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The BFA program in Graphic Design program focuses
its efforts to preserve the knowledge base in graphic
and informational design by giving students a historical
and technical understanding of these design areas. This
historical knowledge-based transmission allows students
to be technically and artistically proficient in their field of
study. The program transmits the current state of knowledge
through its curricular offerings in each academic year
and by achieving its educational goals.
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| Year One course descriptions |
| Year Two course descriptions |
| Year Three course descriptions |
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| YEAR ONE |
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FA 1010 Basic Drawing |
3 credits |
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An introduction to the fundamentals of drawing, this
course equips the student with a variety of basic skills,
approaches and concepts explored through a
comprehensive range of media. Orthographic views
and perspective are explored.
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FA 1000 Principles of Design
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3 credits |
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This course offers a continuing study in the concepts of
design. Students will demonstrate competency in the
elements that form the basis of two-dimensional art
work such as line, shape, mass, texture, space, color,
and value. These skills will be used as a tool for
analyzing and designing spatial relationships, leading
to a stronger sense of visualization and communication
of three-dimensional forms.
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HU 1100 Intro to Computers
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3 credits |
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This course introduces students to the appropriate operating
system, computer functions and program layout which
relate to students' field of study.
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CGD 1010 Basic Graphic Design
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3 credits |
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This course emphasizes studio work in the classroom,
addressing the basic elements of design theory. Students
use imaginative thinking to solve communication problems.
Classroom instruction and visual media provide an
extensive introduction to professional design.
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GE 1100 Freshman Composition
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3 credits |
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This is the fundamental English composition course.
Students are required to study essays, narrative and
editorial. Students will learn essential writing skills in
regards to term papers and essays which will improve
their overall writing ability.
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FA 1020 Figure Drawing I
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3 credits |
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In this studio-based course, drawing from live models,
students will develop an understanding of gesture,
movement, form, volume, and light. Emphasis is
placed on the utilization of an economy of line to
convey the structures of the figure.
Prerequisite: Basic Drawing (must have at least a 2.0 in course)
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CGD 1002 Raster Imaging
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3 credits |
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This course is designed to help the graphic designer
achieve basic knowledge and skills in Adobe
Photoshop. The course emphasis is on photographic
effects and techniques. These skills will be used as a
tool for analyzing and creating various images to be
used in design.
Prerequisite (CGD1010 Basic Graphic Design)
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CGD 1022 Digital Photography
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3 credits |
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An introduction to the fundamentals of photography,
this course emphasizes understanding photography as a
tool for visual expression.
Prerequisite (FA1000 Principles of Design) |
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GE 1110 College Writing
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3 credits |
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This course will build on previously learned elements
of writing; essays, narrative, editorial. Students
advance their writing skills in regards to narratives,
term papers and essays allowing their writing ability to
become more proficient.
Prerequisite: Freshman Composition (must have at
least a 2.0 in course)
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GE 1120 Expressive Theatre
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3 credits |
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From mime to dialogue, students will learn the various
processes of acting for the stage with an emphasis on
the study of movement in this course. |
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CGD2002 Vector Imaging I
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3 credits |
Course Description & General Education Goals
This course explores illustration as a means of
communicating ideas. Projects are designed around a
series of problems and illustration experiences for
which there are no pre-established solutions. Students
will be able to explore the possibilities of the computer
as a medium to create images and illustration through
the use of industry standard software. Concepts and
sketches are developed technically, and the computer is
applied as a tool to produce finished pieces
Prerequisite (CGD1010 Basic Graphic Design)
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| CGD 2010 Typography I |
3 credits |
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All areas of typography are addressed emphasizing
original thought, along with set techniques and media.
The course explores the history of type, the technical
and aesthetic use of display and text type as well as
type's relation to image as used in contemporary design.
Prerequisite (CGD1010 Basic Graphic Design,
FA1000 Principles of Design)
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CGD 2017 Print Production
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3 credits |
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Through lectures, presentations, field trips and work,
this course focuses on technical proficiency and the
business components of print production. Students will
produce projects from comprehensives to print-ready
mechanicals and learn about current printing technology.
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CGD 2020 Desktop Publishing
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3 credits |
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This course is designed to help students gain basic
digital layout skills for use in other courses and to
assist them in the contemporary marketplace. Topics
include various graphic layout programs, page layout
and multi-page document creation.
Prerequisite (FA1000 Principles of Design, CGD1010
Basic Graphic Design, CGD 1002 Raster Imaging)
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GE 1130 Western Art
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3 credits |
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In this survey of creative expression from prehistoric
time to the 15th century, students explore the masterpieces
of Western Europe. |
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