Visual Communications Course Descriptions
vcom 48 INTRODUCTION TO A DESIGN STUDIO
learn to use our fully-equipped, modernized studio, take an overview of latest versions of software used in the industry.
vcom 50 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS AND THE PROCESS
learn to use our fully-equipped, modernized studio, take an overview of latest versions of software used in the industry.
vcom 51 COLOR FOR DIGITAL DESIGN
explore color in all aspects: from technological issues to how color is perceived by an ethnically diverse international audience.
vcom 52 INTRODUCTION TO TYPOGRAPHY
explore typography, from application of digital type styles, fonts and trends to use of type as an element for expression.
vcom 53 PHOTOSHOP I FOR DESIGN
learn the basics of photoshop while creating and manipulating painted and photographic images.
vcom 54 ILLUSTRATOR I FOR DESIGN
learn the basics of illustrator while learning the fundamentals of digital drawing and illustration.
vcom 55 WEB DESIGN I
learn the basics of dreamweaver while developing simple web sites.
vcom 56 DIGITAL DESIGN CONCEPTS I
work with line, shape, texture, color and type to create aesthetically pleasing, visually impactful digital compositions.
vcom 57 DIGITAL DESIGN CONCEPTS II
create commercial projects for print and web, including logo design, package prototypes, corporate identity packages and collateral.
vcom 58 PHOTOSHOP II FOR DESIGN
take an in-depth exploration of the advanced features of photoshop while creating effective visual images and photos.
vcom 59 ILLUSTRATOR II FOR DESIGN
explore the advanced features of illustrator in depth, while creating effective visual images and illustrations.
vcom 60 CREATIVE PORTFOLIO AND SELF-PROMOTION
develop and refine a creative portfolio, and learn strategies for effective self-promotion.
vcom 61 INDEPENDENT STUDIES LEADING TO ADVANCED PORTFOLIO WORK
explore individual large projects or take this course in semesters that vcom 60 is not offered.
vcom 62 WEB DESIGN II
take an in-depth exploration of dreamweaver and flash while producing creative, user-friendly websites.
vcom 63 WEBSITE AND MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION
advanced, real world experience with designing client-based websites using dreamweaver, flash and other software.
vcom 64 INDESIGN I AND LAYOUT TECHNIQUES
learn indesign and/or migrate from quarkxpress, concentrating on layout design for single and multipage projects.
vcom 65 ELECTRONIC PRE-PRESS AND PRINT PRODUCTION
create client-based print projects; solve prepress and postpress issues; specify paper; take field trips to print businesses.
vcom 63i/65i INTERNSHIP
professional work experience through a directed and evaluated internship on campus and in the outlying community.
for more detailed information see the las positas career education website