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VIS 001 - Visual Communication Elective
Credits:
3.00 to 6.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
VIS 101 - Introduction to Drawing
Credits:
3.00
Students will be introduced to basic observational freehand
drawing techniques, including line, form, light and shade
and composition. Students will study examples of work from
various artists and have an opportunity to apply this
knowledge in the studio and in outdoor settings.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
VIS 102 - Interrelationship/Art & Music
Credits:
3.00
In an effort to foster in students a broad appreciation of
the arts, this course will expose students to the
fundamentals of art and music and will explore historic
trends and compositional techniques common to both genres.
The course will be presented in seminar format and will
include lecture, class discussion, listening to music,
viewing examples of art, and analyzing representative
examples of music and art.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
VIS 103 - Introduction to Watercolor
Credits:
3.00
Students will be introduced to basic watercolor techniques,
including color, value, shape and composition. Students will
study examples of work from various watercolor artists and
have an opportunity to apply this knowledge in the studio
and outdoor settings.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
VIS 104 - Introduction to Calligraphy
Credits:
3.00
An introduction to the history and technique of the
calligraphic arts. Students will gain insight into the
origins and development of hand-lettered communication
throughout history. Topics will range from illuminated
manuscripts to contemporary calligraphic artists. Students
will apply this knowledge to their own calligraphy projects.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
VIS 105 - Intro to Photography
Credits:
3.00
This course is an introduction to the history, art and
technique of photography. By utilizing their own cameras and
commercial processing, students will acquire the knowledge
and skills necessary to produce well-composed and properly
exposed creative photographs. The estimated student cost for
materials, including film, processing and other supplies is
approximately $200 (not including camera).
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
VIS 106 - Introduction to Pastels
Credits:
3.00
Students will be introduced to a vast array of pastel
techniques including linear strokes, side strokes, blending,
feathering, cross hatching, scumbling, and pointillism.
Drawing and compositional skills such as an understanding of
value, color, and line will aslo be stressed. Students will
study examples of work from various artists and apply this
knowledge in the studio and in outdoor settings.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
VIS 110 - Drawing I
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
The principles of drawing - freehand drawing, light and
shade, and pictorial composition - applied to both natural
and fabricated subjects. Course includes the introduction of
various drawing tools and the development of techniques in
black and white media.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
VIS 112 - Two-Dimensional Design
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
An introduction to the fundamental principles of design.
Exploration, in a variety of media tools, of the theories
of utilization of line, form, texture, color, and value in
visual expression.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Co-requisites:
EGL 101
VIS 114 - Principles of Color
Credits:
.00 or 3.00
An introduction to the properties and characteristics of
color, including hue, value, and chroma, color systems,
process color, psychology of color and the application of
color theory to graphic design and illustration.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
VIS 118 - Creative Concepts Seminar
Credits:
1.00
This course will be presented by instructors and guest
lecturers in a seminar format that will integrate a series
of topics and contemporary issues pertaining to creativity.
The objective of this course is to further develop each
artist's ability to conceptualize and creatively apply
solutions to visual arts projects.
Lecture:
1.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
VIS 120 - Drawing II
Credits:
3.00
This course builds upon and furthers the investigations of
many of the issues introduced in Drawing I. The class will
expand on the concepts of perspective and structural
drawing. In addition to working in graphite and charcoal,
students will also be introduced to a variety of new wet
and dry drawing mediums including colored chalks, oil
pastels, ink wash and watercolor.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 110 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 122 - Typography I
Credits:
3.00
This course is an introduction to typography and the
study of letterforms. Students will be introduced to the
history of typography, and will study major typographers
and typefaces. Class discussions, projects, critiques and
lectures will focus on typographic terminology and
vocabulary. The fundamental knowledge of working with type
as one of the most essential elements of design will be
emphasized.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Advertising Art & Design
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 112 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 124 - Photography I
Credits:
3.00
An introduction to the principles of blank & white
photography. This course will include the use of the
camera, film processing and phtographic printing. Some
of the basic technical aspects of photography will be
covered, although the primary emphasis of this course is
design and composition. Students must supply their own
35mm SLR camera, film and photographic paper.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Advertising Art & Design
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 112 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 140 - Introduction to Graphic Design
Credits:
3.00
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of design as
applied to the communication of information. The primary
objective of this course is to develop the students'
perceptual and technical skills. Class discussions and
hands-on projects will stress the effective use of
typography, images, and page layout principles to
achieve a balance between the design and readability of
documents.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
VIS 150 - Computng & Internt Essentials
Credits:
3.00
An introduction to computer operation on both the Macintosh
and Windows computer platforms. This course is intended
to give students an understanding of fundamental use of
computers and cross-platform issues, especially as they
pertain to the Internet. File management, scanning, fonts,
communications, application software and web browsers
will be some of the topics covered.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
1.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
VIS 188 - Advertising Prac & Application
Credits:
3.00
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
BUS 188 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 1XX - Visual Arts Elective
Credits:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
VIS 200 - Survey of Graphic Design
Credits:
3.00
A survey of the history of graphic design from the Graphic
Renaissance to the Digital Age. Special attention will be
paid to how this history both reflects and influences our
society and culture. Lectures, slides and texts will be used
in the exploration of each of the following periods: Graphic
Renaissance, The Industrial Revolution, Mid-Century Modern,
Late-Modernism, Post-Modernism, and the Ditigal Age.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
VIS 210 - Digital Media
Credits:
3.00
This course is an introduction to the concepts and
techniques of digital media that serves as an essential
foundation for all subsequent courses in computer graphics.
