Graphic Design Courses- Academic Level
Graphic Design students develop an understanding of color and composition, design, typography, and drawing. The one year course is a basic but intensive two (2) semester course that addresses all of the fundamentals of the graphic design profession. Visit our Gallery
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Graphic Designers are creative, imaginative and excel in the conception of two dimensional imagery. Graphic design basically is visual problem solving using text or graphical elements. Graphic designers are leaders in some of today's most dynamic fields such as advertising, publishing, television, and visual communications. They generate the visual presentation and design of goods, including websites, magazines, book covers, corporate stationery, television graphics, and billboards.
Students already with degrees in design may qualify for our Master's level |
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ACADEMIC LEVEL- One year Graphic Design Course.
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1 YEAR (30 weeks)
ACADEMIC FIRST SEMESTER
GDV 101 – Graphic Design Studio 1a – 6 Credits The course is a basic but intensive introduction of the graphic design process. The studio design course is an introduction to graphic design theory and its application. The course rapidly moves from to the fundamental design principals, to the process of planning, to the final guidelines for the creation of resolved two-dimensional art work.
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VIS 110 – Analytical Drawing – 3 Credits
The courses provides a complete exploration to the art of hand drawing utilizing pencil, ink, and charcoal with the objective of mastering shading, contour, gesture, and perspective techniques. The coursework follows a series of studies that introduce basic drawing techniques, media, and composition through examination and study of ordinary forms.
GDV 170- Digital Photography - 3 Credits An in-depth exploration into two-dimensional digital imaging with an emphasis on creating exhibition quality work. Lecture topics will cover contemporary digital image makers, the use of digital cameras, advanced Adobe Photoshop techniques, scanning and output options.
CD 145 - 2D Layout Design - 3 Credits The course instructs students to refine their visual presentation skills utilizing Adobe software to create a professional portfolio of work. Explores application software, tools, and skills required to create 2d imagery using a variety of Adobe programs such as Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop.
HUM 150- Art History - 3 Credits The course begins with the Florentine art dating from the end of the 1200’s. This course covers the most key artists practicing in the region of Tuscany from the 1300’s, until the early 1500’s. The course covers historical, social and political events and analyzes their influence on the artistic production. Many class sessions are held on-site in the form of field trips to museums or churches to enhance the in-class lectures.
HUM 120- Italian Language 1A - 1 Credit The courses will focus mainly on spoken conversational Italian, with themes relating to common life, travel and business travel situations including greetings, days of the week, asking for directions, food, making plans, telling time, purchases and dealing with money and numbers. |
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ACADEMIC SECOND SEMESTER:
GDV 102 – Graphics Design Studio 1b - 6 Credits An investigation of more advanced graphic design. Projects assigned during the second semester involve comprehensive problem solving from concept development through to the final presentation stage. |
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GDV 175- Typography – 3 Credits
This course investigates visual identity concentrating on how typography and letterform contribute to the formation of the graphic language. The art of designing with type, including the planning of typeface, size, composition, and page layout. This course explores the fundamental principles of typography and its integral role in visinual graphics.
CD 140- Interactive Media Design, Flash- - 3 Credits Explores application software, tools, and skills required to create 2d imagery, animations and web site design using a variety of Adobe programs. The course explores the leading software Adobe Flash, supported by Illustrator and Photoshop with emphasis on creativity and effective Web design.
GDV 171- Advanced Digital Photography - 3 Credits
This course assumes a basic working understanding of the digital camera and its controls. Students will be expected to move forward with their work, developing a body of personal work. Course work will include digital camera control techniques for the production of predictable and creative images, manipulation of images and photo finishing techniques. Additionally, the student will grhave the opportunity to learn more advanced techniques involving the use of Photoshop software and control of specific lighting effects.
HUM 151 Art History 2 - 3 Credits The second part of the course begins with the early 1500’s and continues past the Mannerist movement of Michelangelo. Students are explained the major artistic developments of the centuries from the ideal classical form into the complex era of the Counter Reformation. Many class sessions are held on-site in the form of field trips to museums or churches to enhance the in-class lectures.
HUM 121-Italian Language 1b - 1 Credit The courses will continue to focus mainly on spoken conversational Italian. This more advanced level class will start to deal with general work and business discussions.
* Program may be subject to change |
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ACADEMIC LEVEL-2ND and 3rd year
The second year and third year of the Academic level are much more thorough in exploration of design concepts. Larger projects are developed with a more detailed approach to creative problem-solving and the ability to offer solutions that are effective in the business of commercial graphics. |
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