Digital Design Courses
Please see the program guide for a full list of courses required for this program. Click on one of the links below to view course descriptions in the following areas:
- Engineering
- Industrial Technology
Introduction to the elements and principles of two-dimensional composition. Emphasis
on planar structure, depth illusions and figure-ground relationships.
Introduction to the elements and principles of sculpture and three-dimensional composition
through a variety of processes and materials. Emphasis on spatial structure, basic
volumes, and relationships of form and space.
Introduction to the principles of drawing from observation. Investigation of proportion,
modeling and perspective with various drawing media. Prerequisite: ART 106 recommended.
Introduction to the principles and processes of drawing the human figure. Investigation
of proportion, gesture and composition with various drawing media from live models.
An introductory, comprehensive step-by-step instruction and explanation of the "how"
and "why" behind the industry standard software skills of Adobe Creative Suite, including
InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will be introduced to each feature as
they work through information, including projects, reviews and step-by-step tutorials.
Prerequisites: basic computer skills required or instructor's signature.
Study of industry-standard software and how to integrate these programs into seamless
communication, while producing works that conform to design principles and client
expectations. Learn essential graphic-design terminology and continue developing knowledge
and skills through advanced, hands-on projects implementing vector illustrations,
page layouts, image manipulation and typography. Prerequisites: ART 130 required or
instructor's signature.
Provides an introduction to computer-aided three-dimensional modeling technology used
by designers in various disciplines including industrial design, graphic design, Web
design, game design, sculpture, and animation.
Provides further development of skills in the computer-aided three-dimensional modeling
technology used by designers in various disciplines including industrial design, graphic
design, Web design, game design, sculpture and animation. Focus is on developing advanced
skills in rendering and presentation.
This course provides familiarization with computer-aided drafting techniques using
an interactive microcomputer CAD system. Students create, edit and store basic drawings
using a tablet digitizer and/or screen menu consisting of geometric forms and alphanumeric
characters. Laboratory included. Prerequisites: strongly recommend basic computer
knowledge.
This course provides a continuation of the topics introduced in ENGR 105 with an emphasis
on basic customization. Topics include configuration profiles, script files, user-created
menus, slide files, attribute creation and extraction, 3-D construction, and solid
modeling. Laboratory included. Prerequisites: ENGR 105 or equivalent.
Provides a capstone experience for the digital design program, including practical
application of the design and computer skills learned within the degree, portfolio
development, and industry familiarity. Prerequisites: capstone of program sequence,
taken in the last quarter.