Courses

This course provides a broad coverage of the history of art from prehistoric cave painting through modern times. Students learn from lectures, slide presentations, outside reading as well as reading the assigned class textbook. The students in this course are taught art appreciation, art history, terminology, artists and art styles and the characteristics that distinguish […]

This course is a culmination of a student’s four years of photographic study. Each student in this course will develop a portfolio of work in a specific area of interest to that student. Whatever area in which a student finds his/her/their interest to be strong can be used for this final project course. For example,

In this course students will be challenged to explore, research, and create for the stock illustration industry. Students will gain the understanding of how stock is searched, utilized, and purchased. The projects will require students to setup appropriate accounts to sell their art after the creation process. They can manage their accounts online while learning

This course will focus on alternative and emerging forms of video, production, and postproduction, going into streaming options, new tech, apps, advanced special effects techniques, basic character animation, beyond basic image animation, awareness of 360º video, and discussion of what new tools are coming into our industry, be it through mainstream or more alternative methods

The focus of this course is on creating a print publication from cover to cover. With an emphasis on hierarchy, grid, page sequence, and spreads, the publication integrates images, color, texture, and typography relative to the subject of the publication. The pace of the course is fast and designed to simulate a working environment, while

The role of communication design in creating comprehensive corporate identity systems is the focus of this course. An analysis of corporate objectives and practical applications will be the basis for developing a structured corporate identity system, including logo design, color, symbols, and branding. Other business collateral may also apply (stationery, business cards, signage, packaging, and

By concentrating on layout composition and grid systems, this course will utilize design principles and problem-solving skills developed in prior fundamental and mid-level graphic design courses. With an emphasis on design process, students will explore various means of hierarchy and visual wayfinding. Students use critical thinking in the application of type and other design elements

Currently, there are over 20 desktop and mobile products and services that, when used in combination, can greatly improve the workflow and productivity of any graphic, web or interactive design project. Beyond Photoshop and Illustrator, students will leverage adobe’s suite of applications even further, exploring new tools for conceptualization and collaboration on large projects, improved

Through competencies established with work from Cost Control, Menu and Restaurant operations, and Catering Management students will develop a portfolio-business plan for a foodservice operation. The project will include these areas: Market Analysis and Marketing Strategy, Operating Budget, Sales Projections, Opening Inventories, Capital Equipment, Standardized Recipes and Costing for all standardized recipes, Menu and Facilities

Students observe and participate in the supervisory operation of a successful foodservice business. They apply their professional skills to gain experience in order to enter and become successful in the foodservice business. Emphasis is placed on developing hospitality and culinary practical and management skills. This course is offered on ground with an online component.