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GD 1096 |
Drawing Fundamentals |
3 Credit Hours |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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