13 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 110Typography I3
This course introduces the history and mechanics of type and its application to layout and design. Topics include typographic fundamentals, anatomy, measurements, composition, identification, and terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in design application, analysis, specification, and creation of typographic elements.
This course introduces skills using basic drawing techniques and media in graphic design. Emphasis is placed on using design principles, media applications, spatial considerations, and drawing styles. Upon completion, students should be able to use drawing for conceptualization, visual communication, and graphic simplification.
This course introduces the conceptualization process used in visual problem solving. Emphasis is placed on learning the principles of design and on the manipulation and organization of elements. Upon completion, students should be able to apply design principles and visual elements to projects.
This course covers the application of graphic design principles. Topics include creation of various designs, such as branding, advertisements, and publication design. Upon completion, students should be able to apply design principles and develop design solutions.
This course introduces basic camera operations. ,Topics include subject composition, depth of field, shutter control, light control, color, photo-finishing, digital imaging, correction and output. Upon completion, students should be able to produce digital photography with acceptable technical and compositional quality.
This course introduces advanced camera operations and photographic production. Topics include lighting, specialized equipment, digital image correction and output, and other methods and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in producing high quality photography.
This course introduces technical and industrial illustration techniques. Topics include orthographic, isometric, linear perspective, and exploded views. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in using vector image software to create technical and industrial illustrations.
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.
This course covers preparation of digital files for output and reproduction. Emphasis is placed on output options, separations, color proofing, and cost and design considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare files and select appropriate output methods for design solutions.
This course introduces the fundamentals of multimedia and video production. Emphasis is placed on topics such as storyboarding, scripting, animation, motion graphics, digital audio/video, and copyright issues. Upon completion, students should be able to produce multimedia and video solutions.
This course is designed to be a continuation of GRD 271. Emphasis is placed on topics such as advanced animation, advanced video production, data visualization and motion graphics, social media, image optimization, post-production techniques, and new media design. Upon completion, students should be able to produce complex multimedia and video solutions.
This course is designed to cover new media visual design communication, as well as computer-related interactivity production for implementation and presentation. Topics include graphic design for user interactivity, data visualization and motion graphics, social media, digital imaging for user content, mobile devices, and global information services, and creative direction for imaging, 2D and 3D modeling media design solutions. Upon completion, students should be able to design and produce various complex media with computer software imaging technologies that enable digital interactivity as well as motion graphics for global information services.
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.