This Sample Program Pathway is designed to provide an example of course selections in a term by term sequence. Please see an Academic Advisor for a plan specific to your academic needs.
Description: Students are introduced to the fundamental principles and elements of design, through the application of critical and creative thinking skills, messaging, and storytelling; understanding of social and cultural context, human behavior, color, typography, image and modeling, resulting in traditional and digital conceptualization of visual communication projects. Two classroom, four lab hours per week.
Description: Introduction to the design development process including research, ideation and iteration, computer illustration, imaging, photo manipulation, page layout, and composition techniques using industry-based software.
Description: This course introduces students to the planning and development of interactive media, with a special emphasis on web design.
Notes: Fall only.
Description: HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are widely used technologies to create and display content on the web. HTML is the primary language used for creating web pages including basic text formatting, linking between pages and adding images and other media. CSS is a styling language that enables the separation of content from style and provides precision control over the display including layout, colors and fonts. Students will learn to apply best practices for web design and create sites that enhance the usability and interactivity of the pages.
Term hours subtotal:
14
Description: Introduction to drawing techniques as applied to design, including stylization, perspective, application of color and texture, design processes, shading and light to create depth and dimension in a 2-D rendering or illustration. Two classroom, four lab hours per week.
Description: The course will explore fundamental concepts in human-computer interaction (HCI) theory and usability and learn about various cutting-edge technologies to measure digital media environment design effectiveness. The coursework will allow students to learn to pay specific attention to user expectations and how they drive user behavior. The course's primary outcome is the design and management of usability study, then reporting that study's results.
Notes: Spring only. Prerequisite: VIS 1140
Prerequisites: VIS 1140 and VIS 1310
Description: This course is an introduction to web design. Students will learn how to evaluate and develop quality websites by applying various web concepts. Students will learn how to use software to design and develop websites.
Notes: Spring only. Prerequisite: VIS 1140, VIS 1310, and CIS 1350
Prerequisites: VIS 1140 and VIS 1310 and CIS 1350
Description: This course introduces basic principles of animation (squash and stretch, anticipation, easing, etc.); the motion design process, including scripting, storyboarding, animatics, and final animation; and, industry-standard motion design software.
Notes: Prerequisite: VIS 1140
Prerequisites: VIS 1140
Term hours subtotal:
14
Description: This course focuses on web design utilizing industry-standard, database-driven, content management systems. Two classroom, four lab hours per week.
Notes: Spring only class
Prerequisites: VIS 2140 and VIS 2150
Term hours subtotal:
4