GRA2171C Package Design
This course defines the role of packaging in product
identification, presentation, and production. The
unique challenges of adapting typography,
illustration, design and materials to threedimensional
forms are explored. Research includes
marketing objectives, structural integrity and display
aesthetics. [Prereq: GRA2159C]
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IT3870 Package Design for Production
Design packaging is created through the use of a
good layout, images, typography, and color in a
cost effective way. Students explore the
associations and the attributes that customers
think of when they see the brand name of a
product. [Prereq: IT1514 or MN2514, IT3816]
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IT3613 Packaging & Point-of-Purchase Design
This course examines the concepts and
application of two- and three-dimensional
principles related to the design of packaging, pointof-
purchase, and merchandising systems. [Prereq:
IT3816, IT1514]
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PH2231 Painterly Techniques for Photographers
Students broaden their aesthetic and commercial
choices in stylistic treatment of images through the
use of contemporary technology. They develop
imaging skills by examining textural elements of
images and reflective media surfaces, depicting
traditional artistic attributes, and rendering effects
from a variety of sources.
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CA4469 Particles/ Dynamics/ Paint Effects
This course builds on the tools, concepts and
techniques learned in all previous 3D animation
courses. Students concentrate on advanced
animation techniques involving particle and dynamic
systems. Students are also shown some basic
compositing techniques. [Prereq: CA3995]
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MN3912 Personal Water Craft Design
The unique characteristics of personal watercraft
are studied in comparison to traditional boat design.
New concepts are developed, considering the
lifestyles and activities of the boat enthusiast.
[Prereq: IT1514 or MN2514]
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PGY1120C Photographic Design
Students learn the fundamentals of the black &
white darkroom and the basics of design. Students
process their own film and master the
characteristics of quality black & white print making
while exploring timeless elements that form the
foundations of all design arts. Students
demonstrate newly acquired skills through
production of their own professional quality black &
white prints. [Coreq: PGY1400C]
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GR3126 Photography/Art Direction
This course provides a comprehensive review of the
role of the art director in the visual marketplace. The
primary focus is placed on designing layouts using
photography to create editorial pages and ads that
meet the specific needs of the clients. [Prereq:
PGY1103C, GRA2125C]
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PGY1103C Photography Techniques
Students discover and explore the basic principles
of photography and its use in graphic design
through the creative technical uses of the 35mm
camera. Fundamental functions, exposure, effect
of the shutter and aperture, film selection,
composition for impact, lens selection, and the
qualities of light are covered. Students create
images for their own stock photography library
including backgrounds and textures.
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CU1700 Planning and Controlling Costs
This course is intended to provide the student with the methodologies and tools to control costs
and help the student value the planning and control process in the food and beverage industry.
Topics include: planning and controlling costs using budgeting techniques, standard costing,
standardized recipes, performance measurements, food, beverage, and labor cost controls and
allocation of overhead.
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AD4950 Portfolio
In preparation for job interviews, an advertising
portfolio is written, designed and refined.Working
individually with the instructor, each student
selects representative pieces that showcase
written, marketing, presentation, business, design
and conceptual competencies that meet the
requirements of the Bachelor’s in Advertising
Program. [Prereq: CAP4970C]
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FIL2970C Portfolio
Students compile their written and visual pieces into
a final portfolio. They complete the shooting, editing,
audio mixing, and integration of graphic elements
and special effects for their video projects.
Emphasis is placed on the creative and professional
packaging of the portfolios. [Prereq: FIL2950C]
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MM2720 Portfolio
This course begins the student’s development of a
market-current portfolio. Presentation techniques
and self promotion are also covered. [Prereq:
MM3400 and CGS3875C]
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IT4102 Portfolio & Presentation Techniques
This course emphasizes graphic presentation
techniques with particular focus on the
development of a professional-level portfolio
utilizing various media. Practices in verbal
presentations, résumé/business card preparation,
and related presentation techniques are also
discussed and explored. (Graduation Quarter)
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ART4952C Portfolio Development
This course continues the refinement of the
student’s digital portfolio. Students focus on meeting
digital portfolio requirements, showcasing their
individual strengths and areas of specialization.
