FINE ARTS & COMMUNICATION
GRAPHIC & INTERACTIVE DESIGN
| GID 1 | HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN | 4 Units |
| A study of the development of visual communication in art, graphic design, illustration and popular culture. Emphasis on the role, impact and interpretation of images, symbols, and typography used in informative and persuasive media. | ||
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ART 36 or GRDS 36. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Humanities | ||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 2 | THE HISTORY OF THE PRINTED BOOK | 4 Units |
| A study of the Printed Book covering the last 500 years. Students will learn about books before and after Gutenberg. Emphasis will be on significant milestones of published books from Incunabula (1400-1500) to present covering printing, papermaking, bookbinding and typography. Manuscripts, hand printed books, machine printed books, and fine press/artist books will be discussed. All major type designers, type-cutters and printers will be covered. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 33 | GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO I | 4 Units |
| Formerly: GID 50 | ||
| Introduction to graphic design and visual communication. Projects include composition, typography, image editing and logo design. Design principles are explored through creative projects. Students practice fundamental software skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to complete the graphic design activities in this course. | ||
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 50 or GRDS 53. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||
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| GID 34 | GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO II | 4 Units |
| Formerly: GID 51 | ||
| Continuation of GID 33. Students engage in problem solving with real-world graphic design projects. Focus on creative solutions that effectively use type, image, and layout. Projects include brochure, advertisement, interface, and package design. Creative ideas are explored in sketches, rough layouts, and finished comps. Students learn software skills using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to complete the graphic design activities in this course. | ||
| Prerequisite: GID 33. | ||
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 51. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 35 | GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO III | 4 Units |
| Formerly: GID 52 | ||
| Continuation of GID 34. Students design and produce a real-world graphic design campaign. Focus on creative solutions that effectively use type, image, and layout. Projects include branding, identity, newsletter, web site, and package design. Creative ideas are explored in sketches, rough layouts, comps, and final presentations. Students learn software skills using Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Macromedia Dreamweaver to complete the graphic design activities in this course. | ||
| Prerequisite: GID 33. | ||
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 52. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 36 | TYPOGRAPHY | 4 Units |
| Formerly: GID 54 | ||
| Exploration and experimentation with letter forms and page layout for expressive communication. Fundamental typographic principles, font recognition, and analysis of both historical and post modern design theory. Emphasis on content, form, and technique for effective use of typography in ads, posters, newsletters and other visual communications. | ||
| Advisory: GID 33 and 41 or proficiency using Illustrator software; not open to students with credit in GID 54 or GRDS 62. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 37 | CARTOONING | 4 Units |
| Formerly: GID 72, GRDS 73A | ||
| Fundamentals of drawing cartoons for mass communication with a variety of styles and techniques. Emphasis on skills, concepts, humor, and design. Exploration of career opportunities. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 38 | PRINT ARTS I | 4 Units |
| Introduction to the printmaking processes of relief, intaglio, screenprinting and monoprinting. Theory and practice making limited-edition and one-of-a-kind fine art prints. | ||
| Advisory: ART 4A and 5A; not open to students with credit in ART 69 or GRDS 69. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 39 | PRINT ARTS II | 4 Units |
| Continuation of GID 38. Multi-color printing and photographic processes for relief, intaglio, screenprinting and lithography. Theory and practice making limited-edition and one-of-a-kind fine art prints. | ||
| Prerequisite: GID 38. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 40 | DIGITAL PRINTMAKING | 4 Units |
| Introduction to the creative, expressive and experimental possibilities of using digital media to produce fine art prints. Emphasis on image creation, printing technologies and printing techniques. | ||
| Advisory: ART 56 or GID 74; not open to students with credit in GRDS 71. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. | ||
| 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lecture-laboratory, 3 hours laboratory. (84 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 41 | DIGITAL ART & GRAPHICS | 4 Units |
| Formerly: GID 74, GRDS 56 | ||
| Introduction to using computers and software for painting, drawing, image processing, photo composites and typography. Emphasis on image making and creative problem solving. | ||
| Advisory: Familiarity with computer operating systems, ART 4A or GID 70; ART 5A; PHOT 1. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 42 | ETCHING & INTAGLIO PRINTING | 4 Units |
| Beginning techniques in printmaking, including embossing, monoprinting, chine collee, drypoint, softground, line etching, handcoloring, printing and the editioning of plates. | ||
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ART 37 or 75. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 43 | ILLUSTRATION & DIGITAL IMAGING | 4 Units |
| Formerly: GID 76 | ||
| Creation of images to communicate ideas. Traditional and digital media. Emphasis on concept development and communication effectiveness. Development of personal visual vocabulary while learning art making techniques and media, reproduction processes and illustration business practice. | ||
| Advisory: ART 4A or GID 70; GID 41 or familiarity with painting and drawing software; not open to students with credit in GRDS 90. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 44 | RELIEF PRINTING | 4 Units |
| Introduction to relief printing processes, exploring the techniques of embossing, linoleum block, and collagraph printing. Theory and practice making images for limited-edition and one-of-a-kind fine art prints. | ||
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ART 38. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 45 | DIGITAL SOUND, VIDEO & ANIMATION | 4 Units |
| Formerly: GID 80 | ||
| Basic instruction using the computer for emerging media technologies; digital sound, video editing, and animation. Emphasis on time based media and creative problem solving. | ||
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ART 88, DRAM 86, GID 80, GRDS 86, MUS 12 or VART 86. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 46 | SCREENPRINTING | 4 Units |
| Introduction to screen printing processes, exploring the techniques of hand cut stencils , direct drawn stencils and photographic processes. Theory and practice making images for limited-edition and one-of-a-kind fine art prints. | ||
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ART 39. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 47 | MOTION GRAPHICS | 4 Units |
| Formerly: GID 84 | ||
| Basic instruction using the computer for motion graphic design, animation, and composite digital video production. Emphasis on time based media and its application to creative problem solving and communication solutions. | ||
