| Introduction to Graphic Design | |||
| INTRO GRA DSGN | |||
| CLASS CODE: | ART 130 | CREDITS: 3 | FEE: $5.00 |
| DIVISION: | PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS | ||
| DEPARTMENT: | ART | ||
| GENERAL EDUCATION: | This course does not fulfill a General Education requirement. | ||
| DESCRIPTION: | Exploration of contemporary visual communications within graphic design and related fields. | ||
| TAUGHT: | Fall, Winter, and Summer | ||
| CONTENT AND TOPICS: | An exploration of various contemporary visual communications within the discipline of graphic design and related fields. Traditional and contemporary visual design problem solving will be emphasized. Additionally, design principles, methods, and tools will be introduced. | ||
| GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: | -- Be introduced to the graphic design profession. -- Understand basic design elements and principles. -- Be introduced to the creative process. -- Be introduced to traditional and computer graphic design skills. -- Be introduced to design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). |
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| REQUIREMENTS: | |||
| PREREQUISITES: | Enrolled as an Art major or consent of instructor | ||
| OTHER: | Estimated cost for materials: $60 | ||
| EFFECTIVE DATE: | August 2004 | ||