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GD 1096 |
Drawing Fundamentals |
3 Credit Hours |
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None |
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This course develops
drawing skills necessary for the graphic designer. Emphasis is placed on a variety of black
and white techniques useful in communicating to a mass audience. Proper use of line, form, value,
perspective, and figurative techniques are studied. |
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GD 1097 |
Digital Animation |
3 Credit Hours |
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None |
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An
introductory course in digital animation using Macromedia Flash
software. Creating moving images in the
swf file format specifically for use on the
Internet will be featured. |
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GD 1098 |
Color Theory |
3 Credit Hours |
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None |
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This
course explains the basic principles of color as applied to pigment, light,
and print. Color psychology,
symbolism, manipulation, sensation, temperature, harmonies, and packaging
stimulate further inquiry into graphic design and client/sales
persuasion. The course uses lecture,
discussion, and color exercises to explore color theory and application. |
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GD 1099 |
Introduction to Desktop
Publishing |
3 Credit Hours |
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None |
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This
introductory course into the Macintosh computer explores basic computer
skills, with emphasis given to page layout for desktop publishing. Students will learn basic skills using
design and illustration, photo-imaging, and page layout software. |
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GD 1111 |
Professional Preparation |
3 Credit Hours |
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None |
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This course will deal with
the development of a portfolio, resume, business card, letterhead, and
personal logo in preparation for work in the field. Interviewing techniques, business
practices, professional associations, resources, and job-seeking skills will
be discussed. |
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GD 1112 |
Illustration Techniques |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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This
course focuses on illustration as a communicative device in developing total
design concepts to solve graphic problems of professional scope and complexity
in a variety of media. Freelance
illustration for all the design disciplines (fashion, graphics, product,
interiors, and environmental) will be discussed as well as illustration
trends in the field. |
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GD 1113 |
Cartooning (IO) |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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This
course deals with a variety of illustration techniques as they apply to the
field of cartooning. Drawing the human
figure, multiple points of view and perspective, comic book styles, and various
comic strips will be covered in this course. |
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GD 1114 |
Graphic Communication
Internship |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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This
course provides students a professional graphic design work experience through
a directed and evaluated internship within the community. On-the-job training will allow students to
learn first-hand responsibilities including deadline, employer demands,
bidding, pricing, working with a client, as well as become familiar with the
environmental differences of an advertising agency, graphic design studio, or
print production house. |
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GD 1117 |
Typography |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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An introduction to the
theory and practice of typographic design.
The principles of type are studied focusing on letterforms, point
size, kerning, leading, and appropriate type selection. The study and identification of type
families and categories will be emphasized.
Students will learn the typographic elements and techniques by which
they can effectively communicate to a mass audience. Instruction will consist of lecture, class
discussion, and projects. |
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GD 1135 |
Two-Dimensional Design |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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An
introductory course dealing with the elements and principles of design,
perception, and spatial organization.
Design concepts, materials, media, and graphic design processes are
explored using traditional and digital methods. |
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GD 1136 |
Three-Dimensional Design |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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An
introduction to the depth, volume, and spatial organization as an additive to
two-dimensional elements and principles of design. The evolution of form and the
dynamics of structure are explored with various materials, techniques, and
processes. |
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GD 1137 |
Digital Illustration |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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This
course will focus on using the Macintosh computer as an Illustrative/Graphic
Design tool. Students will create
graphics and illustrations using graphic specific software, i.e., Macromedia
Freehand and/or Adobe Illustrator. The
use of design and illustration is emphasized. |
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GD 1138 |
Production Art |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Students
will study the fundamentals of preparing text and artwork to be sent to the
printer. Traditional and digital
methods to produce mechanicals will be explored. Communication with the printer or service
bureau will be discussed. |
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GD 1139 |
Website Design Software |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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This course will feature
Macromedia Dreamweaver software. Students will learn about creating web
pages and then create one for their online portfolios. These pages will be linked to the Labette
Community College Graphic Design page for use by the students as a web
presence for them as they seek employment. |
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GD 1140 |
Photo Editing Software |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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This
is an introductory course in photo-imaging using the computer, a scanner, a
digital camera, and Adobe Photoshop software.
Students will learn to create and manipulate photo images and
incorporate those images into graphic design.
Image quality and the use of photography in the design process will be
emphasized,’ |
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GD 1141 |
Digital Photography |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Learn
to use a digital camera (yours or ours) along with scanning, studio lighting,
and photo restoration. PhotoShop is
your darkroom for resizing, cropping, and formatting for print and for web
applications. |
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GD 1143 |
Digital Page Layout |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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Using
QuarkXPress as the platform students will
incorporate graphics, scanned images, digital photography and text into
advanced design projects. Concept
development, design quality, and effectiveness of communication will be
emphasized. |
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GD 1144 |
Mixed Media |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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An advanced course
dealing with the relationship of the designer to different audiences. The potential of graphics as a vehicle for communication
in signage, editorials, print, packaging, television, radio, and
displays. Traditional and electronic
media will be utilized to develop concepts specific to a client’s needs
and/or constraints. Design trends will
be explored as pertaining to different graphic materials. |
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GD 1145 |
Graphic Communication |
3 Credit Hours |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
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This is a basic course in
writing copy for the graphic industry.
Basic grammar rules and punctuation will be reviewed. Instruction will be given in research
methods used by copy writers as well as digital methods of typesetting. Guidelines for combining image and type,
writing effective headlines, slogans, and body copy for all type of print ads
will be included. Communicating with a
client and other graphic design professions (i.e., printers, typesetters,
manufacturers, etc.) will be covered. |
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