Course Syllabus
Design Communication I
ARTC 1317
Semester with Course
Reference Number (CRN)
Fall 2012
Crn# 27010
Instructor contact
information (phone
number and email
address)
Sharon Hendry
Sharon.hendry@hccs.edu
713-718-7914
Office Location and Hours
West Loop Mon 4:30-5:30, T/R 2:30 -3:30, Fri 4-5
Course Location/Times
Course Semester Credit
Hours (SCH) (lecture, lab)
If applicable
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
2
Laboratory Hours: 4
External Hours:
Total Course Contact
Hours
96.00
Course Length (number of
weeks)
16 weeks regular tem
Type of Instruction
Lecture/Lab
Course Description:
Study of design development relating to graphic design terminology, tools and
media, and layout and design concepts. Topics include integration of type,
images and other design elements, and developing computer skills in industry
standard computer programs.
Course Prerequisite(s)
PREREQUISITE(S):
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ARTC 1325 and
ARTC 1305
FREQUENT REQUISITES
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MATH 0306 (Basic Math Pre-Algebra)
Departmental approval
GUST 0341 (7th -9th Grade Reading)
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ARTC 1305
FREQUENT REQUISITES
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MATH 0306 (Basic Math Pre-Algebra)
Departmental approval
GUST 0341 (7th -9th Grade Reading)
ENGL 0300 or 0347
Academic Discipline/CTE
Program Learning
Outcomes
1. Demonstrate ability to select and apply industry standard software in design.
2. Design and demonstrate use of software and techniques in Digital
Communication’s practical applications.
3. Develop a portfolio of work that demonstrates proficiency in skills for
employment.
4. Present a portfolio of work that demonstrates proficiency in skills for
employment.
Course Student Learning
Outcomes (SLO): 4 to 7
1. Identify design principles of visual communications
2. Implement the creative design process to produce a visual solution using the
appropriate software.
Learning Objectives
(Numbering system
should be linked to SLO e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.)
Identify design principles of visual communications
1. Demonstrate the developmental stages of design
2. Provide design solutions that are not formed by imitating or copying current
design trends or style
Implement the creative design process to produce a visual solution using
the appropriate software.
1. Develop skills in computer graphic software programs for the design industry.
2. Present a variety of visual design solutions to a creative problem while
applying design elements and developing design principles.
SCANS and/or Core
Curriculum
Competencies: If
applicable
SCANS
Identify design principles of visual communications
Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading
Workplace Competencies - Information -Organizes & Maintains
Implement the creative design process to produce a visual solution using
the appropriate software.
Foundation Skills - Basic -Mathematics
Foundation Skills - Basic -Listening
Foundation Skills - Thinking -Creative
Foundation Skills - Thinking -Problem Solving
Foundation Skills - Personal Qualities -Social
Foundation Skills - Personal Qualities -Self-Management
Foundation Skills - Personal Qualities -Integrity/Honesty
Foundation Skills - Personal Qualities -Responsibility
Workplace Competencies - Resources -Allocates Time
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Participates as Team Member
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Teaches Others
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Excercises Leadership
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Works with Cultural Diversity
Workplace Competencies - Systems -Improves & Designs Systems
Workplace Competencies - Technology -Selects Technology
Workplace Competencies - Technology -Applies Technology to Task
Instructional Methods
Web-enhanced (49% or less)
Face to Face
Student Assignments
Identify design principles of visual communications
Presentations
http://hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines