MAR3500C Sales & Consumer Behavior
This course examines the cultural, social, and
individual variables involved in consumer behavior.
It also reviews how they are incorporated into
buyer decision processes and marketing practices.
Areas covered include emotional hot buttons,
mass appeal, snob appeal, and the bandwagon
effect. The course also covers the essential skills
one needs to effect a sale. [Prereq: PSY2012,
MAR2612]
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OM2060 Sales & Persuasive Techniques
This course focuses on the essential skills and
knowledge one needs to effect a sale, as well as
the ways that the sales pitch can be focused to
solve customer problems. This course also covers
persuasive communication techniques in the area
of advertising and the fields of logic and
psychographics.
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FOS1203C Sanitation and Safety
This course is an introduction to food environmental sanitation and safety in a food production
area. Attention is focused on food-borne illness and their origins, and on basic safety procedures
followed in the food service industry. This was approved by the Federal Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) and is recognized by 95% of State and local jurisdictions that require
training or certification.
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CTE4411C Screen Print Design
for Textile Industry
Students develop and implement their own screen
print designs from concept to completion, focusing
on contemporary industrial requirements. Students
develop artwork, make color separations, and
produce actual screen prints for their portfolios.
[Prereq: CTE4811]
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RTV1100 Scriptwriting
This course focuses on the planning, storyboarding,
and scripting of video, radio, and nonlinear
productions. Narrative scripting techniques are also
taught. Scripts are developed with an emphasis on
characterization, plotting, writing for specific target
audiences, messages, and script format. [Prereq:
ENC1101]
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FIL1104C Scriptwriting/Storyboarding
This course examines the necessary tasks in the
production phase of an animation project and
explores the creation of graphics, animation, and
special effects in film and video. The computer is
utilized as a pre-production tool for writing,
[treatments, scripts, and storyboard descriptions],
creating images, designing storyboards and
realtime animations, and combining written and
visual formats. A brief history of 2D and 3D
animation is presented, with videotaped examples
of critical evaluation. [Prereq: ART1300C]
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GX3400 Scriptwriting for Games
This course focuses on the difference between
linear storytelling and interactive storytelling. Typical
plotlines of a linear story often do not translate into
gaming, while character development, action and
gameplay are of major concern. This course
explores how character development drives the plot
in game scripts and the importance of good
gameplay versus an interesting script. [Prereq:
ENC1102 or LIT10120C]
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ART3716C Sculpting
A study of the principles, practices, and applications
of sculpting the human figure in clay. The course
covers armature construction, anatomy structure,
modeling the head and bust, and modeling the full
figure. [Prereq: ART1332C, ART2378C]
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CTE4934C Senior Merchandising
Project - Development
Senior Project is a 3-part course series allowing
students to develop and implement their own
fashion marketing and merchandising project from
concept to completion. In Senior Merchandising
Project-Development, students complete the
planning portion of their project including
objectives, strategies, sourcing and financing.
[Prereq: CTE4933C]
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CTE4933C Senior Merchandising
Project - Planning
Senior Project is a 3-part course series allowing
students to develop and implement their own
fashion marketing and merchandising project from
concept to completion. In Senior Merchandising
Project-Planning, students complete market
research, develop concepts, and begin strategic
planning for their project. [Prereq: GEB2216C]
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CTE4935C Senior Merchandising
Project - Presentation
Senior Project is a 3-part course series allowing
students to develop and implement their fashion
marketing and merchandising project from concept
to completion. In Senior Merchandising Project-
Presentation, students concentrate on the
presentation of their project, presenting it a special
Senior Show. [Prereq: CTE4934C]
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FIL4971C Senior Portfolio and Defense
Built on the preliminary collection of work from
Portfolio Preparation, this course allows students to
determine and design the final organization and
presentation of the graduation portfolio. Each
student verbally presents their portfolio and
addresses audience questions as a format of
defense. [Prereq: FIL4951C]
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GRA4953C Senior Project
Students select an area of design and develop a
research project. The course emphasizes
quantitative research, scheduling the project,
methods of presentation, and qualitative results.
Students present and defend a project suitable for
professional presentation. [Prereq: completion of
135 credit hours in program]
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CAP4971C Senior Project
Application and Defense
This course is a continuation of the Senior Project
and Research course and the second tier towards
completion of a student’s portfolio. Students work
with a real client and complete a project that
showcases effective use of interface design,
programming, videography, photography, object
modeling and e-commerce as necessary. In this
second phase, students create the professional
Interactive Media solution for the client based on the
research and parameters established in CAP4970C
that showcases skills learned throughout the
program. The project’s design incorporates both
elements from a client-needs analysis and specified
competency requirements from the instructor.
[Prereq: CAP4970C]
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CU4022 Senior Project –
Facilities Design Management
Students take menu-driven concepts and derive a
business plan that outlines the acquisition of a
foodservice property by analyzing demographics,
location, marketing, and financial requirements for
such a venture and its overall feasibility in the
marketplace. Trends, lifestyle shifts, and
psychographic analysis are addressed while
analyzing successful restaurant concepts via case
studies. The capstone project culminates in a
complete business plan ready for market entry.
