Students are taught the foundational skills needed to create effective Website Design and Digital Media solutions. Website Design and Digital Media solutions require the designer to be versed in the manipulation of visual imagery, the use of typography, as well as the principles and elements of design. Research and development of both the client and audience are also essential components in creating effective Website Design and Digital Media solution concepts.
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Course | Units | Typically Offered |
1st Semester | ||
GDSN 150 - TypographyM | 3.0 | |
GDSN 150 - Typography (3.0 units) Advisory:NART 285; It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is intended for students interested in the history, theory and practice of typography as it applies to graphic design, advertising, and other areas of design and visual communication. Students learn and practice hand-rendered and mechanical aspects of typography, and how typography attracts, informs, educates, inspires, and creates retaining impressions—as well as how typography modifies human actions and behavior. Through discussions, exercises, and projects, students develop an understanding leading to clearer interpretations of typography and its role in human history, communication, design, and art. Activities include the history and principles of typography, letter structure, typeface selection, fundamentals of typesetting and introductory typographic layout. | ||
GDSN 162 - Introduction to Web Design: User Experience Design (UX)M | 3.0 | |
GDSN 162 - Introduction to Web Design: User Experience Design (UX) (3.0 units) Advisory:NART 285; It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This introductory web design course is a practical introduction for students interested in user experience (UX) and visual interface design, and the challenges they pose for graphic designers. Using web design applications (like Adobe Dreamweaver and Photoshop), students are introduced to the steps involved in creating a basic, functional, and interactive website. Topics include aesthetic design considerations, front-end technology, interaction, UX, user interface (UI) and cascading style sheets (CSS) design, file optimization, and website principles and practices. This course is for students interested in a degree or certificate in graphic design and those interested in web design and interactive design. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 6.0 | |
2nd Semester | ||
GDSN 163 - Intermediate Web Design: Interactive DesignM | 3.0 | |
GDSN 163 - Intermediate Web Design: Interactive Design (3.0 units) Prerequisite: GDSN 162 Focusing on usability, this intermediate class offers broader and more advanced instruction related to the "front-end" visual design and aesthetics of interactive media, as well as the technical and design requirements of designing a fully functional website. Using intermediate web design applications (like Adobe Dreamweaver), students are instructed in the techniques needed to maximize the quality of user experience (UX). Students continue to perfect the creation of a fully functional website using multifaceted applications. Topics include interactive design software, front-end aesthetics, technology, interaction, UX, user interface (UI) and cascading style sheets (CSS) design, the principles and elements of digital design and aesthetics, and interactive design business practices. This course is for students interested in a degree or certificate in graphic design and those interested in expanding their knowledge of web design and interactive design. | ||
GDSN 178 - Digital Imaging DesignM | 3.0 | |
GDSN 178 - Digital Imaging Design (3.0 units) Advisory: NART 285; It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This introductory graphic design course uses bitmap software as the principal digital tool. Topics include the principles and elements of design, typography, color, photo/raster/bitmapped-based scanning, vector graphic integration, time-based design, image formats, optimization, retouching, adjustments, compositing, blending, color, conceptual, narrative and time-based techniques, technical and creative methods and styles employed by graphic designers, introductory critical concepts, and professional practices. The course includes exercises, projects, and portfolio building, with an emphasis on professional standards. This course is for students interested in obtaining a degree or certificate in graphic design or transfer, and those seeking to pursue a career in graphic design or related professions. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 6.0 | |
Total Units for Graphic Design - Website Design COA program | 12.0 | |
AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor. |
M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
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