2013/2014 academic calendar - Nova Scotia College of Art and ...

COMMUNICATION DEsIGN
CMDS/DRAW 2210 3 credits (S)
DEsCRIPTIVE DRAWING
The main focus of the course is on detailed
observation and development of rendering skills
through the study of objects, materials, textures
and systems of perspective.
Prerequisite: FNDN 1600
CMDS 2500 3 credits (S)
TYPOGRAPHY
This course focuses on specialized technical
and aesthetic issues in Communication Design,
emphasizing the inventive use of type and
typography for interpreting text.
Prerequisites: FNDN 1450 and FNDN 1350; or
permission of the Division Chair
CMDS/CSTU 3100 3 credits (L)
INTRODUCTION TO sEMIOTICs
This course surveys various theories of signs,
especially with relation to problems of visual
communication.
Prerequisite: 6 credits LAS at 2000 level
CMDS 3150 3 credits (L)
PERsPECTIVEs IN GRAPHIC
COMMUNICATION: [TOPIC]
Students examine selected themes and topics
in communication graphics and information
design.
Prerequisite: DSGN 2010 [or as specified]
Topics:
3151 – Maker, Medium, Message
3152 – Text-Based Communication
3153 – Design & Relevance
CMDS 3200 3 credits (S)
GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY:
DIGITAL PRE-PREss
Students are introduced to pre-press processes
by way of digital imaging including scanning,
typesetting and colour separations, and
proofing. Demonstrations and exercises will also
involve input by industry practitioners.
Prerequisite: DSGN 2500
CMDS 3300 3 credits (S)
DEsIGN WORKsHOP: [TOPIC]
This course will provide intermediate design
experience, allowing a student to apply acquired
knowledge and skills to a selected topic area.
Prerequisite: DSGN 2500 [or as specified]
Topics:
3301 – Type and Image
3302 – Computer Applications
3303 – Layout
3304 – Digital Layout
3305 – Designing for Accessibility
3306 – Designing Type
3307 – Art Direction
3308 – Portfolio Development
3309 – Designing Information Systems
3310 – Visualization and Presentation
3311 – Editorial Design
3312 – XTHML
3315 – Concept Development
3316 – Web Content Management Systems
3317 – Type
3318 – Applied Typography
3319 – Book Design
3320 – Electronic Portfolio Development
3321 – Healthcare by Design
3322 – Package Design
3323 – Electronic Portfolio Development
CMDS 3903/6 3-6 credits (S)
COMMUNICATION sTUDIEs
A student in communication design may develop
an individual program of study, with approval of
the instructor.
Prerequisite: 15 credits CMDS; proposal
CMDS/PROD 4200 3 credits (L)
DEsIGN MANAGEMENT sEMINAR
Students undertake and document a large scale
design project. Through readings and case
studies, students learn techniques of design
management.
Prerequisites: 6 credits of 3000 level CMDS
or PROD studio courses, or permission of
the instructor.
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