Graphic and Interactive Design

• Description: A study of the development of visual communication in art, graphic design, illustration and popular culture. Emphasis on the role, impact and interpretation of images, symbols, and typography used in informative and persuasive media.
• Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ART 36 or GRDS 36.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. (48 hours total per quarter.)
• Foothill GE Area:Humanities
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu

For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid

• Description: Introduction to graphic design and visual communication. Projects include composition, typography, image editing and logo design. Design principles are explored through creative projects. Students practice fundamental software skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to complete the graphic design activities in this course.
• Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 50 or GRDS 53.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. (72 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu

For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid

• Description: Continuation of GID 33. Students engage in problem solving with real-world graphic design projects. Focus on creative solutions that effectively use type, image, and layout. Projects include brochure, advertisement, interface, and package design. Creative ideas are explored in sketches, rough layouts, and finished comps. Students learn software skills using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to complete the graphic design activities in this course.
• Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 51.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. (72 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu

For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid

• Description: Exploration and experimentation with letter forms and page layout for expressive communication. Fundamental typographic principles, font recognition, and analysis of both historical and post modern design theory. Emphasis on content, form, and technique for effective use of typography in ads, posters, newsletters and other visual communications.
• Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 54 or GRDS 62.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. (72 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu

For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid

• Description: Fundamentals of drawing cartoons for mass communication with a variety of styles and techniques. Emphasis on skills, concepts, humor, and design. Exploration of career opportunities.
• Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 72 or GRDS 73A.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. (72 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu

For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid

• Description: Creation of images to communicate ideas. Traditional and digital media. Emphasis on concept development and communication effectiveness. Development of personal visual vocabulary while learning art making techniques and media, reproduction processes and illustration business practice.
• Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 76 or GRDS 90.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. (72 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu

For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid

• Description: This course introduces the creative and technical aspects of computer and video game art and design. Students will learn conceptual and practical skills for bringing a comprehensive artistic vision to the creation of computer and video games, including concept art, character design, interface design, storytelling, and gameplay. Projects will emphasize creative design processes and digital prototyping of art for 2-D and 3-D computer and video games.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. (72 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU and UC
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu

For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid

• Description: Design and develop successful user experiences (UI/UX) for mobile devices. Identify users and analyze their needs and behaviors. Organize content, create pathways, design media, and produce reusable elements. Appreciate the significance of branding. Conduct usability testing and collect data. Design iterations based on data findings. Explore issues in mobile design for multiple devices. Develop proficiency with professional software for mobile development.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. (72 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu

For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid

• Description: Basic instruction using the computer for website and interface design. Emphasis on interactive media and creative problem solving.
• Advisory: not open to students with credit in GRDS 94.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. (72 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu

For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid

• Description: Exploring the field of visual arts including commercial arts, graphic design, photography, video arts, website design, and illustration. Survey of career paths including art studios, company art departments, advertising agencies, freelance, and other job opportunities for creative services professionals.
• Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GRDS 50 or VART 50.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. (24 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu

For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid

• Description: Introduction to the core principles and foundations of design for virtual reality (VR) and immersive experiences. Students will learn theory, techniques and processes for design and development of successful VR and immersive experiences. Hands-on projects provide opportunities for creating VR animation, 3-D objects, environments and interfaces while exploring issues in design and development for VR and immersive devices. Students will develop proficiency with professional software for VR design and development.
• Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
• Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. (72 hours total per quarter.)
• Transferability: CSU
• Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
• Foothill Transfer GE Guide

Department Note:

TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu

For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid