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This basic design and color theory course explores graphic communication through the understanding 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 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 the understanding 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 disciplines such as advertising, graphic design, web design, illustration, broadcast design, photography, and game design.

This is a course in effective essay writing and basic research techniques including use of the library. Demanding readings are assigned for classroom discussion and as a basis for essay writing. Image Credit: “Squiggly Pencil” by Cody Haltom via Flickr CC0 1.0 https://www.flickr.com/photos/codyhaltom/4333619008/in/photolist-7AWVX7-2pm4PYL-2m3Benh-2o7ZjHB-2m2Qw4i-2oVnG3D-2mqNePG-2kJwkKE-2oh1XNC-2pm8xba-2pm8L3d-2pmatjt-4pUsVm-2pkTXiC-2oz4iKa-RD8C-JFBRa-ap6UkE-2pm8oWx-2pm6Rxi-2pm3GLt-jMxyJp-8isKMo-HKzYg-2jsbT6Q-2dYJdZn-6P52Yn-2p15m4y-2pbctKZ-2mWwHK7-2nwCsA4-aAWHUs-aryVE1-aFfrum-dTdUTE-2kWPehw-adA6qb-pSAjr-2jeAqpP-L8i8NN-aEjKyx-aQBjUH-2pKuoCp-7YH7sN-7SWo9y-2dekV14-8FNMP4-78TE8u-2pmf7wv-81Nwy5

This is a course in effective essay writing and basic research techniques including use of the library. Demanding readings are assigned for classroom discussion and as a basis for essay writing. Image Credit: “Squiggly Pencil” by Cody Haltom via Flickr CC0 1.0 https://www.flickr.com/photos/codyhaltom/4333619008/in/photolist-7AWVX7-2pm4PYL-2m3Benh-2o7ZjHB-2m2Qw4i-2oVnG3D-2mqNePG-2kJwkKE-2oh1XNC-2pm8xba-2pm8L3d-2pmatjt-4pUsVm-2pkTXiC-2oz4iKa-RD8C-JFBRa-ap6UkE-2pm8oWx-2pm6Rxi-2pm3GLt-jMxyJp-8isKMo-HKzYg-2jsbT6Q-2dYJdZn-6P52Yn-2p15m4y-2pbctKZ-2mWwHK7-2nwCsA4-aAWHUs-aryVE1-aFfrum-dTdUTE-2kWPehw-adA6qb-pSAjr-2jeAqpP-L8i8NN-aEjKyx-aQBjUH-2pKuoCp-7YH7sN-7SWo9y-2dekV14-8FNMP4-78TE8u-2pmf7wv-81Nwy5

Foundation course in typography with emphasis on using type for a multiple of industry related applications ranging from print to interactive. Students are introduced to principles of type design and terminology including: variations of type structure, anatomy, font usage, grid, leading, kerning, tracking and alignment.

Foundation course in typography with emphasis on using type for a multiple of industry related applications ranging from print to interactive. Students are introduced to principles of type design and terminology including: variations of type structure, anatomy, font usage, grid, leading, kerning, tracking and alignment.

This workshop focuses on helping new students transition to college life, and specifically to City Tech. The workshop will enhance the New Student Connection with additional information, activities, and various opportunities to connect with faculty, staff, and current City Tech students. In addition to learning how to access a variety of college services and resources, students will develop personalized plans for their college career.

This workshop focuses on helping new students transition to college life, and specifically to City Tech. The workshop will enhance the New Student Connection with additional information, activities, and various opportunities to connect with faculty, staff, and current City Tech students. In addition to learning how to access a variety of college services and resources, students will develop personalized plans for their college career.