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2.00 Credits
In the first semester, the structural and visual qualities of real objects within a spatial environment are explored in assignment-based projects. Students concentrate on the relationships of mass, volume and surface, made and observed. Modeling, casting, carving and construction are introduced. In the second semester, work no longer assumes the table as a point of origin and dependence. Students are asked to work at a larger scale and to combine processes formerly considered separately. Each student also becomes more responsible for individual choices. Required: 2 credits/ semester; 6 hours/week. No prerequisite.
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3.00 Credits
Students will learn their way around MECA and around Portland, get to know each other and get involved in the community. This course, required of all first-year students, is taught collaboratively by studio and academic faculty members. Students will read, write, plan, research, make art, discuss and critique, and work together while exploring a particular topic. Students will learn to articulate their values and opinions in a constructive and professional manner.
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3.00 Credits
Students are introduced to the process of designing letterforms and symbols. Emphasis is placed on learning formal and proportional relationships and exploring the expressive and abstract characteristics of type. Unique visual compositions in which typographic forms play primary roles in communicating ideas are created, while proper use of graphic design tools and materials are learned. Elective: 3 credits/ semester; 6 hours/week. No prerequisite. A lab fee is charged; see rate schedule.
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3.00 Credits
Basic principles of typography design are introduced and explored. Students learn how to arrange type with respect to concept and informational hierarchy. Projects involve experimentation with methods of organizing and integrating type and images into visually compelling compositions and effective communication. As a final project, students write, design and produce their own limited-edition booklet. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 6 hours/ week. No prerequisite. A lab fee is charged; see rate schedule.
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3.00 Credits
Students explore complex design issues in typographic organization and hierarchy. Emphasis is on learning standards of typographic style and also exploring the narrative potential of typographic design and challenging conventional ways of working with words and images. Throughout, special attention is given to refinement, detail and finishing skills in all forms of typographic design while understanding the significance of context as well as sequential processes. Required for majors. Elective: 3 credits/semester; 6 hours/week. Prerequisite: GD 102. A lab fee is charged; see rate schedule.
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3.00 Credits
Selected readings, presentations and projects introduce methodology for working with information graphics: maps, diagrams, charts, timelines, interfaces and graphs. This course prepares students to better design or direct these graphics in future projects. Exercises include color, hierarchy, typography and readability. Adobe Illustrator tutorials are included. This course often refers to professional situations, production and end-use. Major requirement: 3 credits/semester; 6 hours/week. Prerequisite: GD 101 and GD 102, or permission of instructor. A lab fee is charged; see rate schedule.
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3.00 Credits
This course contains diverse practical assignments for majors in Graphic Design. Assignments focus on bridging meaning with form through the elements of typography, image, color, formal qualities of composition and context. Mediums range from 2D, 3D, and 4D. Major requirement: 3 credits/semester; 6 hours/ week. Prerequisite: GD 101 and GD 102. A lab fee is charged; see rate schedule.
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3.00 Credits
This course is offered for students interested in producing work for, or showing preexisting work on, the World Wide Web. Students learn the basics of web site development. Special attention is paid to the development of site content, the graphical user interface, site architecture, and the pragmatics of web communication. Emphasis in projects is placed on the web as a dynamic visual environment. Prerequisite: Digital Imaging, or Time-Based Art and Introductory Digital Video. A lab fee is charged; see rate schedule. Highly recommended for New Media students.
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3.00 Credits
Readings, lectures and projects (mediums are open, 2D, 3D, 4D) will expose the student to issues and design history that affect the way we perceive design and inform the practice of design. Exercises will not only engage the student in critical thinking and research specific to design, but will also segue into design methodology inherent to independent thesis projects. 3 credits; 6 hours/week. Prerequisite: GD 101 and GD 102. A lab fee is charged; see rate schedule.
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3.00 Credits
This course is devoted to the graphic design thesis project, which is proposed, designed, written, and produced by each student on an individual basis. Faculty members serve as project advisors. Thesis projects involve original thought relating to a specific area of visual communication. An appropriate form of presentation for the project in the Senior Thesis Exhibition and a separate written summary are required. Major requirement: 3 credits/semester; 6 hours/week. Prerequisite: GD 401. A lab fee is charged; see rate schedule.
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