Problems will explore fundamental design and basic production considerations and the development of a professional design thought process. (Formerly ART 165)

This course explores systematic approaches to applying visual communication components, such as text and images, over multiple graphical formats and media.

This course covers the application of typographic principles, such as visual relationships and information hierarchy. These principles are applied to the design of multiple-page documents such as books, brochures, and websites.

This course offers an intensive exploration of the fundamentals and principles of graphic design. Students are introduced to two-dimensional typographic space; language sequence and information hierarchy; families and their structure; typographic aesthetic; typographic history; and basic image creation. The course introduces appropriate tools and software.

This course focuses on image making as it applies to the materials and processes of communicating specific visual concepts. It introduces a variety of strategies, material processes, and methods for the creation and design of unique images as they may be applied within graphic design.

This course introduces a strong focus on complex graphic design projects with multiple parts, and portfolio preparation for professional employment. Students will produce work using a range of media.

This course continues a strong focus on complex graphic design projects with multiple parts, and portfolio preparation for professional employment. Students will produce work using a range of media.

This course is taken in conjunction with the last course in each student’s area of concentration. It is designed as the culminating learning experience for students in the BFA curriculum and will help provide direction for their future professional careers. The course will focus on preparation for a required senior exhibition, the development of a professional portfolio, and the creation necessary written documents to support one’s professional career.

This course emphasizes conceptual and methodological approaches to the creation of expressive type and typography.

This course gives students direct experience in the field of graphic design by working on client-based projects. Projects vary each term and include both on and off campus clients

This is a graphic design course focusing on the making of posters as a visual communications vehicle. Students will become familiar with poster making processes including screen printing, spray paint stencils, and digital output. Emphasis will be placed on typography, scaling, production techniques, and other design principles in relation to posters.

This studio course explores different topics and issues related to graphic design. The course is designed to give students instruction and exposure to specialized visual communication studies. Coursework may focus upon distinct areas of concept, format, or media, as well as contemporary and historical themes and trends.

This course explores the creation of motion-based graphic design work utilizing animation and video compositing techniques as they relate to typography, identity design, information design, and illustration. Introduces appropriate tools, methodologies, and software.

This course explores design issues that are unique to user-centered interaction for digital media. Through applied projects, students examine a range of formal and conceptual issues including narrative and sequencing, screen-based typography, information design, user experience, usability, and accessibility. Introduces relevant software, prototyping techniques, and markup/programming languages.