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Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

    Can be done in 6 months

  • Total Courses

    14

  • Total Credit Hours

    84 Hours

Southeastern Michigan University's Visual Communication program offers students a comprehensive education that combines academic rigor with hands-on experience. Our expert faculty members create a supportive learning environment, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in the dynamic field of visual communication. From graphic design to multimedia storytelling, our program empowers students to convey powerful messages and create engaging visual experiences.

Creative Foundation And Skill Development:

The College of Applied Arts begins with a strong emphasis on building a creative foundation and honing essential skills. Students explore various artistic mediums and techniques, allowing them to develop a well-rounded understanding of applied arts. This foundation prepares students to express their creativity and expertise in their chosen field.

Industry Connections And Collaborations:

Beyond the studio, our College of Applied Arts places a significant emphasis on fostering industry connections and collaborations. Students have opportunities to engage with professionals, participate in art exhibitions, and collaborate on real-world projects. These experiences not only enhance their artistic portfolios but also provide valuable insights into the professional art world.

Cultural Diversity And Artistic Globalization:

The College of Applied Arts at Southeastern Michigan University is committed to Nurturing cultural diversity and promoting artistic globalization. Our curriculum integrates art from various cultures and encourages students to explore different artistic traditions. Additionally, we offer study abroad programs, international art exhibitions, and collaborations with artists from around the world, enabling students to gain a global perspective on applied arts.

Introduction to Applied Arts

The course introduces you to the concept of modernism and interior design. The course presents a brief overview of Graphic Design and Fashion Design and Urban Design. Art Deco and Art Nouveau are discussed in detail in this course.

Introduction to Painting

Introduction to Painting will focus on the basics of painting: materials, techniques, craft, and mediums. The subject matter will include still life, landscape, figure, media experimentation, and exploration of individual creative expression.

Introduction to Visual Communications

This course explores visual literacy, aesthetics, design principles, creativity, critical evaluation and ethics as they relate to the use of visual images and information in society. You will be able to examine the basis of visual literacy and impact of the visual media in order to enhance creativity for visual and persuasive communication.

Introduction to Digital Imaging & Photography

This course is an introduction to Digital Imaging aesthetics and techniques. You will be able to use imaging software to create digital paintings, graphics and montages. The course is designed to show you how to use computer and photo editing software to capture, edit, manipulate and produce top quality digital photography images.

Introduction to Sculpture

This course introduces you to artistic practice in three dimensions using a variety of materials and approaches. Problems will require you to address materials in terms of cultural and historical context. This course assumes no prior knowledge of sculpture.

Introduction to Fashion Design

This course examines the theory of design and the design process. You will be required to apply your skills in pattern drafting, draping and construction to the execution of their original designs.

Introduction to Architecture

The course is an introductory study of the theory, history, principles and practice of architecture. It includes the roles and responsibilities of the design professions, including interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning and engineering and how they relate to each other.

Essentials of Interior Design

The course presents an overview of interior design, home decoration and Art Nouveau. This course also presents the philosophy and elements of interior design. How interior designing is applied on various materials is discussed in detail in this course.

Principles of Technical Drawing

This course provides you with information about dynamic and up-to-date learning tools. The course reflects CAD/CAM trends and the latest ANSI standards, manufacturing processes, dimensioning, tolerance, and threads and fasteners.

Fundamentals of Drafting

This course combines coverage of both mechanical and electrical drafting. It combines coverage of both basic mechanical/manual drafting techniques and electrical drafting techniques. It introduces AutoCAD Release 13 commands, both DOS and Windows, in the electrical/electronic portion of the course.

Introduction to Visual Communication

This comprehensive course is a consistent, clear, and orderly presentation of best engineering design methods and practices. Topics are presented in a timely and orderly fashion; each new topic progressively builds on concepts and terminology introduced in earlier sections.

Architectural Graphics

This course presents a wide range of basic graphic tools and techniques designers use to communicate architectural ideas. This course provides expanded and updated coverage of drawing materials, multiview drawings, paraline drawings, and perspective drawings.

Introduction to Computer Aided Design

Written out of the need to develop comprehensive approaches to teaching engineering drawing and modeling concepts with VersaCAD software, this course describes how to make applied use of the software for engineering CAD applications.

Introduction to Graphics Technology

This course covers the principles of engineering graphics in industry. Two-color illustrations with step-by-step explanations enabling you to progress easily through the learning program. An introduction to AutoCAD 2005® allows you to understand this important software tool.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
ASSOCIATE TO BACHELORS DEGREE $18,480
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $18,480
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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

84 Hours

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14

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Introduction to applied arts

