UACCM | Course Description |Graphic Design

UACCM courses are identified by a code containing letters which indicate the department and numbers which indicate sequencing within the department. The last number indicates credit hours received for the course. Developmental classes, while providing credit and being included in the computation of the semester grade point average, do not count toward graduation for either a certificate or degree.

“ACTS” Arkansas Course Transfer System.
“GE” designates the course is acceptable as a General Education Elective.

GDT 1113 | Introduction to Photography
3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall and spring semesters. The course content will introduce the skills necessary to understand camera basics with a focus on digital photography. In addition, composition and lighting is emphasized along with applications in the following: landscape photography, event photography, location photography, and people photography. Photographic methods (resolution/contrast) are emphasized for print and web design.

GDT 1203 | 2D Design
3 Cr. (3 Lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in fall and spring semester. This course is designed to introduce the basic design principles. The student will learn to plan and organize using the activities thinking, looking, and doing. The student learns to solve creative problems whether their future study involves painting, fashion design, interior design, industrial design, set design or graphic design.

GDT 2403 | Graphic Design I
3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: None. Offered in the fall semester. This course is designed to introduce layout and design techniques used by the advertising and art design industry. Students study type styles, type selection, layout design and copyfitting. Students also learn the arrangement of elements (headline, photography, text, etc.) to meet professional standards. Students will produce a portfolio of their work.

GDT 2413 | Graphic Design II
3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: GDT 2403 Graphic Design I. Offered in the spring semester. This course is a continuation of skills and concepts introduced in Graphic Design I. Students plan and develop brochures, newsletters, stationery, business cards, etc. Students will develop a corporate identity program, an advertising campaign, and a portfolio of their work.

GDT 2503 | Web Page Design
3 Cr. (3 lec)
Prerequisites: GDT 2533 Digital Imaging or consent of the instructor. Offered on demand. The course covers planning, designing, developing, testing, publishing, and maintaining a multi-page web site. Topics include imaging, typographic, color, animation, sound, and video issues as well as a study of HTML

GDT 2513 | Digital Illustrations
3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: BUS 1213 Computer Applications or consent of the instructor. Offered in the spring semester. This course is designed to introduce the basic knowledge and skills necessary to produce visual images using Adobe Illustrator. Students learn how to create full-color graphic images for a variety of visual communications. (Classes in 2D Design and Graphic Design I are helpful.)

GDT 2523 | Electronic Page Layout and Prepress
3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: GDT 2513 Digital Illustrations or GDT 2533 Digital Imaging or BUS 2243 Business Graphics. Offered in the spring semester. This course is designed to teach students the basics of using PowerMac computers. Students learn to set type and create multi-page documents using QuarkXPress as the main applications software.

GDT 2533 | Digital Imaging
3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: BUS 1213 Computer Applications or consent of instructor. Offered in the fall semester. This course is designed to familiarize students with the fundamentals of Photoshop 7. Students learn the process of changing existing images and combining images to create a composite image or montage to which special effects may be added. Students create posters, billboards, and magazine ads. Students learn the fundamentals of preparing files for output to lithography, newspapers, and magazines.

GDT 2543 | Advanced Electronic Page Layout and Prepress
3 Cr. (3 lec.)
Prerequisite: GDT 2523 Electronic Page Layout and Prepress. GDT 2403 Graphic Design I, and (GDT 2513 Digital Illustration or GDT 2533 Digital Imaging). Offered in the fall semester. This course serves as a capstone for the advanced graphic design students who have developed knowledge of graphic design through study and portfolio development. The students will continue to revise their portfolios. Client relations, concept designs, and production skills are incorporated along with field trips and guest speakers. The students work with minimal supervision from the instructor.