Art

To develop students´ understanding of conceptual and technological design formats and processes.

• Students accomplish multitasking while working in a graphic design setting.
• Students gain knowledge in advanced communication techniques through group critiques among a diverse peer audience.
• Students demonstrate a command of the design process from research and analysis through to appropriate levels of presentation of the final product.
• Students demonstrate an understanding of a visual problem-solving process.
• Students effectively utilize the elements of visual language including composition, visual priorities, image, and type.
• Students develop appropriate and innovative solutions, working within the dynamics of the target market, with consideration for the project restrictions.
• Students check all fine detail to ensure the professional quality of graphic design projects/products.

To develop students´ understanding of industry professional practice standards and creative standards.

• Students utilize acquired skills necessary to demonstrate technical proficiency in craftsmanship, tool and material use through the development of a professional-level portfolio.
• Students exhibit conceptual components through the organization and construction of sketch development folders included in a professional-level portfolio.
• Students successfully present/discuss professional portfolio and resume to peers and professionals in the industry.
• Students apply knowledge of design principles in the evaluation of one's own work and other designers' development of design solutions.
• Students apply a working knowledge of the characteristics of color systems for both print and electronic media.
• Students apply typographic skills and knowledge to the creation of original designs through application of typographic skills and abilities including selection, readability, legibility, and spacing.
• Students apply a basic knowledge of compositional and navigational principles in executing web design work.
• Students plan, organize, and deliver effective oral presentations.
• Students apply knowledge of new media-at-large, IT, and web/online digital communications.
• Students use time and resource management skills to achieve project goals.

Program provides advanced knowledge of Graphic Design through diverse historical and global perspectives.

• Students exemplify a concentration in historical graphic design study providing them with global resources for inspirational use.
• Students gather and organize information necessary to understand historical and contemporary design theory.

To provide opportunities for students to incorporate traditional and advanced research techniques needed to address global communication needs.

• Students correctly utilize and cite both traditional and electronic (internet) sources for research purposes.
• Students research, use, and manipulate existing images within acceptable ethical and legal guidelines under appropriate
supervision and direction.

To provide training that encourages students to take a responsible role in business, industry and society.

• Students will become members of the MVCC AIGA student chapter.
• Students will research and present topics on contemporary issues in the graphic design profession.
• Students will attend presentations by visiting artists, designers and professional studios/firms and exhibitions, pending funding.
• Students will develop professional contacts with opportunities for graphic design internships.

To prepare graduates to transfer to a four-year institution with full junior status or they are employed in the graphic design industry within 2 years.

• Graduates transfer to a four-year institution with full junior status.
• Graduates that transfer to four-year institutions in Graphic Design maintain a GPA comparable to native students at the institution.
• Graduates are employed in the graphic design industry within 2 years.

To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.

• Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
• Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.

College Seminar is an opportunity for students to develop the skills necessary to improve the chances for success in the college environment. General College procedures, the fundamental notions of time management and study skills, and the specific responsibilities of today's students in a variety of local and global environments are discussed. One or more collaborative projects will be an integral part of the course. Corequisites: The course must be taken in the student's first thirty hours of study. General first year courses would usually be taken at the same time.

English 1 is a composition course. By focusing on several kinds of writing--self expressive, informative, argumentative/persuasive, and others--it teaches the student to produce the clear, correct and effective prose required in a wide variety of professions and occupations. Class meetings are a blend of lecture and discussion with frequent in-class writing activities. Conferences may be required. Readings are studied as models of good writing and for the ideas they contain. There are eight writing assignments altogether, including an in-class essay, a research-based assignment, and a business writing assignment. Prerequisites: Appropriate evaluation on the placement test writing sample, or successful completion of EN099 Introduction to College English, or successful completion of SL116 ESL4 Advanced Composition, or permission of Humanities Department Head or course instructor.

This course introduces the tools, media, and theory used in drawing for reproduction. It includes the fundamentals of perspective, the theory of light and shade, and a survey of graphic representation. Projects are executed using line, value, form, texture, space, and proportion.

