VISCO 110    Introduction to Systems (2 Credits)

Introduction to the Macintosh computer system and an overview of multimedia applications. Registration by special entry code only; obtain from VISCO department advisor.

VISCO 115    Internet Introduction (4 Credits)

Introduction to the Internet, its history, organization and uses, exposure to HTML and the underlying code structure. Page structure, page design and tools for building and maintaining web pages.

VISCO 120    Digital Imaging (4 Credits)

Introduction to digital image manipulation software (PhotoShop) as a means of electronic image making. The use of digital input devices including: flatbed scanners, negative scanners, and digital cameras, will also be covered.
Prerequisite: VISCO 110 and 115, or department signature.

VISCO 125    Digital Video and Audio (4 Credits)

Introduction to the use of software and hardware to create and integrate sound, music, video and digital images into multimedia and Internet projects.
Prerequisite: VISCO 120 and 135 or department signature.

VISCO 130    Interface Design for Game Development & Multimed (4 Credits)

Introduction to effective screen creation for communication presentations, emphasizing consistency, balance, composition, and visual communication. Emphasis is on the interface design process using Macromedia and Adobe software.
Prerequisite: VISCO 115 and 135 or department signature.

VISCO 135    Internet Web Site Design (4 Credits)

In-depth course for Internet page design and production with exposure to HTML, the underlying codes structure. Exploration of the tools for building, editing and maintaining pages. Uses of plug-ins for graphics, audio, animation, and Quick Time movies.
Prerequisite: VISCO 110 and 115 or department signature.

VISCO 140    Interactive Design and Authoring (4 Credits)

Design and development of interactive communication products for a variety of applications using computer software and hardware systems. Project ideation, planning, development, production, testing and marketing using various media.
Prerequisite: VISCO 130 or department signature.

VISCO 145    3D Imaging (4 Credits)

The use of computer software to create static and animated three- dimensional computer models.
Prerequisite: VISCO 230 and 245 or departmental signature.

VISCO 210    Video Production I (4 Credits)

Introduction to the video making process. Will include preproduction, production, and postproduction.

VISCO 215    Video Production II (4 Credits)

Advanced video creation. Will require students to produce a variety of video projects.
Prerequisite: VISCO 210.

VISCO 220    Video Production III (4 Credits)

Advanced video creation that will include motion graphics, visual effects and DVD production.
Prerequisite: VISCO 215.

VISCO 225    Instructional Design (4 Credits)

Students learn to use an authoring package (Director) to create multimedia projects, incorporating text, graphics, video, animation and interactivity. Topics stressed include building a user interface, writing code using variables and functions.
Prerequisite: VISCO 140.

VISCO 230    Authoring for the Web (4 Credits)

Concentrates on the creation of multimedia presentations for the Internet using Macromedia Shockwave and Flash.
Prerequisite: VISCO 130 and 140 or department signature.

VISCO 240    Typography and Type Design (4 Credits)

A studio course in type history, type use, design, nomenclature and the tolls of the typographer in contemporary graphic design and advertising. An exploratory course in electronic type setting and its application to the publication and graphic design industry.
Prerequisite: VISCO 110 and ART 225 or department signature.

VISCO 245    Introduction to Illustration (4 Credits)

Illustration and its history. The elements and principles of design as related to illustration. Introduction to techniques and processes in illustration, primarily using computer aided illustration and production. Studio projects and contemporary applications.
Prerequisite: VISCO 110 and ART 101 or department signature.

VISCO 250    Design Portfolio (2 Credits)

Development of appropriate materials to be incorporated into a visual communications portfolio.
Prerequisite: VISCO 230 and 245 or department signature.