Course Calendar 2011-2012 - Champlain College Saint-Lambert

Graphic Communications
412-111-LA
Graphic Communication I
(Concentration course for Graphic Communications
students only)
This course introduces students to digital graphic design
and includes the fundamentals of visual design for print
and screen media. Students will be introduced to
typography and will learn to use type as a graphic
element. They will learn about line, shape and texture
and be encouraged to research and sketch out ideas to
illustrate their concepts. Various approaches to problem
solving of graphic concepts will help students develop
their imagination and information about design history
will give them useful visual references. Methodology:
lectures, on-screen computer demonstrations, hands-on
applications and theory and/or practical tests.
3 hours/week Units: 1.66
412-112-LA
Microsoft Office
(Concentration course for Graphic Communications
students only)
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of
Microsoft Office – a package of integrated software
applications. Students will learn the concepts of Word,
Excel and PowerPoint and acquire experience in
integrating information among these applications.
Methodology: lectures, multimedia demonstrations and
hands-on applications, research on the Web, integrated
projects.
4 hours/week Units: 2.00
412-113-LA
Speaking for Success
(Concentration course for Graphic Communications
students only)
Oral communication is a measurable skills and a valuable
asset. Effective communication skills will improve
students’ critical thinking, clarify their ideas, and improve
their chances of employability. This course teaches
students how to speak clearly and confidently in a variety
of situations. You will learn individually as well as within
a team, how to plan, organize, and deliver a speech. The
preparation, writing, and presentations will be an
integral part of this course.
Methodology: Multimedia lectures, Web research, team
projects, individual and group presentations.
3 hours/week Units: 1.66
412-114-LA
Digital Graphics I: Adobe Photoshop
(Concentration course for Graphic Communications
students only)
Using Adobe Photoshop, the powerful industry standard
image editing program, students will learn how to
manipulate digital images. They will study image
structure, resolution and colour models. Students will
explore techniques and program features to create and
edit original and composite artwork as well as alter
photographs, process scanned images, and optimize
sophisticated graphics for print and digital end uses.
Methodology: on-screen computer demonstrations,
hands-on tutorials, creative projects where concepts are
explored through sketching, and tests.
4 hours/week Units: 2.00
412-211-LA
Business Communication
(Concentration course for Graphic Communications
students only)
Clear and purposeful communication is the basis for
business success. Students will develop the ability to
plan, research, write, edit and format effective business
documents using a variety of media. Through a variety of
projects, students will learn and apply specific writing
techniques and organizational strategies to compose
clear, concise and purposeful letters, e-mails, reports and
other business messages.
Methodology: lectures, web research, writing and
editing exercises.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
412-212-LA
Graphic Communication 2
(Concentration course for Graphic Communications
students only)
Good visual communication can be a very powerful tool.
This course continues the basics covered in Graphic
Communication I. Students will have the opportunity to
apply their design skills and techniques by creating
original designs using Photoshop, Illustrator, and
InDesign. Typography, color and layout are explored in
greater depth through research and sketches.
Communications skills will also be developed through
written project rationale and oral presentations.
Methodology: lectures, on-screen demonstrations,
practical and theory tests.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: 412-111