2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

THTR-4500 Scenic Design –Fa 3 hours A theatre course that emphasizes the analysis and interpretation of scripts, use of research material, and techniques of presentation. Includes an introduction to the practices of drafting and modeling. (Fee: $55) (odd years) THTR-4630 The Christian in Theatre –Sp 2 hours The student will evaluate selected plays, both classic and contemporary, through a biblical perspective. The course addresses issues faced by the Christian artist regarding career choices and the challenges faced in contemporary theatre. THTR-4640 Special Topics –Fa, Sp 3 hours Topics of specialized theatrical interest are examined on an as- needed basis. Repeatable up to six credit hours. THTR-4750 Independent Study: Theatre –Fa, Sp 1–2 hours Independent study in a selected field for students with special interests and demonstrated ability. Repeatable up to eight credit hours. THTR-4810 Internship: Theatre –Fa, Sp, Su 0–6 hours Students are placed with professional organizations to gain experience in actual career situations. Internships depend upon availability. Repeatable up to 12 hours. THTR-4840 Senior Theatre Project –Fa, Sp 3 hours The Senior Theatre Project (STP) has two goals: to culminate the student’s work at Cedarville with a project presenting the student’s highest caliber of work and to prepare the student to achieve personal and professional goals. The theatre major is given a variety of choices through which to fulfill the STP requirement: solo performance, directed production, theatre design, or dramaturgical study. Before determining the nature of the STP, the student must determine personal and professional goals. The theatre major begins shaping the STP immediately upon enrollment in the major. All theatre majors work with a theatre advisor. Capstone course. (Fee: $50) Visual Communication Design (VCD) VCD-1100 Digital Imaging: Adobe Photoshop –Fa, Sp 3 hours An introduction to digital imaging technology and professional techniques for image editing and photo manipulation. The course will provide opportunities for becoming proficient with the tools and techniques associated with Adobe Photoshop, the industry-standard software for image editing, through classroom discussion, projects, tutorials, and studio assignments. GD majors and minors only. (Fee: $50) VCD-1150 Digital Imaging: Adobe Illustrator –Sp 3 hours An introduction to media and professional techniques used in digital illustration. GD majors and minors only. (Fee: $50) VCD-1000 Graphic Design for Non-Majors –Fa 3 hours An introduction to graphic design, emphasizing the fundamentals of design and typography as applied to the development of effective print and web communication. (Fee: $50) VCD-1200 Design Thinking –Sp 2 hours In this introductory course, students will explore why we design. Through a variety of projects, contextual research opportunities, reading, instruction, and collaboration, students will learn the core principles of the design discipline, design’s role within–and its potential impact on–business and our community, and the ways designers develop innovative insights and compelling ideas that resonate deeply and authentically with ordinary people. (Fee: $50) VCD-2000 History and Influences of Design –Sp 3 hours Survey of design from the 17th century to the present. The course highlights significant stages in the development and pivotal influences of design including technological advances, individual works, key movements, schools of thought, and approaches relative to time(s) and culture(s). Crosslisted with IDES. VCD-2200 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 letter forms, 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 Two-Dimensional Design; VCD-1150 Digital Imaging: Adobe Illustrator. GD Majors and minors only. ( Fee: $50) VCD-2400 Graphic Design I –Sp 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: VCD-2200 Typography; VCD-1100 Digital Imaging: Adobe Photoshop. VCD majors and GD minors only. (Fee: $50) VCD-2600 Web Design I –Fa, Sp 3 hours Students learn foundational concepts and skills for building usable and beautiful user-centered websites by exploring the differences between graphic design and interactive design, gaining experience with designing webpage layouts, and practicing the skills necessary for constructing and publishing web pages with HTML and CSS. VCD-2700 Scripting for Interactivity –Sp 3 hours Students are introduced to the disciplines of interaction design and front-end development and learn how to use current technologies and best practices to apply principles of interaction to achieve simple, user-centered, interactive effects on real-world projects. Prerequisite: VCD-2600 Web Design I. (Fee: $50) VCD-3200 Portfolio I –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 resume’ and protfolio along with written communications for documenting their education, experience, and technical skills. Students are recommended to have completed or be concurrently taking VCD-2400 Graphic Design I to have adequate material for their portfolio.(Fee: $145) VCD-3300 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) Page 198 2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions THTR-4500 – VCD-3300