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2005 dash 2006 digital graphics plan of study
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4 credit hours, 5 contact hours (3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab).

Prerequisite: A grade of C (2.00) or better in 1400 (or a score of at least 75 on the COMPASS writing skills test or a score of at least 42 on the ASSET writing skills test) and a grade of C (2.00) or better in 1423 (or a score of at least 85 on the COMPASS reading skills test or a score of least 44 on the ASSET reading skills test).

Course is graded A-E. Course is not open to students with credit for 1111, 1502, 1506, 1508, 1511 or 1520.

Composition I introduces the student to college writing. The student will practice the writing process including pre-writing, draft writing, editing, revising, and peer reviewing. This course will emphasize collaborative essay development via the writing process.

The course introduces basic research skills, library use and source documentation skills. The student reads and writes narrative, descriptive, and comparison/contrast, and expository essays.

4 credit hours, 4 contact hours (4 hours lecture and 0 hours lab).

Prerequisite: None. Course is graded A-E. This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of marketing in its broadest concepts, from the viewpoint of both the seller and the buyer.

The student will be exposed to the various careers in marketing and will learn how managers manipulate the four variables of marketing (price, product, distribution, promotion) to achieve organizational goals.

4 credit hours, 8 contact hours (0 hours lecture and 8 hours lab).

Prerequisite: None. Course is graded A-E.

This course has been approved by the Ohio Board of Regents as meeting the Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) course OAH001 requirements.

This course explores the basic techniques of drawing, focusing on composition, proportion, perspective and the basic fundamentals of line, shape, contrast, texture, balance, and unity. Projects include studies of figures, nature and interiors with the purpose of developing an understanding of how to rapidly communicate with basic analog tools before using digital media.

2 credit hour, 4 contact hours (1 hour lecture and 3 hours lab).

Prerequisite: None. Course is graded A-E.

This is an overview course covering the background of digital media and an introduction to digital media software tools. The student will explore the layout of the interface for digital software programs most commonly used in digital media in preparation for further classes.

This course should be taken before any digital media design course requiring the use of digital software.

3 credit hours, 3 contact hours (3 hours lecture and 0 hours lab).

Prerequisite: None. Course is graded A-E.

A survey of the historical developments of graphic design communications including pivotal people and events that led to current methods and theories of digital media communication. The student will learn the rich history of graphic communications and how it relates to society

4 credit hours, 5 contact hours (3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab).

Prerequisite: 1532 or equivalent. Course is graded A-E. Course is not open to students with credit for 1533.

Composition II continues development of skills introduced in Composition I. The research process will be expanded and emphasized and the student will write a variety of expository and argumentative papers with an emphasis on research.

The student in this course will practice collaborative writing as well. Use of the Library and online resources and referencing techniques will be covered; the student will be expected to adhere to the conventions of standard American English.

3 credit hours, 3 contact hours (3 hours lecture and 0 hours lab).

Prerequisite: 2022. Course is graded A-E.

This course allows the student to discover advertising including coverage of industry organization, customers' buying behavior, segmenting and targeting, and positioning, along with explanations of the marketing communication functions and media.

A thorough treatment of the practices critical to building customer relationships and brands will be presented and explored.

3 credit hours, 5 contact hours (1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab).

Prerequisite: 3837 or 3860 or concurrent enrollment in 3860 or permission of the instructor or Academic Dean. Course is graded A-E.

This course is an orientation to digital design, with emphasis on the history and the basic principles of digital design using key computer graphics tools.

3 credit hours, 5 contact hours (1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab).

Prerequisite: None. Course is graded A-E.

This course provides an introduction to the techniques and theories of digital photography, with an emphasis on the design of photographic images and learning to “see.”

The course covers pre-visualization, composition, image capture, simple digital editing of the image and final digital output. Through group critiques, the student will learn to appreciate and use photography as part of the communication process of design. A digital still camera of at least 4 Megapixels is highly recommended.

3 credit hours, 5 contact hours (1 hour lecture and 5 hours lab).

