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| Graphic Design & Digital Media |
| GDDM 2 | Wordpress and Content Mgmt. | 3.00 Units | ||
| Students will use WordPress to build dynamic websites that can be updated easily. Students are also introduced to PHP & MySQL, theme customization, and other CMS frameworks. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| GDDM 4 | User Interface and Exp. Design | 3.00 Units | ||
| In this course students are introduced to the fields of User Experience Design and Interface Design. Key topics covered in this course are interaction design, mobile and desktop interface design, information architecture, user research, as well as UX planning documents such as wireframes and personas. Students learn many of the principles, processes, and techniques used to develop effective user interfaces. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| GDDM 40 | Design Shop:Business of Design | 3.00 Units | ||
| The Design Shop business of the Visual Communications program creates work for clients on the Las Positas College campus. This course is designed for students who are ready to produce client-based work in print and/or for the web prior to seeking employment and/or applying for transfer to a 4-year institution. Students work one-on-one or in a team with the client while refining leadership skills and the full range of visual, oral and written techniques needed to produce industry standard client-based work. Students develop creative print and/or web solutions that meet the full scope of the client's needs and that are of a quality that demonstrates the individual or team's work at industry- standard level. Strongly Recommended: GDDM 52, GDDM 53, GDDM 54, GDDM 55, GDDM 56, GDDM 57 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| GDDM 45A | Digital Painting I | 3.00 Units | ||
| Students will be introduced to fundamental techniques of digital painting as well as hardware and software considerations. Students will create paintings from observation as well as from imagination. Course will focus on translating traditional painting principals into the digital realm. Strongly Recommended: GDDM 53 with a minimum grade of C ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| GDDM 45B | Digital Painting II | 3.00 Units | ||
| Students will build upon the fundamental techniques of digital painting. Students will create paintings from references as well as from imagination, paying close attention to lighting and color. Course will focus on development of style for commercial illustration. Prerequisite: GDDM 45A with a minimum grade of C Strongly Recommended: GDDM 53 and ARTS 2A with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| GDDM 50 | Graphic Design/Digital Media | 3.00 Units | ||
| Introduction to Digital Art and Design Media and their use in the vocations of Graphic Design, Web and Device Design, Information Design, and Digital Art and Photography. An exploration of the methods of conceptual development of visual content and the language of design to direct the use of these digital tools at basic technical level to bring this content to completion in print or on screen. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| GDDM 51 | Color Theory | 3.00 Units | ||
| A basic-level course highlighting color as an element for communication and expression in all visual fields. Covers key color systems and their relevance to graphic and other visual arts and creative and technical aspects of color. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| GDDM 53 | Photoshop I | 3.00 Units | ||
| Technical and skill development course using the most recent version of Adobe Photoshop at the introductory to create and manipulate digital images, photographs and illustrations. Emphasis on basic to lower-intermediate level techniques and tools used to create image files suitable for print and screen. Design principles emphasized to create effective output through computer-based composition. Strongly Recommended: GDDM 50 and GDDM 51 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| GDDM 54 | Illustrator I | 3.00 Units | ||
| Technical and drawing skill development course using the latest version of Illustrator at the basic- to intermediate- level to render 2- and 3-D digital drawings and illustrations. Emphasis on basic- to intermediate-level techniques and tools used to create image files suitable for print and screen. Design principles emphasized to create effective output through computer-based composition. Strongly Recommended: GDDM 50 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| GDDM 55 | Web Design I | 3.00 Units | ||
| This introductory web design course takes a visual communications approach to the creation of web sites, and the fundamental techniques required to format text, illustrations, tables, and images for the web. Emphasis is placed on appropriate design for the web - beginning with a graphic user interface balanced with HTML5 code and CSS3 hand-coding that is functional, logical, and attractive, and bringing the concept to life using Dreamweaver. The course also includes detailed instructions on how to use Dreamweaver to create web content, as well as a introduction to Content Management Systems such as Wordpress, Joomla! and Drupal. Strongly Recommended: GDDM 50 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| GDDM 56 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3.00 Units | ||
| Design and skills development course exploring the creative processes, methods, strategies and tools used in developing concepts and final designs in any visual field including the basic elements of design: line, texture, value, shape, color, light, and spatial concepts Emphasis is placed on experience applying design principles and conventions to create 2-dimensional work. Use of computers as digital design tool along with basic manual techniques relating to effective preparation, presentation, craftsmanship and professionalism in presentation. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| GDDM 58 | Photoshop II | 3.00 Units | ||
| Technical and design skill development course using Photoshop to create and manipulate images, illustrations, text and animations. Emphasis on intermediate-through advanced-level techniques and tools used to create photo- realistic composites, special effects, custom brushes, and Photoshop rendered imagery for print and screen. Prerequisite: GDDM 53 with a minimum grade of C Strongly Recommended: GDDM 50 | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| GDDM 59 | Illustrator II | 3.00 Units | ||
| Students in this course will use advanced features in Adobe Illustrator to create a number of illustrations with an emphasis on visual storytelling and development of personal style. Students will learn how to incorporate raster images, apply filters, explore the color guide, and utilize the perspective tool for developing stylistic effects. Prerequisite: GDDM 54 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| GDDM 60 | Creative Potfolio Dev & Promo | 3.00 Units | ||
| Student will develop strategies to promote oneself and one's work. Create and refine a design portfolio and resume to impress potential clients and employers. Practice effective techniques for oral and visual presentations, interviews, and client discussions. Strongly Recommended: GDDM 53, GDDM 54, GDDM 55 and GDDM 64 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| GDDM 64 | InDesign I | 3.00 Units | ||
| This introductory level course in page layout and design uses Adobe InDesign software. Students assemble a variety of pieces such as booklets, brochures, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, and other communication materials. Emphasis is on learning techniques used by graphics professionals to create full-color pieces integrating text, photos, and illustrations. Strongly Recommended: GDDM 50 and GDDM 52 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
| GDDM 70 | Photoshop and Lightroom | 3.00 Units | ||
| Learn to use Lightroom and Photoshop in a workflow designed for digital photographers. Learn Best practices for digital workflows, database management, non-destructive parametric editing, color management, and output to print, web, slideshows, and photo book. Students who have completed, or are enrolled in, PHTO 70 may not receive credit. Strongly Recommended: PHTO 56 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: A - H | ||||
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