Graphic Design & Digital Media
- Program Maps
DIGM 5 Typography
Monday/Wednesday 3:00PM-5:50PM | August 20 - December 21
Typography explores the art, process, and technical approach to ideating and producing
successful typography for visual communication and design. Students use vector based
tools to create, modify, place and design compositions using typography as an essential
design element.
Strongly Recommended: DIGM 41 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher).
DIGM 6A Photo Compositing
Monday/Wednesday 6:00PM-8:50PM | August 20 - December 21
Introduction to the use of industry standard software for retouching, editing, and
compositing digital images. Students take their original photography and artistically
adjust contrast, exposure, color balance, to create enhanced compositions.
Strongly Recommended: PHOT 50 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher).
DIGM 7 Design and Layout
Monday/Wednesday 12:00PM-2:45PM | August 20 - December 21
Design and Layout focuses on digital and print layouts using design elements and principles.
Students create layouts using Gestalt principles, creative concepts, color separation
and typography.
Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for DIGM 41 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher).
DIGM 15 Web and User Experience Design
Monday/Wednesday 9:00AM-11:50AM | August 20 - December 21
Introduction to the design elements required to create a visually compelling website
or user experience. Emphasis on design and layout, vector based graphics, and style
consistency. Students learn to create a style guide to ensure continuity of design
throughout the build process.
Strongly Recommended: DIGM 2 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher).