This course focuses on effective sentence and paragraph writing. Through visual analysis and comprehension exercises students learn the essential elements of composition and the fundamental principles of written communication. Activities will incorporate in-class discussions/applications employing proper word usage, grammar and punctuation, research tasks, short writing assignments, proofreading exercises, and peer assessments.

This course focuses on industry-standard software, specifically Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, to teach students how to create layouts, graphics and illustrative elements for integrated media projects. Emphasis is on producing graphic elements for Web sites, applications, as well as assets for video production, motion graphics and animations.

Elective general education courses appear in your program of study as GNED 0000. This is called a “placeholder.” This placeholder is replaced by an actual course that you will select from a list of available "elective" general education courses when you register in the relevant semester.

Please note that the type and number of elective courses available will vary from semester to semester and from year to year.

Please visit the General Education website for more information.

This course covers the basic principles of photography in a digital environment. Students consider both the technical and visual components of the photograph in critical discussions with their instructor and their peers. This course introduces the use of digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras as well as basic editing and printing techniques. The cameras used require the student to manually adjust shutter speed and aperture.

This course introduces the art and science of typography and digital colour theory. Students make strategic colour choices and craft well-designed typographic layouts for use in a variety of integrated media projects. They learn the basic principles of typography as they apply to meaning, legibility and information hierarchy. Students also explore the social, emotive and symbolic aspects of colour.

This course teaches students how to use HTML and CSS to create intuitive Web site interfaces and layouts, based upon universally accepted user-centered design principles. Emphasis is on developing good visual design skills using HTML and CSS as the primary tools.

This course is a continuation of Digital Art, Illustration and Design I. Students learn to develop advanced skills in creating layouts, graphics and illustrative elements using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Emphasis is on digitizing and working with hand rendered art created using traditional mediums and methodologies.

Elective general education courses appear in your program of study as GNED 0000. This is called a “placeholder.” This placeholder is replaced by an actual course that you will select from a list of available "elective" general education courses when you register in the relevant semester.

Please note that the type and number of elective courses available will vary from semester to semester and from year to year.

Please visit the General Education website for more information.

In this course students create interactive movies using Flash and ActionScript. Graphics manipulation, animation, sound, text and video are used in developing content for mobile distribution. Emphasis is placed on creating content for videos, virtual worlds, digital signage, apps, and touch screen environments.

Students learn to add interactivity and functionality to digital assets and web content through the manipulation of code libraries.  Students explore the intricacies of scripting for multiple platforms and designing code for cross-platform delivery. JavaScript and JQuery are introduced to aid design, layout, and modification of assets for integrated environments.

This course teaches students to produce video and audio assets for integrated media projects. Emphasis will be placed on preproduction and fundamental video and audio editing skills. Students learn camera techniques; studio recording procedures, as well as the basics of planning and producing linear, narrative-based video pieces.

This course is a continuation of Web Design I, coaching students to utilize hybrid Web technologies to design user interfaces and complex Web sites that incorporate dynamic content. Students also learn to add video, animated and interactive assets to Web sites to provide a media-rich user experience.

Elective general education courses appear in your program of study as GNED 0000. This is called a “placeholder.” This placeholder is replaced by an actual course that you will select from a list of available "elective" general education courses when you register in the relevant semester.

Please note that the type and number of elective courses available will vary from semester to semester and from year to year.

Please visit the General Education website for more information.

Students explore the intricacies of porting visual assets to mobile platforms from a range of sources. Content optimization, graphic and video manipulation, design layout, and design modification of these assets and multi-platform distribution are covered in this course.

Students learn how to add interactivity and functionality to webpages and digital assets. Students develop an understanding of JQuery and Javascript on the client side and how they are used to create highly interactive and dynamic websites. To facilitate Interactivity students examine popup windows, form validation, rollovers and digital overlays for video assets from concept to practical application. Understanding how to modify code libraries and customize routines for the most appropriate output is the primary focus of this course.

This course teaches techniques for creating vector animations and interactive content. The relationships between frame-by-frame animation, kinematics and tweening are examined and implemented through theoretical and practical learning. Students use the actionscript library to add interactive elements to vector-based content.

This course introduces the development of applications for social media. Students explore social networking, blogging, collaborating and media sharing, and concentrate on creating and implementing social media apps for these categories. Understanding visual identity, audience demographics, and content delivery enable students to integrated media solutions for the appropriate social media channel.

Students create websites using content management systems such as Wordpress, Joomula and Drupal. Emphasis is on efficient design and the facilitation of rapid development of dynamic websites. Students also learn how to extend the CMS for client needs, ensuring they can utilize and maintain the site within their current working environment.

An integrated team of three instructors with a wide variety of skills used in the web industry coach students as they gain real-world experience working on a project with a non-profit organization, or pursue an internship-style relationship with an appropriate media design and production studio of their choosing.

An integrated team of three instructions with a wide variety of skills used in the web industry coach students as they create rich media projects. Content consists of streaming video and audio; interactive animations; printed and/or interactive text; and photographs. Students work with clients to port material to mobile platforms as needed and distribute the content in the most accessible manner.

An integrated team of three instructors with a wide variety of skills used in the web industry will coach students in Motion Graphics, Flash/HTML 5/ and other coding-based functions, as well as work with them on the wider technical skills used in their portfolio pieces.