Development of manual drawing communication skills at an intermediate level for two and three-dimensional representations. Students explore visual presentation techniques and the application of the techniques to interiors, exteriors, furnishings, accessories, and details. Drawings rendered during the various stages of the design process will be executed to reveal the connection between process and presentation. Rendering drawings and various methods of constructing presentations for professional graphic presentations are highlighted.

This course explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, structuring evidence and support, delivery techniques, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, including the listening process, form the basis of the course.

Emphasizes the history of decorative arts from ancient times through the technological era especially concerning furnishings and interiors. Interior design careers, projects and markets are surveyed.

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.

Course focuses on advanced use of photomanipulation software including special effects and new applications. In addition, the basics of good photography and its use in the various areas of graphic design will be studied.

This course will provide the beginning college student with the fundamentals of interior design. Students will explore the elements and principles of art and design as they are applied to interior environments. The learner will also gain knowledge of basic concepts in the design process, human ecology, space planning, selecting finishes and furnishings, and design communications techniques.

This course examines interpersonal relationships of humans and groups and the consequent structure of society. It details the various social processes and concepts which shape human behavior, analyzing such phenomena as organizations, deviance, race and ethnic relations, population, urbanization, social change, and social movements. Religion, education, and the family are studied.

This course introduces students to the workflow of graphic design, from the initial conceptualization of a project to the printed piece. Attention to customer needs, development of presentation materials, and cost estimates are discussed. Students will become familiar with graphic design, job titles and duties. Stress management and time management are incorporated into the course. Legal and ethical issues, as well as those involving copyrights and trademarks, are discussed.

Students will produce advanced level projects in graphic design. Various software applications will be integrated in the creation process. Emphasis will be placed on solving advanced visual problems, creating portfolio quality pieces, participating in classroom critiques and final production options and issues.

This course will teach students the basics of using 3D software for design. Animation, modeling and storyboarding will be examined, as well as the technical aspects and vocabulary involved in mastering 3D software. 3D computer graphics will be compared to 2D. Practical applications for 3D software will be examined as they relate to graphic design, web design, and game design.