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Prehistoric art in europe
    Art of the ancient near east
    Art of ancient egypt
    Aegean art
    Art of ancient greece
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Etruscan and roman art
    Jewish, early christian, and byzantine art
    Islamic art
    Art of south and southeast asia before 1200
    Chinese and korean art before 1279
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Japanese art before 1392
    Art of the americas before 1300
    Art of ancient africa
    Early medieval art in europe
    Romanesque art
    Gothic art of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fourteenth-century art in europe
    Fifteenth-century art in northern europe and the iberian peninsula
    Renaissance art in fifteenth century italy
    Sixteenth-century art in italy
    Sixteenth-century art in northern europe and the iberian peninsula
    Baroque art
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Art of south and southeast asia after 1200
    Chinese and korean art after 1279
    Japanese art after 1392
    Art of the americas after 1300
    Art of pacific cultures
    Art of africa in the modern era
    Eighteenth-century art in europe and the americas
    Nineteenth-century art in europe and the united states
    Modern art in europe and the americas, 19001945
    The international scene since 1945

Introduction to painting

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    One
    Two
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Three
    Four
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Five
    Six
    Seven
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Eight
    Nine
    Ten
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Eleven
    Twelve
    Thirteen

Introduction to visual communications

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Aesthetics theory
    Creative visualization
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Perception theory
    Perception and the newspaper page : a critical analysis
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Cultural palettes in print advertising : formative research design method
    A visual rhetorical study of a virtual university's promotional efforts
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Empowerment through shifting agents : the rhetoric of the clothesline project
    Cognitive theory
    Children's comprehension of visual images in television
    An intended-perceived study using visual semiotics
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    A textual analysis of political television ads
    Phenomenology and historical research
    Using narrative theory to understand the power of news photographs
    Visual ethics theory
    Media literacy, aesthetics, and culture

Introduction to digital imaging & photography

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Getting started.
    Camera.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Lens.
    Light and film.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Exposure.
    Developing the negative.
    Printing the positive.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Finishing and mounting.
    Color.
    Digital camera.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Digital darkroom.
    Lighting.
    Special techniques.
    View camera.
    Zone system.
    History of photography.

Introduction to sculpture

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The nature of art 2
    Awareness, creativity, and
    Visual elements 40
    Principles of design 72
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Evaluating art 91
    Drawing 100
    Painting 115
    Printmaking 127
    Camera arts and
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Graphic design and illustration 165
    Sculpture 175
    Clay, glass, metal, wood, fiber 191
    Architecture and environmental design 206
    From the earliest art to the bronze age 230
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The classical and medieval west 242
    Renaissance and baroque europe 263
    Traditional arts of asia 289
    The islamic world 317
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Africa, oceania, and the americas 325
    Late eighteenth and nineteenth
    Early twentieth century 380
    Between world wars 397
    Postwar modern movements in the west 419
    Modern art beyond the west 447
    Postmodernity and global art 456

Introduction to fashion design

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The body
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Front view
    Dressing the figure
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Menswear
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Color in design
    Composition
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Accessories

Introduction to architecture

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Looking at architecture
    The parthenon
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The colosseum
    Santa sophia
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Durham cathedral
    Florence cathedral
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Hardwick hall
    Potala palace
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Villa mairea
    The pompidou center

Essentials of interior design

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Design quality
    Design basics
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Design history
    The design process
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Human factors and social responsibility
    Color
    Lighting
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Textiles
    Furniture
    The business of interior design

Principles of Technical Drawing

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The graphic language and design.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to cad.
    Multiview projection.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Using a cad system.
    Auxiliary views.
    Dimensioning.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Tolerancing.
    Reproduction and control of drawings.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Axonometric projection.
    Oblique projection.

Fundamentals of Drafting

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Communication and instrumentation.
    Charts, graphs and curves.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Basic techniques for drawing lines and letters.
    Multiview projection.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Basic and orthographic dimensioning with tolerances.
    Isometric and oblique views.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Computer-aided drafting.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Block diagrams, logic diagrams and component outlines.
    Printed circuit diagrams.
    Residential and industrial electrical wiring diagrams.

Introduction to Visual Communication

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    To sense. to select. to perceive.
    Light.
    The eye, the retina, and the brain.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    What the brain sees: color, form, depth, and movement.
    The sensual and perceptual theories of visual communication.
    Visual persuasion in advertising, public relations, and journalism.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Images that injure: pictorial stereotypes in the media.
    Typography.
    Graphic design.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Informational graphics.
    Cartoons.
    Photography.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Motion pictures.
    Television and video.
    Computers.
    World wide web.
    The more you know, the more you see.

Architectural Graphics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction.
    The autocad and reg; 2005 program.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Preparing to draw with autocad and reg; 2005.
    Block diagrams.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Plotting.
    Adding text and tables to the drawing.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Geometric constructions.
    Using 2d commands to draw orthographic views.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Drawings, formats, blocks, and attributes.
    The autocad and reg; designcenter.
    External references -xrefs-.
    Using raster images in autocad and reg; drawings.
    Dimensioning and tolerancing.
    Sectional drawings and hatching.
    Isometric drawing and gradient hatch rendering.

Introduction to Computer Aided Design

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Historical perspective on digital computers.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Computer aided design and manufacturing.
    Description of curves and surfaces.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Introduction to finite element method.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Industrial robotics.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Robot economics.
    Group technology.
    Computer-integrated manufacturing.
    Implementation of a cad/cam system.

Introduction to Graphics Technology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Engineering and technology.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The design process.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Drawing instruments.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Screws, fasteners, and springs.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Dimensioning.
    Welding.
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