Students use basic drawing skills to understand various media and art. Using drawing tools, the student will develop basic art concepts to take from paper to computer screen. Other components of this course include drawing 3-D objects with one- and two-point perspectives, creating angled drawings to create perspective and dimensions. You'll learn to create proportionate drawings of the object.
Editorial illustration helps you explore illustrators and their visions. The course examines a combination of painting, drawing and design relative to illustrative drawings. Components of the course include development, references, and research. Various media and techniques are also taught. You'll learn how to relay a story through visual illustration.
A course in advertising design teaches you to create original concepts for advertising messages. You'll learn about design, typography and color skills. Color use and problem-solving skills are also discussed in the advertising design process. You'll also learn attention to detail, the importance of deadlines and presenting your design professionally. Billing, contracts, ethics in advertising and using diversity in your design are also discussed.
Communication designs involves analyzing corporate objectives relative to target markets. This forms the basis for designing corporate communications. Communications helps you with the process of design, including typography and visuals.
Students explore 3-D designs and processes, and how they relate to advertising design. Familiarization with materials, processes and procedures of 3-D design, and the requirements necessary to scale and construct various dimensional pieces are studied.