Graphic Design and Web Design Training

The Graphic Communications program instructors help students develop and enhance essential critical and creative thinking, fundamentals of design, and technical skills.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Develop fine art rendering skills in basic drawing and composition.
• Gain an understanding of the function and impact of design in our society.
• Understand the role and responsibilities of a visual communication designer.
• Establish a sequence of the design and development stages for print and web design.
• Procure information about the fundamental elements of design and principles of design.
• Develop problem solving skills using critical and creative thinking strategies.
• Formulate ideas for print and web design problems through concept generation.
• Articulate visual solutions that demonstrate knowledge in typography, layout, and composition.
• Develop typography selection and implementation skills for print and web publications.
• Acquire print publication layout skills and construction techniques using Adobe InDesign.
• Acquire vector drawing skills and illustration techniques using Adobe Illustrator.
• Acquire raster image editing skills and photo manipulation techniques using Adobe Photoshop.
• Gain digital acquisition and file-formatting skills for images intended for print and web.
• Acquire web design layout skills and content presentation techniques using a web page editor.
• Acquire website construction and management skills using a Content Management System.
• Obtain concepts of color systems used in print and web design production.
• Obtain concepts of production processes used in print and web design production.
• Gain publication management and output skills for print and web publications.
• Develop organizational and planning skills by coordinating resources and meeting deadlines.
• Develop skills in working within a collaborative environment.
• Develop a portfolio that demonstrates skill sets outlined within the program learning outcomes.
• Create a résumé and cover letter for job search preparation.

Web Design and Development Software

 

 

Interactive Media and Video Editing Software