14 courses with the subject GRDT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
GRDT 1001Technical Foundations2
This is an introductory course that prepares all students for entry into the graphic design or web and multimedia design fields. General overviews will be given of the visual arts, photography, and graphic design fields. Students will learn basic computer operations, how to use the local campus network for servers and printers, ad an introduction to the online classroom resources. Additionally, students will learn to prepare, mount, display, and present design work. Learning Outcomes Understand presentation concepts and techniques. Explore and use core industry software Identify school resources and services Explore graphic design and web design careers. Explore basic design concepts of process, type, color, and file formats. Define computer hardware, operating system, internet terminology and concepts.
This is an introduction to the basic tools used for image manipulation in Adobe Photoshop. Image modification and compositing, use of the scanner, and mastery of Photoshop tools are stressed. Image adjustment, enhancement and layer masks are also included. Learning Outcomes Apply techniques of photo repair, compositing, colorization and painting. Use Adobe Photoshop tools to create selections, modify pixels, apply transformations, filters and layer styles, and add shapes, type and brush elements. Understand canvas and image properties, color, document settings, layers, history and file formats Apply non-destructive Adobe Photoshop tools including masking, adjustment layers and smart objects to demonstrate professional composition practices Navigate Adobe Photoshop workspace
This course covers the basics of typography and development of page layout in graphic design processes. It provides an overview of the graphic design profession and a historical framework for modem typography and layout practices. Typography classification and identification are covered. Design elements and principles are used as a foundation of any design work. Both screen and print formats are explored. Students work with type and visuals to create layouts and solve design assignments. Learning Outcomes Evaluate and critique graphic design layouts. Use the graphic design process to create static and interactive layouts. Apply page layout concepts of image and type to create graphic design solutions including logos, brochures, posters, book covers and advertisements. Explore introductory typographic terminology and concepts. Create graphic design layouts for print and web.
In this course, the principles and elements of design will be studied and applied to various design projects. Methods of solving creative problems will be explored and developing creativity and overcoming creative blocks will be emphasized. Those methods will include the application of the creative process and metaphorical thinking. Additional emphasis is placed on evaluating solutions and effective presentation of those solutions. Professionalism and professional attitude will be practiced. Learning Outcomes Understand presentation concepts and techniques. Solve graphic problems applying the elements and principles of design. Explore the elements and principles of design. Evaluate and critique graphic design solutions. Use the graphic design process to create graphic design solutions,
This is a beginning drawing course geared toward developing or improving good drawing habits. Linear perspective is emphasized. Drawing freehand is practiced for sketchbook and various classroom exercises. Drawing in perspective will also be emphasized, including one, two and three point perspective. The course will explore composition, drawing and rendering techniques. A key emphasis for this course is to instill more confidence in visual expression, through learned techniques and to become a btter visual communicator. Learning Outcomes Use professional presentation techniques. Evaluate and critique drawing solutions Define and use drawing tools, mediums, and surfaces. Identify and apply techniques of perspective and composition. Explore drawing techniques of value and color.
Prerequisites GRDT 1030 , GRDT 1053 This course covers the basic concepts in the illustration sector of visual communication. The history and genres of illustration as well as illustration styles and mediums are examined. Projects are assigned to develop illustration skills and uses ofvarious media. Using professional business practices are part of the focus. Visual concept development and communication through illustration are explored through research and application. Learning Outcomes Research illustrators, history, styles and genres of illustration. Construct digital, drawing, painting and mixed media illustration samples. Use design briefs and illustration process to prepare and critique presented work. Define and select art mediums for illustration. Define and create feature and spot illustrations. Illustrate narrative, montage and portrait subjects.
This course is a comprehensive look into the drawing tools of Adobe Illustrator, a computer illustration application. Students will develop skills using the basic drawing tools. Use of the transformation tools, templates, layers, spot and process color, and file output will be emphasized. Learning Outcomes Use Adobe Illustrator tools to create shapes, apply transformations, clipping paths and filters, add type and graphs, and modify fill, stroke and type properties. Use vector drawing and modification tools to create efficient, accurate objects with professional illustration practices. Understand document and image properties, color, document settings, layers and file formats Navigate Adobe Illustrator workspace. Apply illustrative techniques of image reference, simplification, and colorization.
