COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

150 The Idea of Graphic Design (3)
An overview of design as visual message-making and as an act of cultural interpretation. Contemporary and historic design and its forms are examined, along with an introduction to design and creative concepts, and the role of criticism and theory. Student assessment will come from exams, short writings and visual laboratory projects.

191 Introduction to Studio Art: Various Media (3)
Individual sections for various artistic disciplines. For Non-majors only. Courses may be repeated, medium may not be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.

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. May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours. Prereq: 101, 103, 151.

252 Beginning Graphic Design II (3)
Survey of graphic design from concept through production. Emphasis on visual problem-solving. May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours. Prereq: 251.

256 Individual Projects in Graphic Design (3)
Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

259 Special Topics: Graphic Design (3)
Student or instructor initiated course offered at discretion of department. Prereq: Determined by department for individual topic. May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.

350 Graphic Design Portfolio Review (0)
Review of prior work in graphic design. Successful completion required prior to registration for junior and senior courses. Prereq: 252 or consent of instructor. Satisfactory/No credit only.

351 Intermediate Graphic Design (3)
Concept development and the study of graphic design elements including typography and imagery and their interrelationships within the graphic design layout. Prereq: 295, 350.

352 Intermediate Graphic Design II (3)
Investigation of sign, symbols, marks and identify systems. Prereq: 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. Prereq or Coreq: 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. Prereq.: Art 295 and Art Design/Graphic 251.

405 Computer Enhanced Graphic Design (3)
Exploration of new technologies and their significance to graphic design. Prereq: 351, 356, and consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

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. Prereq. : 400.

444 Graphic Design Center Practicum (3)
Practical work experience in a student-managed, on-site studio, Prereq: 351 and consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

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. Prereq: 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. Prereq: 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. Prereq: or Coreq: 452.

456 Graphic Design Practicum (3-12)
Practical work experience in the graphic design field. Only by pre-arrangement with the department. Prereq: Senior standing and consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.

459 Special Topics in Graphic Design (3)
Student or instructor initiated course offered at discretion of department. Prereq: Determined by department for individual topics. May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.

493 Independent Study (1-15)

494 Individual Problems (3)
Prereq: Consent of instructor. May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.

495 Visiting Artists Seminar (2)
Study and discussion of contemporary art issues conducted by different visiting artists each semester. (Does not apply toward art history requirement.) May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours.