Fayetteville Technical Community College · Courses
GRD
8 courses with the subject GRD, 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.
GRD 121Drawing Fundamentals I 1 3 0 2 apply design principles and develop design solutions
Component: None Prerequisites: None This course introduces skills using basic drawing techniques and media Corequisites: None in graphic design. Emphasis is placed on using design principles, Component: None media applications, spatial considerations, and drawing styles. Upon This course introduces software applications for graphic design. completion, students should be able to use drawing for conceptualization, Emphasis is placed on utilizing digital tools to generate design solutions. visual communication, and graphic simplification. Upon completion, students should be able to use industry-standard software as a creative tool. GRD 131 Illustration I 1 4 0 3 ART-131 and GRD-154 Set 3: GRD-141 and GRD-154 Set 4: GRD- Prerequisites: None 151 and GRD-154 Corequisites: None Component: None This course covers complex design problems utilizing various design This course introduces the application of rendering techniques to create and drawing software applications. Topics include the use of typography, illustrations in traditional and/or digital media. Emphasis is placed on image, and organization to communicate a message. Upon completion, appropriate media selection and using various techniques and methods students should be able to use appropriate industry-standard software. to solve design problems. Upon completion, students should be able to produce illustrations from conception through finished artwork. GRD 153 Computer Design Solutions 1 4 0 3 GRD 132 Illustration II 1 4 0 3 Corequisites: None Component: None design. Emphasis is placed on use of typography, color palettes, and This course is designed to be a continuation of GRD 131. Emphasis layers. Upon completion, students should be able to creatively produce is placed on intermediate techniques and methods to create design designs and use appropriate industry-standard software. solutions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate increased proficiency in creating illustrations from conceptualization GRD 154 Vector Imaging Software 1 4 0 3 through finished artwork. Prerequisites: None GRD 133 Illustration III 1 4 0 3 Component: Component: transforming objects, working with layers, generative AI, patterns, This course is designed to be a continuation of GRD 132. Emphasis is brushes, and filters, and using effects. Upon completion, students should placed on advanced techniques, and methods to create design solutions. be able to create vector-based illustrations and design solutions. Upon completion, students should be able demonstrate increased proficiency in creating illustrations from conceptualization through GRD 155 Publication Design 1 4 0 3 finished artwork. Prerequisites: None GRD 141 Graphic Design I 2 4 0 4 Component: Component: None software application. Topics include typography, digital assets, This course introduces the conceptualization process used in visual generative content, color, grid systems, paragraphs and character styles, problem solving. Emphasis is placed on learning the principles of parent pages, and pre-flighting. Upon completion, students should be design and on the manipulation and organization of elements. Upon able to create single and multiple-page print and digital publications. completion, students should be able to apply design principles to projects. GRD 159 Raster Imaging Applications 1 4 0 3
None Take One Set: Set 1: GRD-121 and GRD-154 Set 2: GRD 152 Computer Design Technology 1 4 0 3 None Take GRD 131 Component: Take GRD-132 This course is an introduction to the creation of vector imagery using None This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of None
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None publication layout and design in an industry-standard page layout
GRD 142Graphic Design II 2 4 0 4 Corequisites: None
155 This course is an introduction to the creation and manipulation of Refer to the FTCC website for the most current information. Go to www.faytechcc.edu/current-students/ and scroll down to Academic.
Take ART 121 or GRD 141. Take GRD-154 and GRD- Component:
GRD 188Graphic Design for Web I 2 3 03
Component: This course introduces the application of graphic design principles to web sites and graphics for web/mobile device delivery. Emphasis is placed on visual communication and presentation principles applied to web sites, including page layout, typography, color theory, navigation, responsive design, and image optimization. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of design in the creation of full and mobile websites. GRD 241 Graphic Design III 2 4 0 4 Refer to the FTCC website for the mo Go to www.faytechcc.edu/current-students/ a 025-2026 311 CLASS LAB CLINIC CREDIT HRS HRS HRS HRS Component: None This course is an advanced exploration of various techniques and media for graphic design. Emphasis is placed on advanced concepts and solutions to complex and challenging graphic design problems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence and professionalism in visual problem solving. GRD 242 Graphic Design IV 2 4 0 4 Component: None This course is a continuation of GRD 241. Emphasis is placed on using advanced media techniques, concepts, strategies, and professionalism in design. Upon completion, students should be able to conceptualize and generate designs. GRD 263 Digital Image Editing 1 4 0 3 Component: None This course covers the creative editing of images using industry standard software. Topics include digital techniques of masking, layering, applying generative content, and non-destructive editing. Upon completion, students should be able to edit and build digital images which accomplish design objectives. GRD 265 Digital Print Production 1 4 0 3 Component: None This course covers preparation of digital files for output and reproduction. Emphasis is placed on preflighting, output options, cost and design considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare files and select appropriate output methods for design solutions. GRD 280 Portfolio Design 2 4 0 4 152 Component: None This course covers the organization and presentation of a design portfolio and appropriate related materials. Emphasis is placed on development and evaluation of the portfolio, resume and self-promotional materials, and interview techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and professionally present a portfolio and related self- promotional materials. GRD 282 Advertising Copywriting 1 3 0 2 Component: None This course covers copywriting for print, online, and digital advertising and promotion.Topics include advertising strategies, proposals, headlines, slogans, and text copy for various types of advertising. Upon completion, students should be able to develop content used to market and promote goods and services and comprehend the ethical and regulatory environment for advertising. GSM 111 Gunsmithing I 2 12 0 6 st current information. nd scroll down to Academic.
