Graphic and Interactive Design
Class Schedule
2024 Spring Schedule
12 classes scheduled
GID 1
HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
4 units
- Description: A study of the development of visual communication in art, graphic design, illustration and popular culture. Emphasis on the role, impact and interpretation of images, symbols, and typography used in informative and persuasive media.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ART 36 or GRDS 36.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu Classes meet six weeks unless otherwise indicated.Section: GID -001.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40400
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
GID 31
GRAPHIC DESIGN DRAWING
4 units
- Description: Developing drawing skills for communicating ideas. Learning to simplify complex realistic images to express design concepts rapidly and effectively.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 70 or GRDS 60.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu Classes meet six weeks unless otherwise indicated.Section: GID -031.-01
Course Number (CRN): 40364
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
GID 33
GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO I
4 units
- Description: Introduction to graphic design and visual communication. Projects include composition, typography, image editing and logo design. Design principles are explored through creative projects. Students practice fundamental software skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to complete the graphic design activities in this course.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 50 or GRDS 53.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu Classes meet six weeks unless otherwise indicated.Section: GID -033.-01
Course Number (CRN): 40452
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): $0$0 indicates course/section uses materials that are free of charge.Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
Section: GID -033.-02W
Course Number (CRN): 40453
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Waitlist
9 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): $0$0 indicates course/section uses materials that are free of charge.Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
GID 35
GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO III
4 units
- Description: Continuation of GID 34. 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, website, and package design. Creative ideas are explored in sketches, rough layouts, comps, and final presentations. Students learn Adobe CC software and industry standard software to complete the graphic design activities in this course.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 52.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu Classes meet six weeks unless otherwise indicated.Section: GID -035.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40253
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Waitlist
6 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
GID 41
DIGITAL ART & GRAPHICS
4 units
- Description: Introduction to using computers and software for painting, drawing, image processing, photo composites, typography and time-based works. Emphasis on image making and creative problem solving.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ART 14D, GID 74, or GRDS 56.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu Classes meet six weeks unless otherwise indicated.Section: GID -041.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40888
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Waitlist
5 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): < $50< $50 indicates course/section uses materials that cost less than $50.Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
GID 53A
BEGINNING T-SHIRT DESIGN & GARMENT PRINTING
4 units
- Description: Basic instruction in design and printing for wearable art. Students learn techniques for image creation and preparation of artwork for screenprinting on t-shirts. Development of personal visual style while learning workflow of a professional printing studio.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 53.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu Classes meet six weeks unless otherwise indicated.Section: GID -053A-01
Course Number (CRN): 41279
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Closed
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
GID 53B
INTERMEDIATE T-SHIRT DESIGN & GARMENT PRINTING
4 units
- Description: Continuation of GID 53A. Intermediate instruction in design and printing for wearable art. Students learn digital skills for image creation and preparation of multi-color artwork for screenprinting on t-shirts, fabrics and wearable substrates. Focused development of personal visual style with emphasis on portfolio quality work. Basic business procedures of the garment printing industry are put into practice.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu Classes meet six weeks unless otherwise indicated.Section: GID -053B-01
Course Number (CRN): 41281
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
GID 53C
ADVANCED T-SHIRT DESIGN & GARMENT PRINTING
4 units
- Description: Continuation of GID 53B. Advanced instruction in design, printing, management and business operations of a full-service garment printing business.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu Classes meet six weeks unless otherwise indicated.Section: GID -053C-01
Course Number (CRN): 41283
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: n/a
GID 55
USER EXPERIENCE (UI/UX) DESIGN
4 units
- Description: Design and develop successful user experiences (UI/UX) for mobile devices. Identify users and analyze their needs and behaviors. Organize content, create pathways, design media, and produce reusable elements. Appreciate the significance of branding. Conduct usability testing and collect data. Design iterations based on data findings. Explore issues in mobile design for multiple devices. Develop proficiency with professional software for mobile development.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu Classes meet six weeks unless otherwise indicated.Section: GID -055.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 40455
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Waitlist
7 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
GID 58
WEBSITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT III
4 units
- Description: Website design and production using an HTML editor software, with an emphasis on application of current HTML/CSS coding technologies, design concepts, usability and accessibility, organizing page content, producing dynamic pages, incorporating rich media, and reusable elements. Large scale website development with emphasis on site management, and webpage delivery to multiple platforms. Develop proficiency with web production software Adobe Dreamweaver.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu Classes meet six weeks unless otherwise indicated.Section: GID -058.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 41193
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
GID 61
PORTFOLIO
2 units
- Description: Design and creation of portfolios for designers, illustrators, and photographers. Planning and implementation of individual professional portfolios.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GRDS 77.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu Classes meet six weeks unless otherwise indicated.Section: GID -061.-01W
Course Number (CRN): 41022
Dates: 4/8/2024 - 6/28/2024
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
Modality: Fully Online asynchronous
Textbook(s): Check Bookstore
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html