| GRAPHIC DESIGN |
132 |
GRAPHIC DESIGN: TYPOGRAPHY |
3.0 Units |
ART 132 is an introduction to the fundamentals of typography, its theory, practice, history and technology. Students learn design concepts including vocabulary, anatomy, proportion, grids, and hierarchy applied within assigned projects using traditional as well as experimental approaches to enhance communication. Software includes Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and font management. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ART 133. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC |
| GRAPHIC DESIGN |
133 |
GRAPHIC DESIGN: DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION |
3.0 Units |
ART 133 is a comprehensive introductory course where students learn traditional principles of illustration combined with current digital techniques within the vector-based illustration software Adobe Illustrator. Students engage in hands-on projects addressing both historic and current styles and trends within illustration. Assignments are appropriate for application within print and digital mediums and are focused on inclusion within a graphic design portfolio. Critiques focus on appropriate solutions, visual interest, and craftsmanship. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended preparation: ART 150 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC |
| GRAPHIC DESIGN |
134 |
GRAPHIC DESIGN: FOUNDATIONS |
3.0 Units |
ART 134 introduces students to the connection of graphic design history, concepts and current techniques to create effective design communication. Students learn to integrate elements including imagery, and typography applied within graphic design projects using Adobe InDesign software. Presentation skills necessary to communicate with future clients are introduced. Critique of assignments focus on appropriate solutions, visual interest, and craftsmanship to prepare projects for inclusion within a graphic design portfolio. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: ART 132 or equivalent (ART 132 can be taken concurrently). Recommended Preparation: ART 133 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC |
| GRAPHIC DESIGN |
135 |
GRAPHIC DESIGN: DIGITAL PUBLICATION |
3.0 Units |
ART 135 focuses on the principles of graphic design to create layouts that can be viewed in print, pdf, and electronic publication formats. Emphasis is placed on industry standard software such as Adobe InDesign. Students integrate typography and graphics to create a variety of projects that explore the technical and aesthetic nature of user experience, and user interface design, through print, pdf and electronic publication (EPUB). The creation of portfolio level work is stressed throughout the course. Verbal and visual presentation skills necessary to communicate with future clients are emphasized. Critiques focus on appropriate solutions, visual interest and craftsmanship. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: ART 132. Recommended Preparation: ART 133, ART 134, and PHOTO 160. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| GRAPHIC DESIGN |
136 |
GRAPHIC DESIGN: IDENTITY AND LOGO DEVELOPMENT |
3.0 Units |
ART 136 helps students create logos as distinctive symbols, incorporating design principles to create effective visual communication. Students gain insight into current design practices through learning historic and contemporary logos and identity systems. Students will create style manuals and collateral applications for corporate businesses. Developing verbal and visual presentation skills to communicate with future clients is a priority. Critiques focus on appropriate solutions, visual interest, and craftsmanship. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: ART 135 (ART 135 can be taken concurrently). Recommended Preparation: ART 132, ART 133, or ART 134. Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| GRAPHIC DESIGN |
137 |
GRAPHIC DESIGN: PORTFOLIO |
3.0 Units |
ART 137 focuses on the preparation and presentation of a Graphic Design portfolio in both print and digital mediums. The content of the portfolio is drawn from assignments completed in previous graphic design courses at GCC. Emphasis is placed on portfolio review and critique to facilitate the continuing development and augmentation of existing projects. Students learn presentation and interviewing techniques including resume preparation, job search issues, networking, references and salary negotiation. The portfolio that students create in this course is intended to be used in preparation for either graphic design job placement or transfer to a graphic design bachelor's degree program. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: ART 136 (ART 136 can be taken concurrently). Recommended Preparation: ART 132, ART 133, ART 134, and ART 135. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU |
| GRAPHIC DESIGN |
250 |
GRAPHIC DESIGN: INTERFACE FUNDAMENTALS |
3.0 Units |
ART 250 is an introduction to the application of design principles within web as well as mobile and web-based applications. Students will engage in project planning, concept development, and analysis, as well as principles of user interface and experience design, through the completion of various projects. Projects are compiled for inclusion within a dual-purpose graphic design portfolio appropriate for either job placement or transfer. Students will employ industry standard software including: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, Animate and FIGMA. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ART 130 and PHOTO 160. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC |
| GRAPHIC DESIGN |
251 |
GRAPHIC DESIGN: INTERFACE DESIGN |
3.0 Units |
ART 251 is an intermediate web, mobile and web-based application design course emphasizing interface design principles such as usability through responsive design. Students will complete design projects using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as well as front-end frameworks such as Bootstrap, JQuery, and FIGMA. ART 251 projects are appropriate for inclusion within a graphic design portfolio for either job placement or transfer. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: ART 250 or equivalent (ART 250 can be taken concurrently). Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC |
| GRAPHIC DESIGN |
255 |
GRAPHIC DESIGN: MOTION INTERFACE DESIGN |
3.0 Units |
ART 255 is a visual motion interface course focusing on the application of motion within an interface to enhance design communication. Students will conceptualize, design and produce solutions using motion and interactivity through a series of assigned projects. Projects will also address narrative storytelling, graphics, typography and are appropriate for inclusion within a graphic design portfolio. The primary software used is Adobe Animate. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: ART 250 or equivalent (ART 250 can be taken concurrently). Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC |
| GRAPHIC DESIGN |
160 |
PHOTOSHOP |
3.0 Units |
PHOTO 160 introduces students to basic imaging techniques using Photoshop, an industry standard graphics software and image editor. Students will work with tools, layers, adjustments, and layer masks to create graphics, enhance images, and composite. Students create projects using course information. Note: Photography majors should enroll in PHOTO 130 rather than PHOTO 160. Note: This course may not be taken by students who have completed PHOTO 121 prior to Fall 2019. Lecture 2 hours/Studio 2 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC |
