GID 1 History of Graphic Design (4 Units)
A study of the development and interpretation of visual communication in fine art, graphic design and illustration from cave painting to cyberspace. Issues in communication design are analyzed in the context of other creative disciplines, sociopolitical climates, diverse cultures and changing technology. Interpretation of current design trends, future directions and enrichment of communication ideas.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS36
GID 20 Digital Video Production 1 (4 Units)
Basic instruction in concepts, techniques, and strategies of small-format video production and post-production. Basic lighting, sound recording, and editing will be covered through technical workshops. Emphasis on video story telling, editing and creative problem solving.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS20
GID 41 Printmaking 1 (4 Units)
Introduction to the basic processes of blockcut, intaglio, screen, mono, and mixed-media original prints.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS69
GID 42 Printmaking 2 (4 Units)
Introduction to the basic processes of blockcut, intaglio, screen, mono, and mixed-media original prints.
GID 43 Digital Printmaking (4 Units)
Introduction to the creative, expressive and experimental possibilities of using digital media to produce fine art prints. Emphasis on image creation, printing technologies and printing techniques.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS71
GID 44 Beginning Etching (3 Units)
Beginning techniques in printmaking, including embossing, monoprinting, chine collee, drypoint, softground, line etching, handcoloring, printing and the editioning of plates.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS37A
GID 45 Beginning Relief Printmaking (3 Units)
GID 46 Beginning Screenprinting (3 Units)
An introduction to screen printing processes, exploring the basic techniques for making cut stencil designs and drawn stencil images.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS39A
Continuing students: this course replaces ART49
GID 50 Graphic Design Studio 1 (4 UNITS)
Introduction to graphic design and visual communication. Projects include composition, typography, layout, and web page design. Creative ideas are explored in sketches and rough layouts. Students learn software skills using Adobe InDesign and Macromedia Dreamweaver to complete the graphic design activities in this course.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS53
GID 51 Graphic Design Studio 2 (4 UNITS)
Continuation of Graphic Design Studio 1, GRDS50. Students engage in problem solving with real-world graphic design projects. Focus on creative solutions that effectively use type, image, and layout. Projects include brochure, advertisement, interface, and package design. Creative ideas are explored in sketches, rough layouts, and finished comps. Students learn software skills using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to complete the graphic design activities in this course.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS64A or GRDS88B or GRDS92
GID 52 Graphic Design Studio 3 (4 Units)
Continuation of GRDS 2. Students design and produce a real-world graphic design campaign. Focus on creative solutions that effectively use type, image, and layout. Projects include branding, identity, newsletter, web site, and package design. Creative ideas are explored in sketches, rough layouts, comps, and final presentations. Students learn software skills using Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Macromedia Dreamweaver to complete the graphic design activities in this course.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS64B or GRDS88C
Exploration and experimentation with letter forms and page layout for expressive communication. Fundamental typographic principles, font recognition, and analysis of both historical and post modern design theory. Emphasis on content, form, and technique for effective use of typography in ads, posters, newsletters and other visual communications.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS62
GID 56 Web Site Design (4 Units)
Basic instruction using the computer for web site and interface design. Emphasis on interactive media and creative problem solving.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS94
GID 60 Careers In the Visual Arts (2 Units)
Exploring the field of Graphic Design. Survey of transfer schools, art studios, company art departments, advertising agencies and job opportunities. Overview of designer and art director functions.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS50
Preparation for displaying work samples when seeking employment. Planning ahead for the individual student professional "book" with emphasis on selection, size, arrangement, color coordination, effectiveness and appropriateness. Updating and improving the appearance of the advanced student's professional "book" of work samples.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS77 or GRDS78
GID 62 Service Learning Projects (4 Units)
Fulfillment of work-related assignments for on-campus and off-campus not-for-profit organizations. Faculty coordinator helps the student apply skills learned in graphic arts courses to community-based projects. Disciplines include graphic design, photography and studio art.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS83
GID 70 Graphic Design Drawing (4 Units)
Developing drawing skills for communicating ideas. Learning to simplify complex realistic images to express design concepts rapidly and effectively.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS60
GID 71 Storyboarding (4 Units)
Fundamentals of creating storyboards and flowcharts for media projects. Emphasis on technique, concept development and design of storyboards. Exploration of storyboard applications for new media content.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS76
Fundamentals of drawing cartoons for mass communication with a variety of styles and techniques. Emphasis on skills, concepts, humor, and design. Exploration of career opportunities.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS73A or GRDS73B
GID 74 Introduction to Digital Art & Graphics (4 Units)
Basic instruction using the computer for painting, drawing, image processing, photo composites and typography. Emphasis on image making and creative problem solving.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS56
GID 76 Illustration & Digital Imaging (4 Units)
Creation of images to communicate ideas using raditional and digital media. Emphasis on concept development and communication effectiveness. Development of personal visual vocabulary while learning art making techniques and media, reproduction processes and illustration business practice.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS90
GID 80 Digital Sound, Video and Animation (4 Units)
Basic instruction using the computer for emerging media technologies; digital sound, video editing, and animation. Emphasis on time based media and creative problem solving.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS86
GID 84 Motion Graphics (4 Units)
Basic instruction using the computer for motion graphic design and composite digital video production. Emphasis on time based media and its application to creative problem solving and communication solutions.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS87 or GRDS95
Studio experiences in making art that takes book form. Emphasis on content and narrative while learning traditional and non-traditional bookbinding, construction and mounting. Traditional and digital media including photography, printmaking and words as art.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS96
Studio experiences in making art that takes book form. Emphasis on content and narrative while learning traditional and non-traditional bookbinding, construction and mounting. Traditional and digital media including photography, printmaking and words as art.
GID 92 Letterpress Printing (4 Units)
Studio practice in letterpress printing to create limited-edition prints and books. Introduction to handset type, hand-carved relief plates and photopolymer plates. Emphasis on technical skills with tools and media, visual communication, and aesthetics of print media.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS40
GID 94 Book Arts Professional Practice (3 Units)
Introduction to the professional practices of the book artist and book arts organizations. Application of strategies to create, critique, exhibit and distribute artistís books. Participation in community based learning through the organization and implementation of book art events and activities.
GID 95 Graphic Arts Studio Projects (4 Units)
Application of principles and theories introduced in previously taken graphic arts courses to student-motivated projects. Projects address information gathering, idea generation, concept development, production and distribution.
Continuing students: this course replaces GRDS98
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