CGD106 PORTFOLIO PREPARATION (CAPSTONE COURSE) 3 credits This practicum is the capstone for the CGD Print Design degree. This course is focused on helping students prepare for the job market with career planning, skill assessment, resume writing, interviewing, and job market analysis listed as topics, as well as compile professional-quality print and digital portfolios. No new major software programs are taught; however, skills and program knowledge, including page layout, digital imaging, and electronic illustration programs from previous courses will be used to redesign and enhance students' previous design pieces for preparation for a final print portfolio. Students will engage in a real-world, client-based project with careful consideration of audience definition, research, concept development, time management, and the implementation of effective design and layout, while meeting strict deadlines. Special emphasis of this course will be on developing a strong print portfolio that is a culmination of all the computer graphic design courses. Prerequisites: CGD101, 102, 104, 105, 204, 235, 240. Co-requisite: CGD103. Spring. CGD107 DESIGNING BUSINESS GRAPHICS (PHOTOSHOP) 3 credits This course is for CIS, Business, or any non-CGD program majors only. It will include an introduction to the industry standard for image creation and editing, Adobe PhotoShop. Students will learn to use basic tools, palettes, menu items, layers, masking, and channels. Focus will be on scanning, creating and saving graphics, separating photo subjects from the photo's background, creating practical marketing pieces for print and Internet output, as well as creating animations for use on the World Wide Web. Not open to CGD/CGDC or CGW/CGWC majors. Prerequisite: Fall and spring. Basic computer skills: Ability to use a computer operating system and follow basic procedures including keyboarding/mouse skills, as well as system commands such as working with directories/folders, and opening/closing applications. If the student is unable to complete these tasks easily, please enroll in an appropriate introductory computer course.
CGD109 INTRODUCTION TO WEB MEDIA 3 credits This course is the first in a series of three web design courses that focus on designing and developing modern, informative websites while discovering new media concepts: XHTML 1.0, CSS 2, and web standards. View and test your designs using new generation web browsers and use media tools such as new search engines, blogs, and PDF documents. Learn to use and understand online/web Blackboard courses while exploring social media forums and information literacy resources. Write and research online content and participate in online discussions. Course topics in web design include an introduction to: Basic Web Construction: page structure, the box model, navigation and linking text. Hand-coding Techniques: validator testing, tag elements, attributes and values; using classes, ids, div elements and selectors. Color and Images: apply web RGB color, image choices, editing, floating and clearing images, and background properties. Content and Design: learn how to add font families and set font sizes, use style sheets; add padding, margins, borders; develop preliminary sketches and wireframes. Students will create several multi-page, single column website projects on a variety of informational topics. Fulfills the MWCC information literacy requirement. No previous experience with web page creation is needed. Open to all students. Prerequisites: CGD101 or permission of division dean, RDG100 or placement. Fall. Basic computer skills: Ability to use a computer operating system and follow basic procedures including keyboarding/mouse skills, as well as system commands such as working with directories/folders, and opening/closing applications. If the student is unable to complete these tasks easily, please enroll in an appropriate introductory computer course.
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