| GAD 2221 - Computer Graphic Techniques |
The course focuses on advanced visual communication using computer graphics to produce advertising and layout designs for complex publications, including web publishing. Students will also study the history of advertising, media types, and advertising strategies. Emphasis is placed on attaining a good grasp of design concepts, creativity, effective problem solving, and presentation through lecture, presentation, in-class assignments, a research project, and outside class work. Work will be based on mastering hand skills in the form of sketches and layout and design. Computer skills will be perfected in the areas of design work on Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro Animate. Focus will be on career exploration, preparation for employment interviews, client presentations, and graphic design marketability. PREREQUISITE: GAD 1211 Computer Graphic Applications. |