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Overview of the interactive Digital Design field. Introduction to teminology, changes, and trends, in the business and industry. Discussion of various media, such as image manipulation, internet, digital, video, sound and ethics.

This course will trace the production flow from creation to implementation for design projects. Specific content will include stages of analysis and development, principles of task management, and contract writing.

Class explores and implements layout theory and design processes to create production projects using publishing production techniques.

Concept development in visual communication problem solving involving letter forms, illustrative material and typography. Basic principles of selection, organization, and production techniques are introduced.

Production techniques in Adobe Illustrator. Class explores and implements vector imaging theory using fundamental concepts and processes to create works of art for print and the Web. A graphic tablet is recommended.

Introduction to the theories and techniques for production of high quality 3D images and animation. Covers the history of the 3D industry, design philosophy and other vital elements of creative 3D design and animation.

Advanced exposure to the resources and applied procedures necessary to produce high quality 3-D products and animation for publication through electronic media.

This course is an introduction to user experience (UX) design to build a simple website using HTML and CSS through the process of planning, designing, and implementing the website. Students will learn the semantics of the HTML and CSS styling.

In this course students will learn how to design and prototype mobile user interface (UI) to address solution-based design tasks. Students will learn the core principles of human-centered design and core context of user experience (UX).

Introduction to visual concepts, image capture and functions of digital cameras. Explores the techniques and applications of correcting, manipulating and outputting digitized photographic images and digital artwork utilizing Adobe Photoshop.

Advanced production techniques in Adobe Photoshop. Class explores and implements digital imaging theory and processes to enhance and retouch photographs and create new works of art.

The study of video production techniques utilizes current and historical elements of design and composition theory to introduce digital formats such as video, still images, sound, and music into digital production.

Create high quality 3D video games using Unity 3D. Learn game development design principles and practices. Create, acquire, modify and integrate assets such as sounds, music and 3D models while learning how to build interactive 3D worlds.

Introduction to the principles and elements of motion graphic design and to the design and delivery of interactive media projects. Learn the theoretical aspects of media and interactivity as they create content-driven design and animation.

Learn a variety of techniques to create 2D animations using Adobe Animate. Practice animation techniques and analyze their impact on an audience. This course will review the technical and historical evolution of animation.

Integration of all aspects of digital design into the development of portfolio projects from concept to final production, along with employment strategies and long-term professional development.

Capstone course allows the student to gain relevant experience working in a local business environment.  Requires 90 hours of supervised work, including associated resume preparation, job interviews, and experience documentation. Students must earn a minimum of 2.0 in DDSGN 290 in order to obtain an Associate in Digital Design.

This course is an advanced course of interaction design focusing on user experience design for digital interactive platforms. Topics covered include human computer interaction (HCI) and user experience design (UXD). Students will design and build interactive prototypes and interfaces using practical front-end development techniques.