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DF4430 - Senior Project Post-Production: This course concludes the three-quarter long comprehensive project begun in Senior Project Preparation and created in Senior Project Production. Students will employ cumulative skills to post-produce a signifi cant, sophisticated digital fi lm in a chosen genre. (Prerequisite: DF4400 - Senior Project Preproduction) 4 Credits DF4440 - Senior Portfolio and Defense: This course allows each student to determine and design the fi nal organization and presentation of the graduation portfolio. Each student is expected to verbally present the portfolio and address audience questions as a format of defense. (Prerequisite: DF4430 - Senior Project Post-Production) **This course requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits DF4450 - Internship: Through a fi eld internship experience, students will be able to apply their skills in a real and practical situation. The main objectives of the internship are to allow students the opportunity to observe and participate in the operation of successful businesses related to their fi elds of study. Students will gain the experience they need to enter the fi eld upon graduation. (Prerequisite: DF3450 - Media Production Workshop and Approval of Academic Director) 4 Credits FASHION & RETAIL MANAGEMENT COURSES FRM1400 - Fashion History I : Students study the development of clothing from the earliest time to the Renaissance and the silhouette refl ected through the eyes of the designer. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits FRM1401 - Fashion History II: An in-depth continuation of Fashion History I, from the Renaissance to Modern. (Prerequisite: FRM1400 - Fashion History I) 4 Credits FRM1433 - Textiles and Fabrics: Fabrics are studied from the raw state through processing, spinning, and weaving to fi nish. The course investigates textile sources and the appropriate selection of fabrics. (Prerequisite: GD1400 - Computer Applications) 4 Credits FRM1442 - Introduction to Retailing: Students will be introduced to all major retailing topics involving both large and small retailers, brick and mortar retailers and their combinations, and direct marketers. Includes discussion of consumer behavior, information systems, store 60 locations, operations, human resource management, customer communications, computerization and integrating and controlling the retail strategy in the twenty-fi rst century. Careers in retailing will also be discussed. (Prerequsite: none) **This course requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits FRM2400 - Consumer Behavior: This course examines the cultural, social, and individual variables involved in consumer behavior. It also reviews how they are incorporated into buyer decision processes and marketing practices. (Prerequsite: FRM1400 - Fashion History I) 4 Credits FRM2415 - Apparel Evaluation and Construction: This course is designed for fashion management students to evaluate the equation between quality and cost in garments. Students will be able to identify and analyze quality of trims, fabrics and construction in relationship to price point. Included will be women’s sportswear, children’s wear and men’s wear in a range of price points from high end to discounted. (Prerequisite: FRM1433 - Textiles and Fabrics) 4 Credits FRM2475 - Retail Mathematics: This course provides an understanding of the various fi nancial tools used by retailers to evaluate performance. Students calculate, analyze, and interpret fi nancial concepts associated with accounting from a merchandising perspective. (Prerequisite: GE2412 - College Mathematics) **This course requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits FRM3425 - Introduction to Manufacturing: This course is an overview of the fashion industries including the terminology of fashion and an explanation of the three levels of the industry: design, production and sales. Careers and the organization, structure, and problems of the garment industry are studied (Prerequsite: none) 4 Credits FRM3455 - Merchandise Management: Students study the categorizations of stores, organizational components, and the characteristics of various wholesale and retail markets. They will explore the Private Label and Brand Name businesses, develop customer profi les and look at franchising as a means of entering the retail world. Students will become familiar with merchandise accounting as it relates to the various retail formats. (Prerequisite: FRM1442 - Introduction to Retailing) **This course requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits FRM4400 - Visual Merchandising: Students learn the importance of eye appeal and consumer buying habits. Students create their own displays using the latest principles and techniques in the visual organization of merchandise. (Prerequsite: none) 4 Credits FRM4425 - Trends and Concepts in Apparel: A comprehensive study of cultural and social issues that affect fashion and the emergence of trends. Students will analyze the meanings and importance of clothing and apply these concepts for contemporary society. (Prerequisite: FRM2400 - Consumer Behavior) 4 Credits FRM4430 - Current Designers: Analyzing the dynamics of world-famous designers. Students will analyze different designers garment construction techniques and relate designer garment silhouettes to historical events, economic events, and artistic time periods as inspiration for collections. (Prerequisite: FRM1400 - Fashion History I) 4 Credits FRM4461 - Product Development: In this course students will review design concepts and technology and the development of merchandising in the modern market, analyze target markets and source, cost and develop a product for that market in presentation form including a prototype. (Prerequisite: FRM3455 - Merchandise Management) 4 Credits FRM4480 - International Marketing & Buying: Students will gain an understanding of global marketing opportunities, problems and strategies that impact the international environment. In addition, students will become knowledgeable about international marketing concepts; cross-cultural sensitivities, political and legal infl uences, and economic considerations and how these concepts relate to decision making in an international environment. (Prerequisite: FRM3455 - Merchandise Management) 4 Credits FRM4495 - Special Topics in Fashion & Retail Management: This course allows the student to select a special topic in Fashion & Retail Management under the guidance of an instructor and the Academic Program Director. This course also allows for any defi ciencies noted in the students’ development as outlined through evaluation of student work, and informal, formal interviews with the Professional Advisory Committee. (Prerequisite: FRM4480 - International Marketing and Buying) 4 Credits
GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSES GD1400 - Computer Applications: This course is designed to introduce students to the world of computers through lecture and laboratory sessions. Lectures will introduce the conceptual framework of computer systems and how they work, as well as the implications of computer technology in our contemporary environment. The laboratory sessions will provide hands-on training on a specifi c computer system and will teach functions within a computer environment to complete projects. (Prerequisite: none) **This course requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits GD1401 - Fundamentals of Design: This course will introduce the basic principles of design. Using a variety of materials and techniques, the creative process will be introduced and developed. An exploration of design elements and relationships will establish a basic aesthetic sensitivity. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits GD1402 - Drawing and Perspective: Visual awareness is expanded through the observation and translation of three-dimensional form into two-dimensional drawings. Starting with simple forms and progressing to more complex organic forms, students will increase their skill levels in construction techniques, composition, line quality, and human anatomy. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits GD1403 - Typography for Digital Media: Students will investigate the relationship among letters, space, fonts, and type systems. Students’ activities include copying, fi tting, and styling text type; spacing and rendering display arrangements; and marking up and specifying both text and display type. Typographic attributes will be applied to enhance readability; logos will be designed and titles for computer-animated and broadcast graphics will be story boarded. Students will develop the ability to work within traditional and contemporary design context. (Prerequisite: GD1400 - Computer Applications) **This course requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits GD1411 - Intermediate Drawing: Continuing to develop the various drawing skills from the fi rst and second drawing courses, students will focus on depicting gesture and motion, capturing essence of movement and form in space, and creating compositions based on the four basic lighting situations (Prerequisites: GD1401 - Fundamentals of Design and GD1402 - Drawing & Perspective) 4 Credits GD1420 - Image Manipulation: This course is designed to examine photo retouching and image manipulation using computers. Students will use software to manipulate photographic images to the point where they no longer resemble the original artwork. (Prerequisite: GD1400 - Computer Applications) 4 Credits GD1430 - Illustration: This course will introduce students to basic skills and principles of illustration. Various methods and functions of illustration will be explored. Students will learn the role of illustration in the design process and apply that knowledge to the projects. (Prerequisites: GD1401- Fundamentals of Design and GD1402 - Drawing & Perspective) 4 Credits GD1431 - Design Layout: This class will enable the student to design with type and visuals and to utilize technology in problem solving. Emphasis will be on the process of design development from roughs to comprehensives, layout and marker techniques, and the use of a grid system for multi-component layouts. (Prerequisites: GD1402 - Drawing & Perspective and GD1403 - Typography for Digital Media) 4 Credits GD1473 - Color and Design: In this course, basic color principles including line, hue, value, and intensity are studied. Students investigate color and its relationship to composition through harmony and contrast in a variety of formats and media. (Prerequisite: GD1401 - Fundamentals of Design) 4 Credits GD2421 - Art and Design Concepts: This course will emphasize the conceptualization processes of art and design in solving given problems. The student will use creative problem solving and research techniques, specifi cally, problem identifi cation, analysis, brainstorming, and idea refi nement. Portfolio-quality projects will be produced. (Prerequisites: GD1401 - Fundamentals of Design and GD1402 - Drawing & Perspective) 4 Credits GD2425 - Advanced Typography: This course is an exploration of printed communication and the use of typography as an exclusive element of design. The course will focus on the development of marketable, original, and creative problem-solving solutions with an emphasis on professional presentation techniques. (Prerequisites: GD1403 - Typography for Digital Media) 4 Credits GD2432 - Digital Illustration: This course will help students communicate and design with the computer as a professional tool. Using different software applications, the student will demonstrate an understanding of electronic illustration. The course will explore vector-based graphic applications that are used in the industry. (Prerequisite: GD1420 - Image Manipulation) 4 Credits GD2433 - Electronic Design: This course will explore various means of indicating, placing and manipulating visual elements in page design, systematically developing strong and creative layout solutions by means of a cumulative, conceptual design process. The ability to integrate photographs, illustrations, and display and text type effectively will be developed using page composition software. (Prerequisite: GD1431 - Design Layout) 4 Credits GD2434 - 3D Design: This course will explore materials, processes and industry guidelines for surface treatments, including products, packages, and exhibits. Design principles will be applied to the development of 3D product graphics. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits GD2437 - Design History: This course will examine the infl uences of societal trends, historical events, technological developments, and the fi ne arts on contemporary graphic design, illustration, typographical design, photography, and fashionable design trends in general. Through lectures, supplied visual examples, independent research, and design assignments, the student will gain insight into a variety of major design infl uences. The student will learn how to research and utilize a wide variety of design styles. (Prerequisite: none) 4 Credits GD2440 - Print Production: In this course, traditional print production techniques are employed in the preparation of camera-ready art. Production of single- and multi-color mechanical processes and discussion of various printing processes are covered. (Prerequisite: GD1420 – Image Manipulation or PH2451 - Digital Photographic Production and GD1431 - Design Layout) **This course requires a “C” or higher to pass. 4 Credits GD3411 - Corporate Identity and Communications: This course is in-depth study of the history, psychology, and function of corporate identifi cation. Students will produce a multi-faceted design presentation acceptable for a contemporary corporation. (Prerequisite: Approval of Academic Director) 4 Credits GD3431 - Advanced Design: This advanced course enhances and builds on skills developed in fundamental design courses. 61
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CONTENTS Mission, Vision and Values
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ABOUT THE TWIN CITIES The Twin Citi
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COURSE CODES The Art Institutes Int
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