Comm Tech
Communication Technology (Comm Tech) provides a foundation for the modern digital creator. The aim of this course is to equip students with the design fundamentals to use digital mediums to convey messages. We work with industry leading software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects. Projects include large format posters, video/audio and moving graphic creations, vlog filming and editing, and even t-shirt making.
“Photography is the story I fail to put into words.”
– Destin Sparks
Comm Tech 10
This course is offered as an introduction to graphic design principles and industry standard tools. Students will begin working with software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects and others. Heat transfer vinyl t-shirt creation, poster design, photography and video editing are all introduced at the 10 level. Comm Tech 10 is available as either 3 or 5 credits.
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
COM1035: GRAPHICS 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
COM1105: AUDIO/VIDEO
Students acquire basic production skills, including planning, recording and editing, through the production of simple audio and/or video project using basic equipment and techniques. Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition
COM1275: PHOTOGRAPHY – DIGITAL PROCESSING 1
Students learn the fundamentals of consumer-based digital image acquisition, management, composition, manipulation and editing software to improve image composition. Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition
COM2035: RASTER GRAPHICS 1
A raster format is commonly used in full colour images/graphics and photographs by using a data structure representing a generally rectangular grid of pixels or points of colour. In this course, students are introduced to the fundamental skills of raster graphics and their application. Prerequisite: COM1035: Graphics Tools
COM2045: VECTOR GRAPHICS 1
Vector graphics are commonly used in graphic design, page layout, typography, logos, sharp-edged artistic illustrations, technical illustrations, diagramming and flowcharting. In this course, students use vector editing software to create basic vector graphics. Prerequisite: COM1035: Graphics Tools
COM2165: PRINTING 2
Students develop printing skills and create a finished product that demonstrates an ability to reproduce multicolour graphics for use on selected media; e.g., banners, signs, T-shirts, uniforms, posters, ceramics, plastics, decals. Prerequisite: COM1165: Printing 1
COM2910: COM PROJECT B
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
COM2920: COM PROJECT C
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
Comm Tech 30
At this advanced course level students focus on individual projects and outcomes. Large format poster design, multicolour t-shirt design, video content creation (vlogging), and photography are introduced and/or expanded on at the 30 level. Comm Tech 30 is available as either 3 or 5 credits.
COM3035: RASTER GRAPHICS 2
Students build on the knowledge and skills acquired in Raster Graphics 1 by using raster editing software to create advanced raster graphics. Prerequisite: COM2035: Raster Graphics 1
COM3045: VECTOR GRAPHICS 2
Students build on knowledge and skills acquired in Vector Graphics 1 by use vector editing software to create advanced vector graphics. Prerequisite: COM2045: Vector Graphics 1
COM3275: PHOTOGRAPHY – DIGITAL PROCESSING 2
Students acquire original digital images from a digital camera and extend and refine their knowledge of image-editing software. Students focus on composition principles and more advanced editing techniques to enhance images as well as ways to maintain and organize personal libraries. Prerequisite: COM1275: Photography – Digital Processing 1
COM3910: COM PROJECT D
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
COM3920: COM PROJECT E
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
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