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  • 3.00 Credits

    User Interface Design is an advanced course in the theory and implementation of accessible human interfaces for web and mobile interfaces. Students will learn how to design adaptive user interfaces using industry-standard UI/UX (User Interface/User Experience) design tools. Students will learn how to solve a variety of user experience design problems through user research, interface design, interactive prototypes, and user testing.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course presents a visual and creative approach to learning interactive design with the basic fundamentals of object-oriented programming. Students will learn the fundamentals of programming within a visual context, including how to develop strong conceptual skills required for creating interactive applications. Interactive design and programming is intended for both creative and technical oriented individuals. Formerly ARTA136.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Web Design II is an advanced web design course focusing on responsive web design, web animation, accessibility, standards-based design, and advanced interactivity. Students will be exposed to theories of information architecture and adaptive mobile design, which aid in creating more accessible and dynamic websites with HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), and JavaScript. Students will build on the skills presented in ARTA 130 Web Design I to create responsive web layouts that are accessible on both mobile and desktop web browsers.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will focus on developing unconventional and alternative methods of media for the video and photography industry. Students will focus on creating different types of promotional materials using guerrilla-style strategies in areas such as the environment, journalistic style, social media campaigns and commercial branding. Students will demonstrate the skills necessary to use different types of media equipment such as portable high-resolution cameras, aerial drones, action cameras, portable sliders, 360 devices, and various hand-held gimbals.
  • 4.00 Credits

    An intensive studio experience for personal development and growth, that culminates in a final, semester-end exhibition. The critique will be the core process where aesthetic awareness and creative issues unfold. Students gain knowledge of professional practices through visits to galleries, museums, and artists' studios; and meeting artists, dealers, critics, and museum staff; researching and writing about these experiences.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This advanced exploration of the clay medium builds on the foundation skills acquired in ARTA 161 Ceramics. The relationship of technique to concept will be examined with an emphasis on craftsmanship. Wheel throwing, hand building, glazing, and firing techniques will be covered in greater depth. Coverage of contemporary issues in ceramics will help students develop a more informed aesthetic sensibility for the ceramic arts. Offered on demand. Prereq.- ARTA 161. Additional course fees: $60.00.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to further develop and strengthen the skills and knowledge obtained in Digital Design & Typography I. Assignments are selected with the student's portfolio in mind and provide a variety of design challenges that will enhance students' competitive power for industry needs. Special emphasis will be placed on typographic detail, vocabulary, the design process, presentation, assemblage, and problem solving in a "real world" context. This course concludes with a hardcopy built portfolio. Formerly ARTA181. Prereq. - ARTA180.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to digital photography using an Apple Macintosh computer and a variety of digital software and peripheral devices. The course presents an overview of best practices of digital photo capture (camera work), file organization, image manipulation, and storage and output devices. Prereq.- ARTA 170. Additional course fees: $50.00. Also available through Online Learning.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is the capstone course in Communication Design curriculum. This course will assist students in becoming professional members of the new digital media design market. Students will be revising, developing and assembling a portfolio in both hard-copy and digital formats. Guest speakers from various communication design fields will critique and evaluation students' portfolios during class time and at the final capstone portfolio-day presentation. Prereq.- ARTA 181.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course is an overview of Automotive service practices and procedures, shop equipment, use of electronic service information, basic diagnosis and minor repairs, identification of components and component nomenclature.
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