Applied Visual Arts

This beginning drawing course covers drawing techniques for drawing linear perspective in a rapid manner. Drawing without tools is emphasized although tool use is explained and demonstrated for the student for both sketchbook drawing and drafting board drawing. One, two and three point perspective drawing is explained Drawing style, composition and use of color are also explained.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This course covers development of page layout and basic graphic design processes. It provides an overview of the graphic design profession and a historical framework for modern graphic design/page layout practices. The student will overcome visual design problems by employing design elements and principles used as the foundation of any design work. It includes the "how to's" of creating effective page layout for print and screen. Practical applications of typography and use of visual concepts will be explored. This course will utilize hand layout tools exclusively.

Prerequisites: None

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: All students are expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This course will take the principles of design along with art fundamentals and apply them to the development of graphic design projects. Students will be introduced to basic drawing techniques to illustrate their ideas. The elements of design and color will be studied. Presentation skills and professional attitude will be practiced. Specific emphasis will be made in developing creativity and overcoming creative blocks. The student will be able to apply these design fundamentals to all aspects of the visual communications field.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This course is designed to provide the artistic student the basics of drawing. General methods, mediums and styles will be explored. The elements and principles of art and design will be applied to various drawing projects. Uses of drawing in design are included in the focus. Students will study presentation and preservation of original artwork.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: All students are expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

Students will learn the basics of typography. Measurement, type fitting, design with type and an appreciation of type in the design process will be stressed.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This online-enhanced course covers the basics of using Personal Computers (PC's) and the Microsoft Office Professional suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to create documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Students will also be introduced to the Internet, e-mail and the history of computers. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement.

Prerequisites: A typing speed of 25 words per minute is recommended but not required or COML0900. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communications and the styles used in personal, social and professional environments. Students will also acquire skills in critical thinking, perception, listening, verbal and non-verbal expressions and conflict resolution.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the historical background of color. Artist colors are explored using terminology in conjunction with painting mixing to reflect the terminology. Creative color assignments are given to enhance their knowledge. Commercial reproduction of color will be addressed with the translation of artist colors to print colors. Color interpretations and trends are also discussed. Digital color, corrections on digital files and how color works on the computer monitor and web will be covered as well as printing from digital files. Color management of files will also be included.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student is expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

In this course various methods of solving creative problems will be explored through design projects. The elements and principles of design will be utilized applying methods of creative problem solving.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: All students are expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This course covers the basic concepts in illustration techniques. Projects will be assigned to develop illustration skills and uses of various media. The history of illustration and general design styles will be examined. Visual concept development and communication through illustration will be explored through research and application.

Prerequisites: VCOM1040.

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: All students are expected to attend all lectures/labs, participate in class activities, participate in class discussions and turn in assignments when due.

This course is a comprehensive look into the drawing tools of Adobe Illustrator, a computer illustration application. Students will develop skills using the basic drawing tools. Use of the transformation tools, templates, layering, spot and process color and file output will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

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This online-enhanced course covers the basics of using Personal Computers (PC's) and the Microsoft Office Professional suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to create documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Students will also be introduced to the Internet, e-mail and the history of computers. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement.

Prerequisites: A typing speed of 25 words per minute is recommended but not required or COML0900. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This is an introduction of the basic tools used for image manipulation in Adobe PhotoShop. Image modification and compositing, use of the scanner, and mastery of PhotoShop tools are stressed. Image adjustment and enhancement and layer masks are also taught.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

In this course the student will learn how to use all the manual 35mm camera controls to create good black and white photographs. We will practice using the motion and depth-of-field controls in different kinds of outdoor and natural lighting conditions. The student will combine the knowledge of different films and exposure techniques with the study of artistic composition to produce-pleasing images. Discussion of basic accessories and special techniques will round out the camera knowledge.

Prerequisites: None.

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student will be responsible for all shooting, reading and worksheet assignments and completing them outside regular class time. The student will participate in classroom discussion. At least 2 hours per week will be needed for preparing and taking photos for class assignments. Attendance is critical in this class due to the amount of information discussed in this class.

This beginning drawing course covers drawing techniques for drawing linear perspective in a rapid manner. Drawing without tools is emphasized although tool use is explained and demonstrated by the student for both sketchbook drawing and drafting board drawing. One, two and three point drawing is explained as well as drawing style and use of color.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students will become familiar with QuarkXPress an electronic layout program. Emphasis will be placed on software operation. Use of text, graphics, tabs, style sheets, and master pages will be incorporated into projects.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

Students will become familiar with Adobe InDesign as an electronic publishing program. Emphasis will be placed on software operation. Use of text, graphics, tabs, style sheets, and master pages will be incorporated into projects.

Prerequisites: VCOM1000 recommended. Offered: Varies

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

In this course the students will study and apply methods in commercial illustration. Advanced drawing skills and techniques for illustration will be developed and various media uses will be explored. Students work to develop individual styles through advanced assignments.

Prerequisites: VCOM1095.

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This course is a project driven course. Students will use Intro Illustrator to create a variety of portfolio quality drawings.

Prerequisites: VCOM1410. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning.

Prerequisites: Meet qualifying scores on ACCUPLACER test OR successfully complete ENGL0130 OR receive instructor's approval. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout:  3.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers development of advanced page layout skills. It includes creating effective marketing pieces through the practical application of typography and composition. The use of visual concepts will be explored. Development and completion of a variety of assignments will place emphasis on visual communication methods including the use of hand tools and the computer as page layout implements.

Prerequisites: VCOM1015.

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

In this course the students will study and apply advanced methods in commercial illustration. Painting skills and techniques for illustration will be developed and various media uses will be explored. Students work to develop individual styles through advanced assignments.

Prerequisites: VCOM1095.

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   1.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This class will concentrate on preparing the student to enter the applied arts fields which may include multimedia, print industry and illustration job market. Students will use skills learned in art mediums and software applications to refine and develop projects for use in their portfolio. Projects for inclusion in the portfolio will include art mediums as well as in pixel based, object based, and layout applications.

Prerequisites: This course must be taken in conjunction with VCOM2730.

Credit Breakout:  0.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

This class will concentrate on preparing the student to enter the Visual Communication's job market. Students will be required to create a cover letter, resume and finished mini-portfolio. Students will practice job interviewing skills and prepare to present their portfolios. This course should be taken the last semester of study and should be taken in conjunction with VCOM2724, Portfolio Development (Applied Visual Arts) or VCOM2721 Portfolio Development (Graphic Design) or VCOM2722 Portfolio Development (Multimedia/Web)

Prerequisites: None

Credit Breakout:  1.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

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