Degrees and Requirements

Summary of Requirements

Sequence A: Design Studio - Choose 9 credits

• GCDN1023

  DRAWING I (IDSN1023)

  GCDN1023
  DRAWING I (IDSN1023)

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  A study-workshop in the language of drawing, including practice in expression and communication in various media utilizing principles of line, tone, gesture, exaggeration and lighting. Cross-listed with IDSN1023

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• GCDN1060

  FOUNDATION DESIGN I (IDSN1060)

  GCDN1060
  FOUNDATION DESIGN I (IDSN1060)

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  An introductory course in design process, the principles of design and their application to studio projects. This course establishes a framework form which to explore the connection between the foundations of design and complex discipline-specific design problems. Cross-listed with IDSN1060

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• GCDN1062

  FOUNDATION DESIGN II (IDSN1062)

  GCDN1062
  FOUNDATION DESIGN II (IDSN1062)

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  PREREQUISITE: GCDN1060 AND IDSN1060, GRADE OF C OR BETTER This course builds upon Foundation Design I, as an introductory course in design process, the principles of design and their application to studio projects, with a focus on color theory through both two- and three-dimensional design. This course continues to establish a framework from which to explore the connection between the foundations of design and complex discipline-specific design problems. Cross-listed with IDSN1062

  PREREQUISITES:

  GCDN1060

• GCDN2016

  DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I

  GCDN2016
  DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course will explore digital capture and handling of photographs enabling the student to master the technical aspects of digital image capture. Students will learn techniques for editing and enhancing photographs, become familiar with photography's various roles: art form, journalism, advertising and will produce a portfolio of quality color and black and white prints from digital files. This course is for design majors only.

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Sequence B: MAC-based digital courses - 9 credits

• GCDN1025

  FUND. OF ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING

  GCDN1025
  FUND. OF ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course will prepare students not majoring in graphic design to work in a creative team environment toward the production of digital communication materials and graphics, and will introduce students to the web as a design vehicle for publishing and advertising.

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• GCDN1070

  DIGITAL IMAGE MAKING I

  GCDN1070
  DIGITAL IMAGE MAKING I

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  Introducton to digital image making. Students will explore industry software and apply foundational design concepts and vocabulary to a range of visual communication projects. Course content and project work will introduce both vector and raster image creation. Studio practice/projects will concentrate on exploring, understanding and applying the design process (research, brainstorming, design, critique, technical, execution.) Emphasis will be placed on concept development and the integration of fundamental design concepts (the elements and principles of design, heirarchy, composition, etc.) into studio design projects.

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• GCDN1071

  DIGITAL IMAGE MAKING II

  GCDN1071
  DIGITAL IMAGE MAKING II

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  PREREQUISITE: GCDN1070 AND DSGN2005, GRADE OF C OR BETTER Advanced digital image making. The course will provide advanced practice of digital image creation, manipulation and production using professional, industry- standard software. Course content and project work will build upon foundational knowledge of the design process, industry software, (both vector and raster) and methods attained in Image Making I. Assignments will require in-depth inquiry into the design process, methods, visual communication and technical design solutions. Studio practice will emphasize visual communication strategies as they combine with other elements of graphic design such as heirarchy, typography, color, layout and composition. Students will develop their ability to apply vocabulary and the the design process through research, critique and the iterative design process. This course runs in tandem with Foundation Design II.

  PREREQUISITES:

  GCDN1070

• GCDN2029

  USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN I

  GCDN2029
  USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN I

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  Introduction to user experience design. This course will Introduce students to foundational theories for visual design and accessibility, information architecture, user interface design, prototyping techniques, and various publishing requirements. Students will be introduced to a range of digital media formats and applications in order to establish familiarity with UX design problems. Students will learn and apply the theory and application of UX design including research, problem identification, concept building and prototyping.

  PREREQUISITES:

  GCDN1070

• GCDN3026

  DIGITAL PREPRESS AND PRINTING

  GCDN3026
  DIGITAL PREPRESS AND PRINTING

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  PREREQUISITE: GCDN3041 AND GCDN3031, GRADE OF C OR BETTER This course will investigate the digital preparation of images and files for print publications. Students will learn some history of printing processes and how we arrived in the current digital workflow. Students will develop an understanding of color separation, color modes, and calibration. In preparing files, page layout programs will be explored and how fonts, trapping, and pdf conversion can be maximized for efficiency.

  PREREQUISITES:

  GCDN3031 & GCDN3041