Commercial Art

Courses

CAT 123: Layout and Design

Class Program
Commercial Art
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 1 Lab Hours 4

This course introduces students to layout and design principles using current software.  Topics include importing, combining and manipulating text, graphic elements, and images for composite layout. Upon completion, students should be able to design and layout various projects at a professional level for production.

CAT 180: Current Topics in Commercial Art

Class Program
Commercial Art
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 1 Lab Hours 2
Manipulative Hours
3
Core Course

This course is a survey of current trends in the commercial art industry and provides specialized instruction in various areas using current professional techniques. Emphasis is placed on specialized areas of commercial art.

CAT 223: Electronic Publishing I

Class Program
Commercial Art
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 6
Manipulative Hours
0
Transfer Code
Code C
Core Course

The focus of this course is on improving design knowledge and skills for publishing. The student will create projects based on the knowledge they have obtained in previous course work. Emphasis will be place on producing a technically correct file for publishing using current design software. Upon completion the student should have an understanding of the publishing process from concept to completion.

CAT 224: Electronic Publishing II

Class Program
Commercial Art
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 6
Manipulative Hours
0
Transfer Code
Code C
Core Course

The focus of this course is to further advance the student’s design knowledge and skills for publishing. The student will create projects based on the knowledge they have obtained in previous course work. Emphasis will be place on producing a technically correct file for publishing using current design software. Upon completion the student should have an advanced understanding of the publishing process from concept to completion.

Prerequisite Courses
CAT 223

CAT 270: Web Site Development

Class Program
Commercial Art
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 1 Lab Hours 4
Core Course

This course focuses on the necessary technical tools and design principles used for creating and posting web sites. Emphasis is placed on software and the creation and maintenance of a web site. Upon completion, students should be able to design, implement and maintain a web site.

CAT 292: Cooperative Work Experience in Commercial Art

Class Program
Commercial Art
Credits 0 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Transfer Code
Code C

This course is designed for the student to obtain work experience in the commercial art profession. Emphasis is placed on instruction by a qualified professional in a work situation and on producing work meeting industry standards using current technology. Upon completion, students should be able to work in a professional creative environment with little or no supervision.