| 1. GART2201E - Understanding the Design Process (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| The class will emphasize creativity, visualization and critical thinking to help students create functional and aesthetically pleasing graphic design. Through the use of practical, hands-on projects, students will learn the building blocks of design'lines, shapes, mass, texture, color, alignment, contrast, white space, typography, layout design, ... |
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| 2. GART2203E - Fundamentals of Desktop and Electronic Publishing (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Acquire basic skills in print and online publishing using PC desktop publishing. Learn the process of taking electronic documents to offset printing presses or electronic (Web) presentations. Understand the uses of page layout, image editing, illustration and Web construction software packages including QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. ... |
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| 3. GART2225E - Design and Typography (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Explore and apply in-depth topics in typography and design including history, type classification and identification, principles of design and communication techniques. Apply learned knowledge to numerous practical design projects that emphasize using typography creatively and effectively. Typographic and design skills will be discussed and put into ... |
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| 4. GART3303E - Creative Thinking and Design (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| This course picks up where "Understanding the Design Process" left off with a more in-depth study of graphic foundation techniques. It offers a continued exploration of design and creative thinking as it relates to visual problem solving. This approach includes fine-tuning presentation and communication principles; applying typography; color; ... |
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| 5. GART3341E - Computer Graphics Applications (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Learn the basics of PC computer graphics through discussions and hands-on exercises. Use Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop (all for Windows). Design and produce a publication in each software program. Additional Information:View the Term course schedule. ... Learn the basics of PC computer graphics through discussions and ... |
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| 6. GART5000E - Developing a Portfolio (Capstone) (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| In this advanced course, the student has the opportunity to develop a portfolio of work using all the skills learned throughout the print track of the Graphic Arts Certificate Program: design foundation, strategic and creative problem solving, typography, and computer applications (Quark, PhotoShop, PageMaker). Class presentation, participation and ... |
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| 7. GART7703E - Introduction to Adobe Illustrator for Windows (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Create graphics for multiple environments, including the Web, books and multimedia presentations, using one of the most common graphics applications. Familiarize yourself with Illustrator's tools, including path and object editing; assigning of colors, gradients and patterns; process and spot colors; drawing and shaping curves; image importing; ... |
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