Courses : Computer Graphics and Multimedia
ICM 111 Graphic Design ( 3 credits )
Working in a studio setting , students are given a strong grounding in graphic communications and design . Through the use of various media , students will learn design theory , typography , color principles and concept development . Students will become acquainted with the tools of graphic design , use creative thinking to solve communication problems , and apply their theoretical knowledge to a variety of design projects .
ICM 112 Drawing / Illustration ( 3 credits )
A studio course emphasizing a creative discovery of two-dimensional forms . Students will consider the nature and importance of light , values and graphic composition in selectively seeing and recording a visual world .
ICM 121 Computer Graphics ( 3 credits )
Using a project and team-based approach , students use the computer to apply creative art and design principles . Students will use the standard image editing software that applies to all the media : print , interactive , video and animation . Students will learn current industry standards for those media . Scanning , compositing , retouching , watermarking , and output to print , will be learned . Working as teams and using a companion software program , students will create basic web sites .
ICM 122 Graphic Design for the Internet ( 3 credits )
Prerequisite : ICM 111
This course introduces students to the problems and solutions of creating original graphics for the Web . Using computer applications , students will design images for background , text , graphics , navigation and animation . Students will learn to use appropriate colors , file formats and compression methods in creating graphics and layouts .
ICM 211 Color Theory ( 3 credits )
Color Theory investigates in a theoretical and practical way the three aspects of color – hue , value , and saturation – in both pigment and light . Through direct manipulation , students will develop sensitivity to color and realize how relative , easily influenced and personal it is .
ICM 212 Introduction to Multimedia ( 3 credits )
Introduction to the fundamental concepts in multimedia including media issues , representation , storage , transmission ; text , graphics , audio and video concepts ; multimedia design and delivery ; multimedia development tools ; and digital compression techniques . Also included will be printing technology and the process of multimedia production and distribution .
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