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Visual Communications Technology (VCT)
Program 2007-2008
Option A:
Graphics Design
Option Description
The Graphic Design option is structured for students with a primary
interest in understanding the fundamentals of design in the graphic
arts industries. Graphic designers are expected to use creativity,
artistic ability and knowledge of design theory to serve the
communication and design needs of business, industry and government.
Graphic designers develop marketing, advertising, merchandising and
communication graphics which support and promote the activities of a
wide variety of employers.
Option
Outcomes
Students who
successfully complete this program will be able to:
- Effectively use concept
development procedures in visual communication problem solving.
- Select and organize design
elements including letter forms, illustrations, typography and
other graphic images.
- Effectively use art elements such
as line, shape, color, value, texture and form in the development
of visual images.
- Demonstrate knowledge of offset
printing and print production including negative assembly, small
press and bindery operations, automated systems, lithographic
cameras, multicolor and special effects.
- Use Macintosh computer software
applications for desktop publishing, graphic design, illustration,
electronic paste-up, scanning and manipulation of images,
multimedia and prepress operations.
- Apply knowledge of photography
fundamentals including camera operations, image composition, lab
procedures, film development, electronic image capture and
manipulation.
- Apply principles of audience and
market analysis, and conduct research and develop resources in the
production of visuals.
Program Planning Sheet
This gives students information
on the courses required to complete this degree.
VCT
Graphic Design
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Option B-
Digital Image
Production
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