Graphic Design/Web Design

Curriculum

Course	Name	Units
CSIS 217	Web Design	3
CSIS 218	Graphic Editing Tools	3
CSIS 219	Web Graphics III	3
CSIS 230	Desktop Publishing/QuarkXPress I	3
CSIS 299	Graphic Design Using InDesign	2

Courses In The Program:

Web Design

Students interested in Web Design practice in the use of design principles for the creation of quality web content. Techniques for preparing graphics for the web and HTML editing are covered. Students will use computer graphics industry standard software: Macromedia Dreamweaver
Recommended Preparation: Intermediate computer skills or consent of the instructor.

Graphic Editing Tools

Students interested in web design will learn how to use their design skills. Students will use industry standard software: Adobe Photoshop CS2. Strong emphasis is placed on techniques that beginning designers need to obtain employment.
Recommended Preparation: Intermediate computer skills or consent of the instructor.

Web Graphics III

This course utilizes skills learned in either Web Graphics I or Web Graphics II to produce quality design work. Strong emphasis is placed on techniques that web designers need to obtain employment, including job search and interviewing techniques and portfolio development. Software TBD, call ROP office.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of either Web Graphics I or Web Graphics II or the consent of the instructor.

Graphic Design/InDesign or QuarkXPress

Students receive entry-level training in graphic and web design using QuarkXPress or InDesign. Instruction covers electronic document design and layout composition and text and graphics entry from other programs, also storage and data management.
Recommended Preparation: Intermediate computer skills