CATALOG 2011-2012 - The Art Institutes

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GRAPHIC DESIGN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: 12 QUARTERS ABOUT THE PROGRAM The Bachelor Degree Program in Graphic Design is a twelve-quarter program. The Graphic Design degree program teaches students to express themselves creatively while visually communicating a message. The Graphic Design degree program emphasizes hands-on learning. Students in the Graphic Design degree program use industry-related technology and software. Course topics in the Graphic Design degree program include typography, illustration, and package design. With a Graphic Design degree, graduates can pursue entry-level jobs like graphic designer, computer artist, and production artist. The Graphic Design Bachelor’s degree program at The Art Institutes International Minnesota is the first step toward a career in commercial graphics. Initially, students develop an understanding of color and composition, design and typography, and learn accurate drawing skills. As they progress through the program, students are trained in creative problem solving and learn to offer solutions that are effective in the business world. Emphasis is placed on concept development and creative problem solving. Skills and techniques of computer graphics and electronic imaging are taught by master professionals. Tools include scanners, digital cameras, and computer-based hardware and software. Advanced training includes the execution of assignments encountered by professionals in the field. PROGRAM MISSION The mission of the Bachelor’s in Graphic Design degree program is to provide a focus on conceptual thinking while developing graphic design technical and creative skills, including an introduction to the theory and practice of print and Web design production, electronic publishing, graphic imagery, and sales promotion. Graduates are prepared to grow their careers from entry-level positions in the graphic design field through the practice of lifelong learning. PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Technical - Graduates will demonstrate and apply competencies in industry-specific computer software programs within the context of producing concrete projects. This includes technical aspects of prepress, output, and quality reproduction as well as web design 2. Design - Graduates will analyze and incorporate aesthetics and formal concepts of layout and design. This includes spatial relationships; communication legibility and effectiveness; interrelationships among imagery and text; balance; typography; and color theory 3. Conceptual - Graduates will demonstrate design concepts and relate these to historical and contemporary trends and social context by producing successful visual solutions to assigned problems 4. Visual Communication - Graduates will model the interdependence of content and visual expression and be able to evaluate and critique their ideas. Graduates must be able to verbally articulate the vision behind their creative work and explain and promote their solutions 5. Professional Presentation - Graduates will demonstrate professional presentation; articulation of knowledge of graphic design and visual problem solving; and mastery of industry standards, professional practices and ethics THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA
COURSE CODES The Art Institutes International Minnesota uses prefixes to represent subject areas as follows: AD Advertising HM Hospitality Management AP Audio Production ID Interior Design CU Culinary Arts PA Professional Application CA Media Arts & Animation PH Photography DM Design Management SM Studio Management DF Digital Film & Video Production TS Transitional Studies FRM Fashion & Retail Management VE Visual Effects & Motion Graphics GD Graphic Design IM Web Design & Interactive Media GE General Education The first numeral that appears in the course number refers to the academic year the course should be completed. The second numeral refers to the number of credits earned for that course. The last two numerals differentiate the courses. Course designations 1xxx through 2xxx are lower division courses. They are intended to be taken prior to upper division courses that are designated with numbers 3xxx through 4xxx. Generally, the prefix GD identifies the core courses required in this program. Based on placement testing scores, Transitional Studies Courses may be required as a component of this program. All courses are listed in alpha-numeric order. College Success PA095 is required for students who have completed less than 15 college level credits. GRAPHIC DESIGN CA2430 Introduction to Video 4 60 GD1401 Fundamentals of Design 4 60 GD1402 Drawing & Perspective 4 60 GD1403 Typography for Digital Media** 4 60 GD1411 Intermediate Drawing 4 60 GD1420 Image Manipulation 4 60 GD1430 Illustration 4 60 GD1431 Design Layout 4 60 GD1473 Color & Design 4 60 GD2421 Art & Design Concepts 4 60 GD2425 Advanced Typography 4 60 GD2432 Digital Illustration 4 60 GD2433 Electronic Design 4 60 GD2437 Design History 4 40 GD2440 Print Production** 4 60 GD2480 Designing for the Web 4 60 GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM GE1410 English I § 4 40 GE1413 Psychology 4 40 GE1424 Public Speaking 4 40 GE1433 Art History 4 40 GE2411 English II 4 40 GE2412 College Mathematics §§ 4 40 ** Denotes a course that requires a “C” or higher to pass. § Prereq. C or higher in TS094 OR Accuplacer English Placement score of 87 or higher §§ Prereq. C or higher in TS095 OR Accuplacer Mathematics Placement score of 57 or higher CREDITS // HOURS CREDITS // HOURS GD3411 Corporate Identity & Communications 4 60 GD3431 Advanced Design** 4 60 GD3435 Media Design 4 60 GD3445 Marketing Design 4 60 GD3455 Package Design 4 60 GD3465 Publication Design 4 60 GD3470 Law & the Commercial Arts 4 40 GD4435 Advanced Illustration 4 60 GD4480 Design Production Team 4 60 IM1480 Fundamentals of Interactive Design 4 60 IM2440 User Centered Interface Design 4 60 PA4485 Portfolio Preparation** 4 60 PA4486 Internship 4 120 PA4487 Portfolio 4 60 PH1402 Principles of Photography for Non-Majors 4 60 GE2423 Environmental Science 4 40 GE2442 Critical Thinking 4 40 GE3424 Interpersonal Communication 4 40 GE3433 Contemporary Art 4 40 GE3490 Cultural Anthropology 4 40 GE4442 Ethics 4 40 GE4455 Literature 4 40 GE4461 Physics 4 40 TOTAL: 180 credits : 2,440 hours 29
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