2007-2008 Academic Catalog

School of Humanities Music and Art 182 Cedarville University 2007-08 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. 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 on 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 websites, 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 into 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 2 hours Jazz History: Music of the Multi-Culture –Fa 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 on 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.