Students will gain an understanding of how this evolving
technology applies to the visual communications industry.
Class discussions and demonstrations will cover a broad
range of topics, including graphic design, typography,
advertising, web design, digital imaging and illustration.
.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 122 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 212 - Type & Image II
Credits:
3.00
An opportunity to explore advanced problems in advertising
and editorial layout design. Emphasis is placed on
developing professional rendering techniques in the
indication of type and illustrative elements used in the
design of rough and finished comprehensive layouts.
The latest techniques for designing with typographic
and graphic elements, and the discussion of production
techniques will be covered.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 122 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 214 - Figure Drawing I
Credits:
3.00
Introduce design and illustration students to the basic
concepts of drawing the human figure from life. Two
thirds of the semester will be devoted to drawing the nude
model in the studio, while one third of the course will be
devoted to drawing the clothed figure in the studio.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 120 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 220 - Desktop Publishing
Credits:
3.00
The application of the principles of typographic design and
graphic design in advertising and editorial layout using a
computer. This course enhances the student's existing
artistic talents and further develops the layout and
typographic design skills acquired through prerequisite
courses. Currently, this course utilizes Quark XPress
software running on the Macintosh hardware platform.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 210 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 222 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 222 - Graphic Design
Credits:
3.00
This course focuses on the process of bringing words
and images together to create the visual communication of
toughts, ideas, and information. The application of design
concepts and principles of typography will be empasized.
Through the use if traditional media, students will
continue to build a strong understanding of how to design
and think two-dimensionally and three-dimensionally.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 114 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 122 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 224 - Visual/Verbal Concepts
Credits:
3.00
A study of conceptual thinking, applied problem solving
techniques and how they are used in advertising. Emphasis
will be placed on copy ideas and the integration with
visual imagery to create dramatic, evocative and non-
traditional forms of communication often combining conscious
and subconcscious elements, and conscious and
unconscious asssumptions.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
( VIS 212 Minimum Grade: C )
VIS 225 - Photographic Imaging I
Credits:
3.00
An introduction to the principles of photography with the
primary emphasis on the technical issues of photography
under studio and natural lighting conditions. Students will
learn the concepts and techniques for proper lighting,
exposure, focus, depth- of - field, and creative
composition. This course will cover methodology for the
creation of compelling and original photographic images, in
particular for application to graphic design projects. Image
management software, archival storage solutions, and
presentation techiniques will be explored. Students must
supply their own digital camera ( see department web page
for current specific equipment requirements).
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Arts & Sciences
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 112 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 210 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 230 - Digital Illustration
Credits:
3.00
An exploration of digital illustration techniques. Students
will apply techniques of traditional art media, color
principles, graphic design and typography while using
electronic media. In addition to exploring new imaging
techniques, issues such as copyright considerations,
software integration, and output options will be explored.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
1.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 210 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 214 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 222 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 240 - Publication Design I
Credits:
3.00
A survey of the concepts and applications of graphic
design, typography and page layout as they pertain
to publication design. This course is intended for students
enrolled in the Professional Communications curriculum.
Emphasis will be placed on effective communication,
aesthetics, and conformity to corporate identity guidelines.
Prequisiste: BCS 102 (3,0) 3 credits.
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
BCS 102 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 242 - Publication Design II
Credits:
3.00
The continuing exploration of graphic design,
typography and page layout as they pertain to
publication design. This course is intended for students
enrolled in the Professional Communications curriculum.
