SAFE-1005

PEI Occupational Health and Safety

An overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act...

GDES-1000

Design I

Learn the fundamental building blocks and~processes of design, concentrating on the~elements, variables, and principles of design.~Using a project-based approach, the design~process, design thinking, and visual communication~skills are applied to create graphic design~solutions.

GDES-1015

Colour

Colour is one of the many tools designers use to~create both visual and psychological impact in~graphic design. Explore the theory and practical~application behind colour, its emotional impact on~a design, its physiological and psychological~impact on a viewer through illusion, and how it~applies to solving problems in any design~situation.

GDES-1025

Web I

HTML is the foundation of all web pages as it~defines the structure of a page while CSS defines~its style. Students will explore HTML and CSS to~learn how to structure files and optimize images~to produce professional, vibrant webpages that~meet client needs.

GDES-1030

Graphics and Illustration I

Students will delve into the exciting world of~digital graphics, exploring the wide range of~applications in various design disciplines. ~Students will discover the foundations of creating~digital graphics that communicate effectively.

GDES-1040

Typography I

Typography is a fundamental tool of graphic design~and visual communication. Learn to evaluate~typography in its many applications with a~critical eye. Develop a vocabulary of~typographical terms. Identify the classification~of typefaces and how to select typefaces that~communicate the desired tone. Explore expressive~and experimental typography in contemporary~graphic design.

GDES-1050

Design II

Create effective design solutions for client-based~scenarios, and develop conceptual, creative,~critical thinking and presentation skills. Apply~and further develop an understanding of primary~and secondary design elements, variables, and~principles using software to create digital design~solutions based on project objectives.

GDES-1065

Web II

Expand knowledge of HTML and CSS to build more~complex web solutions that meet client and~end-user needs. Build a custom website using~content management systems. Analyze social media~platforms to understand how to create successful~content for clients.

GDES-1075

History of Graphic Design

Explore graphic design history including the~Industrial Age, the Arts and Crafts Movement, Art~Nouveau, the beginnings of 20th-century design,~the influence of Modern Art, Pictorial Modernism,~the new language of form, Bauhaus, the modern~movement in America, the International Typographic~Style, the New York School, the evolution of~corporate identity and visual systems, conceptual~images, Post-Modern Design, and the Digital~Revolution.

GDES-1080

Graphics and Illustration II

Develop conceptual thinking and the ability to~solve visual problems graphically using vector~illustrations. Discover the strategies and methods~to produce effective design and to solve visual~challenges. Utilize time management, research~skills, design principles, typography, colour~choice, and drawing skills to create vector~illustrations.

GDES-1090

Typography II

Learn how to skillfully apply typography to create~page layouts that utilize information hierarchy.~Study various software applications with an~emphasis on contemporary typographical principles.~Assess client needs and design type solutions that~effectively communicate a suitable tone.

GDES-2000

Design Projects III

Explore a series of typical design problems such~as branding, corporate packages, annual reports,~marketing materials, brochures, editorial magazine~spreads, posters, and packaging. Experience the~design process from start to finish including~identification, concept development, art~direction, pre-press production speficiations, and~presentation.

GDES-2010

Prepress I

Learn the development, selection, and evaluation~of production processes. Explore "the back end" of~graphic design including the ability to get design~solutions to production and print, while meeting~client and production process limitations.

GDES-2020

Technology

The technology of graphic design ranges from the~pencil and swatch book to the computer's hardware~and software. Knowing how and when to effectively~use these tools is an essential skill for any~graphic designer. Students develop skills in~digital hardware and software as identified by the~graphic design industry, including, graphic,~draw/paint, page layout, and image manipulation~software.

GDES-2030

Typography III

Build professional typography solutions for~personal and client-focused design projects.~Design a custom typeface and learn how to create a~font for installation. Produce original type~solutions that demonstrate skill and creativity.~Develop your own design and typography perspective~through research and project based learning.

GDES-2045

Web III

Create a working knowledge of programming~languages. Utilize UI/UX principles to help~produce effective screen based content for~clients. Publish web content to a server and~utilize no-code applications to create content.~Create a soicla media plan that will help~effectlivy promote your clients.

GDES-2050

Design Projects IV

Produce effective design solutions that meet~client needs. Develop the ability to write client~briefs, explore ideas individually and as part of~a team, establish and meet deadlines and design to~meet project objectives.

GDES-2060

Prepress II

Develop proficiency in designing custom production~workflows for print projects. Learn how to~generate colour separation, create multi-page~design documents, produce paper dummies, collect~files for layout, and proof and evaluate printed~products.

GDES-2075

Motion Graphics

Unlock the dynamic world of motion graphics with a~comprehensive course designed to build a solid~technical proficiency and creative expression~foundation. This course is designed for beginners~and aspiring motion graphic designers seeking to~explore industry-standard software and animation~principles.

PROF-2090

Professional Development I

Explore career options in graphic design as a~freelancer or as an employee. Develop an~understanding of industry standard business~practices, government regulation, and ethics.~Learn about various business models and how to~employ time management skills, research industry~competitiors, and price design services. Create~estimates and invoices and design personally~branded documents.

PROF-2095

Professional Development II

A personal web portfolio is the most effective~tool a graphic designer has to help promote their~skills online. Students utilize their web~knowledge to help construct a portfolio that~displays the type of work they are seeking.