VAR-2017 Graphic Design II
This course expands upon the fundamentals covered in VAR2016. The course is designed to teach students about researching, conceptualizing information in a visual manner, and analyzing the digital production process using computer graphics applications. Production procedures, use of the computer as a design tool, using design software, such as Illustrator and PhotoShop with a particular emphasis on Quark Xpress, will be explored. Strong emphasis is placed on solving design problems involving electronic illustration, image manipulation, and color correction. Prepress production, business and ethics of computer graphics are also discussed. An introduction into web design will also be introduced. Software taught includes Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator, Quark Xpress and Dreamweaver (Old #: DES2017)
Prerequisite
Complete VAR-2016 with a minimum grade of D-.