| Course ID | Credit Hours | Course |
|---|---|---|
| VA 110 | 2 |
Creative ThinkingIn this course, the nature of creativity will be explored along with influences on creative potential from external stimuli. Creative exercises will be completed as a basis for developing patterns of personal creative thinking with the result of establishing a framework to assist with the analysis and solution of complex problems. Types of personal creativity will be defined and students will learn how to increase their creative potential. Prerequisite: None |
| VA 111 | 2 |
Concept DevelopmentTechnical sketching for design, creating prototypes, and planning projects are all components of this course. Concept Development also instructs the student in planning and performing structured user testing, sequencing and priority management, and communicating objectives by drafting project briefs. Prerequisite: None |
| VA 212 | 2 |
Digital StorytellingIn this course, the student will learn the most common story archetypes and how to effectively use the storytelling model as a pattern to communicate through digital media, including web pages, video content, graphics, and photography series which tell a story to the viewer. Each student will create content that demonstrates the process of establishing identity, introducing conflict and conflict resolution, and providing a call-to-action for the viewer. Prerequisite: None |
| VA 213 | 2 |
Design Research MethodsResearch is a key component of the production of any informed visual work. Through this course, the student will learn how to perform structured, academic and visual research, and how to establish mood, theme, genre, and other communicative aspects of the new work. Consideration will be given to the use of inspiration boards and guidelines for the attribution of visual works. Design Research Methods allows the student to incorporate an informed approach to applied research. Prerequisite: EN 101 with a grade of a “C” or higher, and EN 102 |
