Graphic Design: Course Descriptions
ART 225 INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN (4)
A required preparatory lecture/studio course in portfolio development for acceptance into the graphic design BFA program covering historical and applied issues. PREREQ: Art core curriculum (except art history). Freshman block in graphic design.
ART 226 TYPOGRAPHY: THE LETTER (4)
An introductory course in the study of the letterform, focusing on the exploration of formal and conceptual relationships. PREREQ: ART 225, acceptance into graphic design BFA program.
ART 228 GRAPHIC DESIGN PROCESSES (4)
An introductory overview of the pertinent theory, history, and application of graphic design processes with an emphasis on conceptualization and visual diagramming. PREREQ: ART 225, acceptance into graphic design BFA program.
ART 325 GRAPHIC DESIGN: COLLABORATIVE PROCESSES (4)
Intermediate course in graphic design. Emphasis on collaborative projects exploring principles of group problem solving in typography. PREREQ: Sophomore block in graphic design.
ART 326 TYPOGRAPHY: EXPRESSIVE (4)
An intermediate course encouraging investigation and interpretation in the expressive possibilities of typography, focusing on processes and emotive results. PREREQ: Sophomore block in graphic design.
ART 327 TYPOGRAPHY: ADVANCED STRUCTURES (4)
An intermediate course investigating the design of organizational typographic structures; presenting complex information in a clear and engaging manner serving utility and beauty. PREREQ: Sophomore block in graphic design.
ART 328 NEW MEDIA (4)
An intermediate course designing digital informational systems; focusing on conceptualization, diagramming, motion, and user-interaction. PREREQ: Sophomore block in graphic design, CS 195.
ART 369 GRAPHIC DESIGN HISTORY (3)
An intermediate lecture course providing a historical and theoretical overview of the evolution and innovation in graphic design. PREREQ: ART 204, ART 205, ART 206, ART 367.
ART 402 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits. PREREQ: Departmental approval required.
ART 406 PROJECTS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits. PREREQ: Departmental approval required.
ART 410 INTERNSHIP (1-12)
A one-quarter residency with an appropriate, approved agency or organization where a student may receive practical experience related to the objectives of the Department of Art. The intern observes and produces; the work is supervised and evaluated, both by the agency and the art faculty. PREREQ: Departmental approval required. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits.
ART 412 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN DESIGN (3)
This advanced writing intensive course explores the intersection of design and contemporary culture through readings, writing and discussions. Students write a thesis paper in the 10-week course, which is explored visually in the senior thesis project.
ART 419 PORTFOLIO REVIEW (2)
A course to advise studens during their final portfolio preparation. The objective is to complete the portfolio and hone presentation skills and techniques. Graded P/N. PREREQ: Junior block in graphic design.
ART 420 GRAPHIC DESIGN: PRE-PRESS (4)
The fundamentals of graphic design production, including printing paper specification. PREREQ: Junior block in graphic design.
ART 421 INFORMATION AND PUBLICATION DESIGN (4)
Theoretical and historical issues of organizing and visualizing statistics, number, and/or complex relationships Emphasis on conceptualization, visual diagramming, and analysis of subtle visual relationships. PREREQ: Junior block in graphic design.
ART 422 NEW MEDIA: INTERACTIVE (4)
An advanced course designing digital experiences with emphasis on innovative navigation, architectural structures, theoretical, and historical issues of new media. PREREQ: Junior block in graphic design, CS 295.
ART 423 EXPERIMENTAL TYPOGRAPHY (4)
An advanced course in experimental typography focusing on intent, meaning, and method. PREREQ: Junior block in graphic design.
ART 424 VISUAL IDENTITY SYSTEMS (4)
Theoretical and studio investigation of the visual and conceptual factors that play a role in the creation and communication of identity. PREREQ: Junior block in graphic design.
ART 427 PACKAGE DESIGN (4)
Theoretical and studio investigation of three-dimensional structural and conceptual principles as they relate to the areas of packaging and point-of-purchase display. PREREQ: Junior block in graphic design.
ART 428 SENIOR THESIS PROJECT (4)
In this required senior course, students explore their written thesis project through a series of visual experiments that lead to a final visual project. PREREQ: Junior block in graphic design.
ART 429 GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO (4)
Provides opportunity for students to work with clients on actual projects in a professional environment. PREREQ: Junior block in graphic design. Admission through portfolio review. May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits.
