As the first in the Advertising Art Direction track, students gain a comprehensive understanding of how ideas become branded visual communications that engage, capture and persuade audiences. Through regular lecture, reading and project critique, emphasis is placed on combining the fundamental tools of graphic design with creative brainstorming to arrive at fresh, branded concepts. This course focuses primarily on concept and layout for the print medium, and lays the foundation for Art Direction II.
NOTE: Students are expected to be proficient in the computer graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) necessary to produce print work for this course. Students are encouraged to take a computer graphics course before or concurrently with 3052.Note: Advertising majors only. REQUIREMENTS: Students must have a working knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop in order to enroll in this course. An overall knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite is recommended.