GRD 310 - Business and Production for the Designer

Institution:

Anna Maria College

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Description:

An overview of the roles and responsibilities of professional designers in relation to printing companies and service bureaus, including how to prepare digital files for printing, traditional reproduction processes and practical aspects of planning to establish oneself as a graphic designer. The course includes development of a portfolio, planning a job search, pricing freelance jobs, writing purchase orders and contracts and designing a self-promotion piece. Other considerations will include sales tax, sole proprietorship, copyright, work for hire, mark-ups and contracts. Prerequisite: ART 202, GRD 240.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.annamaria.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 849-3300

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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