Students will apply the concepts learned in prerequisite
coursework to a variety of publication projects utilizing
professional page layout software. Prequisite: VIS 240
(3,0) 3 Credits
Lecture:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 240 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 250 - Photography II
Credits:
3.00
Advanced black and white photography exploring a variety of
forms and aspects from photojournalism to experimental
technique. Further development of technical skills will be
included and special emphasis will be placed on creative
expression. Students must supply their own 35mm SLR camera,
film and photographic paper.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 124 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 252 - Drawing & Painting Techniques
Credits:
3.00
This course will offer an advanced study and exploration of
painting and drawing techninques. Students will be
expected to enter the course with a proficiency of drawing
skills having completed Drawing I, Drawing II and Figure
Drawing as prerequisites. Students will acquire a wide
range of skills related to drawing and painting. Advanced
techniques and media will enable students to attain a
higher level of artistic self-expression.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 120 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 253 - Internship I
Credits:
3.00
A select number of students who meet specific standards
will be given the special opportunity to intern at
industry related companies and organizations. Students
will adhere to strict guidelines completing their
internship in a professional environment. Students will
gain valuable knowledge and typically improve their
technical skills.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
VIS 254 - Package Design
Credits:
3.00
This course applies the principles of graphic design,
typography and three-dimensional design to the
specialized area of package design. Students may design
labels, boxes, containers and other types of consumer
packaging materials, in addition to point-of-purchase
displays. Factors influencing the designs will include
manufacturing, printing, digital technology, consumer
appeal and tampering and label regulations.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 122 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 210 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 112 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 112 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 256 - Foundations of Illustrations
Credits:
3.00
Foundations of Illustration is a course which teaches the
multiple stages of the creative process of picture making.
Study will explore research of conceptual ideas to
effectively precede the execution of a successful
illustration. The formal issues of color, light, structure,
space and composition are emphasized. Developing an
illustration will entail the conceptual thought process
to the visual execution of the idea. Preliminary drawings,
reference material and photographic sources are combined to
assist the student in creating illustrated work.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 214 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 257 - Intership II
Credits:
2.00
This special elective, available to individually selected
students, offers an additional education/work combination
that provides valuable professional experience within
the art field. This is a unique opportunity to gain
knowledge that may not otherwise be attainable within
a traditional educational setting.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 253 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 2XX - Visual Arts Elective
Credits:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
VIS 310 - Digital Imaging
Credits:
3.00
An exploration of electronic illustration and digital
imaging techniques. Students will apply techniques
of traditional art media, color principles, graphic
design and typography while using electronic media.
In addition to exploring new imaging techniques,
issues such as copyright considerations, software
integration and output options will be explored.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 210 Minimum Grade: D
or VIS 140 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 312 - Art & Creative Direction
Credits:
3.00
The goal of the course will be to explore the skills and
responsibilities demanded for a position as Art Director
or Creative Director as it pertains to working in
advertising or editorial design. Students will explore
different approaches to creative problem solving
combining words and images resulting in strong
conceptual work. Students will complete their
designs to a finish geared toward a client
presentation, and make critical decisions along
the way on how the work would ultimately
be produced.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
1.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 222 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 312W - Art & Creative Direction
Credits:
3.00
The goal of the course will be to explore the skills and
responsibilities demanded for a position as Art Director or
Creative Director as it pertains to working in advertising
or editorial design. Students will explore different
approaches to creative problem solving combining words
and images resulting in strong conceptual work. Students
will complete their designs to a finish geared toward a
client presentation, and make critical decisions along
the way on how the work would ultimately be produced.
NOTE: This is a writing-intensive course. Students will be
expected to write short exercises, as well as longer
papers that will be revised and graded.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
1.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
VIS 322 - Typography II
Credits:
3.00
This course will offer students the opportunity to refine
their skills in typographic design and application using
digital technology. Class discussions, projects, and
critiques will concentrate on the crucial role of typography
and the relationship of type and images in contemporary
graphic design. Students will learn advanced techniques and
refine their typographic design skills.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Co-requisites:
VIS 230
Pre-requisites:
VIS 220 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 122 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 112 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 326 - Pre-Press
Credits:
3.00
This course covers the theory and application of the
processes and techniques in preparing art for reproduction.
