for evaluation.
Lecture: 5 hours
Prerequisite: GRPH 112
Lab fee: $27.00.
GRPH 251 Photoshop and Design I (A, W, SP,–DL)
5 credits
This course combines the fundamental skills introduced in preliminary courses
with the new technologies of desktop scanning and separation. The course
incorporates such topics as color separation and photographic manipulation. The
software used in this course is Photoshop.
Lecture: 5 hours
Prerequisite: GRPH 112
Lab fee: $24.00
GRPH 252 Digital Imaging II
3 credits
Advanced Electronic Imaging Techniques are covered using Photoshop CS. These
techniques are commonly used with images that are going to be printed in a
marketing piece. This course is geared toward those who want to learn every
aspect of Photoshop and to learn the techniques that are used in the real work
world.
Lecture: 2 hours – Labs: 3 hours
Prerequisites: None
Lab fee: $ 24.00
GRPH 253 Package Prototype (Form Z) (A, SP)
4 credits
In this course, the student will learn how to use packaging design projects
created in GRPH 150 Packaging Design I to produce prototype packaging using FORM
Z software. The student will also learn advanced packaging design techniques,
incorporate the packaging design into an advertising campaign, prepare the
campaign elements for presentation, and then make a verbal presentation of the
campaign to the class and faculty members.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisite: GRPH 150
Lab fee: $28.00
GRPH 255 Digital Painting (A, SP)
4 credits
This course will introduce students to digital painting using various digital
painting software programs. The student will learn how to apply a variety of
effects to drawings and photographic images via computer that can give the
appearance of oil painting on canvas. Course will explore the ideas behind
creatively interpreting color, shape, and movement and study the techniques that
can be useful in graphic design, photography, art and illustration.
Lecture: 4 hours
Prerequisites: GRPH 115, GRPH 251
Lab Fee: $29.00
GRPH 258 Photojournalism (SP)
4 credits
(See Digital Photography FOTO 265)
GRPH 260 Digital Design and Graphics Practicum (A, W, SP, SU)
4 credits
This course provides supervised, on-the-job application of the knowledge and
skills the student acquired in the classroom.
Lecture: 0 hours – Practicum: 28 clock hours for 4 credits
Prerequisites: Digital Design and Graphics major, with GPA of at least 2.5 and
completion of 12 hours in the technology, or permission of instructor
Corequisite: GRPH 261
Lab fee: $3.00
GRPH 261 Digital Design and Graphics Seminar (A, W, SP, SU)
2 credits
This course offers an opportunity for supervised application of digital design
and graphics knowledge to the specific area of internship.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0hours
Prerequisites: Digital Design and Graphics major, with GPA of at least 2.5 and
completion of 12 hours in the technology, or permission of instructor
Corequisite: GRPH 260
Lab fee: $3.00
GRPH 265 Character and Environment Design
4 credits
This course will teach students the importance of costume, personality, and
story interactivity. Students will also learn to place characters into designed
environments. This course will also emphasize professional applications,
techniques, and quality. Advanced principles of 3D environment design,
architecture and level design will be studied.
Lecture: 4 hours
Prerequisites: GRPH 216
Lab fee: $15.00
GRPH 270 Advanced Black and White Photography (SU)
4 credits
(See Digital Photography FOTO 150)
GRPH 271 Studio Lighting (W)
4 credits
(See Digital Photography FOTO 220)
GRPH 273 Advertising Design II (W,–DL)
3 credits
This course provides a more extensive and in-depth study of the graphic design
process. Using the knowledge students receive in GRPH 131, more complex
advertising campaigns and formal presentation options will be emphasized.
Individual project presentation and group presentations are a very important
part of the business and this class. A class critique will follow each project.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisites: GRPH112, GRPH 122, GRPH 131
Lab fee: $25.00
GRPH 278 Photo Lab (A, W, SP, SU)
1 credit
(See Digital Photography FOTO 178)
GRPH 281 Color Photography (A, SP)
4 credits
(See Digital Photography FOTO 160)
GRPH 282 Digital Publishing II (A, SP, DL)
4 credits
This course will provide the student with a more comprehensive study of desktop
publishing and how it applies to practical project work. This class will deal
with issues that give the student an understanding of the processes involved in
producing high-end graphic publications. This course uses QuarkXPress.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisites: GRPH 112, GRPH 122
Lab fee: $36.00
GRPH 284 Ad Agency I (AU, SP)
4 credits
This is a capstone course for the graphic designer, which provides the student
with advanced graphic design techniques and project presentation practices. The
student will learn how to produce elements of advertising campaigns in two and
three dimensional form. This class will work in a simulated advertising agency
environment to develop product advertising from marketing concepts to visual
design applications. One formal team presentation is required for completion of
this class.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisites: GRPH 122, 131 and 251
Lab fee: $29.00
GRPH 288 Advanced Digital Photography (SP)
4 credits
(See Digital Photography FOTO 214)
GRPH 291 Portfolio Development (W, SU,–DL)
4 credits
In this course, the student will develop a traditional portfolio of his/her
graphic design and photography work, as well as create a portfolio on CD. The
student will develop a visually effective and informative resume. Learning
proper presentation skills when showing the portfolio to prospective employers
is a very important part of this class.
Lecture: 4 hours
Prerequisites: GRPH 113, GRPH 273, GRPH 284
Lab fee: $15.00
GRPH 292 Business of Design (A, SP)
4 credits
This course introduces students to the business and marketing
practices needed, and commonly found, in professional design firms and in
freelance design work. Emphasis will be placed on developing professional
objectives based upon the financial, legal, organizational, promotional,
interpersonal and ethical practices particular to design. This course is a
research and business-planning course.
Lecture: 4 hours
Prerequisites: GRPH 110 and GRPH 131
Lab Fee: $3.00
GRPH 294 Business of Photography (–DL)
3 credits
(See Digital Photography FOTO 290)
GRPH 297/298/299 Special Topics in Digital Design and Graphics (On Demand)
1-4 credits
These courses provide an opportunity for detailed examination of a selected
topic in digital design and graphics.
Lecture: 1 to 4 hours – Lab: 1 to 4 hours
Lab fee: $28.00 per course
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