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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.

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 is a beginning course that explores the technical and aesthetic concerns of photography. Using dSLR cameras, professional lighting equipment and software, students will explore fundamental concepts of light, exposure, and composition in order to develop the ability to control photographic style to create visually engaging images.

This is a beginning course that explores the technical and aesthetic concerns of photography. Using dSLR cameras, professional lighting equipment and software, students will explore fundamental concepts of light, exposure, and composition in order to develop the ability to control photographic style to create visually engaging images.

This is a foundation course in advertising and graphic design. 3 credits: 6 hrs (1 class 5 lab hrs). Pre-requisites: COMD 1162, COMD 1200, COMD 2327, CDMG 2330 This is a basic course in advertising and graphic design that aims to challenge students to use both foundational skills and conceptual thinking to create innovative solutions. Through this course, students will learn how to communicate their ideas visually through art direction and verbally through copywriting. The coursework consists of project-based assignments that will take students from the initial concept to digital output. In the process, students will need to consider the target audience, product, and marketing objectives. The importance of professional execution, conceptual thinking, and presentation of ideas will also be emphasized. Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to collaborate in teams during the design and development process.

This is a foundation course in advertising and graphic design. 3 credits: 6 hrs (1 class 5 lab hrs). Pre-requisites: COMD 1162, COMD 1200, COMD 2327, CDMG 2330 This is a basic course in advertising and graphic design that aims to challenge students to use both foundational skills and conceptual thinking to create innovative solutions. Through this course, students will learn how to communicate their ideas visually through art direction and verbally through copywriting. The coursework consists of project-based assignments that will take students from the initial concept to digital output. In the process, students will need to consider the target audience, product, and marketing objectives. The importance of professional execution, conceptual thinking, and presentation of ideas will also be emphasized. Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to collaborate in teams during the design and development process.

This course introduces students to core concepts in the graphic communications field including typography, color theory, design and production terminology, reproduction processes, file formats and substrates. During the semester, students will complete three pages of their own ePortfolio web site. Lectures will provide students with a historical perspective of the graphic communications field as well as discussing current practices and future trends.

This course introduces students to core concepts in the graphic communications field including typography, color theory, design and production terminology, reproduction processes, file formats and substrates. During the semester, students will complete three pages of their own ePortfolio web site. Lectures will provide students with a historical perspective of the graphic communications field as well as discussing current practices and future trends.

This basic design and color theory course explores graphic communication through practice, art history and by exposure to the elements and principles of design, as well as the design process, including idea development through final execution. Students develop 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 disciplines such as advertising, graphic design, web design, illustration, broadcast design, photography, and game design.

This basic design and color theory course explores graphic communication through practice, art history and by exposure to the elements and principles of design, as well as the design process, including idea development through final execution. Students develop 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 disciplines such as advertising, graphic design, web design, illustration, broadcast design, photography, and game design.