Working with conventional and digital techniques, students
will learn how to follow a production workflow including
pre-press, on press, and post-press processes. A thorough
understanding of the production phase will enable designers
to create more effective solutions during the initial design
phase. Students will learn to consult with printers and
service bureaus for project-specific technical assistance
and price quotes.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 220 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 310 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 328 - Industry Topics Seminar
Credits:
1.00
Presented by instructors and guest lecturers in a seminar
format that will integrate a series of relevant topics and
issues that students will encounter in their career. The
objective of this course is to provide varied perspectives
and insights to supplement the learning experiences the
students have encountered throughout the curriculum.
Lecture:
1.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
VIS 352 - Graphic Design II
Credits:
3.00
This course will involve sophisticated and intricate
projects in digital format. Typographic finesse and the
dynamic interaction of words and images will be strongly
emphasized. The creative and technical challenges
involved in creating multiple-page documents will also be
covered. Budget considerations, feasibility, paper
selection, and other production issues will be addressed as
part of the overall design solution.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 220 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 230 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 222 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 114 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 353 - Editorial Design
Credits:
3.00
Emphasis in this class will be on the creation of multiple
page documents for the editorial design market. Students
will explore numerous avenues for editorial design
including, magazine, catalog, newspaper and book design,
while gaining the advanced software skills needed for the
creation of these documents.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 370 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 354 - Corporate Identity
Credits:
3.00
This course will explore the visual components behind
creating and establishing a corporate identity. Corporations
require logos, signs and symbols as part of an elaborate
identification system. Visual imagery related to the
corporation projects a positive image and public perception
of a corporation's identity. This class will explore
creative solutions that define and present
"corporate identity" through visual imagery.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 222 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 230 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 355 - Advanced Package Design
Credits:
3.00
The design of consumer product packaging must meet the
complex and sometimes conflicting needs of manufacturers,
distributors, retailers and consumers. Building upon the
fundamental package design concepts and problem-solving
skills developed in prerequisite coursework, students will
learn advanced techniques for the creation of sophisticated
package designs through the use of both traditional and
digital layout, typography, graphics, photography, as well
as two-dimensional and three-dimensional design techniques.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 254
VIS 370 - Desktop Publishing II
Credits:
3.00
The exploration of advanced technical and aesthetic
applications of electronic publishing systems. Creative
design solutions, couple with advanced technical skills,
will be stressed. The achievement of typographic finesse
will be a priority in this course. Topics may include style
sheets, master pages and templates for managing complex
documents.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 220 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 371 - Animation
Credits:
3.00
An exploration of animation techniques and
applications from early development to
current works and future trends. Students will
study selected traditional and electronic animation
animation sequences from the initial storyboard
stage through the finished production. The
emphasis of this course will be on computer animation
with application to interactive presentation, CD-ROMs
and the Internet.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 210 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 230 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 372 - Campaign Production
Credits:
3.00
The planning, production and presentation of a complete
advertising campaign with the emphasis upon the creative
aspects. Given an advertising problem and a hypothetical
budget, groups within the class compete in producing a
campaign; media selection, copy writing, layout. Each
group will make a formal presentation to a panel of
faculty and professionals. Includes professional
portfolio preparation.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 370 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 373 - Multi-Media
Credits:
3.00
Students will learn to combine graphics, animated "gif"
files, video and sound files to create linear and
interactive presentations. Graphic design, typography,
interface design and information organization will be
emphasized.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 310 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 380 - Illustrative Style I
Credits:
3.00
Students explore new styles and media. Reference and
support material coursework will be acquired though research
of reading materials pertaining to illustration techniques.
In and out of class research will be applied through
recreating the process and procedures utilized by
illustration professionals to solve specific problems.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 252 Minimum Grade: D
or VIS 256 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 381 - Figure Drawing II
Credits:
3.00
A drawing class designed for the illustration track
student that will expand on many of the concepts
first introduced in the Figure Drawing I (VIS 214)
class. A variety of mediums will be incorporated
including pencil, charcoal, conte, ink pastel, among
others.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 214 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 382 - Illustrative Style II
Credits:
3.00
Continue to encourage experimentation in solving pictorial
problems. By semester's end, each student's goal will be
to visually communicate with a consistent medium and
personal style to their work.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 380 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 383 - Sculpting & Painting Figure
Credits:
3.00
This course builds on the prerequisites VIS 214 and
VIS 381. However, the medium of paint and clay
are introduced into this class to expose the student
to a new medium approach to representing the human
figure. Approximately one-quarter of the class is
devoted to three-dimensional representation of the
figure through modeling the nude figure in clay. The
remaining three-quarters of the class is devoted to the
medium of painting the nude and clothed human figure.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 214 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 3XX - Visual Arts Elective
Credits:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
VIS 410 - Digital Imaging II
Credits:
3.00
This course will build upon prior knowledge and
experience with digital images to help students broaden
their understanding and creative use of digital imaging
concepts and techniques. Topics will relate to graphic
design, illustration, print production and web page design
applications.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 310 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 412 - Web Page Design
Credits:
3.00
The theoretical and practical exploration of the
fundamentals of two-dimensional design, layout
and typography as they pertain to web site
design. Students will visit many different types
and styles of web sites and learn to analyze them
for creative design, organization of content, flow
and navigation. By visiting and discussing sites that
are well-designed as well as those that are poorly
designed, students will themselves become better
web site designers.
