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An in-depth in­tro­duc­tion to com­mu­ni­ca­tion de­sign the­ory, this cou… See More

An in-depth introduction to communication design theory, this course examines theoretical perspectives of design practice within the larger discourse of design and visual culture. Communication models, the nature of representation, the dimensions of context, and semiotics are explored through critical readings in key documents from the early decades of the twentieth century to the present.

This foun­da­tion de­sign and color the­ory course ex­plores graphic c… See More

This foundation design and color theory course explores graphic communication through the understanding and use of the elements and principles of design, as well as the design process, including idea development through final execution. Students develop basic skills in two-dimensional design, color, and content creation while employing the design process of research, sketching, and experimentation. Communication designers use the concepts explored in this course in careers such as advertising, graphic design, web design, illustration, broadcast design, photography, and game design.

Basic con­cepts re­lated to the two fun­da­men­tal dig­i­tal graphic for… See More

Basic concepts related to the two fundamental digital graphic forms (raster and vector graphics) and learning best uses and practices for each. This course covers basic digital imaging terminology and techniques including size, resolution, color space, file elements, measurements, file formats, and scanning software and hardware. Class projects require students to explore the meaning of communication through design and how it correlates with client satisfaction and target audience. Students become proficient with both raster and vector applications, such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

This course ex­am­ines the ways and rea­sons that film ver­sions of w… See More

This course examines the ways and reasons that film versions of written stories differ from their sources.

ENG 1121 is an ad­vanced course in ex­pos­i­tory essay writ­ing that i… See More

ENG 1121 is an advanced course in expository essay writing that includes a required library paper. This course further develops research and documentation skills (MLA style). Demanding literary and expository readings are assigned for classroom discussion and as a basis for essay writing. Image: “beautiful pattern” by Ximena, found on Flickr (CC BY-ND 2.0)