Catalog of Programs 2006-2008, Volume 2

GDE405 Dynamic Figure Drawing This course will concentrate on the exaggerated and stylized drawing of the human figure that enhances its expressive and theatrical appearance. Prerequisites: G120, G320. 3 credits GDE406 Advanced Computer Graphics This course will concentrate on the use of Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXpress as design tools. The student will explore photo manipulation, type design and page layout. Portfolio quality projects will be emphasized. Prerequisite: G212. 3 credits GDE407 Airbrush Basics GDE417 Advanced Illustration HIS1020 US History II This course will continue the exploration and application of illustrative renderings to augment the solution of advertising and design problems. Emphasis will be placed on meeting deadlines, use of applicable rendering techniques, application of appropriate typography and professional presentation methods. Prerequisite: G410. 3 credits GDE418 Fundamentals of Multimedia This course covers the period of American history from Reconstruction (1877) to the present. Primary emphasis is on the 20th century. Prerequisite: ENG1010. 4 credits HIS2500 Western Civilization I Covers the civilization of Ancient Greece, Rome, and the Near East, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Reformation, and early modern Europe (ancient Near East to 1648). Prerequisite: ENG1010. 4 credits HIS2510 Western Civilization II This introduction to airbrush rendering will discuss terminology, materials, and equipment. Basic illustrative techniques utilizing the airbrush as a rendering tool will be introduced and applied. Concentration will be on reference, drawing skills, composition, color application, light and shadow and the use of the airbrush. 3 credits GDE408 Airbrush Techniques This course is designed to explore the varied applications of multimedia. Various software packages will be used to solve problems that require the integration of numerous applications to achieve the desired results. Emphasis will be placed on proper integration of applications, design and overall effectiveness of project. Prerequisite: CPU101. 3 credits GDE419 Web Page Scripting Covers European history from the 17th century through post-World War II. It includes political, economic, and cultural development such as scientific thought, the Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, and World Wars I and II. Prerequisite: ENG1010. 4 credits HIS2520 US History Since 1945 This course will further explore the various techniques of airbrush rendering. Original images and projected technical drawings will be developed and utilized in the execution of fullcolor illustrations. Concentration will be on line, texture, medium, transparency and translucency. Prerequisite: GDE407. 3 credits GDE409 Environmental Graphics This course builds on Web scripting to further Web site design and development. It will focus on using style sheets, Dynamic HTML, and Javascript to extend the interaction of the user and the browser to create a truly dynamic site. Prerequisite: G413. 3 credits GDE420 Design Studio I This course is a comparative and comprehensive study and presentation of design and graphics as applied to the environment. Focus is placed on client needs, functional design solutions and aesthetic value. Emphasis will be on research and collaboration with actual clients. Prerequisite: G121. 3 credits GDE411 Computer Painting and Design This course is designed to integrate the new and advanced capabilities of computer painting software to the needs of our students and to produce solutions for painting and design problems. 3 credits GDE416 Information Graphics The focus of this course is on the processing of client information into a visual format along with the interaction with clients in a working design studio setting. Students work in team scenarios as well as individually. A variety of media, including print, online communication, signage and marketing/advertising strategies are reviewed and utilized toward the development of creative solutions that directly meet actual client needs. Printing, paper stock, freelance and various business issues are also discussed. Prerequisites: COM1010, G322, and a minimum CGPA of 3.2. 3 credits GDE421 Design Studio II This course is a continuation of Design Studio I. Students continue the process of working client information into visual formats and further interact with clients to produce printed work. Students will continue to work in team scenarios although more emphasis is placed in Design Studio II on individual creative exploration. Students will follow through on the completion of client projects as well as refine their presentation skills. Prerequisites: GDE420 and a minimum CGPA of 3.2. 3 credits HIS1010 US History I This course will provide an in-depth examination of U.S. history since 1945, including both the transformation of America’s role in world affairs after World War II, and the profound political, economic, and social changes in our domestic development. The course objectives will be met through lectures, discussions, videos, class projects, and outside assignments, where students will explore selected documentary and firsthand source materials. Prerequisite: ENG1010, any HIS course. 4 credits HIS3010 Pittsburgh in History This course is a survey of the social, political, intellectual, religious and economic forces that have shaped the city of Pittsburgh. We will study the impact of industrial and technological growth on the economy and the environment in our city. Students will have the opportunity to tour historical sites. Prerequisite: ENG1010, HIS1010 or HIS1020 or HIS2520. 4 credits HIS3020 Women in History An overview of women’s role in human history. It will outline the role of women in the past and discuss traditional expectations about individual values, gender roles, women’s place in maledominated spheres (politics), women’s impact on culture and modern expectations about the role of women in society. Prerequisite: ENG1010, any HIS course. 4 credits The focus of this course is on the various avenues of the processing and translation of information in a visual format. Current media, including print, telecommunications, on-line communications, signage, marketing trends and strategies are reviewed and utilized in the development of creative solutions to design problems. Prerequisite: G331. 3 credits This course covers the period of American history from early Colonization to the end of Reconstruction (1877). Primary emphasis is on the English colonies and the period of nationhood. Prerequisite: ENG1010. 4 credits 65

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Catalog of Programs 2006-2008, Volume 2 Welcome Mission Statement Advertising Culinary Arts Digital Design Digital Media Production Entertainment Design Fashion & Retail Management Game Art & Design Graphic Design Hotel & Restaurant Management Industrial Design Interior Design Media Arts & Animation Photography Residential Planning Video Production Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Web Design Web Design & Interactive Media General Education Course Descriptions Faculty Biographies Program Advisory Committee Members Administration Licensing, Accreditation and Memberships Admissions Information 2007-2008 Scholarships General Information and Policies Academic Calendar Index

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