2005-2006 Academic Catalog

148 Music and Art School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible 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; 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 Portfolio –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 3-9 hours 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, that 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. (even years) 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-3400Global Music –Fa 2 hours A socio-anthropological approach to the study of worlds music. Surveying music of cultures of Africa, the Americas, and Asia as well as European folk music. Music traditions are studied from a perspective that emphasizes music as an integral part of society and culture, helping students discover the influence of culture on music, and the subsequent role of music within the culture. (Fee: $25) (odd years) 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 for majors in choral music education, church music, vocal performance, and composition. (even years) HLMU-4990 Independent Study inMusic History 1-3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music history for individual students who demonstrate special interests and abilities. Prerequisites: HLMU-3310, 3320 Music History I, II. Humanities HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities –Fa,Sp 3 hours Historical study of the relationship of music, art, and literature to the dominant cultural, religious, and philosophical trends and their relationship to Christian theism. HUM-2430 Enjoyment of Music –Fa 3 hours This class is designed to present a study of music by genre and chronology. It will focus upon the art traditions in music. Students will become familiar with a wide variety of music literature and will learn to listen analytically. The primary goal will be to bring students as far as possible along the road to being Graphic design students have full access to many Adobe design programs used in the design field such as Photoshop CS2 and Illustrator CS2.