GR DES 20, COPY PREPARATION FOR REPRODUCTION 2 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course introduces a range of graphic design presentation and production techniques from concept visualization and presentation comps with markers, to print production skills including precision inking, copyfitting of type, paste-up, photostats, computerization, and the limitations and assets of print reproduction processes.
2073 10:00a-12:05p TTh AET 103 Lancaster W F
Above section 2073 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2074 3:00p-5:05p M AET 105 Martinez L R
3:00p-5:05p W AET 202 Martinez L R
Above section 2074 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
4326 5:30p-9:35p T AET 103 Martinez L R
Above section 4326 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 21, INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING 3 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course provides an introduction to electronic publishing, printing, and the history of printing and other areas of graphic communications. It includes orientation to the computer, typesetting, electronic page layout software, camera work, basic stripping, platemaking, proofing, presswork, quality control techniques, and post-press operations. Students will learn to operate Macintosh computers and various models of printing presses to reproduce various types of camera-ready artwork.
4327 6:30p-8:50p M AET 105 Martinez L R
6:30p-8:50p W AET 202 Martinez L R
Above section 4327 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 31, GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO 1 (2,2) 2 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Advisory: Art 10A and Graphic Design 20.
This studio course introduces the graphic design process including concept, visualization, documentation, and professional presentation. With an emphasis on visual communication strategies, students will explore the fundamental text and image interaction and develop various types of graphic identity designs including symbolic, pictorial, or typographic. This is the first in a sequence of three courses.
2075 9:00a-11:05a MW AET 104 Staff
Above section 2075 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2076 9:00a-1:05p F AET 202 Staff
Above section 2076 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
4328 5:30p-9:35p Th AET 104 Cottingham G L
Above section 4328 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 32, MARKER TECHNIQUES (2,2) 2 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course covers the use of markers and felt pens in the advertising and rendering professions. Through lectures and projects, this course focuses on various marker sketch techniques including color application, texture, form, and shadow.
2077 9:00a-1:05p Th AET 202 Robinson K C
Above section 2077 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2078 1:00p-5:05p T AET 202 Gerds D A
Above section 2078 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 33, TYPOGRAPHY DESIGN 1 2 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Graphic Design 20.
This studio course introduces classical typography—tradition, terminology, specification, and production. With an emphasis on legibility and craftsmanship, students will develop rectilinear typographic compositions while learning type indication, comping, and professional presentation techniques. This is the first in a sequence of two courses.
4329 5:30p-9:35p T AET 104 Tanaka Bonita R
Above section 4329 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 34, GRAPHIC DESIGN ON COMPUTERS 3 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course introduces fundamentals of page layout and graphic software. It emphasizes the practical application of page layout software to layout, typography, graphic imagery and publication design, and requires creation of files for output.
2080 1:00p-4:05p T AET 105 Martinez L R
Arrange-2 Hours
Above section 2080 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2081 1:00p-4:05p W AET 103 Mazzara E
Arrange-2 Hours
Above section 2081 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2082 1:30p-4:35p F AET 103 Staff
Arrange-2 Hours
Above section 2082 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 38, BEGINNING DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION 4 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Graphic Design 31. • Advisory: Art 10A and 20A.
This course is designed for students interested in the computer as a beginning illustration tool. The course covers how to use a digital computer drawing application. Students will create, draw, layer, and edit shapes and objects on the computer. This class is taught on Macintosh computers.
2083 1:00p-5:05p Th AET 105 Baduel Z M
Arrange-2 Hours
Above section 2083 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
4330 5:30p-9:35p Th AET 103 Martinez L R
Arrange-2 Hours
Above section 4330 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 41, GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO 2 2 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Graphic Design 31.
This studio course introduces the application of graphic identity designs to corporate identity programs, retail identity systems, and other uses, primarily in 2-D. With an emphasis on visual problem-solving strategies, students will generate design criteria research, analysis, design implications, and design system development. This is the second in a sequence of three courses.
4331 5:30p-9:35p M AET 104 Baduel Z M
Above section 4331 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 43, TYPOGRAPHY DESIGN 2 2 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Graphic Design 33. • Advisory: Graphic Design 31 and 34.
