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IS2201 Database Concepts
Using a commonly available database program,
students practice the theory of database design by
normalizing data, defining integrity relationships,
and creating tables. Students also develop forms,
reports, and search queries (SQL) as they learn
how to manage and manipulate data within a
database. [Prereq: COP1841C or COP2363C]
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IND2102 Decorative Arts until 1830
This course is the study of the evolution of design in
the decorative arts from a background in the ancient
world through major styles of the 18th century.
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ART1201C Design Basics
This course explores the realm of visual
communication with a concerned focus on
elements that form the basics of two-dimensional
design. It focuses on developing these concepts as
a means of expressing ideas as well as the
terminology used in describing them.
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IND1207C Design Basics/3D
This course continues and concludes the design
basics series. It is an investigation of the dynamic
and static properties of positive masses and
negative volumes. [Prereq: ART1201C, IND1335C,
IND1405C]
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ART2203C Design Basics 3D
This studio course explores three-dimensional form
and space and introduces students to the materials,
techniques, and ideas that constitute the threedimensional
world of natural and manmade objects.
The process begins with the concept, materials, or
observations and continues through lectures,
demonstrations, critical analysis, and class
discussion. [Prereq: ART1201C]
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IND1024C Design Basics/Color
Students gain a working ability on which to base
design studies is gained by combining the basic
principles and elements of 2D design with color
theory. Illustrated lectures and applied projects
enhance the creative process. [Prereq: ART1201C]
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FX1100 Design Basics/Layout
Students explore the basic principles of design,
using a variety of materials and techniques. The
course helps students to become familiar with the
creative process and establish a basic appreciation
for design aesthetics.
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MM1120 Design Concepts for Interactive Media
Students develop a firm workable foundation to
layout and organize design elements and apply
basic graphic design principles to a variety of visual
effects. In addition, students learn to apply the
basics of color and related design variables. This
course also covers the adaptation of typography for
different information delivery systems including print
and electronic media. [Prereq: ART1201C,
PGY1801C]
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IT3866 Design for Manufacturing
This course explores the design process with real
world emphasis on manufacturing. Students
develop an awareness of form and design
elements within the constraints of mass production
requirements. A product is developed through the
use of sketches, research, detail drawings, models,
and product presentation. [Prereq: IT1514 or
MN2514]
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GRA2931C Design Honors
Students are selected to participate in the Design
Honors Group based on high grade point averages
and recommendations from instructors. The group is
a functioning advertising agency and works on inhouse
projects as well as projects for nonprofit
organizations. [Prereq: 3.0 CGPA and instructor
recommendation]
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IND2604C Design Process
This course emphasizes an analytical approach to
programming and space planning through research
and development of the design process. [Prereq:
IND1405C]
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MAR3414C Design Sales
Students explore techniques in the selling process,
focusing on the marketing and merchandising of
design products. Students investigate consumer
motivation and lifestyle influences and prepare a
formal sales presentation based on this research.
Students develop skills in communication, acquire
in-depth product knowledge, study how to
differentiate between features and benefits,
prepare for sales calls, explore various
presentation methods including multi-media
formats, and practice techniques for overcoming
objections and closing the sale. [Prereq:
MAN2024, PSY2012]
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MM4800 Designing for Dynamic Sites
Students apply user-centered design principles,
database structures and server side scripting to
create dynamic web sites. Particular attention is
paid to design issues relating to the display of
dynamic content on the screen and how that
dynamic content is delivered. [Prereq: MM3220,
MM3002]
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GX4100 Designing Interior Spaces and Worlds
This course continues the development of skills
needed to create spaces within a game engine.
Students work with architectural layouts focusing on
game play concepts. The coursework culminates in
the creation of a completely custom interior space
including high-end details and special effects.
[Prereq: GX3300]
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GRA2954C Desktop Portfolio
In preparation for job interviews, students complete
a graphic design portfolio.Working individually with
the instructor, each student selects representative
pieces that showcase a unique style and
demonstrate overall conceptual abilities and
technical competencies to meet the requirements of
the Associate of Science in Graphic Design degree
program. [Prereq: completion of 27 credit hours in
the Graphic and Desktop Design diploma program]
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GRA2858C Desktop Publishing
In this intermediate course, the student focuses on
competencies in computer-based page layout.
Emphasis is placed on design, multiple page
layout, type management, high-end output file
management, and production. [Prereq: GRA1851C
and PGY2803C]
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DIG2201C Desktop Video
Students demonstrate knowledge of editing using
non-linear video editing software and hardware in
a computer lab. Students produce and edit video
and audio using digital desktop video techniques.
[Prereq: PGY1103C or RTV1224C or RTV2245C
and CS1010]
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CU1013C Desserts, Plating, and Presentation
Students prepare a variety of desserts, including
crepes, cobblers, soufflés, ice creams, and
sorbets. The proper uses of a variety of
chocolates, decorating techniques, and traditional
and modern plate, table, and buffet presentations
are explored. [Coreq: CU1013A,B]
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IT1415 Development of Form
This course is an introduction to the understanding
and development of visual and tactile forms
emphasizing the transformation of concept
sketches into 3D form studies utilizing a variety of
materials. [Prereq: ART1201C, IND1403C]
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GR1112A Digital Design Basics
This course explores the realm of visual
communication with a concerned focus on the
elements that form the basics of two-dimensional
design. It focuses on developing these concepts as
a means of expressing ideas and the terminology
used in describing them.