Lecture:
3.00 Lab:
1.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 150 Minimum Grade: D
or VIS 210 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 310 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 150 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 415 - Senior Project I
Credits:
3.00
This course focuses on the creative process. Students
are encourage to explore aspects of illustration and graphic
design with special emphasis on historical stylistic
approaches and their application in the communication arts
today.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 310 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 420 - Career & Freelance
Credits:
2.00
An overview of the visual communication business and how
their skills and creativity are balanced by the business
objective of profit. This course is intended for students
pursuing a career within an agency setting, design studio,
production facility or corporate in-house situation. This
course will also establish a basic understanding of the
requirements needed to operate as a freelance artist.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 312 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 422 - Advanced Web Page Design
Credits:
3.00
The application of the principles of typography, layout and
graphic design pages for the World Wide Web. Students
will explore some of the myriad possibilities offered by
this exciting medium. The technology that drives the
Internet is constantly changing, so this will be a
dynamic course adapted to the current applications,
browsers, plug-ins and information delivery technologies.
This course will have both a survey and hands-on approach.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 412 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 425 - Senior Project
Credits:
3.00
This course focuses on creating visual imagery related to
the research and development of an original concept selected
by the student. Students should consult with the instructor,
and create a preliminary proposal, before the course begins.
Each student will produce a series of professional quality
works of art, which will be displayed in a senior
exhibition.
.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 370 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 474 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 372 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 372 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 425W - Senior Project Wrtg-Intensive
Credits:
3.00
This course focuses on creating visual imagery related
to the research and development of an original concept
selected by the student. Students should consult with the
instructor, and create a preliminary proposal, before the
course begins. Each student will produce a series of
professional quality works of art, which will be displayed
in a senior exhibition. This is a writing-intensive course.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 370 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 474 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 372 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 474 - Agency I
Credits:
3.00
In this course, students will gain valuable experience by
working on actual projects for selected not-for-profit
clients. This pro-bono work will provide students the
opportunity to develop professional quality samples for
their portfolios, while further developing skills in design,
production, presentation and job-tracking. Interpersonal
and communication skills within a corporate environment
will be emphasized.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 372 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 476 - Agency II
Credits:
3.00
As a continuation of Agency I, this course will enable
students to follow long-term or large projects through
to completion. Students will continue to gain valuable
experience by working on actual projects for selected
not-for-profit clients.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 474 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 477 - Career & Portfolio
Credits:
3.00
This course is intended for students pursuing a career
within an agency setting, design studio, production facility
or corporate in-house situation. It will provide the student
with an overview of the visual communication industry.
Assembling a professional portfolio, preparing a resume and
developing self-promotion marketing materials will be
emphasized.
Lecture:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 370 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 474 Minimum Grade: D
and VIS 322 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 484 - Illustration Portfolio I
Credits:
2.00
In this course, students will use all the technical skills,
conceptual abilities and general knowledge accumulated
throughout their illustration education, to develop their
illustration portfolios. Presentation, marketing and
business issues facing today's illustrator will be
discussed.
Lecture:
1.00 Lab:
3.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 382 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 485 - Illustration Portfolio II
Credits:
3.00
Techniques for illustrating ideas, concepts or emotions.
Elicit a personal, creative interpretation of words and
ideas from literature, music, film and editorial text. The
goal will be to transform one form of art into another,
from verbal to visual. Selection of the most appropriate
medium and style to make text and art come together
for a highly effective interpretation.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications
Pre-requisites:
VIS 382 Minimum Grade: D
VIS 487 - Draw & Paint Technique
Credits:
3.00
A class designed for Senior Illustration students. A series
of specific advanced projects will be assigned in order for
the Senior Illustration student to produce a portfolio of
high quality works which display an acute awareness
of contemporary trends.
Lecture:
2.00 Lab:
2.00
College:
Business
Department:
Visual Communications
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Visual Communications