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Visual Design

Instructor:

Aime Brown

 

Para-Professional:

N/A

Program Description:

Artists create visual solutions. They do so through the use of print, electronic, and film using a variety of methods such as color, type, illustration, photography, multi-media and video. They also produce promotional displays, packaging, and marketing brochures for products and services, as well as distinctive logos. Students will develop class projects as well as participate in the creation of "real world" designs. As part of a team, they will gain important employability and customer service skills. Students will utilize industry software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to create their design solutions.

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Visual Design

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Student Quotes:

"I liked how much creativity this class could bring out of me."
- Commercial Art student, 2008-09

"I like doing work on the iMac computers."
- Commercial Art student, 2007-08

"This class taught me many new things such as different drawing techniques,  painting, some photography, and I learned them in a healthy positive environment."
- Commercial Art student, 2006-07

 

Special Features of the Program:


Commercial Art students will use industry-based software including PhotoShop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress and Flash.

Assignments are based on real world scenarios to develop a professional portfolio to support your resume.

Articulated college credit is available from Baker College, Muskegon Community College, and Ferris State University.

 

View a list of program advisors:

Visual Design advisory committee

 

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