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Design Concepts
First Semester

Creative Color Wheel

Positive Negative Space

Geometric Shapes
Course Details
Design Concepts emphasizes fundamental techniques in conceptualization including all procedures from initial research to creating strategies in order to finalize a solution.
Semester Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Digital Imaging I
First Semester



Course Details
Digital Imaging I covers digital imaging using raster image editing and/or image creation software: scanning, resolution, file formats, output devices, color systems, and image-acquisitions.
Semester Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Illustration Techniques
First Semester



Course Details
A study of illustration techniques in various media. Emphasis on creative interpretation and the discipline of draftsmanship for visual communication of ideas.
Semester Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Digital Imaging II
Second Semester



Course Details
Digital Imaging II covers the principles of digital image processing and electronic painting. Emphasis is placed on bit-mapped or raster-based image marking and the creative aspects of electronic illustration for commercial and fine art applications.
Semester Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3

3D Model & Render
Second Semester
Course Details
Techniques of three–dimensional (3–D) modeling utilizing industry standard software. Includes the creation and modification of 3–D geometric shapes, use of a variety of rendering techniques, camera, light sources, texture, and surface mapping.
Semester Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Typographic Design
Second Semester



Course Details
Typogaphic Design is an exploration of problems in typographic design, including computer-generated letter forms as elements of design. It includes theory and techniques of traditional, contemporary, and experimental typography.
Semester Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Basic Animation
Second Semester



Course Details
Examination of concepts, characters, and storyboard for basic animation production. Emphasizes creating movement and expression utilizing traditionally or digitally generated image sequences.
Semester Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3

Art Direction I
Third Semester
Course Details
Art Direction I provides instruction in creation of projects in art direction for advertising graphic campaigns for products, services, or ideas. Topics include all campaign procedures from initial research and creative strategy to final execution and presentation of a comprehensive project.
Semester Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3