251 Beginning Graphic Design I (3) Introduction to the elements and principles of graphic design including typography and layout. Survey of graphic design tools, materials, and processes. Emphasis on visual problem-solving.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Art 101 and Art 103.
252 Beginning Graphic Design II (3) Continuation of 251 and the exploration of the elements and principles of graphic design including typography and layout. Survey of graphic design tools, materials, and processes. Emphasis on visual problem-solving.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 251.
256 Individual Projects in Graphic Design (3)
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
259 Special Topics: Graphic Design (3) Student- or instructor-initiated course offered at discretion of department.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): Prerequisite(s) determined by department for individual topic.
350 Graphic Design Portfolio Review (0) Review of prior work in graphic design.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated once.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 251.
Comment(s): Successful completion required prior to registration for junior and senior courses.
Successful completion of the General Education Culture and Civilizations Option 2 (completing a
2-course sequence
in a foreign language at the intermediate level) required.
351 Intermediate Graphic Design I (3) Concept development and the study of graphic design elements including typography and imagery and their interrelationships within the graphic design layout.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 350.
352 Intermediate Graphic Design II (3) Investigation of sign, symbols, marks, and identity systems.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 351.
356 Graphic Design Production (3) Traditional and computer-generated techniques for the production of print media in graphic design. Introduction to computer systems, software, and techniques.
(DE) Corequisite(s): 351.
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.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 351 and 356.
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): 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.
444 Graphic Design Center Practicum (3) Practical work experience in a student-managed, on-site studio.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
450 Design in Culture (3) A consideration of design as an act of cultural interpretation. Historic and contemporary design and design issues are examined through presentations, discussions, readings, and writings. Student assessment will come from writing, projects, presentations, and contributions to class discussion.
451 Advanced Graphic Design (3) Theory and techniques of visual problem-solving as applied to advanced applications of graphic design.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 352.
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. (OC)
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 451.
455 Graphic Design Professional Seminar (3) Professional practices including client relationships, design management, and business practices. Assembly, organization, and editing of the professional portfolio.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 452.
456 Graphic Design Practicum (1-12) Practical work experience in the graphic design field. Must be pre-arranged with the department.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 351 and 356.
459 Special Topics in Graphic Design (3) Student- or instructor- initiated course offered at discretion of department.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
493 Independent Study (1-6)
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
494 Individual Problems (3)
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
495 Visiting Artist Seminar (2) Study and discussion of contemporary art issues conducted by different visiting artists each semester.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours.
Credit Restriction: May not be applied toward the art history requirement.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
