16 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.
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 covers opportunities in the graphic design field and employment requirements. Topics include evaluation of career choices, operations, structure of advertising and graphic design businesses, and related business issues. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the graphic design field and consider an appropriate personal direction of career specialization.
This course increases observation skills using basic drawing techniques and media in graphic design. Emphasis is placed on developing the use of graphic design principles, media applications, spatial considerations, drawing styles, and approaches. Upon completion, students should be able to show competence and proficiency in finished works.
This course introduces the application of rendering techniques to create illustrations in traditional and/or digital media. Emphasis is placed on appropriate media selection and using various techniques and methods to solve design problems. Upon completion, students should be able to produce illustrations from conception through finished artwork.
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 visual elements and design principles in advertising and graphic design. Topics include creation of various designs, such as logos, advertisements, posters, outdoor advertising, and publication design. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively apply design principles and visual elements to projects.
This course introduces software applications for graphic design. Emphasis is placed on utilizing digital tools to generate design solutions. Upon completion, students should be able to use industry-standard software as a creative tool.
This course covers complex design problems utilizing various design and drawing software applications. Topics include the use of typography, image, and organization to communicate a message. Upon completion, students should be able to use appropriate industry-standard software.
This course covers advanced theories and practices in the field of computer design. Emphasis is placed on advanced use of color palettes, layers, and paths. Upon completion, students should be able to creatively produce designs and articulate their rationale.
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training with computer software applications. Emphasis is placed on utilizing various computer applications to create and develop simple graphic designs. Upon completion, students should be able to use the computer as a creative tool.
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training with computer software applications. Emphasis is placed on utilizing appropriate computer applications to create and develop intermediate graphic designs. Upon completion, students should be able to produce intermediate graphic design projects using the computer. 299
This course introduces basic camera operations and photographic production. Topics include subject composition, depth of field, shutter control, light control, color, photo-finishing, and digital imaging, correction and output. Upon completion, students should be able to produce traditional and/or digital photographic prints with acceptable technical and compositional quality.
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 various technical rendering techniques.
This course is an advanced exploration of various techniques and media for advertising and 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 introduces the concepts and development of animation. Emphasis is placed on theory, storyboarding, narration, sequence implementation, appropriate software usage, and audio visual manipulation. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully complete computer-generated animated sequences.
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.
Source: Stanly Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