[Prereq: ART4951C]
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GX4800 Portfolio Development
This course focuses on the refinement of the
student’s portfolio to meet portfolio requirements,
showcasing their individual strengths and areas of
specialization. [Prereq: Completion of 150 credit
hours in program]
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FX4800 Portfolio Development
This course continues the refinement of the
student’s digital portfolio. Students focus on meeting
digital portfolio requirements, showcasing their
individual strengths and areas of specialization.
Students apply time-management, technical, and
artistic skills to complete a final video. [Prereq:
FX4700]
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ART4951C Portfolio Preparation
This course identifies and organizes elements of the
student’s body of work in preparation for portfolio
development and presentation. Students develop an
action plan and begin its implementation.Working
closely with the instructor, areas of focus are
defined, areas of improvement are targeted and
project management is emphasized. Print and
digital portfolio requirements are delineated.
Industry professionals participate in evaluation,
demonstration and preparation. Professional demo
reels are shown and analyzed. [Prereq: CA4600,
CA3901]
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FIL2950C Portfolio Preparation
This course explores client-based production from
idea conception to final edit master. Special
emphasis is placed on professional conduct as well
as on the application of high-end professional video
production techniques.
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FIL4951C Portfolio Preparation
In this first portfolio course, students assess
personal strengths to establish a career goal and
decide how to organize their media design and
production work in a graduation portfolio. Guided by
faculty members, each student assembles a
preliminary portfolio and identifies areas for more
work and/or content enhancement.
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FX4700 Portfolio Preparation
The student creates treatments, scripts,
storyboards, and shooting schedules for the
acquisition of source material for the student’s final
portfolio. [Prereq: completion of 135 credit hours in
program]
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GRA4951C Portfolio Preparation
The student develops a graphic design portfolio in
preparation for a job interview.Working individually
with the instructor, each student begins the
selection of representative pieces that showcase a
unique style and demonstrate overall conceptual
abilities and technical competencies that meet the
requirements of the Bachelor’s in Graphic Design
program. [Prereq: completion of 150 credit hours in
the Graphic Design Bachelor program]
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IL4520 Portfolio Preparation
In this course students develop and prepare work
for their final portfolio.Working individually with the
instructor, each student determines their individual
strengths and determines what pieces demonstrate
the greatest area of skill in conceptual abilities and
technical competencies. Students may develop work
to enhance individual strengths. [Prereq:
completion of 150 credit hours in program]
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PGY2470C Portfolio Preparation
This course provides students guidance and
direction in producing images for their graduating
portfolios. Creating unique images that collectively
demonstrate a clear vision is emphasized
throughout the portfolio process.
[Prereq: PGY2321; ENC1102 or ENC1145]
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CA4900 Portfolio Presentation
This course completes the presentation of a cohesive
and professional print and digital portfolio that meets
requirements for graduation. Industry professionals
participate in evaluations. Students finalize and present
their portfolios to the instructor and a faculty committee
for review and critique. [Prereq: ART4952C]
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FX4900 Portfolio Presentation
Students compile the digital portion of their portfolio
to assess its strengths and weaknesses, to correct
those weaknesses, and to augment the student’s
strengths to produce a professional demo. The
student applies time- and resource-management
principles to the development and production of
visual special effects projects. [Prereq: FX4800]
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GRA4952C Portfolio Presentation
In preparation for job interviews, a graphic design
print and digital portfolio is completed.Working
individually with the instructor, each student selects
representative pieces to discuss and refine.
Emphasis is on showcasing a unique style and
demonstration of conceptual abilities and technical
competencies that meet the requirements of the
Bachelor’s in the Graphic Design program. [Prereq:
GRA4951C]
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IL4620 Portfolio Presentation
In preparation for job interviews, the final portfolio is
further designed and refined.Working individually
with the instructor, each student selects
representative pieces that showcase a unique style
and demonstrates overall conceptual abilities and
technical competencies. [Prereq: IL4520]
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PGY2474C Portfolio Presentation
While assembling a completed graduating portfolio,
students prepare for graduation and transition from
the role of student to active participant as an
assistant or employee in the photographic industry.
