Minor – Graphic Arts
Students choosing the Minor in Graphic Arts must take 15 credits from the following:
ARTA 110 Design Applications & Industry (3)
ARTA 130 Image Manipulation (3)
ARTA 200 Digital Photography (3)
ARTA 300 Graphics Symbolism (3)
ARTA 305 Web Design (3)
ARTA 425 Publication Design (3)
Introduces basic knowledge and skills in Adobe Photoshop. Students learn the terminologies, concepts, methods and techniques in image manipulation. These skills will be used as a tool for analyzing and creating various images for design. Prerequisites: ARTA 110, ARTA 120, ARTA 121.
Introduces the techniques for taking digital photography, editing and manipulating photos in Adobe Photoshop and Camera Raw. Focuses on photographic effects and techniques used as tools for analyzing and creating various images to be used in design.
Explores the idea of the iconography in graphic design. Logos and other symbolic images are examined in historic and cultural contexts. Various types of logos explored. Emphasis will be on visually representing appropriate forms as graphic symbols. Prerequisite: ARTA 210.
Basic understanding of web design concept, process and techniques. Introduces basic web design using HTML and CSS. Planning and designing effective web pages; implementing web pages by writing HTML and CSS code; enhancing web pages with appropriate design elements; and producing a functional, multi-page website. Prerequisite: ARTA 210.
Investigates the underlying principles of publication design, a mainstay in the study of graphic design, including hierarchy, grid, page layout, typography, sequence and pagination, and digital publishing. Explore concepts, technologies and practices in various areas of publication designs. Prerequisites: ARTA 210 and ARTA 220.
Course fees
ANIM100 | Fundamentals of Animation | $200 |
ANIM103 | Introduction to Digital Art | $200 |
ANIM112 | Fund/2D Comp. Based Animation | $200 |
ANIM115 | Intro to Sound & Motion Graphics | $200 |
ANIM121 | Fundamentals of Design | $200 |
ANIM203 | Introduction to 3-D Animation | $200 |
ANIM210 | Writing for Animation | $70 |
ANIM213 | CharactDesign/Rigging/Anim | $200 |
ANIM218 | Adv 2-D Comp Anim Tech | $200 |
ANIM222 | The Art of the Storyboard | $200 |
ANIM310 | Business Planning for Media | $70 |
ANIM314 | Adv 3-D Animation Techniques | $200 |
ANIM340 | History of Animation | $70 |
ANIM400 | Portfolio Preparation | $200 |
ANIM413 | Motion Graphics for Film & TV | $200 |
ANIM415 | Animation in 3D | $200 |
ANIM450 | Special Effects Film/Video | $200 |
ANIM480 | Production Practicum | $200 |
ANIM489 | Animation Workshop | $200 |
ANIM495 | Internship | $70 |
ANIM496 | Culminating Project | $200 |
ARTA120 | Introduction to Drawing | $200 |
ARTA121 | Fundamentals of Design | $200 |
ARTA 201 | Comparative Anatomy & Figure Drawing | $200 |
ARTA312 | 3-D Design Methods | $200 |
ARTA320 | Painting 1 | $200 |
ARTA401 | Advanced Drawing | $200 |
BIOL101 | Intro to Bio w/Lab | $70 |
BIOL121 | General Biology I | $70 |
BIOL122 | General Biology II | $70 |
BIOL 201 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | $70 |
BIOL 202 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | $70 |
BIOL321 | General Microbiology | $200 |
BIOL 421 | Immunology | $200 |
BUSN470 | Strategic Management | $50 |
CHEM121 | General Chemistry I | $70 |
CHEM122 | General Chemistry II | $70 |
CHEM221 | Organic Chemistry I | $70 |
CHEM222 | Organic Chemistry II | $70 |
CHEM421 | Biochemistry | $200 |
CRJU460 | Senior Research/CrimJus | $30 |
CTVU129 | Fundamentals of Production | $200 |
CTVU246 | Cinematography | $200 |
CTVU256 | Fundamentals/Post Production | $200 |
CTVU258 | Sound Design | $200 |
CTVU310 | Screenwriting | $200 |
CTVU 327 | Film Producing | $200 |
CTVU350 | Fundamentals of TV Production | $200 |
CTVU370 | Editing | $200 |
CTVU427 | Film Producing | $200 |
CTVU480 | Production Practicum | $200 |
CTVU495 | Internship | $70 |
CTVU496 | Senior Project | $200 |
ENGL485 | English Senior Seminar | $40 |
GENE100 | Making of the Christian Mind | $75 |
GENE402 | Making of the Christian Leader | $75 |
GOVT493 | Senior Sem in Government | $30 |
HIST 207 | Western Civilization I | $25 |
HIST401 | Historiography & Research Meth | $30 |
MATH440 | History of Mathematics | $25 |
MUSI 347 | Sight Reading/Musical Performa | $70 |
MUSI348 | Ensemble Performance | $70 |
MUSI380 | Voice Practicum | $70 |
NSCI270 | Natur/Sci/Ethics w/ Laboratory | $70 |
NSCI499 | Thesis Research and Writing | $70 |
PHYS221 | General Physics I | $70 |
PHYS222 | General Physics II | $70 |
THEU105 | Stagecraft | $200 |
THEU132 | Basic Acting 1 | $200 |
THEU181 | Pract/TheatreProd:Costume | $70 |
THEU221 | Movement for the Stage | $200 |
THEU 227 | Makeup for the Theatre | $200 |
THEU232 | Basic Acting 2 | $200 |
THEU234 | Voice/Diction for Stage 1 | $200 |
THEU251 | Improvisation | $200 |
THEU312 | Stage Combat | $200 |
THEU323 | Principles of Theatre Design | $200 |
THEU324 | Stage & Theatre Management | $70 |
THEU330 | Screen Acting 1 | $200 |
THEU337 | Voice/Diction for Stage 2 | $200 |
THEU375 | SpTp: Playwriting | $60 (fees vary per section) |
THEU 380 | Voice Practicum | $70 |
THEU402 | Modern Drama | $70 |
THEU 405 | Theatre History 1 | $70 |
THEU406 | Theatre History 2 | $70 |
THEU420 | Performance Studio | $70 |
THEU496 | Portfolio | $70 |
UED480A | Practicum I | $70 |
UED480B | Practicum II | $70 |
UED495 | Field Experience/Student Teach | $200 |
ACCT472 | Advanced Accounting II | $50 |
ANIM115 | Intro to Sound & Motion Graphics | $200 |
ANIM121 | Fundamentals of Design | $70 |
BUSN470 | Strategic Management | $50 |
CRJU460 | Senior Research/CrimJus | $30 |
CTVU480 | Production Practicum | $70 |
CTVU495 | Internship | $70 |
ENGL485 | English Senior Seminar | $40 |
GENE100 | Making of the Christian Mind | $75 |
GENE402 | Making of the Christian Leader | $75 |
GOVT493 | Senior Sem in Government | $30 |
HIST401 | Historiography & Research Meth | $30 |