Students interested in developing creative designs using computer technologies from a communication perspective may consider the Digital & Graphic Design major. Coursework in this major includes graphic design, desktop publishing, audio and video production for computer media, Web design, 2D and 3D animation, media arts design, and multimedia production. Digital & Graphic Design majors may choose from three degree programs - Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Fine Arts. There are two tracks within the BA or BS that the student may follow: Digital Arts or Graphic & Media Arts.
Explores interactive communication on the internet. Topics include web usability, aesthetics, social media use, and analytics. Students also learn Adobe and WordPress to create basic websites using proper communication techniques.
COEM 175.
Advanced exploration of Adobe Photoshop CC and Illustrator CC including alpha channel masking and advanced layer masking. Students follow along during in-class tutorials and given job specs to complete using the skills learned in class.
COEM 175.
Explains interactive communication on the internet. The topics included in this course are web page development, HTML, graphic communication, aesthetics of interactive documents, uses of digital audio/video, and other subjects related to website production. Students learn and use Adobe software. Students attend lectures and demonstrations during class time and may work on assignments and projects using department facilities.
COEM 175.
Provides hands-on production experience in electronic journalism, media promotion, and public relations as they apply to Internet communication. Exposure to all facets of web site production through a "hands on" approach. Students have weekly duties, maintaining the EvangelValorMedia.com website under supervision of the advisor.
COMM 214 and COMD 265 or 355.
Continued examination of interactive digital design at an intermediate level. Topics in this course include video compositing using After Effects, basic animation design, graphic communication, aesthetics of interactive presentations, editing of digital audio/video and other subjects related to video graphics production. Students attend lectures and demonstrations during class time and may work on assignments and projects using department facilities.
COEM 175. COEM 232 recommended.
COEM 175 or permission of the professor.
Explores advanced techniques of web design. Topics covered include HTML 5 and CSS 3, adaptive/responsive web design using Bootstrap, and jQuery. Students will attend lecture and tutorials as well as produce various projects that incorporate the skills learned in the class.
COMD 355.
