Skills learned include file preparation for printers, trapping, color matching systems, and photo manipulation. Students begin to focus on individual goals. This course examines the design concepts as they are applied to both assigned and independent projects. Students expand their understanding of design as visual language with broad campaign and identity projects. This course is an introduction to various multimedia graphic design venues with emphasis on web design.
Web design is studied in terms of programming and graphic design.
HTML programming and CD-rom design are introduced. Focus is on organization, research and problem solving as it applies to visual communication using new mediums. Through lectures, demonstrations, and field trips, this course focuses on the business and production components of graphic design. Students learn the steps of taking a project from start to finish, with emphasis on printing, publishing, and package manufacturing. Internships provide an opportunity for students to work with professional, award-winning designers.