2008 certificate program
Session I
Certificate program courses are open to anyone interested in professional growth or personal development. Since course enrollment is limited to 15 students, however, priority is given to enrolled certificate students. Enrolled certificate students may register at any time; open registration for non-enrolled students begins November 19, 2007.
Introduction to Fundamentals and Technology Organization
(one time non-credit workshop required of all new certificate program students)
CDDP 200-80
TIME: 6 – 9 p.m.
DATE: January 3
LOCATION: Irving Bldg., Rm 111
COST: $49
This workshop will introduce you to the Mac computing environment and the latest operating system. You will also learn how to access, organize and save your files using the campus’ networked servers. You will learn how to personalize your home system and troubleshoot basic problems. Discover the ease of file management and learn tricks of the trade to keep your files under control, as well as how to add printers, access server shares, and locate and access wireless networks.
INSTRUCTOR: Jake Fowler
Digital Desktop Publishing
Typography
CDDP 237-80
TIME: Thursday, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
DATE: January 10 – February 28
LOCATION: Irving Bldg., Rm 111
COST: $380 + $25 lab fee
CREDIT: 1
A hands-on introduction to typography using InDesign and Illustrator, you will learn how graphic designers utilize type to create printed pieces and develop skills in the basics of typography. Explore how font type, positioning, size and color, along with other design elements, affect the communication of your layouts. Learn how type is measured, aligned, scaled, punctuated, and composed for a professional composition. You will also be introduced to masters and contemporary typographers from the field of design.
INSTRUCTOR: Katrina Schulze
Color Theory
CDDP 247-80
TIME: Wednesday, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
DATE: January 9 – February 27
LOCATION: 4301 Main St. #4 *PLEASE NOTE THIS NEW LOCATION
COST: $380 + $25 lab fee
CREDIT: 1
This is an essential course for anyone pursuing or currently working in any art or design field who must communicate effectively with color. Confidence and skill are developed through weekly color (tone and value) -mixing exercises and homework projects using acrylic paints. Through lecture, demonstration, critique, and practical application, you investigate color theory, historical color comparison, color in our environment, and analyze masterpiece images and their use of color and tone. Lectures include the use of color as a marketing tool and an understanding of the rich vocabulary in color. Some fundamental principles explored will include tone, value, contrast, and the subtle application of color as an element of composition/design.
INSTRUCTOR: Joe Hoffman
*Parking instructions for this new location: Enter the parking lot off of 43rd Street and park in the back of the building. Enter the back door, walk straight down the hallway, turn right and Suite #4 is straight ahead.
Digital Imaging I
CDDP 225-40
TIME: Saturday, 1 – 3:30 p.m.
DATE: January 12 – March 1
LOCATION: Irving Bldg., Rm 111
COST: $380 + 25 lab fee
CREDIT: 1
This course is an investigation of raster-based image editing techniques used by desktop publishing and digital imaging professionals. Topics include color theory, advanced scanning and image manipulation techniques, and output issues. Primary software: Photoshop
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Bowser
Multimedia Studies
Web Site Development I
CPMS 321-80
TIME: Tuesday, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
DATE: January 8 – February 26
LOCATION: Irving Bldg., Rm 111
COST: $380 + $25 lab fee
CREDIT: 1
Students will learn the design and development cycle of a web site from idea conception to interface design to implementation and launch on the web. Primary software: Dreamweaver and Photoshop
INSTRUCTOR: Greg Plough
Visual Interface Design
CPMS 356-80
TIME: Monday, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
DATE: January 7 – February 25
LOCATION: Irving Bldg., Rm 111
COST: $380 + $25 lab fee
CREDIT: 1
This course provides a foundation in the visual perceptual system and how it relates to interface design. You are introduced to academic and industry formalisms, and examine how they are most productively used. We will also explore standard and experimental methods, along with the psychology of information search and retrieval and how it informs the design of user interfaces and complex information systems. Primary Software: Diagramming software (Power Point) and Photoshop
INSTRUCTOR: Brian Landers
Multimedia I
CPMS 360-40
TIME: Saturday, 9 – 11:30 a.m.
DATE: January 12 – March 1
LOCATION: Irving Bldg., Rm 111
COST: $380 + $25 lab fee
CREDIT: 1
Motion graphics is introduced, for online and offline use, focusing on the Adobe After Effects software. Multimedia I will allow you to combine moving imagery (video), still imagery and audio in a creative and effective format. You will also learn the basics of motion graphics, text and layer animation, adding effects and editing techniques. Primary Software: After Effects
INSTRUCTOR: Joel Jenkins
Upcoming sessions
Session II
March 10 - May 3
Digital Desktop Publishing
Digital Imaging II
Computer Drawing Software I
Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging
Multimedia Studies
Web Site Development Overview
Advanced Designing w/CSS (4-week workshop)
Advanced Video and Audio Editing
Introduction to Interactive Multimedia and the Web
Session III
May 12 - July 12
Digital Desktop Publishing
Advanced Digital Imaging
Fundamentals of 2-D Design
Computer Drawing Software II
Multimedia Studies
Introduction to Audio and Video Editing
Design Principles for the Web
Introduction to Action Script (elective)
Session IV
August 11 - October 11
Digital Desktop Publishing
Design Survey (elective)
Digital Imaging I
Typography
Multimedia Studies
Visual Interface Design
Web Site Development
Multimedia I
Session V
October 13 - December 13
Digital Desktop Publishing
Color Theory
Page Layout
Digital Imaging II
Multimedia Studies
Multimedia II
Portfolio Development
Advanced Web Site Development (elective)