400 Typography (3) Principles of typography as well as classical and contemporary type forms, as vehicles for communication. An intensive introduction to the fundamentals of type, from individual letterforms to large bodies of textual information. Attention to formal, technological, rhetorical and historical issues.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): Art 295 and Art Design/Graphic 251.
405 Computer Enhanced Graphic Design (3) Exploration of new technologies and their significance to graphic design.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 351 and 356 with a grade of C or better.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
410 Advanced Typographic Investigation (3) Expands on principles introduced in Typography (Art Design/Graphic 400). Projects will include work in reflective as well as electronic environments with an emphasis on personal exploration.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): Art Design/Graphic 400.
425 Illustration (3) Develops skills and critical analysis for effective visual communication. Projects will explore the relationship between image and meaning. Students will explore a variety of media as they develop a personal visual vocabulary.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): Art 295 and Art Design/Graphic 251.
451 Advanced Graphic Design (3) Theory and techniques of visual problem-solving as applied to advanced applications of graphic design.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 352 with a grade of C or better.
452 Graphic Design Seminar (3) Discussion of design and professional issues including politics, economics, and ethics for the graphic designer. Culminates in a student-initiated project.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 451 with a grade of C or better.
456 Graphic Design Practicum (1-12) Practical work experience in the graphic design field. Must be prearranged with department.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
459 Special Topics in Graphic Design (3) Student- or instructor-initiated course offered at convenience of department.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
550 Studies in Graphic Design/Illustration History (3) Design and illustration c. 1850 to present.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Comment(s): Enrollment is limited to MFA candidates.
551 Graphic Design I (2-6)
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 10 hours.
552 Graphic Design II (2-6)
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 10 hours.
593 Independent Study (1-4)
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 15 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
595 Visiting Artist Seminar (2) Contemporary art issues by different visiting artists.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours.
Credit Restriction: May not be applied toward the art history requirement.
599 Projects in Lieu of Thesis (10)
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 20 hours.
Comment(s): Completion of all graduate coursework and successful second-year evaluation by graduate faculty
required.
