Course Information
Art 39510 Electronic Design I
Design for print media with focus on page layout,
integration of text and graphic illustration, and corporate identity
systems. Use of the computer as a design and production tool, with an
introduction to vector and raster-based software for design and illustration.
Prereq.: Art 29500 and 29510, or permission of the instructor. 3 lect., 2 lab hours/wk;
3cr. Syllabus and weekly assignments
Art 39540 Design for the Web I
This course builds on a solid foundation in Web design to encompass advanced CSS, scripting and interactivity, audio, video and animation over the Web. Prereq.: Art 39540; 3 hrs/wk; 3 cr. Syllabus and weekly assignments
Art 49540 Design for the Web 2
Workshop on interface design, information structuring
and interactivity for screen design for the World Wide Web. Existing
web sites are reviewed from the perspective of design, utility and interactivity.
This course provides experience in the design of HTML documents, incorporation
of images, development of a logical information structure, and the prototype
testing of this structure. Prereq.: Art 369; 3 hrs./3 cr. Syllabus
and weekly assignments
Art 49598 Senior Thesis (BFA only) [NOT OFFERED, FALL]
Advanced design seminar in which students develop
a sustained individual project in a major area of concentration (print,
Internet, multimedia). This semester-long project is designed to encourage
extended development and the synthesis of communication skills and related
design disciplines. Additionally, collateral promotion and presentation
materials will be created to support the project. The final requirement
for graduation, the thesis project will be presented in an exhibition
and in oral presentation to faculty and invited critics.Prerequisite:
completion of all major requirements for the BFA. 6 cr./6 hr. Syllabus
and weekly assignments
PROGRAM LINKS
GPA Policy[PDF]
Lab Rules
Academic Calendar
Electronic Design & Multimedia Site
EXTERNAL RESOURCES
Peachpit Press
Typography Resources
Communication Arts AIGA
Lab Reminders
No food/drink in the Lab
At the end of your work session, clean up the area around your computer
Don't glue or cut on the tables or counters; use a cutting board and either cover the table before gluing or use Letraset press down mounting tissue.
We will suspend your Lab account if you break these rules!
Report Lab problems in WRITING, using a copy of the problem report form posted next to Skiter's office, or email him (skiter@ccny.cuny.edu)
DO NOT try to clean the computer monitors; Windex cleaners will spoil the anti-glare coating on the screen.