COM1005: Visual Composition
- Students learn to employ fundamental elements and principles of design for various media and gain a strong foundational multidisciplinary experience in preparation for other Communication Technology courses.
- Prerequisite: None
Video Production
COM1105: Audio/Video
- Students acquire basic production skills, including planning, recording and editing, through the production of simple audio and/or video projects using basic equipment and techniques.
- Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition
COM1145: Animation 1
- Students are introduced to a variety of animation techniques and produce a simple animation; the focus is on basic skills, including planning, keyframing, stage set-up and production, used to create a moving picture.
- Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition
Graphic Design
COM1015: Media
- Students discover the impact of the media and develop fundamental skills to relay a message effectively using various forms of media; e.g., photography, print, Web and audio or video production.
- Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition
COM1025: Typography
- If there is no type on the page, it isn’t graphic design, it is fine art. Students learn about the power of typography and its uses in today’s world.
- Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition
COM1035: Graphic Tools
- Students are introduced to the basics of computer graphics (vector and raster), and graphic computer programs.
- Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition
COM1165: Printing 1
- Students are introduced to basic layout and design techniques as well as to various print reproduction processes using a positive or negative master such as digital, offset, screen, vinyl plotting, wide format and laser cutting.
- Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition
3D and 2D Design
DES1010: Sketch, Draw & Model
- Students are introduced to observational sketching, drawing and modelling, and to a selection of basic materials and tools and their uses. Students also develop skills that can be applied to the field of design.
- Prerequisite: None
DES1020: The Design Process
- Students develop an understanding of design problems through research and select, generate and evaluate possible solutions.
- Prerequisite: None
DES1040: 3-D Design 1
- Students develop skills and techniques for 3-D design, by using tools, materials and processes common to 3-D design to complete a variety of project activities.
- Prerequisite: DES1020: The Design Process
DES1050: CAD 1
- Students develop basic knowledge and skills in computer-aided design (CAD).
- Prerequisite: None
DES1060: Technical Design & Drafting 1
- Students develop basic knowledge, skills and techniques to draft drawings for visualizing and illustrating simple design problems.
- Prerequisite: None
Other
COM1910: COM Project A
- Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
- Prerequisite: None
DES1910: DES Project A
- Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
- Prerequisite: None
COM1255: E-Learning & Learning Management Systems
- Students explore the elements of e-learning within a learning management system. They explore the appropriate use of tools and skills required to successfully implement an e-learning plan and evaluate their readiness to form educational relationships that will cross time and distance.
- Prerequisite: None
- Can be completed via MoodleHub