This studio design course provides a survey of typography history and current design directions to inspire the development of dynamic, contemporary typographic compositions. With an emphasis on verbal communication strategies, students will explore the metaphoric and stylistic refinement of text - the fundamental element of graphic design style. This is the second in a sequence of two courses.
2085 1:00p-5:05p M AET 104 Tanaka Bonita R
Above section 2085 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 44, COMPUTER PUBLICATION DESIGN 3 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Graphic Design 34.
A continuation of Graphic Design 34, this lecture-lab course stresses the use of microcomputers to develop professional solutions to page layout design problems. This course is taught with Macintosh computers.
2086 1:00p-4:05p Th AET 103 Mazzara E
Arrange-2 Hours
Above section 2086 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
4332 6:30p-9:35p W AET 105 Bayroff A
Arrange-2 Hours
Above section 4332 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 50, GRAPHIC DESIGN PORTFOLIO PREPARATION 2 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This studio course focuses upon the development of an effective graphic design portfolio-refining existing work and also defining and executing additional portfolio projects to meet a student’s need for transfer application or employment in the field.
4333 5:30p-9:35p M AET 202 Donon S G
Above section 4333 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 51, GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO 3 2 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Graphic Design 41.
This studio course introduces the development of multi-faceted promotional design programs with applications in 2-D and 3-D. With an emphasis on unifying concepts, students will create comprehensive design programs which may include print, packaging, advertising, media, and environments. This is the third in a sequence of three courses.
2087 1:00p-5:05p T AET 103 Lancaster W F
Above section 2087 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
4334 5:30p-9:35p W AET 103 Lancaster W F
Above section 4334 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 64, DIGITAL IMAGING FOR DESIGN I 3 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Using computer technology, this class teaches students how to scan, manipulate, and enhance digital images for graphic reproduction using Adobe Photoshop, an image processing software tool; digital image problem-solving with hands-on experience.
Graphic Design 64 is the same course as ET 37. Students may receive credit for one, but not both.
2089 1:00p-4:05p M AET 103 Baduel Z M
Arrange-2 Hours
Above section 2089 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2090 2:00p-5:05p W AET 105 Baduel Z M
Arrange-2 Hours
Above section 2090 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
4335 6:30p-9:35p T AET 105 Baduel Z M
Arrange-2 Hours
Above section 4335 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 71, MOTION GRAPHICS 3 UNITS
• Prerequisite: Graphic Design 64.
This hands-on course focuses on bringing together the elements of photo, text, movies and sound to create a complete video project. Students will concentrate on the techniques, skills, and theory of video editing and how to apply those techniques to enhance, pace and set the mood for film or video projects. Included will be demonstrations of a variety of available editing equipment.
4338 6:30p-9:35p W AET 123 Gerds E L
Arrange-2 Hours
Above section 4338 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 72, STORYBOARDS FOR FILM, T.V., AND AUDIOVISUALS 2 UNITS
• Advisory: Art 20A.
This course covers techniques of storyboard for film and television graphics. It explores uses of the storyboard in planning commercials, short films, titles for filmstrips, and other applications.
Graphic Design 72 is the same course as Entertainment Technology 18A. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
4339 5:30p-9:35p T AET 202 Fontana D J
Above section 4339 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 90A, INTERNSHIP 1 UNIT
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in the class.
The Internship Program is designed to provide the students with “real life” experience in a graphic design environment. Students will work with a local firm to apply graphic design principles.
Arrange-4 Hours AET 227C Lancaster W F
Above section meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 90B, INTERNSHIP 2 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in the class.
The Internship Program is designed to provide the students with “real life” experience in a graphic design environment. Students will work with a local firm to apply graphic arts principles.
Arrange-8 Hours AET 227C Lancaster W F
Above section meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
GR DES 90C, INTERNSHIP 3 UNITS
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in the class.
The Internship Program is designed to provide the student with “real life” experience in a graphic design environment. Students will work with a local firm to apply graphic arts principles.
Arrange-12 Hours AET 227C Lancaster W F
Above section meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.