2013-2014 Academic Year

Fall 2013

Graphic Design II

DES_360 002_Cat.#2104
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Applied Art 123

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Social responsibility, business and ethical factors affecting visual communication are investigated while deepening the student’s sensitivity and experience in graphic design. This class furthers the basic design skills acquired in the first year by introducing critical thinking as the basis of design process. Students gain a deeper and broader understanding of how to make and manipulate meaning and to utilize problem-solving methodologies to develop work that is compelling, informative and meaningful.

Introduction to 2–D Digital Imaging

DES_220 002_Cat.#1734
Prerequisite: Take ART-101
Monday, Wednesday 2:30 p.m. – 5:35 p.m.
Micheels 295

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Creative use of digital imaging technology in the visual arts; exploring the development of 2D imagery for both printed and electronic formats incorporating type, vector and raster graphics using layout and composition software.

Graphic Design I

DES_310 002_Cat.#2028
Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Applied Art 123

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Graphic Design 1 is an exploration of the formal qualities of creating effective and informative design.

This course examines foundation principles of design including line, shape, form and texture and design principles, covering composition, balance, contrast, grid structures and hierarchy.

Spring 2014

Introduction to 2–D Digital Imaging

DES_220 001_Cat.#2357
Prerequisite: Take ART-101
Monday, Wednesday 2:30 p.m. – 5:35 p.m.
Applied Arts 125

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DES_220 006_Cat.#2377
Prerequisite: Take ART-101
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Applied Arts 125

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Creative use of digital imaging technology in the visual arts; exploring the development of 2D imagery for both printed and electronic formats incorporating type, vector and raster graphics using layout and composition software.

Graphic Design I

DES_310 003_Cat.#3610
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Applied Art 125

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Graphic Design 1 is an exploration of the formal qualities of creating effective and informative design.

This course examines foundation principles of design including line, shape, form and texture and design principles, covering composition, balance, contrast, grid structures and hierarchy.