Prerequisite: 3820 or (concurrent enrollment in 3820 and 3860) or permission of the instructor or Academic Dean. Course is graded A-E.

This course provides an introduction to the theory and applications of color and color perception, including hue, saturation and value and both additive and subtractive color as used in design and digital output for screen and print.

5 credit hours, 5 contact hours (5 hours lecture and 0 hours lab).

Prerequisite: C grade (2.00) or better in 1205, or score of at least 10 on COTC Algebra Skills test, or score of at least 43 on COMPASS Elementary Algebra test. This course is not open to students with credit for 3010. Course is graded A-E.

This course is a study of intermediate algebraic operations. It includes solving equations and inequalities, factoring, rational expressions, radicals, systems of equations, and graphing.

2 credit hours, 3 contact hours (1 hour lecture and 2 hours lab).

Prerequisite: 3831 (or concurrent enrollment in 3831), 3820 or (3837 or 3860 plus concurrent enrollment in 3820) or permission of the instructor or the Academic Dean. Course is graded A-E.

This course focuses on the layout of printed materials using standard digital page layout software. The student will focus on illustration and layout software while they explore the creation of projects such as brochures, advertisements, newsletters and other printed promotional materials, with an emphasis on the pre-press process and final printed output.

2 credit hours, 4 contact hours (1 hour lecture and 3 hours lab).

Prerequisite: 3822. Course is graded A-E.

This course continues the exploration of digital photography begun in 3822, expanding into uses of digital software tools to manipulate the image. The student will continue to hone his or her own creative vision in capturing and manipulating photographic images using digital technology.

The student will focus on extending the photographic image beyond what the camera can see through the use of filters (physical and software), image compositing and physical deconstruction of the original image.

3 credit hours, 4 contact hours (2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab).

Prerequisite: None [3837 or 3860 (or concurrent enrollment in 3860) or 3820 (or concurrent enrollment in 3820) is recommended]. Course is graded A-E.

This course is an introduction to the history and development of mass media, from print to the interactive future. The student will study how communication, in particular marketing and advertising, has developed and will integrate theory with practical exercises in developing communication strategies and implementations. The student will gain experience in creating copy and content for various digital media.

2 credit hours, 4 contact hours (1 hour lecture and 3 hours lab).

Prerequisite: 3837 or 3860 or concurrent enrollment in 3860. Course is graded A-E.

This course is an introduction to the history of type and the use of the letterform in digital design. The student will use software tools to develop a creative understanding of and a technical competence in using type as both a holder of content and an integral part of digital design.

3 credit hours, 5 contact hours (1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab).

Prerequisite: 3837 or 3860 (or concurrent enrollment in 3860) or permission of the instructor or Academic Dean. Course is graded A-E.

This course is an introduction to Web site design and development. The student will be introduced to XHTML, page markup, page layout including tables, frames and layers, and the use of scripting languages.

3 credit hours, 5 contact hours (1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab).

Prerequisite: 3843. Course is graded A-E. [Required of DMD Students first entering Summer Quarter 2007 and thereafter; will replace 3823 Design for Print II (2 credit hours) in the DMD curriculum after the 2007-2008 academic year].

This course continues the exploration of the technology, principles and processes of digital publishing and how they relate in application to actual publishing projects. Special emphasis will be given to typography and real-world printing processes.

3 credit hours, 3 contact hours (3 hours lecture and 0 hours lab).

Prerequisite: None. Course is graded A-E.

This course allows students to conceive a method of constructing their own sales presentations. The student will learn the concepts and practices of selling in a practical, straightforward and conceivable manner.

The fundamentals of personal selling will be developed with appropriate actions learned for particular prospects and customers. The student will learn to be a problem solver, helper, and advisor in different roles to convey their sales message. All major aspects of selling will be explored.

3 credit hours, 5 contact hours (1 hours lecture and 4 hours lab).

