Graphic Design

Studio work in beginning drawing from still life and nature. Basic experiences with form description using a wide range of media. Three double periods.

A study of European and American art and architectural movements beginning with Expressionism and Cubism and continuing through the most recent developments. Meets the general education writing intensive requirement.

Independent Studio provides time and space for the student who has completed at least the second level in any of the areas of specialization. The student works independently, approximately 12 hours per week. Work time is punctuated by weekly individual one-half hour meetings with the instructor and by biweekly critiques with other students in Independent and Advanced Studio classes. The main goal of the course is the achievement of a personal expression, which indicates clear conceptual development as evidenced by a body of work and a written statement. Students may take as many credits of Independent Studio as is necessary to complete the major requirements or to fulfill personal objectives.

Online enrollment with instructor's consent and "students must have access to common Adobe design programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign." Grades will not be posted until 9/7/12 to allow for student presentations.  This is one course section that runs all summer from 5/29 to 8/17.

Students will explore the advanced image creation and manipulation software used in the production of publication, digital illustration, and motion graphics. Carefully designed projects will move the student to proficiency in the most widely used software (Illustrator, Photo-shop, Flash, In Design, Final Cut Pro, etc.) while generating a portfolio of sophisticated artwork. Cross listed with ART 330.

Digital Photography II will explore the traditional use of photography as an art form and experiment with the new possibilities of the medium with the advent of digital manipulation. Emphasis will be placed upon recognizing and challenging one's own aesthetic disposition inside the discipline of photography. An exploration of both "classic" and "contemporary" photographers will grant students an insight to the history and current directions of this challenging art.

A study of the basic principles and elements of two-dimensional form and composition. Alternate discussion and projects designed to acquaint the student with material and techniques in the plastic arts.

This course is designed to provide digital media majors with an accurate conceptual framework for understanding the underlying physical principles governing the behavior of moving objects and the phenomena associated with light and sound waves. Topics will include the kinematics of motion, Newton's laws of motion, energy and momentum and wave mechanics and interference effects of light and sound. Applications involving acoustic and optical technology are presented. This course will not fulfill requirements for pre-professional science programs, chemistry, or physics majors. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Cross listed with PHY 110.

This course explores digital media as an experimental cultural practice, with an emphasis on critical approaches to art and technology. Experiments in digital imaging, digital audio, digital video, and multi-media authoring will be conducted. Students will produce independent digital media production projects, individually and in groups. Course meetings include seminar-style discussion of reading and other materials, critiques of student work, tech workshops, production studios (session in which we brainstorm, research ideas, and work on projects), and screenings.

Students will study the Biblical basis of Christian ethics and also become acquainted with other ethical theories or systems such as ethics based on consequences, on social contract, or on utility, while considering ultimate life purposes and applied ethics in specific life and social situations.

This course will introduce students to computers and programming. It will begin with a study of computer hardware and software relationships, and a review of common operating systems in use today, with a detailed review of microcomputer operating systems. Then programming language construction and principles will be covered, culminating in problem-solving and algorithm development in a high level computing language with several programming projects. Serves also as the entry point for a major in computer and information systems. Cross listed with CIS 140.

This course provides a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of studio recording and sound reinforcement. Cross listed with COM/MUSG 126.

This course continues the study of theory and practice of studio recording, and includes Digidesign® Pro Tools 101 Certification. The course is "hands-on," offering substantial studio time for individual recording projects. Cross listed with MUSG 227.

Problems in lettering, layout, and graphic design. Application of creative design to the fields of advertising and product design. Three double or two triple periods. Cross listed with ART 230.

Students will work with traditional 35 mm and digital cameras and scanners to produce photographic images that can be improved, manipulated, altered, and printed from the computer. They will learn to control camera settings, adjust imagery using sophisticated photo manipulation software, and explore the variety of digitally based, photograph quality printing. Students will experiment with the fundamentals of photography while developing a portfolio of creative photography. Cross listed with ART 331.

This course covers the primary components of Web design: HTML, CSS, imaging, page design, site design, information architecture, site management, navigation, integrating JavaScript, writing for the Web, and usability as well as instruction in key Web design software, including Adobe Creative Suite. Special attention is given to layout design, content creation, and project management.

Students will work to master the ability to shoot, capture, and edit digital video. They will prepare media in various types of formats and for various types of output. A major project will be to produce a short clip video which will integrate various software applications.

This applied skills course is intended for people going into professional, rather than academic, post-graduate work. It applies those skills learned in foundational courses to specific professional situations such as proposal writing, staff briefings, and charting of financial information. Cross listed with MGT 301.

Introduction to Animation will expose students to the methods and objectives of motion and time based graphics in Flash and After Effects.

This course will give the student a chance to demonstrate talent in the area of digital content. Each portfolio will include interactive design (including visual, navigation, and information design), creative arts, and various projects with technical merit. The student will demonstrate the level of expertise that has been gained from Digital Media courses, such as Graphic Design, Web Design, Computer Programming, Digital Video, Digital Photography, Digital Multimedia, and Studio Recording. This portfolio is intended to prepare students for entry in the job market or graduate school.

This DM Practicum (Internship) Course supports students to reflect on their learning while in a professional internship of at least 240 hours during the summer, fall/spring semester, or interterm.

A capstone course for all digital media majors, involving independent and group work in selected areas, guest speakers, research projects, and discussion as an essential learning activity. Topics will include digital manipulation ethics, digital sharing ethics, God & technology, and development of a career and lifestyle based on a technological society. A trip to the Annual Chicago International Film festival in October is an integral part of this course.