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CAP4970C Senior Project
Research and Programming
In this course, students begin their first step toward
completion of their graduating portfolio. The Student
selects an area from their specialization to research
for their graduate project. The emphasis is in
quantitative and qualitative research, design
documentation, project scheduling, budgeting, costflow
analysis, presentation methods and qualitative
results. The student may focus on any one of the
following specializations: advertising, interface
design, interactive/web programming, videography,
photography, virtual reality models, and/or ecommerce. [Prereq: MAR2720]
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CTE4936C Senior Studio-Concepts
Senior Studio is a three-part course series
allowing students to develop and implement their
own 6-10 piece garment collection from concept to
completion. In Senior Studio-Concepts, students
complete market research, develop concepts, and
begin sourcing materials for their collection.
[Prereq: CTE4811]
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CTE4938C Senior Studio-Production
Senior Studio is a three-part course series
allowing students to develop and implement their
own 6-10 piece garment collection from concept to
completion. In Senior Studio-Production, students
concentrate on the construction of their collection,
presenting final garments in a special Senior
Show. Students must earn a "C" or higher to exit
this course. [Prereq: CTE4937C]
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CTE4937C Senior Studio-Technical
Senior Studio is a three-part course series allowing
students to develop and implement their own 6-10
piece garment collection from concept to
completion. In Senior Studio-Technical, students
complete the technical portion of their designs
including technical drawings, specifications, and
patternmaking. [Prereq: CTE4936C]
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IL3324 Sequential Illustration
This course introduces students to the use of
Sequential Art & Graphic Narrative as a dynamic
means of storytelling and communication. Both the
historical roots and modern trends in visual
storytelling are discussed and examined in depth.
Students become familiar with and produce works in
the various forms of graphic narrative including
storyboards, comic books, graphic novels, comic
strips and children’s and adult picturebooks.
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DM3100 Short Form Media Production
This course explores short form as a genre of
media production and its features in subject matter
and style. Students produce short-form news,
information, and dramatic content for broadband
delivery. [Prereq: RTV2203C]
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SYD3800C Society and Sexuality
Students explore the sociological perspective on
human sexuality (as opposed to the biological or the
psychological explanation). The course discusses
contemporary controversies regarding sexual
issues, i.e., viewpoints on norms, pop psychology,
culture, research methods, communication skills,
therapeutic approaches, diseases, and the
commercialization of sex. This course requires a
large amount of reading and research on the part of
the student. [Prereq: SYG2000 or PSY2012 and
SPC1016]
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SYO3100C Sociology of Marriage and Family
This course introduces students to the general
theories on marriage and family relations in the U.S.
and other countries. Special emphasis is placed on
the role of women around the world within the
context of marriage and family. A combination of
music, documentaries and movies is used to
illustrate points from lectures and hand-outs.
[Prereq: PSY2012 or SYG2000]
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GX4300 Sound Design for Games
In this course students demonstrate the efficient use
of sound to make the game experience more
immersive by importing sound into a game engine
and creating triggers to implement the sound.
General optimization of the game is the underlying
concept in this course. Students also demonstrate a
firm understanding of how to optimize their game
level. [Prereq: GX4100]
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SPN1100 Spanish 1
This is a first level course for beginners whose first
language is not Spanish. Students develop the four
skills of the language (reading, writing, speaking,
and listening) in the present tense. Students also
acquire vocabulary and cultural concepts useful in
different situations such as ordering food, making
reservations, obtaining information from a travel
agency, and writing prose.
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GR3100 Special Topics (Advanced Photoshop)
This course builds on the previous course to
further develop photo manipulation and technical
illustration skills. The focus is on expanding a
comprehensive understanding of 2D computergenerated
techniques by combining traditional
illustration concepts with computer technology.
Topics include creating original imagery and the
manipulation of imported images. [Prereq:
PGY2803C]
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GR3100 Special Topics (Art in Public Spaces)
In this course students are introduced to the many
phases and processes inherent to mural making
and public art projects. The history of murals from
cave paintings to contemporary digital applications
are studied. The course focuses on site-specific,
non-profit community based projects.
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GR3100 Special Topics (Dreamweaver)
This course explores alternative methods of web
design, including typography, imaging, and
advanced asset management. Upon completion of
this course, students use the web page user
interface program to effectively create pages with
well-structured HTML content. Emphasis is placed
on the design of multi page layout for various types
of web sites. Through hands-on projects, the
student navigates through the program, while
exploring complex issues. [Prereq: CGS2800C,
PGY2803C]
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GR3100B Special Topics
in Graphic Design: Visual Essay
An introduction to the designer/ illustrator as a
visual journalist, documenting the world that
surrounds us through on-the-spot drawings.
Research material is used to design a visual essay
(16-page black and white booklet), a poster for
upcoming exhibition of the work, and a promotion
card. A sketch book is a requirement and must be
brought to every class for group discussions.