Prerequisite: 3837 or 3860 or permission of the instructor or Academic Dean. Course is graded A-E

This course is an introduction to the construction of three-dimensional models and environments with animated movement through those environments.

3 credit hours, 5 contact hours (1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab).

Prerequisite: 3839. Course is graded A-E.

Building on the concepts and skills learned in 3839, the student will continue to examine website design, using interactive tools.

Emphasis switches in this class from the basics of construction to an understanding of the Web visitor. Beginning with usability, the course will alternate with human-centered design and dynamic XHTML/XML, including Cascading Style Sheets, Layers, and Javascript.

3 credit hours, 5 contact hours (1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab).

Prerequisite: 3831, and (either 3822 or concurrent enrollment in 3822) or permission of the instructor or Academic Dean. Course is graded A-E.

This course is an introduction to the creation and editing of digital video. The course covers the history of film and video and explores the various forms of the medium.

The student will learn the basic underlying technology of digital video and create their own projects from motion studies to complete non-linearly-edited video stories.

3 credit hours, 5 contact hours (1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab).

Prerequisite: 3820 and 3831 or permission of the instructor or Academic Dean. Course is graded A-E.

This course is exploration into the design and programming of interactive media, with an emphasis on Flash. The student will explore both hand-animated graphics and more complex Actionscript projects.

2 credit hours, 3 contact hours (1 hour lecture and 2 hours lab).

Prerequisite: 3823. Course is graded A-E. [Required of DMD Students entering prior to Summer Quarter 2007; will become inactive after the 2007-2008 academic year and 3853 Information Design (3 credit hours) will then be substituted for 3851].

This course provides an overview of information architecture through static and dynamic projects that emphasize visual problem solving. Students will learn to translate sometimes complex data into clear, visually compelling solutions.

5 credit hours, 5 contact hours (5 hours lecture and 0 hours lab).

Prerequisite: (Minimum ASSET score of 44 in reading and 44 in writing) or (minimum COMPASS score of 85 in reading and 75 in writing) or (completion of both 1400 and 1423). This course is not open to students with credit for 1395 or 1396. Course is graded A-E.

General Psychology provides an introduction to the areas of basic theoretical constructs, nervous system functioning, perception, learning, memory, emotion, cognition, intelligence, personality theories, stress, social psychology and psychology.

4 credit hours, 5 contact hours (3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab).

Prerequisite: 1532 and 1533. Course is graded A-E.

This course is constructed to help the student meet those needs identified as critical by the local business and professional community. It focuses the student on further development of their communication skills as well as their methods of delivery in the workforce.

Skills emphasized include presenting effective verbal communications for one-on-one and group formats, assessing effectiveness of written and oral presentations, enhancing awareness of listening barriers, in addition to identifying and adjusting to non-verbal cues of audience.

Development in methods of delivery include selecting and utilizing a variety of appropriate tools such as electronic media and graphics.

3 credit hours, 5 contact hours (1 hour lecture and 4 hours lab).

Prerequisite: 3823, 3824, 3825, 3826, 3828, 3832, 3836, and 3844 or permission of the instructor or Academic Dean. Course is graded A-E.

The Senior Project course completes the study of digital media design with a quarter long project focused on the digital media specialty of the student’s choice.

The student will choose a project, preferably in partnership with a community business or association, to produce production quality work for his or her portfolio. The student is expected to work closely with the instructor and the project client.

2 credit hours, 4 contact hours (1 hour lecture and 3 hours lab).

Prerequisite: 3823, 3824, 3825, 3826, 3828, 3832, 3836, and 3844 or permission of the instructor or Academic Dean. Course is graded A-E.

This is capstone course structured to give the student experience in real world design problem solving. The student will apply skills learned in previous course work to develop several portfolio-level pieces, with an emphasis on design.

The student will learn how to create an appropriate resume and portfolio for digital media.

Winter Quarter 2nd Year

Technical Elective - Track A
3828 Digital Video Production I
3832 Multimedia Production I
3853 Information Design
Non-Technical Elective - Other
Non-Technical Elective - Other