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THTR-4810 Internship: Theatre
–Fa, Sp, Su
0–6 hours
Students are placed with professional organizations to gain
experience in actual career situations. Internships depend upon
availability. Repeatable up to 12 hours.
THTR-4840 Senior Theatre Project
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
The Senior Theatre Project (STP) has two goals: to culminate
the student’s work at Cedarville with a project presenting the
student’s highest caliber of work and to prepare the student
to achieve personal and professional goals. The theatre major
is given a variety of choices through which to fulfill the STP
requirement: solo performance, directed production, theatre
design, or dramaturgical study. Before determining the nature of
the STP, the student must determine personal and professional
goals. The theatre major begins shaping the STP immediately
upon enrollment in the major. All theatre majors work with a
theatre advisor. Capstone course. (Fee: $50)
Visual Communication Design (VCD)
VCD-1000 Graphic Design for Non-Majors
–Fa
3 hours
An introduction to graphic design, emphasizing the
fundamentals of design and typography as applied to the
development of effective print and web communication. (Fee: $50)
VCD-1100 Digital Imaging: Adobe Photoshop
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
An introduction to digital imaging technology and professional
techniques for image editing and photo manipulation. The
course will provide opportunities for becoming proficient with
the tools and techniques associated with Adobe Photoshop, the
industry-standard software for image editing, through classroom
discussion, projects, tutorials, and studio assignments. (Fee: $35)
VCD-1150 Digital Imaging: Adobe Illustrator
–Sp
3 hours
An introduction to media and professional techniques used in
digital illustration. (Fee: $50)
VCD-1200 Design Thinking
–Sp
2 hours
In this introductory course, students will explore why we design.
Through a variety of projects, contextual research opportunities,
reading, instruction, and collaboration, students will learn the core
principles of the design discipline, design’s role within–and its
potential impact on–business and our community, and the ways
designers develop innovative insights and compelling ideas that
resonate deeply and authentically with ordinary people. (Fee: $50)
VCD-2000 History and Influences of Design
–Sp
3 hours
Survey of design from the 17th century to the present. The
course highlights significant stages in the development and pivotal
influences of design including technological advances, individual
works, key movements, schools of thought, and approaches
relative to time(s) and culture(s). Crosslisted with IDES.
VCD-2200 Typography
–Fa
3 hours
An introduction to the study of typography and its role in
the structuring of visual language and its relationship to the
discipline of graphic design. The course will examine the history
of letter forms, their sources, and their influences and will provide
opportunities for learning principles and guidelines for the effective
use of type in visual communication for a variety of media and
messages. Students will learn to structure intelligent, creative
type solutions through classroom discussion, reading, research,
and studio assignments, including editorial, promotional, and
informational applications of typography.
Prerequisites: ART-1230
Two-Dimensional Design; VCD-1150 Digital Imaging: Adobe
Illustrator; or permission of instructor. (
Fee: $50)
VCD-2400 Graphic Design I
–Sp
3 hours
An introduction to the study of graphic design with emphasis
on using the principles of design to communicate information
and ideas in visual form. The course will provide opportunities to
learn principles of visual communication and steps in the design
process necessary to produce effective design solutions. Learning
will be achieved through classroom discussion, reading, research,
and studio assignments that center on producing concepts
for both printed and electronic forms of information design.
Prerequisites: VCD-2200 Typography; VCD-1100 Digital Imaging:
Adobe Photoshop; or permission of instructor.
(Fee: $50)
VCD-2600 Web Design I
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Students learn foundational concepts and skills for building
usable and beautiful user-centered websites by exploring the
differences between graphic design and interactive design, gaining
experience with designing webpage layouts, and practicing the
skills necessary for constructing and publishing web pages with
HTML and CSS.
VCD-2700 Scripting for Interactivity
–Sp
3 hours
Students are introduced to the disciplines of interaction
design and front-end development and learn how to use current
technologies and best practices to apply principles of interaction
to achieve simple, user-centered, interactive effects on real-world
projects.
Prerequisite: VCD-2600 Web Design I.
(Fee: $50)
VCD-3200 Portfolio I
–Sp
1 hour
This course will focus on developing professional presentation
materials and communication skills required to present project
work to design professionals and prospective employers.
Previous project work will be refined along with additional project
work necessary to emphasize interest in a particular area of
specialization. Students will be required to develop a resume’
and protfolio along with written communication for documenting
their education, experience, and technical skills. Students are
recommended to have completed or be concurrently taking
VCD-2400 Graphic Design I to have adequate material for their
portfolio.(Fee: $145)
VCD-3300 Production Design I
–Fa
3 hours
An introduction to the technical processes required for the
production of graphic design solutions in a variety of media.
The course will provide opportunities to gain understanding
of guidelines and requirements necessary for producing
design documents in both conventional and electronic media.
Prerequisites: VCD-1100 Digital Imaging: Adobe Photoshop;
VCD-1150 Digital Imaging: Adobe Illustrator. Students are
recommended to have completed VCD-2400 Graphic Design I.
GD majors and minors only. (Fee: $50)
VCD-3400 Graphic Design II
–Fa
3 hours
An in-depth study of graphic design and its role in creating
visual communication. Course work will examine methods
of conducting and interpreting research, the development of
strategy-driven concepts to formulate targeted design solutions,
as well as the foundations of the branding process. The course
will provide opportunities for developing conceptual and
technical skills through class work and projects following specific
communication models.
Prerequisites: VCD-1150 Digital Imaging:
Adobe Illustrator; VCD-1100 Digital Imaging: Adobe Photoshop;
VCD-2400 Graphic Design I; VCD-3300 Production Design I
(prerequisite or corequisite); or permission of the instructor.
GD
majors and minors only. (Fee: $50)
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Course Descriptions
THTR-4810 – VCD-3400
ART, DESIGN, AND THEATRE