This graphic design course is designed to give the student a hands-on overview of various printing processes. Theory, terminology, paper use and production, as well as press and bindery processes will be emphasized. Students will make paper, print onpaper and virtually use a press simulator. Students will work with vinyl and learn more about this growing field. Learning Outcomes Discuss career opportunities and professional best practices Describe workflow and prepress checks of digital print files Define printing industry terminology and concepts Define color systems Define and explore printing processes, ink, substrate, color, bindery, and finishing
Students will become familiar with Adobe InDesign as an electronic publishing/page layout program. Emphasis will be placed on software operation. Use of text, graphics, tabs, style sheets, and master pages will be incorporated into projects. Learning Outcomes Navigate Adobe InDesign workspace. Use Adobe InDesign tools to create page layouts for publishing including images, graphic elements, tables and type. Understand document and image properties, color, document settings, layers and file formats. Apply guides and grids for alignment, and master pages and styles for consistency and repetition. Demonstrate professional electronic publishing and typographic rules and practices. Apply transformations, text wrapping and clipping paths to create dynamic image and type interactions
Prerequisites GRDT 1016 GRDT 1430 This course covers advanced typography and page layout skills. Students develop greater understanding of type as a key element of design. The course concentrates on designing with type, understanding the relationship between type families and type styles, selecting type for emotional impact, and using color and texture in type. Additional topics include font and image copyright requirements, and use of type and images for web and motion graphics. Students work toward creating effective marketingand advertising pieces through the practical application of typography and composition. The use of visual concepts is explored. Development and completion of a variety of assignments place emphasis on methods using page layout software. Learning Outcomes Evaluate and critique graphic design for solution effectiveness and quality. Use elements and principles of design to support design goals and message. Use Adobe InDesign and Illustrator to create advertising campaigns, editorial layouts, brand set, flyers and typefaces. Create portfolio quality layouts using the graphic design process to solve design problems. Use advanced typographic skills as design element to communicate information effectively.
Prerequisites GRDT 1010 This course builds on the tools and techniques learned in Adobe Photoshop I. The student will use and become more proficient with all the tools, especially the adjustment layers, layer styles and layer masks. The actions panel will be used to facilitate work with many photographs. Students will composite photos using various techniques. Learning Outcomes Apply non-destructive tools including masking, adjustment layers and smart objects to demonstrate professional composition practices. Select techniques and file formats for use in print, screen and presentation Use the graphic design process, including critique, to plan and develop effective image compositions Apply tools and techniques to create realistic and illustrative compositing, collage, correction, enhancement and repair of images and paint original artwork. Use Adobe Photoshop to create portfolio-quality raster-based graphic design products applying the elements and principles of design. Use appropriate color modes and ink specifications as required.
Prerequisites GRDT 1430 Students will design and produce advanced page layouts using Adobe In Design to further develop skills combining type and images together. Emphasis will be placed on advanced publishing techniques to create complex quality projects for print, interactive publishing and portfolio presentation.
Prerequisites GRDT 1410 This is a project driven course. Specific Adobe lllustrator skill areas covered are blending tools, gradient mesh, graphs and charts, use of path options and brushes. Students will design symbols, ads, packages and campaigns, using these skills. Theywill create a variety of portfolio quality drawings that reflect their ability to design and use the Illustrator software. Learning Outcomes Use Adobe Illustrator to create portfolio-quality vector-based graphic design products applying the elements and principles of design. Use appropriate color modes and ink specifications and identify their requirements. Identify and apply Adobe Illustrator techniques and file formats for use in print, screen and presentation Use the graphic design process, including critique, to plan and develop effective image compositions and layouts. Use advanced Adobe Illustrator tools including blend and mesh to demonstrate professional practices for representing form and volume. Apply Adobe Illustrator tools and techniques to create advanced illustration, logo, and packaging design
This capstone experience concentrates on preparing students to enter the graphic design job market. Coursework includes career research and development of a professional portfolio, web representation, cover letter, resume and self-promotional materials. Students conduct informational interviews and develop networking skills. These skills will enable the students to better market, manage and promote themselves for positions in-house for a company or starting their own freelance business. Studentswill use skills learned in software and design coursework to refine or create new projects to include in a portfolio. Students should expect a substantial level of out-of-class time preparation.Prerequisites: Must be taken in final semester with themajority of degree coursework complete. Learning Outcomes Analyze course work for improvement and inclusion in a student portfolio. Identify and research careers within the graphic design field. Create self-promotion and career search documents including resume and business cards. Create a professional-level web and print branded portfolio using course work and outside projects. Participate in a Spring portfolio show.
Must be taken in final semester with themajority of degree coursework complete. Learning Outcomes Analyze course work for improvement and inclusion in a student portfolio. Identify and research careers within the graphic design field. Create self-promotion and career search documents including resume and business cards. Create a professional-level web and print branded portfolio using course work and outside projects. Participate in a Spring portfolio show.
Source: Dakota County Technical College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
