Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Academic Catalog 2024 - 2025

DIG 2216 Digital Imaging and Design 3 credits Students use Adobe Photoshop to explore the artistic potential of imaging technology and solve visual problems. They learn how to plan and produce digital images that demonstrate an understanding of design, composition, color, and visual communication. Hands-on projects include image manipulation, photo retouching, photo montage, text and layout techniques for digital art, ads, and publications. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) Course Fee DIG 2250 Digital Photography 3 credits Explore photography as a digital medium of visual expression. Image capture and technical camera controls are demonstrated. Composition, lighting, color, and subject matter are examined and artistically manipulated. Adobe Photoshop instruction focuses on photography related tasks such as cropping, sizing, sharpening, and image enhancement. Students supply their own digital camera. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) Course Fee DIG 2257 Web Design 3 credits An introduction to the design, creation, and maintenance of web pages and websites. Students gain fundamental knowledge of HTML and CSS, as well as effective navigation, appropriate use of graphics, type, color, and multimedia. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) Course Fee DIG 2260 Digital Music Studio 3 credits This course explores digital music and sound production. Students learn to arrange and manipulate their own unique musical creations. Class projects include: audio capture, multi-track editing, sound effects, and background music. This class does not include music theory nor does it teach how to play an instrument. It focuses on audio software, sound creation and editing, and digital audio production. No previous musical training is required. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) Course Fee DIG 2264 Visual Communications 3 credits The Visual Communications course is an introduction to the fundamentals of design, and it guides students through hands-on production projects that examine digital imagery, typography, color theory, and layout. The course explores the production workflow, while generating creative design solutions and compelling messages. (Prerequisite: CIS 1255) Course Fee DIG 2268 Digital Video I 3 credits Digital Video I is an introduction to the phases and tools of video production. Students combine audio, video, and graphics to develop digital video projects. They become proficient in a variety of editing techniques on a timeline. Emphasis is placed on developing quality video for the Web. (Prerequisite: DIG 2264) Course Fee DIG 2280 Animation Techniques 3 credits Animation Techniques is an introduction to 2D animation for video production, motion graphics, and game design. Students experiment with frame-by-frame animation, tweening,& simulated 3D space. Industry trends in animation will also be presented. Drawing skills are not a requirement for this course. (Prerequisite: DIG 2264). Course Fee DIG 3230 Typography 3 credits Typography is the technique and art form of arranging type in such a way that it represents the written language in legible, readable, and various format arrangements for display methods. This introductory course introduces students to the use of typography in graphic design relationship. Typography is taught through the lens of history and is broken down into its anatomical structure. Students will learn to use typography effectively and intentionally through layout and hierarchal arrangement. (Prerequisite: DIG 2264) Course Fee DIG 3240 Publication Design 3 credits Using Adobe InDesign, this course introduces page layout and design for both print and screen. Instruction focuses on the use of type and layout as key elements in graphic communication. Students learn how to import text and imagery, arrange multi-page publications, and prepare digital files for commercial reproduction and distribution. (Prerequisite: DIG 3250) Course Fee DIG 3250 Vector Illustration and Layout 3 credits Using Adobe Illustrator for vector drawing, students learn how to produce original graphics, digital illustrations, and production layouts. The course focuses on aesthetics, visual communication, principles of design, and typography. Projects include vector art, logos, ads, posters, and publications. (Prerequisite: DIG 2264) Course Fee

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