ART 160 - Graphic Design I

Institution:

Jefferson College

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Description:

Pre-/corequisites: ART115 and ART120 Graphic Design I is a studio art course introducing students to the fundamental elements of graphic design. The theory and practice of traditional graphic design principles and their relationships to evolving digital technology will be studied in this course. Students will study typography and other elements of graphic design, working with a variety of techniques, and learn how to present their work. While the Mac OS and Adobe InDesign and/or Quark Xpress will be introduced in this course, the emphasis will be on developing design vision and producing graphic designs of a commercial nature, as opposed to merely mastering software. Students will also learn about the history of graphic design in this course. Graphic Design I is open to both Fine Arts majors and non-majors, providing the pre-/corequisites have been met. (F,S)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jeffco.edu

Phone Number:

(636) 797-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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