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VISC 206 - Interdisciplinary Studies


PREREQUISITES: VISC 210 - Web Design I  or VISC 217 - Graphic Design II  or PHOT 209 - Studio Lighting  or VIDT 202 - Studio and Field Production II  
PROGRAM: Visual Communications
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2012

Offers students the opportunity to complete selected projects while working in a team environment with students of other disciplines. Simulates situations found in industry.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Exhibit an understanding of working methods in the visual communications field.
  2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of creating and working from comps and semi comps.
  3. Exhibit a working knowledge of art direction.
  4. Create professional work, similar to that found in industry with other individuals in a team working environment.
  5. Exhibit a working knowledge of other disciplines within the communications field.
  6. Complete portfolio projects that meet stringent deadlines.
  7. Exhibit complementary skills in a group environment.
  8. Exhibit the ability to “sell” ideas to other team members.
  9. Exhibit knowledge of how each component of the workflow fits into the other to complete the assignment.
  10. Perform tasks in other disciplines that are not in one’s major field.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Advertising and commercial assignments which include group participation and skills
  • Rough layouts, semi comps, and comprehensives
  • Industry workflows and methods
  • Working in team environments
  • Finding ways to contribute to a team environment
  • Working with advanced assignment work in graphic design, photography, and interactive design.

 

 
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