CIS 230 - Graphic Design for the Web

4 credits

Students will learn and apply graphic design methods of illustration, production, and image manipulation and publishing. Primary software programs may include both Adobe Creative Suite 6 (CS6) Illustrator (for illustrating) and Photoshop (graphics production and image editing). Specific course outcomes are designed to meet the needs of business marketing and digital communications. Learning opportunities include the ability to create digital art assets such as logos, buttons, headers, splash screens, and infographics. Students will apply various design and editing techniques to vector graphics, bitmap images, and photos. Both programs are used to integrate Photoshop and Illustrator files for Web use. Recommended: Co-enrollment in CIS 296. Prerequisite: BUS 131. [W]