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HUM2930 Special Topics/Humanities
This course changes each quarter and is developed
from topics in humanities. [Prereq: ARH2000 or
THE2000]
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GR3100 Special Topics (InDesign)
This course explores alternative methods of page
composition, including typography, imaging, and
production. Emphasis is placed on the design of
multi page layout for various types of publications,
pre press, color separation and providing "digital
camera ready" files for commercial projects.
Through hands-on projects, the student learns to
navigate through the program, while understanding
more complex issues. [Prereq: GRA2125C]
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MGF2930 Special Topics/Math
This course changes each quarter and is developed
from topics in mathematics. [Prereq: MGF1115 or
MAD1104 or MT1105]
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SP2100 Special Topics/Spanish
This course changes each quarter and is developed
from topics in the Spanish language.
CTE2747C Specialized Patternmaking
This course reinforces students' understanding of
the art of draping patternmaking and diverse
methods the industry uses to create production
patterns. Analytical thinking and hands-on class
experiences strengthen students' skills, enabling
them to expand on their creativity and provide
proper fit to their creations. [Prereq: CTE2772C]
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IL3200 Specialty Illustration
Students explore and execute descriptive
representational art applied to subject matter such
as technical, scientific, medical, and legal
illustration. [Prereq: GRA2151C]
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IND3423 Specifications
This course introduces the student to the use of
attribute data extraction for use in preparation of
various types of specifications including preliminary
project descriptions, outline specifications, and full
traditional specifications. The course focuses on
architectural finishes, including materials such as
doors, tile, paint, carpet, gypsum systems, furniture,
lighting, and acoustics. [Prereq: ARC2461C,
IND2503C]
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STA2026 Statistics
This course introduces students to summarization of
data, measures of central tendency, variability,
regression, correlation, sampling, hypothesis
testing, probability, and analysis of variance.
Students examine the application of quantitative
techniques in business decision making. [Prereq:
MGF1115 or MAD1104 or MT1105]
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MKA3101C Store Planning
Students implement and evaluate the elements
that combine to make a successful store layout:
traffic patterns, furnishings, fixtures and security.
[Prereq: MKA2100C and CTE2810]
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CA4220 Storyboarding for Animation
This course examines the necessary tasks in the
storytelling phase of an animation project. Students
utilize artistic skills for creating characters, designing
scene layouts and balanced color compositions.
The ‘Pitch Process’ is also explored to sell one’s
storyboard idea. [Prereq: FIL1104C]
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MAN4871 Strategic Management
his course focuses on the management strategies
designed to integrate the basic disciplines of
business through case analysis and other
methods. The course also helps students discover
how to study online advertising so that they may
develop the skills needed to identify and learn from
successful advertising. [Prereq: MAR2612]
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CTE3865C Strategic
Merchandise Management
An advanced course in the study of stock control
and managing open-to-buys which provides a
practicum in buying, utilizing computer
spreadsheets for data analysis. [Prereq: CTE2827]
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IT3717 Structural Design
This course introduces the student to the
principles and application of structure as they
relate to the design of products, packaging,
displays, and facilities via mock-ups in foam,
cardboard, and wood. [Prereq: IT1213]
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ARC2461C Structural Systems
This course studies how buildings are framed in
wood, steel or concrete and how finishes are
selected and applied. [Prereq: IND1405C]
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CA3333/CA3334 Studio I/Studio II
Students further explore the areas of 2D and 3D
animation as well as compositing, multimedia, and
games/simulators. [Prereq: approval of program
chair]
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PGY2208C Studio Photography
While working in a studio environment students
learn to apply commercial equipment to the
photographic process. Emphasis is placed on
creating basic illustration and small product
images as students acquire knowledge and skills
through the use of visuals, projects, and critiques.
[Prereq: PGY1150C, PGY1201C]
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MN3910 Super Yacht Design
This course looks at the special considerations for
the design of yachts of more than 100 feet.
Students review the “state of the art” for large
vessels and then develop a concept using the
criteria established. [Prereq: IT1514 or MN2514]
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IN3000 Survey of Architecture
This course examines the historical evolution of
architecture and how architectural forms are
affected by materials, religion, government,
technology, and weather.
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MKA1402 Survey of the Fashion Industry
An overview of the fashion industry including
design, production, and marketing of consumer
goods, from the development of fibers and fabrics
to the strategies of fashion merchandisers and
retailers.
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PGY1050C Survey of Photography
Students receive an overview of the photographic
and imaging industries that includes a history of
the four markets available to professional
photographers. Students obtain a working
knowledge of these career fields through
presentations by working professionals, field trips
to established businesses, and intensive
classroom study.
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IN3930 Sustainable (Green) Design
This course examines the performance and value of
green building materials as well as their
environmental benefit. [Prereq: IND3935, IND3423,
IND3424C]
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CTE2770C Swimwear Design
Students research and analyze the swimwear
market, creating a line from concept to garment
production. [Prereq: CTE1741C]
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