2004-2005 Academic Catalog

144 Music and Art School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible GDES-1220 Digital Image/Photography. GD majors and minors only. (Fee: $50) GDES-3230 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. GD majors and minors only. (Fee: $50) GDES-4110 Port folio –Fa,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 portfolio along with written communications for documenting their educa- tion, experience, and technical skills. Emphasis will also be given to developing verbal skills required for the interview process. GDES-4220 Graphic Design II –Fa 3 hours An in-depth study of visual communication design and its role in creating corporate and brand identity programs. Prerequisites: GDES-1150 Digital Image/Illustration; GDES-1220 Digital Image/Photography; GDES-3220 Graphic Design I; GDES-3230 Production Design I; or permission of the instructor. GD majors and minors only. (Fee: $50) GDES-4230 Production Design II –Sp 3 hours An in-depth study of production methods and practices for application to 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional design concepts. Prerequisites: GDES-1150 Digital Image/Illustration; GDES-1220 Digital Image/Photography; GDES-3220 Graphic Design I; GDES-3230 Production Design I; or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $50) GDES-4900 Graphic Design Internship –Fa,Sp,Su 3-9hours The graphic design internship will give the student an opportu- nity to gain actual on-the-job experience with professionals in the graphic design industry. This opportunity will allow students to gain insight to the professional practices and approaches to solving communication challenges for a variety of business models and client types. This experience will become a valuable asset in competing for an entry-level position upon graduation. History HLMU-2100 Jazz History: Music of the Multi-Culture –Fa 3 hours Survey of jazz as an American art form, as a representative of both Western and non-Western practices, which now make up our American multi-culture, and as the primary vehicle for the realization of improvisation within that multi-culture. Acquaints the student of music with jazz styles and the major figures in jazz history and assists in the discovery of jazz influence upon all other American music, both classical and popular. Prerequisites: THMU-1220 Music Theory II; THMU-1320 Aural Skills II. HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature –Sp 3 hours Study of music by genre and chronology. Focuses upon art traditions in music. Students become familiar with a wide variety of music literature and learn to listen analytically. Serves as the introductory music history course for sophomore music majors. HLMU-3310 Music History I –Fa 3 hours Study of the music of Western civilization traced from its primitive sources and giving special attention to Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music as demonstrated through the vocal and instrumental music of composers from each period. HLMU-3320 Music History II –Sp 3 hours Study of the music of Western civilization traced from the 1580s to the present time. HLMU-4110 Choral Literature –Sp 3 hours An historical overview of choral music from 1400 to the present. Attention is given to primary genres of choral composition: motet, madrigal, mass, anthem, oratorio, passion, cantata, and orchestral works with choir. This course will serve as an elective ing, high quality literature in concerts on campus and has opportunities to minister in local churches. PFMU-3970SymphonicBand –Fa,Sp 0-1 hours The Symphonic Band is composed of approximately 80 members, selected by audition. Performing quality band literature, the band has appeared before state and national conference audiences and in concert under the baton of such guest conductors as Jim Curnow, George Strombeck, and George Wilson. Several concerts are presented each year on campus, in churches, and in schools. PFMU-3980 Jazz Band –Fa,Sp 0-1 hours The Jazz Band has a membership of approximately 16 musi- cians, selected by audition. The group performs Big Band music and contemporary jazz standards. The band is active in both campus and off-campus activities. General Music GMUS-1000 Music Philosophy and Aesthetics –Fa 1 hour Philosophical and scriptural foundation for the Christian concepts of musical creativity, musical worship, and steward- ship. Understanding the unique teacher-student relationship in music. A first attempt at codifying a coherent, personal, Christian philosophy of music. GMUS-1030 Recital and Program Attendance –Fa,Sp 0 hours Music majors and minors must attend a prescribed number of programs and recitals each semester. Majors must enroll each semester. For a music minor, students must enroll for two consecutive semesters. Graphic Design GDES-1100 History of Graphic Design –Fa 1 hour Survey of graphic design from pre-history through current practice. Highlighting significant stages in its development and pivotal influences including technological advances, individual works, key movements, schools of thought, and approaches relative to their time(s) and culture(s). GDES-1150 Digital Image/Illustration –Fa 3 hours An introduction to media and professional techniques used in digital illustration. GD majors and minors only. (Fee: $50) GDES-1220 Digital Image/Photography –Fa 3 hours An introduction to digital imaging technology and professional techniques for image editing and photo manipulation. The course will provide opportunities to becoming proficient with the tools and techniques associated with Adobe Photoshop, the industry standard sofware for image editing, through classroom discussion, reading, research, and studio assignments. GD majors and minors only. (Fee: $50) GDES-2100 Typography –Fa 2 hours An introduction to the study of typography and its role in the structuring of visual language and its relationship to the disci- pline of graphic design. The course will examine the history of letterforms, their sources, and their influences and will provide opportunities for learning principles and guidelines for the effective use of type in visual communications 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, promo- tional, and informational applications of typography. Prerequi- sites: ART-1230 Design I; GDES-1150 Digital Image/Illustration. GD Majors and minors only. ( Fee: $50) GDES-3220 Graphic Design I –Fa 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 around producing concepts for both printed and electronic forms of information design. Prerequisites: GDES-2100 Typography;