VISCO 110    Intro to Apple Macintosh (2 Credits)

Introduction to the Apple Macintosh computer system and an overview of multimedia applications.

VISCO 115    Intro to Internet Design (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.
Prerequisite: VISCO 110 or instructor's permission.

VISCO 120    Digital Imaging (4 Credits)

Utilizes advanced digital image manipulation software as a means of image making. The use of digital input devices including: flatbed scanners, negative scanners, and digital cameras, will be covered.
Prerequisite: VISCO 110 or instructor's permission.

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 135 or instructor's permission.

VISCO 130    Interface Design for Multimedia (4 Credits)

Introduction to graphic user interface design. Utilizing balance and composition for effective visual communications in multimedia.
Prerequisite: VISCO 115 or instructor's permission.

VISCO 135    Internet Web Site Design (4 Credits)

In-depth course for Internet page design and production with exposure to HTML, CSS and the underlying code structures. Exploration of the tools for building, editing and maintaining pages.
Prerequisite: VISCO 115 or instructor's permission.

VISCO 140    Interactive Design for Web I (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 instructor's permission.

VISCO 145    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 or instructor's permission.

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 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.
Prerequisite: VISCO 140 or instructor's permission.

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 typesetting and its application to the publication and graphic design industry.
Prerequisite: VISCO 110 or instructor's permission.

VISCO 245    3D Imaging (4 Credits)

The use of computer software to create static and animated three- dimensional computer models.
Prerequisite: VISCO 145 or instructor's permission.

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.