DMT 101 Communication Design FA 3 s.h.
An introduction and orientation to the graphic communications industry to include the basic history of printing, publishing, advertising to current trends in print and web media. The course emphasis is directed toward the lithographic printing process with an overview of screen printing, flexography, ink jet, laser and basic computer platform comparisons. Creative design methods, various substrates and an introduction of how printed products are made is emphasized. Students learn the basic principles and differences of the various printing process and their basic work flows. Students engage in hands-on-training in digital design software, computer terminology, file formats and utilities using Apple OSX® and Windows computers. A creative approach and overview of the Corel Painter® software application is taught to introduce and apply digital design concepts. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3.
DMT 102 Web Page Design 3 s.h.
Web Page Design introduces graphic arts students to the world wide web and provides artistic and technical training on how a web page is created and designed. Using page-authoring software, students build and preview text, images and links. Students learn how to apply standard HTML formats without typing HTML codes. In addition, basic flatbed scanning techniques are applied to scan and apply graphic file formats acceptable for viewing on the World Wide Web. Adobe® web authoring software Dreamweaver® and Flash® is used to coincide with Adobe® graphic design software used throughout the Visual Communications Technology Program. Apple OSX® and Windows® platform. Prerequisite: DMT 101, Macintosh™ or Windows® knowledge, or instructor’s approval. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 2.
DMT 103 Web Page Design & Digital Illustration 3 s.h.
Web Page Design & Digital Illustration builds on the principles and practices learned in DMT 101. The course focuses on practical skills in print media design and lithographic reproduction. Students learn web page design techniques to include: job planning, cascading style sheets, CMYK, RGB, web color spaces, digital imposition and linking text and graphics. Graphic design concepts and job pre-flighting are further explored using Apple® and Windows computers. New print media techniques and digital workflows are reviewed to familiarize students with multiple software packages to design and integrate text and images into finished ad designs. Software such as: Adobe® Dreamweaver, Illustrator and QuarkXPress™, software is introduced. Prerequisite: DMT 101, Macintosh™ or Windows® knowledge, or permission of Instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3.
DMT 104 Digital Publishing & TypographySP 3 s.h.
An introduction to digital publishing and design Adobe® InDesign software. This course builds on previous design and technical concepts learned. The course emphasizes the function of typefaces, type identification, point sizes, copy editing, proofreading, style sheets, column guides, and editing skills. File management, scanning, file formats, and color output equipment is used to complete design projects. Students learn image-generating techniques used in advertising, newspaper and the commercial print media sector of the industry. Students gain practical skills in digital publishing and advertising design using the Apple® and Windows® computer platforms. Software includes AdobeTM InDesign. Prerequisite: DMT 101. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 2.
DMT 109 Adobe Photoshop® 3 s.h.
Adobe PhotoShop® is a powerful pixel-based image manipulation program. The program features a wide range of image editing tools for adjusting black and white, color photos and artwork. The program is used for the home office, by graphic and digital artists, digital photographers, illustrators and service bureaus. PhotoShop®allows the digital artist to add creative enhancements to an image by using PhotoShop’s® special effects features. This course is for beginners to intermediate users who want to become familiar with the program and its tools. The topics and hands-on training include toolbox identification and importing images from a photo C.D., filters, layers, cropping rotating graphics, making selections, masks, channels, file compression techniques and photo restoration. These techniques are performed using the Apple® Macintosh™ and the PC platform. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 2.
DMT 210 Advanced Web Page Design 3 s.h.
Conceptual ideas are developed through the use of web page layout and design tools. In addition, students work with support software to create dynamic web pages. Animated Gifs. JPEG. file formats are created and used in conjunction with the software. The course defines tips and tricks used by the graphic arts professionals for combining creative artwork, graphics and text to prepare images for the World Wide Web. This course builds on basic web page design principles. Course projects include analyzing web sites, web color space, web page construction, and the application of design principles for a successful web page. Prerequisites: DMT 103 or DMT 111, or instructors permission. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 2.
DMT 124 DTP Using QuarkXPressTMSP 3 s.h.
This course is designed to provide students with hands-on training in basic and intermediate desktop publishing techniques using QuarkXPressTM software. Students gain experience by developing digital publishing skills in the areas of typography, color, page layout and print media techniques. Through learning modules and course projects, students learn file management, setting preferences, working with master pages, creating style sheets, and setting tabs, proofing and editing skills. Students use black & white, color scanning techniques and high-resolution color copying systems to accomplish design projects. Prerequisite: DMT 104 or permission of Instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 2.
DMT 201 Digital Photography & Design 3 s.h.
This course emphasizes technology, design and the terminology of digital photography. Students learn how to use digital photography as a way to think visually. Students learn the functions of digital cameras. ISO, memory, white balance, photo composition and file management are taught. Pixel-based software digital cameras and scanners are used to capture and manipulate photo images. Students develop new approaches to creative design using digital technology and traditional design principles. Students restore photos, explore lighting, balance, and special effects. Visual creativity is emphasized to enhance and stimulate creative and original thought processes. Prerequisite: DMT 101, DMT 109, Macintosh™/PC experience or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 2.
DMT 202 Creative Studio Photography 3 s.h.
The emphasis of this course is to build student experiences using studio lighting techniques to capture digital images. Students learn how to manage TIFF, JPEG and RAW camera files using photographic software. Students learn to work with the complexities of studio lighting, and learn creative photographic lighting techniques. The course focuses on digital cameras in the studio, lighting equipment controlling measuring light. Students are also engaged in learning professional software as a tool for image enhancements, creative commercial advertising and graphic design. Prerequisite: DMT 109, DMT 201, Macintosh™ PC experience or permission of Instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 2.
DMT 205 Graphic Design 3 s.h.
This course approaches the planning and design aspects of creating complete digital posters, publications, logo work and creative advertisements. Emphasis is directed toward designing multi-color publications produced in advertising agencies, newspaper firms, in-plant printing facilities and commercial print media businesses. Advanced design principles and multiple software applications are used for graphic design. Print and web media specifications are stressed. Job planning techniques using dummy’s, thumbnail concepts and design principles are developed. Page impositions and proofing techniques are emphasized. Artwork and design concepts are created manually, or by computer. Offset reproduction, paper specifications, grades and ink relationships are taught. This course emphasized completion of finished digital artwork. Introduction to graphic arts portfolio design. Prerequisites: DMT 101 Communication Design, DMT 103 Web Page Design & Digital Illustration, or DMT 111 Multimedia Technology, or permission of Instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 2.
DMT 207 Entrepreneurship & Portfolio Seminar 3 s.h.
This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in the area of organizational communication and basic print media management. Emphasis is directed toward the print media, advertising, marketing, publishing and freelance segments of print and web media. Topics include plant and studio layout, the balance sheet, wage policies, inventory control, equipment costing, and leasing and customer service. Creative design projects are emphasized in addition to all software learned in previous courses. Presentation and PDF software is used to develop digital portfolios. This course is designed to stimulate students to develop useful skills for sales, marketing and entrepreneurship in the print media and the publishing industry. Time management, job research, job preparation, transfer options and final portfolio organization is emphasized. Adobe® Acrobat and PowerPointTM software is used. Prerequisites: DMT 101, DMT 103, DMT 104, MacintoshTM/PC experience or permission of Instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 2.
