2014-2015 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

GDES-2600 Web Design –Fa, Sp 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 user-centered visual design will be explored while students develop foundational skills in HTML, CSS, and web-publishing applications. Prerequisites: GDES-1220 Digital Imaging: Adobe Photoshop or TPC-2000 Production Tools for Technical Communication ; GDES-2120 Graphic Design I or GDES-1300 Graphic Design for Non-Majors ; or permission of instructor. GDES-3110 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 resumé and portfolio along with written communications for documenting their education, experience, and technical skills. Students are recommended to have completed or be concurrently taking GDES- 2120 Graphic Design I to have adequate material for their portfolio. (Fee: $145) GDES-3120 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 Imaging: Adobe Illustrator; GDES-1220 Digital Imaging: Adobe Photoshop; GDES-2120 Graphic Design I; GDES-3230 Production Design I; or permission of the instructor. 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-3600 Advanced Web Design –Fa 3 hours Students will learn advanced concepts and techniques in web design including visual design, navigation, usability, grid layout, scripting, coding, and other skills necessary to produce professional, visually enhanced media for delivery via the web. Students will use industry standards, including software, to develop websites and digital media that integrate motion, sound, and interactivity to add value and enhance the user experience for web-based advertising, marketing, and other communication needs. Prerequisites: GDES-2600 Web Design . GDES-4120 Graphic Design III –Sp 3 hours A comprehensive study in developing strategy-based design concepts and solutions. This course will examine and utilize targeted market research in developing a design strategy to serve as a framework for developing targeted brand design concepts. The course will require students to develop each phase of the project into part of a comprehensive brand design presentation. Prerequisites: GDES-3230 Production Design I; GDES-3600 Graphic Design II; or permission of the instructor. (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 Imaging: Adobe Illustrator; GDES-1220 Digital Imaging: Adobe Photoshop; GDES-2120 Graphic Design I; GDES-3230 Production Design I; or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $50) GDES-4600 Interactive Interface Design –Sp 3 hours Students will study the principles of general interface and interaction design, applying these principles through front-end skills such as JavaScript, DOM manipulation, and CSS in order to develop effective interactive interfaces for websites, mobile devices, interactive television, contemporary technology, and software. Prerequisites: GDES-3600 Advanced Web Design; or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $35) GDES-4610 Digital Portfolio –Sp 1 hour This course will focus on developing a professional web-based digital portfolio and resumé that demonstrates your web design knowledge and abilities in addition to your academic and career achievements to prospective employers. Previous project work will be refined along with additional project work necessary to emphasize abilities in a particular area of specialization. Students will be required to develop a web-based digital portfolio and resumé documenting their education, experience, and technical skills. Prerequisites: Previous or concurrent enrollment in GDES- 3600 Advanced Web Design and senior status; or permission of instructor. GDES-4800 1-3 hours Special Topics in Visual Communication –Fa, Sp This course will examine a topic of specialized interest within the field of visual communication design. Rotation of course content will be determined by faculty schedules and student interest. Actual contact hours would determine the amount of credit granted. Prerequisites: topic dependent and by permission of the instructor. (Fee: $50) GDES-4900 Graphic Design Internship –Fa, Sp, Su 0-6 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. CR/NC course. Geography (GEO) GEO-3040 3 hours History and Politics of the British Isles and Canada –Sp This course examines three countries: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and Canada. After an extensive topical history along with a discussion of major prime ministers who served in the 19th and 20th centuries, this course also investigates contemporary issues including foreign policy, recent political debates, secessionist problems in Scotland and Quebec, membership in the European Union, and the ongoing structural changes to government. Crosslisted as HIST, INTL, and POLS. (even years) GEO-3080 History of Russia and Eastern Europe –Fa 3 hours The course will cover not only Soviet history but also major events of Russian history up to the Bolshevik Revolution. Soviet history will be studied in detail, with attention given to the development of non-Russian peoples in the empire. The political, economic, social, and foreign policy aspects of Soviet history will all be covered, emphasizing Perestroika and the Soviet collapse. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS GEO-3200 History and Politics of Latin America –Fa 3 hours Analysis of the major historical, political, geographical, social, and diplomatic developments that have shaped contemporary Latin America. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (even years) GEO-3210 History and Politics of Asia –Sp 3 hours Study of the historical, political, geographical, social, and diplomatic developments of Asia from the 18th century to the present. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (odd years) Course Descriptions | GDES-4600 – GEO-3230 Page 235 2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions GDES-2600 – GEO-3210