Academic Catalog - Multimedia Graphic Design

MGD 102 / MGD 1002: Introduction To Multimedia – 3 Credits
Introduces the basic components of multimedia: text, graphics, animation, sound, and video. Students gain an introductory knowledge of various multimedia and design software programs. Students gain hands-on, technical, conceptual and aesthetic experience pertaining to the creation of multi-dimensional design and time-based media via an array of projects and demonstrations. Students will be introduced to career opportunities within multimedia fields. (Contact hours – 45)               

MGD 111 / MGD 1011: Adobe Photoshop 1 – 3 Credits
Places the mass media in a technological, historical, and cultural perspective, considering the validity, integrity, and influence of the evolving media in a democracy. This course is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. 

MGD 112 / MGD 1012: Adobe Illustrator I – 3 Credits
Concentrates on the high-end capabilities of Adobe Illustrator as an illustration, design and vector drawing tool. Students learn how to use the tools to create digital artwork that can be used in web design, print media, and digital screen design. Course competencies and outline follow those set by the Adobe certified Associate exam in Visual Communication using Adobe Illustrator. (Contact hours – 45)   

MGD 114 / MGD 1013: Adobe InDesign – 3 Credits
Introduces students to InDesign, a page layout program which integrates seamlessly with other Adobe design programs. InDesign delivers creative freedom and productivity to DTP. Class discussions and independent projects supplement hands-on classroom work.
(Contact hours – 45)

MGD 141 MGD 1041: Web Design I – 3 Credits
Introduces web site planning, design and creation utilizing HTML through industry-standard development tools [may list specific software]. Emphasis is placed on applying stylistic decisions using cascading style sheets. Web-based considerations regarding color, typography, aesthetics, user interface design, and process integration with visual-based design tools will be explored.
(Contact hours – 45)

MGD 143 / MGD 1043 Motion Graphic Design I: (Software) 3 Credits
Explores the creation of animation and dynamic media for web and multimedia applications, conforming to professional standards. Emphasizes the manipulation of time-based media using key-frames, tweens and other technologies related to the specific software being utilized. Also examines the use of scripts to trigger timeline events and create basic interactive behavior.
(Contact hours – 45)