This course introduces the elements and principles of design, including basic composition theory, graphic design methodology, and production and presentation skills. Emphasis is placed on technical proficiency in the handling of tools and materials, and the mastery of a visual language via problem-solving. The course also introduces design on the desktop computer and use of technology in a studio environment.

This course covers the fundamentals of typesetting and typography. It includes a study of the development of type designs, typesetting methods, type measurement, and page layout. Computers are used to prepare multi-color mechanicals while becoming familiar with one or more software programs appropriate for typesetting and page construction.

This course introduces computer graphics and digital illustration by using desktop computers, video interfacing equipment, desktop scanners, and other devices to generate and output computer graphic images.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

This course seeks to deepen the students' understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in both imaginative literature and a full-length book of non-fiction. To this end, students use and develop critical thinking and language skills. They do so mainly in their attempts to raise and answer questions in their readings, discussions, and expository writing tasks, which may include exploratory writing, an academic journal, reports and essays. A library-oriented research project is required. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1: Composition or EN105 English Composition for Speakers of Other Languages

This course covers the application and importance of color to graphic design. Emphasis is placed on the symbolic, aesthetic, and psychological aspects of color. Experimentation and flexibility of approach are stressed, as are two- and three-dimensional applications. Color theory, subtractive color mixing, and additive color mixing are explored. Prerequisites: GC110 Digital Design, or both GC111 Graphic Design Theory 1 and GC141 Digital Illustration.

This course introduces prepress procedures that include document layout on the desktop computer, digital image assembly, planning and preparation for production, and printing output procedures. It provides practical, hands-on experience with equipment, materials and knowledge used in the industry and in subsequent courses. Prerequisite: GC121 Digital Typography.

This course introduces photography and the photograph as a medium of the graphic communicator. It covers photographic principles and procedures, including how to operate a 35mm adjustable camera, develop black-and-white film, make contact prints, and enlargements. The aesthetics of the photograph, and its use as a medium of graphic communications, is emphasized.

This course introduces digital imaging technologies impacting graphic communication. It explores the potential of imaging software, scanners, dye sublimation printers, and other technologies. The use of digital media and the creation of computer-based imagery are emphasized. It is balanced between aesthetic potential and technological mastery. It covers input image and text, and how to combine and manipulate those visual elements.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

This course explores visual problem-solving as it relates to publication design. Design principles are tested by applying them to magazine cover design, brochure design, and annual reports. Experimentation in several areas of publication design is encouraged. Prerequisites: GC121 Digital Typography; and GC142 Digital Imaging or PT207 Digital Photography.

This course introduces the generation of three-dimensional and multi-dimensional form. The requirements of product design, exhibit systems, signage, package design, industrial design, and multimedia are discussed. The use of linear, planar, and volumetric form is explored. Prerequisite: GC125 Graphic Design Theory 2.

This course explores design concepts for the World Wide Web (WWW) while developing expertise in web-based typography, image file formats and sizes, hexadecimal color, frames, cascading style sheets, tables, and site interactivity. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of browser constraints, hypertext markup language (HTML), site planning, and site structure. Prerequisites: GC110 Digital Design or both GC141 Digital Illustration and GC142 Digital Imaging. PT207 Digital Photography may be substituted for GC142 Digital Imaging.

This course is a survey of mathematics for students in those programs that do not require a mathematics sequence. It provides an appreciation of mathematical ideas in historical and modern settings. Topics include problem solving, logic, geometry, statistics, and consumer mathematics. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA045 Basic Math Skills or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

This course is an introduction to creative applications of typography. Students will build upon the vocabulary they have already learned by mastering a series of visual problems typographically. Historic and contemporary applications will be demonstrated. In executing their graphic solutions, students will work in both traditional and digital media. Prerequisites: GC125 Color & Design, and GC121Digital Typography.

This course prepares for entry into graphic design as a practicing professional. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of resumes and portfolios for professional presentation. It augments the ability to solve advanced graphic design problems in corporate identity. Prerequisites: GC125 Graphic Design Theory 2, GC213 Graphic Design for the World Wide Web, GC215 Graphic Design Theory 3.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.