The School of Visual Communication does not offer an advanced degree program. However, students who wish to study visual communication at the graduate level can apply for the Master of Arts in the School of Telecommunications or the Master of Science in the School of Journalism.
501 Aspects of Photo Communication (5)
A course to develop skills in visual perception, technique, and
visual communication. Class is repeatable up to 20 hours but does not
count towards the M.A. or M.S. degree.
511 Informational Graphics (5)
Deals with visual presentation of quantitative and spatial
information. Covers the planning, design, and computer preparation of
charts, graphs, diagrams, and maps for use in newspapers and
magazines.
512 Advanced Informational Graphics (5)
Prereq: 511. Visual presentation of spatial information with emphasis
on design and production techniques as they pertain to newspapers and
magazines.
514 Desktop Publishing (4)
Prereq: perm. An introduction to the production, design, and
technique of desktop publishing. Will demonstrate the use of various
desktop publishing, drawing, and word processing software in
exploring the unlimited flexibility of self publishing with
microcomputers.
520 Topic Seminar (2)
Prereq: M.A. students only. A flexible format for examining current
and future topics in visual communication. Because of constantly
changing trends in the profession, topics will vary as an area of
need not covered in an existing class is identified. Topics will
include the areas of rapid change such as technology, techniques,
ethics, and aesthetics.
521 Documentary/Essay (5)
Prereq: 586. The use of still photography as a tool for social,
anthropological, and journalistic investigation of contemporary
issues. Using methods defined by traditional field researchers, the
class will expand the use of the photograph for collection and
interpretation of selected subjects.
522 Graduate Seminar (1)
Prereq: M.A., M.S. students only. Seminar deals with such topics as
ethics, current trends, internships, information from recent visits
to newspapers or meetings. Professionals visiting campus will also be
asked to speak in this informal setting on topics concerning the
visual communication profession.
523 Publication Layout and Design (3)
Prereq: JOUR 536. Examines historic and contemporary theories of
layout and makeup design. Using computer systems that simulate
pagination programs, students will investigate methods of combining
type, graphics, and photographs on the printed page.
526 Advanced Publication Layout and Design (3)
Prereq: VICO 523. Advanced study in the use of computers as a tool
for layout, design, and pagination for print media.
527 Advanced Photographic Illustration: Business Practices
(5)
Prereq: M.A. illustration majors only. An investigation of the
principles of studio management. Areas of study include copyright,
computer usage, self-promotion, financial management.
528 Advanced Photographic Illustration: Studio Practices
(5)
Prereq: M.A. illustration majors only. Advanced studio methods in the
design and execution of illustration images. Particular emphasis
placed on the professional performance in producing images using
advanced equipment and techniques.
529 Advanced Photographic Illustration: Applications
(5)
Prereq: M.A. illustration majors only. A synthesis of business and
photographic skills. Students given simulations based on a complete
project concept that reflects the realities of working
professionally.
570 Advanced Graphic Management (4)
Prereq: 511 or 514. Planning, configuration, and maintenance of
computer and communication systems used in the graphic arts industry.
Course will survey electronic production methods and examine
technical and practical issues of graphics computers, peripherals,
applications, and system software.
571 Digital Imaging (4)
Prereq: 511 or 523. Advanced class introducing the computer as a tool
for digital alteration of images to create composite and altered
photographic images. Uses Macintosh computers and production-quality
scanners to alter and manipulate photographic images for creative and
illustrative presentation.
573 Interactive Media (4)
Prereq: 570. Introduction to planning, media integration, and
production techniques and tools of interactive multimedia. Through
practical exercises, course will expose students to major component
media including computer text, graphics, photography, animation,
speech, sound, and video. Technical and human interface issues also
are covered.
586 Advanced Photographic Reportage I (4)
Prereq: M.A./M.S. Advanced visual production work in newspaper
photographic reportage with particular emphasis on the picture story
or photographic essay. This documentary photojournalism class will
use a wide range of color and/or black and white material. Finished
projects will incorporate the use of computers and scanned images for
final portfolio production.
587 Advanced Photographic Reportage II (4)
Prereq: 586. Advanced visual production work in magazine design, with
particular emphasis on the picture story or photographic essay. This
class will use a wide range of skills to produce a prototype magazine
publication. The class demands audience research, visual content
focus, field research, photography, writing, design, and production.
Class involves the use of computers and film scanners for production.
588 Advanced Photographic Reportage III (4)
Prereq: 587. Advanced visual photographic production using time-based
media (slide shows and CD-ROM), with particular emphasis on the
picture story or photographic essay. This documentary photojournalism
class will use a wide range of photographic materials. Finished
projects will incorporate the use of computers and scanned images
into time-based visual presentations.
691 Individual Study (1-5, max 15)
Prereq: written proposal. Individual course of study agreed upon with
the permission and guidance of a department faculty member.
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