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CTE4896C Digital Fashion Portfolio
Students convert their design portfolio to digital
format, including the development of a personal
website to show their work and accomplishments.
[Prereq: CTE4895C]
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FIL4231C Digital Film and Documentary
Students work in teams to produce a digital drama
or documentary film. Using an original or adapted
script, students must plan out the whole process of
production but may choose to produce one or more
episodes of the long-form work. [Prereq: DM3100]
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PGY1892C Digital Graphic Production
This course presents digital imaging input and
output techniques. Students learn to digitize and
capture images and produce digital files for
reproduction. [Prereq: CS1010]
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DIG2111C Digital Illustration
This course focuses on enhancing student’s
illustration skills and developing a personal
illustrative style by combining traditional concepts
with computer technology. The course objective is
for students to expand their comprehensive
knowledge base of computer-generated techniques
for use in the generation and manipulation of
illustrated objects. [Prereq: PGY2803C]
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PGY2803C Digital Imaging
This course explores the realm of digital image
manipulation. Students learn to manipulate
photographic and other images to create concise
advertising and graphics. The focus includes
scanning, photo restoration, working in layers, and
special effects overlay. [Prereq: GRA1852C]
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RTV4268C Digital Interactive Authoring
This course introduces students to the basic
concepts of DVD authoring. The issues of project
requirements, media preparation, design
development, project management, navigation and
delivery are discussed. Emphasis is placed on
interactivity, presentation, and industry standards. In
addition, students are introduced to current trends
and possible future technologies in this field.
[Prereq: RTV1213C, PGY1892C or GRA1762C or
GX2400, DIG2201C or FIL2298C]
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IL4820 Digital Portfolio
This course begins the student's development of a
digitally-based portfolio. Multimedia presentation
techniques, and self-promotion are also covered.
[Prereq: IL3556]
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CA2880 Digital Portfolio
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:
CA2670]
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CAP4972C Digital Portfolio
This is the third tier and the final step for the
development of a market-current portfolio.
Presentation techniques and self-promotion are also
covered. [Prereq: CAP4971C]
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IT3800 Digital Product Illustration
Students explore and apply two dimensional
graphic design techniques through the utilization of
the computer, scanner, and various software
programs to better illustrate their products for
portfolio presentation. [Prereq: IT1514 or MN2514]
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DM4250 Digital Video Effects
This course focuses on designing and creating
special effects in media content and delivery.
Special effects elements are employed to enhance
storytelling and the overall communication process.
Working in groups, students apply lens and filter
effects, professional camera mounts, digital editing
techniques, and compositing skills to a variety of
projects. [Prereq: RTV2203C]
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MAD1104 Discrete Mathematics
This course uses mathematical models to explore
practical, real-world problems in two branches of
Discrete Mathematics: management science and
social choice theory. In management science,
students employ graph theory models to find
efficient solutions to routing problems, to build
minimum-cost networks, and to solve scheduling
problems using the critical path method. Students
also investigate the mathematics of social choice,
including voting theory, coalitions and the nature of
power, and fair division problems.
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ART1332C Drawing & Anatomy
This course focuses on reproducing life forms in
space. Emphasis is placed on the basic anatomical
structure of human and animal forms. [Prereq:
ART2330C]
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ART1300C Drawing & Perspective
Through the observation and application of one, two,
and multiple point perspective techniques, students
render three-dimensional forms as they relate to
product and commercial illustrations. The
fundamentals of light and shadow, line, form, and
value are explored through the use of various media.
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IT1310 Drawing & Rendering
In this course students examine freehand drawing
techniques of industrial objects using a variety of
media such as pencil, ink, and markers. Also, oneand
two-point renderings of industrial objects are
applied to student designs. [Prereq: IND1403C]
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ART2370C Drawing for Animation
This course emphasizes the importance of the ‘quick sketch’ approach to creating animation key
drawings. Emphasis is placed on exercising good
anatomical drawing skills, capturing the nuances of
form and action in the human figure and creating
expression and character with fast, deliberate
sketching techniques. [Prereq: ART1332C,
TPP1501C]
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CA3225 Drawing the Clothed Model
In this course, the student apply skills developed in
previous drawing and figure classes to render
clothing and drapery. This course focuses on
realistic interpretations of the clothed human figure.
Students explore the basic rules of drawing
believable drapery as well as methods for
simplifying the complex abstract patterns of draped
cloth for use in 2D animation. Techniques for
researching and designing historical-based
costumes are introduced. The importance of
clothing in terms of establishing mood and
reinforcing the physical and emotional attributes of a
character is discussed. Students are also shown
how lighting can be utilized as a tool to reveal and
accentuate the intricacies of the clothing and the
person wearing them. [Prereq: IL3000]
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IND1403C Drawing Types
Through the observation and application of one-,
two-, and multiple-point techniques, students render
three-dimensional forms as they relate to form and
space installations. The fundamentals of light and
shadow, line, form, and value are explored through
the use of various drawing mediums.
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CA3900 Dynamic Anatomy and Life Drawing
In this course, the student continues to develop
skills learned in Life Drawing and Drawing &
Anatomy. Anatomical and life studies are applied to
the development of sequential hand-drawn
keyframes in motion studies, rough 2D animations,
and in a finished graphic narrative. The course
covers natural and exaggerated dynamic
locomotion, storyline, and character development for
human and/or animal forms. [Prereq: ART1332C]
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