38 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 I2
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. Take one: MAT-003, MAT-025 or MAT-035 Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0
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 pro ciency in nished works. Students should process basic drawing ability to successfully complete drawing at the college level. Requisites:
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 to projects. Class Lab Credits: 4 Clinic Credits: 0
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. Take GRD-155 and GRD-154 Take GRD-110 Class Lab Credits: 4 Clinic Credits: 0
This course introduces visual problem solving. Emphasis is placed on application of design principles. Upon completion, students should be able to produce projects utilizing basic design concepts. Take GRD-155 Take GRD-152 or GRD-154 Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training in graphic design. Emphasis is placed on producing comprehensive projects utilizing concepts and technologies covered in GRD 141 and GRD 142. Upon completion, students should be able to provide solutions to design problems. Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0
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. Class Lab Credits: 4 Clinic Credits: 0
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. Class Lab Credits: 4 Clinic Credits: 0
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 a composite using GRD 110, GRD 151, and GRD 152 problems. GRD-167 Photographic Imaging I 1 4 0 3 Requisites: 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. GRD-168 Photographic Imaging II 1 4 0 3 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 photographic prints.
Take GRD-152; Take previously. Required.Take GRD-151 GRD-152; Take previously. Required. Take GRD-167; Take previously. Required.
GRD 154Vector Imaging Software1
This course is an introduction to the creation of vector imagery using industry-standard software. Topics include drawing illustrations, transforming objects, working with layers, generative AI, patterns, brushes, and filters, and using effects. Upon completion, students should be able to create vector-based illustrations and design solutions. Class Lab Credits: 4 Clinic Credits: 0
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of publication layout and design in an industry-standard page layout software application. Topics include typography, digital assets, generative content, color, grid systems, paragraphs and character styles, parent pages, and pre-flighting. Upon completion, students should be able to create single and multiple-page print and digital publications. Class Lab Credits: 4 Clinic Credits: 0
Prerequisites: 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. Last Updated 10/10/13 306 2013-2014 Catalog Volume 35 | Wake Technical Community College
This course introduces the elements of marketing as it relates to digital and print media. Topics include promotion, placement, identifying a target audience, conducting research, analytics, selection of media, use of social media platforms, and search engine optimization as a marketing tool. Upon completion, students should be able to apply marketing concepts to digital and print design scenarios. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0
This course introduces students to the conceptual requirements of the design profession. Emphasis is placed on design thinking, research, brainstorming, ideation, analysis, and testing. Upon completion, students should be able to apply critical and design thinking skills necessary to conceive unique design solutions. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0
GRD 193Selected Topics in Adv/Graphic Design 2 4 03
Requisites: This course provides an opportunity to explore areas of current interest in specific program or discipline areas. Emphasis is placed on subject matter appropriate to the program or discipline. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specific area of study. This course provides an opportunity to explore areas of current interest in specific program or discipline areas. Emphasis is placed on subject matter appropriate to the program of discipline. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specific area of study. GRD-230 Technical Illustration 1 3 0 2 Take GRD-152 ART-131; Option: Take GRD-152 DES-125(S11944); Option: Take GRD-152
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. Requisites: Take ART-131 DES-125(S11944) or GRD-121; Take previously. Required.<br>Take 1 group; <br>Option: Take GRD-152 ART-131; <br>Option: Take GRD-152 DES-125(S11944); <br>Option: Take GRD-152
This course introduces a design-centric approach to user interface and user experience design, and offers practical, skill-based instruction centered around a visual communications perspective. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating the stages of the UI/UX development process, including user research and analysis, choosing methodologies, defining a project's strategy, scope, and information architecture, developing sitemaps and wireframes, performing user testing, and producing prototypes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate current best practices and conventions in UX design and apply them to create effective and compelling digital screen-based experiences. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0
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. Class Lab Credits: 4 Clinic Credits: 0
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training in graphic design. Emphasis is placed on producing complex design projects utilizing concepts and technologies taught in GRD 241. Upon completion, students should be able to produce complex design projects for reproduction. Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0
This course covers the creative manipulation of images utilizing digital techniques of masking, layering, airbrushing, and painting. Topics include the aesthetic analysis of visual imagery as well as the legalities of manipulating images. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize software applications to creatively manipulate and illustratively build digital images which accomplish design objectives. Requisites: Take GRD-151 or GRA-151; Take previously. Required.<br>
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. Topics include sustainable and eco-friendly printing solutions including Forest Stewardship Council certification. Class Lab Credits: 4 Clinic Credits: 0
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. Take GRD-146 Class Lab Credits: 4 Clinic Credits: 0
This course covers the development of advertising. Emphasis is placed on the development and production of advertising structure campaigns and materials using design principles. Upon completion, students should be able to produce advertising for targeted audiences. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0
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. Course Prerequisites: Take One: ENG-110 or ENG-111 Take GRD-142 Total Credits:2 Class Credits:1 Lab Credits:3 Clinic Credits:0
This course provides an opportunity to explore areas of current interest in specific program or discipline areas. Emphasis is placed on subject matter appropriate to the program or discipline. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the specific area of study. GERONTOLOGY (GRO Prefix) GRO-120 Gerontology 3 0 0 3 This course covers the psychological, social, and physical aspects of aging. Emphasis is placed on the factors that promote mental and physical well-being. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize the aging process and its psychological, social, and physical aspects. HEALTHCARE BUSINESS INFORMATIC (HBI Prefix)
