Required Technical Courses Introduction to Design presents the basic elements and principles of visual expression including line, shapes, form, space, balance, and rhythm. Various media and methods of graphic art production will also be presented. Computer Graphics I will introduce the computer as an artistic medium. The basics of the Macintosh platform and Adobe Illustrator will be emphasized. I and expands students capabilities with Quark Express, a text handling program, and Adobe Photoshop photo imaging software.
Emphasis is on development of professional-level elements for inclusion in the students' portfolios.
Computer Graphics III expands on previous skills and applies them to multimedia applications. Software includes Adobe Premier. Students will complete a four to six minute multimedia presentation as well as other exercises and projects. Multimedia Authoring introduces students to scripting processes for multimedia presentations. Emphasis is on turning students' ideas into presentations through and organize process.