2006-2007 Academic Catalog

166 Cedarville University 2006-07 School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible Music and Art Music and Art Students can expand their creativity using the graphic design lab in the Tyler Digital Communication Center which is fully equipped with Macintosh computers. 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 software for image editing, through classroom discussion, reading, research, and studio assignments. GD majors and minors only. (Fee: $50) GDES-2100 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 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, promotional, and informational applications of typography. Prerequisites: 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; GDES-1220 Digital Image/Photography. GD majors and minors only. (Fee: $50) GDES-3230 Production Design I –Sp 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-3300 Web Design –Su 3 hours Students will learn to design Web sites, pages, and content while integrating creative visual design, layout, and usable navigation features to effectively guide users to content. Concepts in visual, user-centered design will be explored while students develop practical skills in HTML, CSS, and Web publishing applications such as Macromedia Dreamweaver. Prerequisites: GDES-1150 Digital Image/Illustration, GDES-1220 Digital Image/ Photography, GDES-3220 Graphic Design I, or permission of instructor. 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 education, 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 2-9 hours The graphic design internship will give the student an opportunity 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.