This course is a continuation of the examination and interpretation of the elements and principles of design as applied to the practice of graphic design and visual communication from visualization to production techniques. Students use the computer to create portfolio pieces for use in their future job search or in applications to four-year institutions. The remainder of the course is devoted to field experience in a professional job situation. This course is offered spring semester only. This course introduces students to the fundamental knowledge required to operate Macintosh computers for use in desktop publishing.
Students become computer literate by learning the basic principles of desktop publishing.
Through the introduction to the word processing program Microsoft Word and the page layout program of PageMaker, students are directed in the production of documents that require the application of those principles. I 3 Credits Formerly Intermediate Desktop Publishing. This course explores the use of the computer as a design tool. Instruction emphasizes the mastery of fundamental computer functions and software operations. It prepares graphic design students in computer software and technology used in graphic design.