Students will study typography, color, and layout. Studies include symmetrical and asymmetrical compositions, grid method systems, designing with type, image, and the graphic functions of typography. Students will develop an understanding of the basic design principles, including space, line, form, color, and the use of letterforms and design contrasts to convey a visual message. Students will be introduced to target markets and designing for an audience.

Students will use GUI software to design, test, publish, and edit web pages that apply basic visual principles and communication strategies.

Students will use Vector Illustration software for technical drawing, composition and implementation of created art into print, web and social media. Students will incorporate traditional drawing skills and scanning methods into their digital illustration and drawings. Composition, digital color specification and current graphic design trends will be emphasized.

This course explores the use of digital photography, desktop scanning and photo manipulation software in the creation of photo compositions and support materials for graphic design.

In this course, students apply their knowledge and skills acquired through participation in the Leadership Development Program. Students investigate business management and project management. They examine basic financial reports and the management of employees. They apply leadership skills to change management and conflict resolution related to both individual employees and teams. Upon completion of the course, students will be ready to take the Certified Service Manager Certification exam to illustrate their acquisition of supervisory skills for the service and manufacturing industries.

This course is designed to acquaint students with the specialized vocabulary and problems encountered in manufacturing management. Tools and techniques for solving production process problems are presented with an emphasis on quality and productivity.

Please complete 196-133 Negotiations or 196-188 Project Management. This is for informational purposes only. Once you register for your course, you can delete this block from your timeline.

A practical approach to the study of accounting. Basic accounting practices and procedures are explained with particular emphasis on the transactional effect on the income statement and balance sheet. Other areas covered include adjusting and closing entries; accounting for cash, including bank reconciliations and payroll accounting.

In this course, students explore the Gateway Technical College community. They examine college resources and services, investigate skills that lead to academic success, and identify strategies for achieving educational and personal goals.

In Team Building and Problem Solving, the learner applies the skills and tools necessary to facilitate problem solving in a team environment. Each learner will demonstrate the application of the benefits and challenges of group work, necessary roles in a team, stages of team development, different approaches to problem solving, consensus, a systematic process of problem definition, data acquisition, analysis, the development of alternative solutions, solution implementation, and evaluation.