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  • 4.00 Credits

    Desktop Publishing is an introductory course in the use of industry standard page layout software. Students will learn the basic concepts for print design utilizing text, images, and graphics.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Designed to introduce students to the visual and conceptual issues of graphic design and typography. Assignments investigate typography as an element of design whose form and purpose is to convey information in a structured, legible and expressive manner. Students will work with a variety of software applications as they develop their understanding of letterform, graphic design, Gestalt principles, and typographic organization. This course is a combination of lecture, demonstration and hands-on experience. Prereq.- ARTA 170.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to improve conceptual abilities as applied to design. Students will create innovative design projects, emphasizing best practices of the creative design process and visual problem solving. Focus will be on the use of creative thinking techniques and research typically involved with producing a workable design using an innovative approach. Prereq.- ARTA 170.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course advances concepts, theories, media and techniques developed in Drawing II, while continuing to explore classic themes. Emphasis is on continuing development of core drawing and design skills, technique and content research, more advanced work with the figure, and the creative challenges to work inventively with various drawing media. Prereq.- ARTA 124.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course is a comprehensive overview of developing native mobile apps for a variety of platforms. The focus is on group work from students majoring in a variety of disciplines with the goal of creating real-world products that exemplify the strengths of Communication Design, Web Development and Computer Science students. Prereq.-ARTA 240.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is an advanced course, exploring three-dimensional graphic design, processes, and techniques and branding theories. This course specifically defines and identifies visual communication for package structure and use of typography, color and images of three-dimensional prototypes. Students will be challenged with problem-solving techniques as applied in scale, material, form and function. Prereq.- ARTA 181.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Combination of elements, approaches and techniques from fine art and applied art with cutting-edge digital technology; theory, methodology and professional practices covered through lectures, in-class hands-on practice and outside assignments; students approach projects conceptually, synthesizing original integrative solutions, which hopefully expand existing conventions; concepts include collaboration, iteration, metaphor, art as commodity, making vs. finding, perfection vs. perfectionism, and creativity and transcendence. Formerly ARTA 257. Prereq. - ARTA 170.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Advanced problems in still life, the figure, self-portraiture, and abstraction building on foundation skills from Painting I; discussion and exploration of historical and contemporary approaches to painting to provide an informed basis for the development of personal style and direction. Offered on demand. Formerly ARTA 126. Prereq. - ARTA 111 and 158.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will introduce critical concepts and hands-on skills in the current Motion Graphics industry. Students will discuss topics related to the motion graphics industry while using standard tools for motion design, video animation and compositing. Students will be equipped with the skills necessary for storyboarding, script writing, video editing, basic animations and practices used in video branding, and creating commercial promotional videos.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will build on critical concepts and hands-on skills learned in Motion Graphics I. Students will discuss topics related to advanced motion graphics techniques while using standard tools for motion design, video animation and compositing. Students will be equipped with the skills necessary for storyboarding, visual effects, advanced animations, practices used in video branding, and creating commercial promotional videos.
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