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Course ID
Course
ART 362
ART 362
Symbol & Typography Design
Course Credits: 3
An exploration of integrated conceptual thinking and formal experimentation with type and related symbol systems in graphic communications. Emphasis is placed on type as image, principles of typesetting, hierarchy, and structure. The complex interaction of type in relation to other graphic elements in multiple design contexts and formats is considered.
Cross-listed: MCOM 332
Prerequisite(s): ART 250 or MCOM 231
ART 363
ART 363
Format & Layout Design
Course Credits: 3
An exploration of integrated conceptual thinking and formal experimentation with the structural and organizing systems at work in graphic communications. Emphasis is given to the development of unified graphic systems spanning multiple design contexts and formats.
Cross-listed: MCOM 333
Prerequisite(s): ART 250 or MCOM 231
ART 364
ART 364
Interaction Design
Course Credits: 3
Introduces students to the design of interactive digital experiences with a focus on website design, User Experience (UX) design, and User Interface (UI) design. Students will learn the core concepts and principles of interaction design by working through technical and design projects using industry standard design software. Students leave this course with the ability to build basic websites and design digital experiences that follow current interaction design standards and methodologies.
Cross-listed: MCOM 334
Prerequisite(s): Two or more upper-level studio or design courses
ART 451
ART 451
Socially Engaged Art
Course Credits: 3
This project based, upper level art and humanities interdisciplinary capstone course fosters interdisciplinary collaborative research and socially engaged art-making practices. Also known as relational aesthetics, socially engaged art explores art as a state of encounter that integrates social science practices alongside art-making practices, co-creating with community organizations to develop socially engaged projects.
Prerequisite(s): Upper-level standing
BUSI 111
BUSI 111
Introduction to Business & Management
Course Credits: 3
In this course, modern business is studied in its various aspects: economic and social setting, business classifications and financial requirements, business structure and functional areas, basic concepts and techniques, practices and responsibilities, and career opportunities in business.
CMPT 140
CMPT 140
Introduction to Computing Science & Programming I
Course Credits: 3
An elementary introduction to computing science and programming as a problem-solving tool. Fundamental concepts and terminology of computing science will be introduced. Programming skill will be obtained by using a high-level language. Topics will include: abstraction, data types and control structures, fundamental algorithms and pseudocode, computability and complexity, and computer architecture.
COOP 110
COOP 110
Co-op Work Terms
Course Credits: 0
These are the course numbers for co-op work terms. The appropriate semester coincides with the first digit; i.e., 110 would be the first semester of work experience for students in the co-op program. Co-op terms provide an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. Requirements include completion of a work term report.
NB: Non-credit, Pass/Fail course.
COOP 210
COOP 210
Co-op Work Terms
Course Credits: 0
These are the course numbers for co-op work terms. The appropriate semester coincides with the first digit; i.e., 110 would be the first semester of work experience for students in the co-op program. Co-op terms provide an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. Requirements include completion of a work term report.
NB: Non-credit, Pass/Fail course.
COOP 310
COOP 310
Co-op Work Terms
Course Credits: 0
These are the course numbers for co-op work terms. The appropriate semester coincides with the first digit; i.e., 110 would be the first semester of work experience for students in the co-op program. Co-op terms provide an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. Requirements include completion of a work term report.