This Sample Program Pathway is designed to provide an example of course selections in a term by term sequence. Please see an Academic Advisor for a plan specific to your academic needs.
Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design. Students will apply critical and creative thinking techniques to applied projects that will explore the use of conceptualization, color, typography, image, modeling and applying the fundamentals of design. Two classroom, four lab hours per week.
Notes: Time-Intensive/Studio Course Keep all VIS projects for your First Year Assessment if you plan to complete the degree Certificate students do not participate in the First Year Assessment
Description: Introduction to the design development process including hand sketching, creation of thumbnails, computer illustration, imaging, photo manipulation, page layout and composition techniques using industry-based software.
Term hours subtotal:
8
Description: Introduction to typography as an element and tool of visual communication. The concept of type as image is emphasized. Two classroom, four lab hours per week.
Notes: Time intensive/studio course Keep all VIS projects for your First Year Assessment if you plan to complete the degree Certificate students do not participate in the First Year Assessment
Prerequisites: VIS 1100 and VIS 1140
Description: This course will provide the fundamentals of the various printing processes. It will include digital prepress techniques used to prepare layouts for the different processes used in the industry.
Notes: Keep all VIS projects for your First Year Assessment if you plan to complete the degree Certificate students do not participate in the First Year Assessment
Prerequisites: VIS 1140
Term hours subtotal:
8