[Prereq: PGY2470C]
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GX4900 Portfolio Presentation
This course completes the presentation of a
cohesive and professional working demo and game
document requirement for graduation. Industry
professionals participate in evaluations. Students
finalize and present their portfolios to the instructor
and a faculty committee for review and critique. [Prereq: GX4800]
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GRA2950C Portfolio/Professional Development
The student completes a graphic design portfolio in
preparation for job interviews.Working individually with
the instructor, each student selects representative
pieces that showcase a unique style and demonstrate
overall conceptual abilities and technical
competencies meeting the requirements of the
Associate of Science in Graphic Design program.
[Prereq: completion of 72 credit hours in the Graphic
Design program]
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PGY2210C Portraiture
Workshops and critiques enable the student to
learn basic portrait techniques applicable to
general consumer, advertising, editorial and
corporate photography. Course emphasis is placed
on the fundamentals of classical portraiture with
attention given to the use of lighting, posing, and
facial view to create a flattering head-andshoulders
portrait. [Prereq: PGY1201C]
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RTV2250C Post Production
Students apply previously acquired skills to online
analog editing. A/B roll, SMPTE time code, video
effects, audio mastering, and character generator
capabilities. Aesthetic and technical considerations
are practiced through the completion of an editing
project. [Prereq: FIL1274C]
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MN4010 Power Boat Design
This course examines the styling and special
proportions of various types of powerboats.
Structural requirements and customer lifestyles are
studied to develop the unique character of
powerboats. [Prereq: IT1514 or MN2514]
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IND3312C Presentation Techniques
This course allows students to revise and render
one of their current or previous design projects.
Media are selected with consideration to individual
skills. [Prereq: IND1304C, IND1335C, IND3018C,
IND3456C, IND2453C, IND2017C, IND3225C]
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PHI3800 Principles of Aesthetics
Aesthetics is the philosophical study of the nature of
art. Students examine various aspects of “art,”
including the relationship between various arts and
concepts of beauty, the creative process, principles
of art criticism, style, and symbolism. [Prereq:
ARH2000 or THE2000]
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RTV1224C Principles of Lighting
The student studies and applies lighting techniques
and concepts as they relate to various media
applications. Emphasis is placed on mastering the
skills required to make appropriate lighting decisions
under a variety of field and studio situations. There
is also a focus on pre-production skills as well as
problem solving on the set.
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ECO2015 Principles of Macroeconomics
This course introduces students to the concepts
behind economic systems within the United States.
Students discuss current economic issues including
unemployment and inflation, economic cycles,
interest rates and their impact on households and
national income, and the Federal Reserve System
policies.
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MAR2612 Principles of Marketing Research
The use of the marketing research process as a
tool for solving advertising problems is the focus of
this course. The source of data, sampling
procedures, questionnaire design, data collection,
and analysis, as well as, who uses the information
and how is covered. [Prereq: MAR1010]
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IT3817 Principles of Mechanical Engineering
This course examines basic fundamentals of
mechanical engineering and its application to
design principles.
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PGY1400C Principles of Photography
In this fundamental course, students identify basic
photographic tools and their intended purposes
including the proper use of various camera
systems and light meters. Students analyze
photographs to determine both positive and
negative attributes and apply these principles to
produce their own visually compelling images by
selectively employing a variety of photographic
techniques. [Coreq: PGY1120C]
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SPC1600 Principles of Public Speaking
This course helps students develop the skills
necessary to make presentations before an
audience. The course introduces students to selfpresentational
behavior appropriate to
speechmaking, the steps necessary to develop a
well-organized speech with the necessary
supporting material, and the process for the
development and use of visuals needed for an
effective presentation. [Prereq: ENC1101 and
COM1041 or SPC1016 or SPC1600]
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CA2670 Print Portfolio
This course evaluates, refines, and completes the
print portfolio requirements for the Associate’s
degree in Computer Animation. Students present all
print work completed during the Associate’s degree
program for assessment and critique. The portfolio
is organized and presented in a professional
manner, fulfilling program competencies in the print
area. Any pieces that need enhancement or re-do
are completed at this time. At the completion of the
course, the print portfolio is finalized and ready for
Portfolio Review. [Prereq: GRA2761C, GRA1762C]
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GRA3224C Print Production Techniques
This advanced course in applications of design
principles and theories focuses on real-world design
and printing situations. The emphasis is on
identifying production problems, finding and
preparing files for a service bureau in a timeconstrained
industry. Additional focus is placed on
paper choice, cross platform use, and
implementation of multiple software programs to
complete numerous pieces in various design
medias. [Prereq: GRA2125C]
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CU2712 Private Chef
In this course, students learn the fundamentals of
being a private chef including the writing of menus, shopping lists, equipment lists, and preparation in
a limited space. There is a major emphasis placed
on oral presentation, the marketing of oneself, and
professionalism. The interview process is covered
and practiced via mock interviews. Portfolios are
developed and used for the final interview. Menus
are researched, planned, and cooked based on
hypothetical scenarios.
