UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for Course Change
Fall 2016
FAST TRACK (Select if this will be a fast track item. Refer to Fast Track Policy for
eligibility)
If the changes included in this proposal are significant, attach copies of original and proposed
syllabi in approved university format.
VC 251, VC 333, VC 370,
1. Course subject and number:
VC 490C
2. Units:
See upper and lower division undergraduate course definitions.
3. College: Social and Behavioral Sciences
5. Current Student Learning Outcomes of the
course.
4. Academic Unit:
3
School of
Communication
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Developing Course Learning Outcomes)
6. Current catalog display in this column
title, description and units. Cut and paste, in
its entirety, from the current on-line academic
catalog* http://catalog.nau.edu/Catalog/.
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VC 251 COMPUTER IMAGING (3)
Description: Studio course. Introduction to
computer literacy. Practical and technical
concepts for entry-level image manipulation.
Demonstrations, exercises, and concepts
necessary for digital design. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs.
lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
Units: 3
VC 251 102 COMPUTER IMAGING
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER
GRAPHICS (3)
Description: Studio course. Introduction to
computer literacy. Practical and technical
concepts for entry-level image manipulation.
Demonstrations, exercises, and concepts
necessary for digital design. 1 hr. lecture, 4
hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee
required.
Units: 3
Effective Fall 2015
VC 333 GRAPHIC DESIGN III (3)
Description: Studio course. Focuses on complex
visual communication problems, such as
packaging design and visual identity. 1 hr.
lecture, 4 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee
required.
Units: 3
Prerequisite: VC 330, 332; ART 150 with grades
of C or better
VC 333 303 GRAPHIC DESIGN III (3)
Description: Studio course. Focuses on
complex visual communication problems, such
as packaging design and visual identity. 1 hr.
lecture, 4 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course
fee required.
Units: 3
Prerequisite: VC 330, VC 332; ART 150 VC
161, VC 261, VC 262 with grades of C or
better
VC 370 VISUAL COMMUNICATION
STUDIOS (3)
Description: Professional or experimental studio
practice, examines trends and media
applications in visual communication expertise
areas. Topics encompass studio practices used
in motion graphics, animation, digital media, and
print design. Letter grade only. May be repeated
for up to 12 units of credit. Two completions of
each topic are allowed. Only the first 6 units will
count towards the major. Course fee required.
Units: 3
Prerequisite: VC 161, 329, 331, 351; ART 136;
COM 101, 200 w/ grades of C or better
VC 370 343 VISUAL COMMUNICATION
STUDIOS (3)
Description: Studio course. Professional or
experimental studio practice, examines trends
and media applications in visual communication
expertise areas. Specialized design topics
encompass studio practices used in motion
graphics, animation, digital media, and print
design. Letter grade only. May be repeated for
up to 12 units of credit. Two completions of
each topic are allowed. Only the first 6 units
will count towards the major. Course fee
required.
Units: 3
Prerequisite: VC 161, VC 261, VC 262 329,
331, 351; ART 136; COM 101, 200 w/
with grades of C or better
VC 490C SENIOR PROJECT (3)
Description: Analysis, development, and
preparation of a professional portfolio plus a
written capstone statement. Self promotion,
resume, visual documentation, and an oral
presentation are also required. 1 hr. lecture, 4
hrs. lab. Instructor consent required. Letter
grade only. Course fee required.
Units: 3
Requirement Designation: Senior Capstone
Prerequisite: VC 451 or VC 333, 6 units of VC
370, ARH 142, one of the following: ARH 141,
143, or 145, one 200-level (or higher) ARH
course, Admission to Visual Communication BFA,
and Senior Status or higher
Effective Fall 2015
VC 490C 493C GRAPHIC DESIGN
SENIOR PORTFOLIO PROJECT (3)
Description: Analysis, development, and
preparation of a professional portfolio plus a
written capstone statement. Self promotion,
resume, visual documentation, and an oral
presentation are also required. 1 hr. lecture, 4
hrs. lab. Instructor consent required.
Letter grade only. Course fee required.
