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Web Page Design II   (ART-208)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Continued study in the preparation of web page design. Advanced original work in the design and creation of functional web page design. Emphasis will be on the development of individual, technical, and stylistic directions for the use of functional web design. The student will be expected to document a range of fundamental material and perceptive skills as proof of competency at the highest level required to engage in the practice of Web Page Design II. In that regard, a substantive number of additional works beyond the initial 10-12 works that are appropriate for Web Page Design I should be provided as documentation. Most students at this more advanced level will have a good deal of work to show as documentation. In other cases, there may be less works, but the deeper conceptual/programmatic content of the works are to be revealed in the narrative about those works.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Continuation of the expression and documentation of a range of fundamental web page design and creation skills using the specialized advanced web page design vocabulary and concepts involved in describing advanced level web page design and functionality.
  • Expression of the potential of the web page design and how use of the page has affected the realization of their web page design goals should be provided for each documentation web page.
  • A continued discussion and explanation of the strengths and weaknesses of the appropriate use of animations, color and typography on each Web Page using specialized web page creation terminology as well as the content and design contexts for each work. Physical web page documentation for each discussion should be provided.

 
Structural Analysis   (CET-320)   3 credits  
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Course Description
A course designed to acquaint students with the fundamentals of structural design. Analytical solutions as well as the application of AISC code are discussed. Topics include: design and analysis to axial, bending, torsion, and shear loading on structural member. Deflection of structural member; truss analysis, timber design, and reinforced concrete beam design.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe principles of axial, bending, torsion and shear loading analysis and provide evidence of the ability to perform the previously stated analyses.
  • Describe design process for reinforced concrete beam
  • Discuss the use of truss, timber and reinforced concrete design
  • Identify effects of deflection in structures

 
Reinforced Concrete Design   (CET-322)   3 credits  
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Course Description
The design of basic reinforced concrete structural members. Rectangular beams, slabs columns, footings, and retaining walls. Alternate design and strength design approaches are used. A thorough knowledge of the ACI Standard Code is required.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain principles of basic reinforced concrete design
  • Calculate parameters of rectangular beams, slab columns, footings and retaining walls using reinforced congregate
  • Describe alternate design procedures
  • Apply ACI Standard Code in reinforced concrete design
  • Apply the ACI Standard Code for reinforced concrete design procedures

 
Foundations   (CET-323)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Design of concrete and reinforced concrete footing and foundations and retaining walls. Bearing, friction, and combined pile, pile caps, and sheet piling.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe principles of designing concrete and reinforced concrete footings and foundations
  • Describe principles of designing concrete and reinforced concrete retaining walls
  • Explain the concepts of bearing and friction in foundation design
  • Apply bearing and friction calculations in foundation design
  • State the effects of combined pile, pile caps and sheet piling in foundation design
  • Discuss the problems and solutions associated to combined pile, pile caps and sheet piling in foundation design

 
Interior Design   (HOE-251)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Introduces the study of interior design, manipulation of space, graphic ideation, communications for interior design, and the function and aesthetics of materials. Projects develop student's understanding of interior design vocabulary, use of space concepts and two dimensional design.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Define and demonstrate knowledge of aesthetic criteria for decorating home interiors that meet individual and family needs
  • Identify career paths leading to the position of a professional interior designer
  • Identify, analyze, evaluate and demonstrate the physiological, psychological, environmental and cultural factors which affect interior design
  • Identify, apply and provide documentation of design principles and elements to interior environments
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the Interpretation and application of color systems and theories as they apply to interior design
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and provide documentation of how floor plans are used for function and user needs
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and provide documentation for the effect of lighting on interior environments
  • Identify and explain materials and products used in interior environments for their aesthetic and performance qualities

 
Newspaper Makeup and Design   (JOU-340)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Format, design, layout, and content of a newspaper.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate how to format, design, layout and determine content of a newspaper
  • Compare and contrast the format, design, layout and content of print and online publications, including for use on mobile devices
  • Analyze the impact of technological innovations on newspaper format, design, layout and content and the legal and ethical challenges and concerns

 
Product Design   (MFT-301)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Industrial design functions and techniques, the creative process in product design innovation and improvements, human factors (man/machine interface) and techniques in graphic and model presentations of design concepts.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe principles of industrial design processes
  • Explain the basic steps required for product innovation and improvements to existing products
  • Provide evidence of human factors application in product design
  • Describe current techniques in graphic modeling of products
  • Apply model presentations to product design

 
Technical Theater Production I   (THA-290)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Study of the elements of scenery, costuming, make-up, sound and lighting.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Scenic styles of play production;
  • Set design and construction;
  • Makeup design and application;
  • lighting design and operation;
  • Sound design and operation.

 
Computer Graphics II   (ART-394)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Continued study of graphic design on the computer. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing the computer for solving design problems. Advanced page layout and graphic programs will be explored.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Successfully create and use the Adobe Suite to create and edit documents that are press ready.
  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of how the Adobe Suite (or equivalent software) works together to create press-ready design pieces.
  • Create advanced layouts and perform advanced tasks of multi-page layouts.
  • Demonstrate advanced features of the Adobe Suite, as well as demonstrating techniques that allow an improved workflow.
  • Demonstrate efficient techniques to make professional-looking designs
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of , layers, PDF, image import, ; formatting tabs; creating Bzier paths; wrapping text around items using runaround, color modes, specifying hyphenation settings; using master pages for multiple page documents; automatic page numbering inks, trapping, pre-press check, and font and image requirements.
  • Prerequisites: You have a background in all aspects of introductory design.

 
Multimedia Computer Graphics II   (ART-492)   3 credits  
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Course Description
A course providing advanced use of the computer as a tool for solving problems in graphic design and advertising design. Lectures in the processes of image-manipulation and page composition software and computer hardware. Design problems will be executed emphasizing the computer's unique capabilities in these areas.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate web page and web site design and Flash animation
  • Demonstrate intermediate and advanced html, css, php coding,
  • Demonstrate and describe Adobe Dreamweaver.
  • Demonstrate and describe Adobe Flash animation,
  • Demonstrate and describe Action Script,
  • Demonstrate and describe how to optimize and prepare graphics for the web
  • Demonstrate and describe how to host and maintain websites.
  • Demonstrate and describe how to provide web graphics.

 
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