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IL3420 Product and License Illustration
This course defines the role of illustration in the
context of package, product, and display design.
Students examine the unique challenges of
adopting illustration, typography, design, and
materials to the three dimensional form. Research
includes marketing objectives, structural integrity,
and display aesthetics. [Prereq: ART1203C]
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IT3850 Product Brand Design
Students explore brand identity including brand
name, logo, positioning, brand association, and
brand personality. [Prereq: IT3816, IT1514 or
MN2514]
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CTE3786C Product Data Management
Students study how to manage the flow of garment
construction and costing from concept to shipping
using both specialized and standard computer
software programs. [Prereq: CTE3533C]
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IT1514 Product Design
Students investigate the processes of universal
product design. They examine how products are
developed incorporating concept, working
drawings, and model making. Prototype
development, mass production, and marketability
are covered. [Prereq: IT1415, IT1310]
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PGY2220C Product Photography
As students continue to master their photographic
technical skills they study the nature and function
of commercial photography as it relates to product
illustration. Students employ varied approaches to
the processes in creating product images and
explore multiple styles of end use. This course
emphasizes the propping, styling, and lighting
techniques necessary to communicate a
predefined message through the final image. [Prereq: PGY2208C]
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FX4500 Production Studio I
Students build upon previously learned foundation
skills in broadcast design and visual effects by
simulating a real-world production environment. The
course emphasizes both the competitive and
collaborative aspects of production as well as
various professional methods, procedures,
techniques, skills, resources, and equipment.
[Prereq: FX3500]
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FX4550 Production Studio II
This course exposes students to the disciplines
used in compositing, broadcast design, animation,
and related industries. Students continue to work as
a production team in developing a finished
professional product for use in their portfolio.
[Prereq: FX4500]
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SLS3355 Professional Development
This course introduces the student to career
planning and job-search skills necessary to obtain
a position in a chosen career field. Emphasis is
placed on practical knowledge, interviewing
techniques, promotional guidelines, and materials
necessary for securing successful entry into the
student's field of choice. [Prereq: ENC1101,
COM1041 or SPC1016 or SPC1600]
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OST1945 Project Management
This course has students working in groups and
introduces them to the Interactive Design project
management process and development of the
project team as key to successful achievement of
interactive design project goals. The process
examines the main elements required in every
proposal/plan, time frame and budget. Key areas of
interactive project design teams serve to support
the fundamental approach that every project team is
tailored to achieve project results efficiently and
effectively.
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GRA2175C Promotional Design
The emphasis of this course is on the role of design
in creating promotional materials through the use of
folders, brochures, flyers, and unconventional
media. Marketing research, objectives and
strategies are explored and applied. [Prereq:
GRA1851C, GRA2177C]
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PSY3025C Psychology of Color
This course is a review of the fundamental elements
of psychology as applied to human the response to
color. Color responses derived from environmental
and applied psychology, human physiology,
societal/cultural experiences as stimuli are
emphasized. Illustrated lectures and applied projects
support the learning process. [Prereq: PSY2012 or
SYG2000]
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PUR3008C Public Relations and Promotion
This course examines the historical development
of public relations, showing the principles,
methods, and means of influencing public opinion.
[Prereq: ENC1102 or ENC1145]
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HFT1821 Purchasing & Product Identification
This course is a collaborative exploration of basic principles of purchasing food, equipment, and
supplies. Primary focus is on product identification, supplier selection, and the ordering,
receiving, storing, and issuing process.
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