Instructor Info: Section AA and BA

Course Description:
This intermediate-level course focuses on the technology platform used in the design profession. Emphasis is on computer graphics software applications, type formatting and appropriate file construction. Students learn fundamental and intermediate software skills necessary to complete projects in GRDSN 113. In addition to page layout, drawing and software applications, students focus on fundamental photo manipulation and three-dimensional design software.

Pre-requisites: GRDSN102 or permission of instructor

Concurrent Enrollment:
GRDSN 111, 113, 114 and 115 or permission of instructor

Activities:
Activities include lectures, demonstrations, self-paced tutorial work, and studio exercises. This course supports the second quarter projects.

Required Textbooks

Core Book Listing

At the Completion of the course the student will be able to:
Produce a designated list of completed competencies that are included with each project .

The grading policy is stated on the Project Sign Off Sheets.

Note: Your technology instructor will review the final digital documents two times. Any technical issues will need to be fixed accordingly. If a student needs the technology reviewed a third time, the student receives a 0.0 grade. All technoolgy projects and exercises need to be completed by the last scheduled class time.

Student Communication: Email is required for this course. If a student does not have access to an email account at home, they can use the lab and sign up for free email at http://www.yahoo.com or http://www.hotmail.com