| Advisory: GID 45 or MUS 12; not open to students with credit in GID 84, GRDS 87 or VART 87. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 48 | MONOPRINTING | 4 Units |
| Introduction to monoprinting processes, exploring the techniques of painting, drawing and stencils to make unique prints. Theory and practice making images for one-of-a-kind fine art prints. | ||
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ART 49. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 53 | T-SHIRT DESIGN & GARMENT PRINTING | 4 Units |
| Formerly: GID 32 | ||
| Basic instruction in design and printing for wearable art. Students learn hand-drawn and digital skills for image creation and preparation of multi-color artwork for screenprinting on t-shirts, fabrics and wearable substrates. Development of personal visual style while learning business practices of garment printing. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
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| GID 56 | WEB SITE DESIGN | 4 Units |
| Basic instruction using the computer for web site and interface design. Emphasis on interactive media and creative problem solving. | ||
| Advisory: GID 50; proficiency using Photoshop or Illustrator software; not open to students with credit in GRDS 94. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
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| GID 60 | CAREERS IN THE VISUAL ARTS | 2 Units |
| Exploring the field of visual arts including commercial arts, graphic design, photography, video arts, web site design, and illustration. Survey of career paths including art studios, company art departments, advertising agencies, freelance, and other job opportunities for creative services professionals. | ||
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GRDS 50 or VART 50. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 2 hours lecture. (24 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
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| GID 61 | PORTFOLIO | 4 Units |
| Preparation for displaying work samples when seeking employment. Planning ahead for the individual student professional "book" with emphasis on selection, size, arrangement, color coordination, effectiveness and appropriateness. | ||
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GRDS 77. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken two times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
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| GID 62 | SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS | 4 Units |
| Fulfillment of work-related assignments for on-campus and off-campus not-for-profit organizations. Faculty coordinator helps the student apply skills learned in graphic arts courses to community-based projects. Disciplines include graphic design, photography and studio art. | ||
| Advisory: Completion of entry level design and software courses. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 64A | GRAPHIC & INTERACTIVE DESIGN EXPERIENTIAL INTERNSHIP | 4 Units |
| Off-campus supervised experiential education of graphic and interactive design students. Opportunity for practical application of knowledge, skills and abilities acquired in graphic and design as well as other related course work. Opportunity for additional hands-on training in all aspects graphic design. Exposure to varied protocols, methodologies and practices in a professional working environment. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit. | ||
| 12 hours laboratory. (144 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 70 | GRAPHIC DESIGN DRAWING | 4 Units |
| Developing drawing skills for communicating ideas. Learning to simplify complex realistic images to express design concepts rapidly and effectively. | ||
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GRDS 60. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken two times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
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| GID 71 | STORYBOARDING | 4 Units |
| Fundamentals of creating storyboards and flowcharts for media projects. Emphasis on technique, concept development and design of storyboards. Exploration of storyboard applications for new media content. | ||
| Advisory: GID 70; not open to students with credit in GRDS 76. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken four times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 73 | PAPER ARTS I | 4 Units |
| Formerly: GID 30 | ||
| Introduction to the skills and techniques of the paper arts. Mold and cast hand-made paper from various cultures. Embedded and surface structural and decorative techniques. Construction of basic paper making tools. Exploration of paper as applied to print arts, book arts and graphic design projects. History of papermaking. Emphasis on materials, processes and techniques while exploring form and content. | ||
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ART 30. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours labratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 90 | BOOK ARTS I | 4 Units |
| Introduction to the skills and techniques of the book arts. Students will learn construction and mounting skills for books, boxes and portfolios. Traditional and non-traditional binding formats include stab, accordion, concertina and signature sewing. Emphasis on form building while exploring content and narrative. | ||
| Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ART 96 or GRDS 96. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 91 | BOOK ARTS II | 4 Units |
| Continuation of GID 90. Studio experiences in making art that takes book form. Students will learn strategies for content development; design, layout and typography; and narrative structures, pacing and sequencing. Reproduction techniques include traditional and digital media including relief printing, stencil printing, transfer printing and commercial printing. Emphasis on content and narrative while advancing book construction skills. | ||
| Prerequisite: GID 90. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 92 | LETTERPRESS PRINTING | 4 Units |
| Studio practice in letterpress printing to create limited-edition prints and books. Introduction to handset type, hand-carved relief plates and photopolymer plates. Emphasis on technical skills with tools and media, visual communication, and aesthetics of print media. | ||
| Advisory: GID 50 and 74; not open to students with credit in GRDS 40. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
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| GID 93 | LETTERPRESS PROJECTS | 4 Units |
| Application of principles and theories introduced in previously taken letterpress courses to student-motivated projects. Projects address information gathering, idea generation, concept development, production and distribution. | ||
| Advisory: GID 92 or equivalent skills. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
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| GID 94 | BOOK ARTS PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES | 4 Units |
| Introduction to the professional practices of the book artist and book arts organizations. Application of strategies to create, critique, exhibit and distribute artist's books. Participation in community based learning through the organization and implementation of book art events and activities. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| GID 95 | GRAPHIC ARTS STUDIO PROJECTS | 4 Units |
| Application of principles and theories introduced in previously taken graphic arts courses to student-motivated projects. Projects address information gathering, idea generation, concept development, production and distribution. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||