The Visual Communication Certificate is available to
undergraduate students not enrolled in the BSIT program who
wish to expand their technical knowledge using software tools for
Visual Communication. Students enrolling in the Visual
Communication Certificate will learn the graphic design and
technology tools to create visual communications that are
relevant to organizations. Students in the Visual Communication
Certificate will develop a diverse portfolio of rich media that can
be used in Web sites, advertising, corporate reports, business
presentations, instructional materials, animated movies and
electronic publications that fulfill business and training needs.
*Program availability is based upon student demand. Some programs may not commence until there is sufficient enrollment.
This course introduces the fundamentals of computer systems and the role of information processing in today's business environment. An overview is presented of information systems, systems development, operating systems and programming, database management, networking and telecommunications, and the Internet.
This course is an introduction to image editing and its role in the disciplines of web design, electronic publishing and multimedia development. An overview is presented on file formats, composition, color, text design, retouching and manipulation of graphic and photographic images.
This course focuses on the principles of good web design and the essential role of the web designer in today's business environment. Topics covered include layout, style, artistic quality, navigation, performance, communication, community, e-commerce and marketing.
This course presents the essential role of electronic publishing in the delivery of information to today's businesses and consumers. Most of the course is concerned with methods and techniques involved in the electronic publishing of business presentations, corporate reports, newsletters, training materials, manuals and electronic books, but other information formats such as wikis and blogs are also considered.
This course presents principles of instructional design. An instructional design methodology is presented that includes requirements analysis, performance objectives, performance measures, instructional strategies, storyboarding, design specifications, development, implementation and evaluation.
This course introduces the fundamentals of developing interactive, multimedia enriched content for delivery across alternative platforms such as the Internet, CDs and handheld devices. The focus is on the integration of animation, audio and video content to maximize communication.
