COMM 334 — Digital Media Techniques
1 Lecture, 4 Studio hours, 3 Credits Prerequisites: AA Arts & Sciences Communications Options; Enrollment in 3+1 Program This is a studio class that will balance the theory and practice of computer art and design. The primary digital tool for this course will be the Adobe Creative Suite, but this is not solely a “learn software” class. The concepts and methodologies learned in this class will enable the students to express themselves in digital media. Student collaboration will be mixed with hands-on instructor training and demonstrations. Course assignments will build upon recently learned skills and tie in with visual literacy and design principles. Through project completion students will explore brainstorming, design process, troubleshooting, presentation, and critique. The intent of this course is to develop a basic foundation upon which all further design development of Graphic Design in all its forms, print, interactive, environmental, and motion, can be built. The introduction of an essential design vocabulary and its implementation in various exploratory processes, are a main focus. Criminal Justice/Law & Justice Studies