OFFICE HOURS FOR Fall 2007
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Chris S. Johnson, MFA
Northern Arizona University
School of Communication
BOX 5619
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
USA
Tel: (928) 523 8114
Fax: (928) 523 1505
c.s.johnson@nau.edu
Visual Communication academic plans through the School of Communication at NAU.
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COURSE MATERIAL
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VC 161 HISTORY OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Introductory survey of major themes and historical phases of visual communication, development of visual communication, key people who nurtured its progress, events that linked contributions to civilization. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
VC 251 COMPUTER IMAGING I (3)
Studio course. Introduction to computer literacy. Historical, practical, and technical concepts for entry-level image manipulation. Demonstrations, exercises, and concepts necessary for computer imaging and graphic design. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
VC 351 COMPUTER IMAGING II (3)
Studio course. Experimental use of the computer as a tool for art and new media. Focuses on individual technique, style, and concepts. Additional projects using web-based media. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: VC 152 and VC 251 and ART 135 and ART 150 and COM 101 and COM 200 with grades greater than or equal to C
VC 370 VISUAL COMMUNICATION STUDIOS (3)
Professional or experimental studio practice, examines trends and media applications in visual communication expertise areas. Topics encompass studio practices used in motion graphics, animation, digital media, and print design. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit. Only the first 6 units will count towards the major. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: VC 161, 329, 331, 351; ART 136; COM 101, 200 w/ grades greater than or equal to C
VC 451 COMPUTER IMAGING III (3)
Studio course. Theoretical and conceptual focus on computer imagery from a historical perspective. Emphasizes individual exploration of digital techniques. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: VC 332 and VC 351 and (6 hours VC 352 or VC 353 or VC 354)
VC 452 COMPUTER IMAGING IV (3)
Studio course. Advanced exploration of computer imagery. Focuses on complex visual communication problems. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: VC 451
VC 490C SENIOR PROJECT (3)
Analysis, development, and preparation of a professional portfolio plus a written capstone statement. Self promotion, resume, visual documentation, and an oral presentation are also required. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: Senior Status and Admission to Visual Communication-Extended Major (BFA) and Corequisite: VC 433 or VC 434 or VC 452 CAP