Units: 3
Requirement Designation: Senior Capstone
Prerequisite: VC 403, VC 453, VC 451 or
VC 333, 6 units of VC 370, ARH 142, one
of the following: ARH 141, 143, or 145,
one 200-level (or higher) ARH course,
Admission to Visual Communication BFA,
and Senior Status or higher
*if there has been a previously approved UCC/UGC/ECCC change since the last catalog year, please copy the approved
text from the proposal form into this field.
7. Justification for course change.
These changes intend to align the courses’ numbers and prerequisites with the Program
Changes being proposed in parallel. The course name change is designed to bring the
terminology up to date.
IN THE FOLLOWING SECTION, COMPLETE ONLY WHAT IS CHANGING
CURRENT
Current combined lecture & lab components:
PROPOSED
Proposed combined lecture & lab components:
Current grading option:
letter grade
pass/fail
or both
Current repeat for additional units:
Yes
No
Current repeat for additional units in same term:
Yes
No
Current repeat max number of units:
Proposed grading option:
letter grade
pass/fail
or both
Proposed repeat for additional units:
Yes
No
Proposed repeat for additional units same term:
Yes
No
Proposed repeat max number of units:
Current Instruction Mode:
In person
Online
Hybrid
Proposed Instruction Mode:
In person
Online
Hybrid
8. Is this course in any plan (major, minor, or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis)? Yes
No
If yes, list and include evidence of notification to and/or response from each impacted academic unit
as necessary.
VC 251;
Visual Communication; B.F.A., Photography; B.S. (elective).
VC 333, VC 370, VC 490C:
Visual Communication; B.F.A.
9. Is there a related plan or sub plan change proposal being submitted?
If no, explain.
Visual Communications; B.F.A.
Yes
No
Yes
No
11. Do you want to remove the Liberal Studies or Diversity designation?
If yes, select all that apply.
Liberal Studies
Diversity
Both
Yes
No
12. Is this course listed in the Course Equivalency Guide?
Yes
No
Answer 10-13 for UCC/ECCC only:
10. Is this course an approved Liberal Studies or Diversity course?
If yes, select all that apply.
Liberal Studies
Diversity
VC 490C
Effective Fall 2015
Both
VC 251
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Scott Galland
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
1/25/2016
Date
Approvals:
Chris Johnson
Department Chair/Unit Head (if appropriate)
11/16/2015
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
William H. Huffman
Dean of college
11/13/2015
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC Approval
Date
EXTENDED CAMPUSES
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Academic Unit Head
Date
Division Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning)
Date
Division Administrator in Extended Campuses (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized
Learning)
Date
Faculty Chair of Extended Campuses Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or
Personalized Learning)
Date
Effective Fall 2015
UGC Approval (Graduate-Level Courses Only)
Date
Chief Academic Officer; Extended Campuses (or Designee)
Date
From: Christopher S Johnson
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:30 PM
To: Stuart S Galland <Stuart.Galland@nau.edu>
Cc: William H Huffman <William.Huffman@nau.edu>
Subject: RE: Fast Track approval request: VC251-490C
Scott,
I approve of the fast track changes to VC 251, VC 333, VC 370 and VC 490c per our discussion on the phone today.
Christopher S. Johnson, Professor of Visual Communication
Visual Communication Coordinator
Northern Arizona University, School of Communication
Box 5619
Flagstaff AZ, 86011-5619
Office: Rm 327 in the School of Communication
Office Phone # (928) 523-8114
Fax # (928)523-1505
http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~csj2
http://www.csj2.com
From: William H Huffman
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 2:23 PM
To: Stuart S Galland <Stuart.Galland@nau.edu>; Christopher S Johnson <C.S.Johnson@nau.edu>
Subject: RE: Fast Track approval request: VC251-490C
I approve of the fast track change with VC 251.
William Huffman, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
928-523-9508
Fax: 928-523-7185
From: Stuart S Galland
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 2:20 PM
To: Christopher S Johnson
Cc: William H Huffman
Subject: Fast Track approval request: VC251-490C
Hi
Attached the VC fast track course changes for your review and approval.
If OK please reply to this email with your approval.
Thank you,
Scott Galland
Curriculum Process Associate
Office of Curriculum, Learning Design, and Academic Assessment
928-523-1753
928-699-9147 (cell)
scott.galland@nau.edu
Effective Fall 2015