Department of Communication Arts

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Mission Statement

The Department of Communication Arts mission is to offer our students a well-rounded and comprehensive educational experience in the graphic communications, packaging, imaging industries, graphic design, and studio art. We will do this by providing staff, facilities, and curriculum responsive to current industry trends.

Educational Outcomes

1. Graduates will have a comprehensive technical knowledge of the printing processes, technologies, and hands-on skills in graphic communications.
2. Graduates will demonstrate aesthetic and historical understanding in the visual arts.
3. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design and manufacture graphic communications products using the methods of the discipline to industry standards.
4. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of aesthetics and design, media specialization, and professional presentation and skill in the application of their chosen artistic media
5. Graduates will be able to apply critical thinking, oral, written, and effective listening skills.
6. Graduates will have a depth of understanding that will afford them the opportunity to have a career in the field of graphic communications or advanced studies.
7. Graduates will demonstrate professional growth and development in the visual arts that prepares them to pursue graduate studies or a career in an art-related field.

Portfolio Process for Graphic Design and Studio Art

Annual Portfolio Reviews: Each art student is also required to submit a portfolio for annual reviews. Submission dates are established at the beginning of each semester and will appear in art course syllabi. Should a student’s portfolio be rejected, he/she may make appropriate changes within a time frame established by the professors. Eligibility for upper level courses and continuance in the art program is established by approval of portfolio.

Final Senior Portfolio Review: Graduating seniors must submit a final senior portfolio as part of the ART 499  capstone course. All art major students are required to take ART 499 - Senior Exhibition/Portfolio   and pass the senior portfolio review, and participate in a solo or group senior exhibition prior to graduation.

Portfolio Requirements

Students must submit portfolios to continue in the art program. Please include a variety of work appropriate to demonstrate your graphic design/studio art potential, your creativity and technical skills. Include the following:

• Number of Pieces - first review (minimum of 10), second review (minimum of 15),
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    (minimum of 20).
• Media - Specific requirements for submissions are set at the beginning of each semester and made available to students.
• Format - Only electronic submissions, a CD with PDF files of artwork, are accepted.
• Submission Deadline - Submissions are required in conjunction with enrollment in certain courses, including ART 499. Criteria and due dates are discussed at applicable times.

Programs

• Studio Art, B.A.

• Graphic Communications, B.S.
• Graphic Design, B.S.
• Studio Art, B.S.
• Studio Art, Pre-Art Therapy Track, B.S.

• Printing Production and Imaging Technology, A.P.P.I.T.

• Drama Minor
• Graphic Design Minor
• Studio Art Minor

Courses

• ART 101 - Fundamentals of Drawing
• ART 102 - Figure Drawing
• ART 104 - Introduction to Graphic Design
• ART 141 - Acrylic Painting Methods
• ART 152 - Pottery: Wheel Techniques
• ART 161 - Art Appreciation
• ART 180 - Foundations of Design
• ART 181 - Typographic Design
• ART 202 - Intermediate Drawing
• ART 211 - Art History I
• ART 212 - Art History II
• ART 222 - Digital Image Editing
• ART 231 - 3-D Design
• ART 252 - Ceramics: Hand Building with Clay
• ART 282 - Digital Design for Video Production
• ART 291 - Printmaking
• ART 313 - History of Graphic Design
• ART 345 - Oil Painting Methods
• ART 346 - Conceptual Projects in Painting
• ART 355 - Three Dimensional Materials and Methods
• ART 356 - Sculpture
• ART 365 - Digital Design for Publication and Print
• ART 366 - Digital Design for Interactivity and the Internet
• ART 421 - Contemporary Art and Design
• ART 445 - Two-Dimensional Mixed Media
• ART 455 - Conceptual Development in Three-Dimensional Media
• ART 462 - Business of Design and Professional Portfolio
• ART 465 - Internship
• ART 499 - Senior Exhibition/Portfolio

• COMM 101 - Public Speaking
• COMM 201 - Voice and Articulation

• DRAM 161 - Drama Appreciation
• DRAM 191 - Theatre Production
• DRAM 192 - Theatre Production
• DRAM 201 - Theatre Forum
• DRAM 202 - Performance I
• DRAM 203 - Tech Theatre I
• DRAM 291 - Theatre Production
• DRAM 292 - Theatre Production
• DRAM 299 - Special Topics
• DRAM 302 - Performance II
• DRAM 303 - Tech Theatre II
• DRAM 391 - Theatre Production
• DRAM 392 - Theatre Production
• DRAM 399 - Special Topics
• DRAM 490 - Theatre Internship
• DRAM 491 - Theatre Production
• DRAM 492 - Theatre Production
• DRAM 499 - Special Topics

• GC 101 - Introduction to Graphic Communications
• GC 105 - Introduction to Basic Adobe Software
• GC 110 - Digital Imaging Applications
• GC 113 - Color Reproduction I
• GC 114 - Color Reproduction II
• GC 135 - Printing Applications I
• GC 223 - Digital Photography
• GC 236 - Introduction to Packaging
• GC 243 - Flexographic and Specialty Printing
• GC 251 - Web Design and Production
• GC 255 - Digital File Preparation and Workflow
• GC 283 - Digital Printing & Variable Data Applications
• GC 300 - Special Topics in Printing, Imaging, emedia Technology
• GC 337 - Printing Applications II
• GC 352 - Web to Print Technologies
• GC 400 - Special Topics in Printing, Imaging, emedia Technology
• GC 441 - Research and Development in Graphic Communications
• GC 442 - Current Trends and Ethical Issues
• GC 443 - Printing Estimating and Production Planning
• GC 444 - Managing Quality in Graphic Communication
• GC 445 - Advanced Packaging
• GC 451 - Internship

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