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  • 3.00 Credits

    Pre or Co-requisites: ART 109; ARTG 115. A course which surveys the important historical events and technological innovations that have contributed to current trends and practices in the field of graphic design. Lecture presentations, research, discussion, and visual exercises combine to develop the student's awareness of historical and current technologies, and the artists and designers who have used them to shape the world through visual communication. Studio components of the course give students the opportunity to practice the production techniques needed to create visual interpretations of the lecture content.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: ART 109, ARTG 115, or permission of the instructor. A course designed to develop skills needed for producing vector-based digital art. Students with a basic knowledge of vector graphic concepts will gain a comprehensive understanding of the uses of drawing programs such as Illustrator and FreeHand. Emphasis is placed on the application of design principles to the digital environment. Lab fee 12 will be assessed for this course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: ARTG 115; ART 110 or permission of the instructor. In this course the student will address the creation and manipulation of raster-based imagery in a comprehensive manner using the industry standard image-editing program, Adobe Photoshop. Color correction, scanning resolutions, selection tools, image adjustments, collage and montage techniques, masking, and the effective application of filters, blend modes, and effects to images designed for use in digital and printed media will be studied in detail. Lab fee 12 will be assessed for this course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: ARTG 212 or permission of instructor. In this course the student will explore studio photography techniques with digital SLR cameras. Emphasis will be given to image enhancement, stylization, and compositing based on an advanced knowledge of Photoshop. Lab fee 12 will be assessed for this course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: ARTG 138. A foundation course that explores both the creative process and the production concerns of making images for visual communication. By focusing on methodologies for ideation and conceptualization, the development of craft in concept rendering, and the production of finished compositions incorporating traditional and digital media, students will practice both the conceptual thinking and mechanical skills needed to achieve consistently effective design solutions. Lab fee 12 will be assessed for this course.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Participation in workshops and seminars offered by active professional graphic designers and adjunct faculty. The presentations are offered in an intensive block two to three times per semester. Selected topics include all areas related to the field of Graphic Design. Lab fee 5 will be assessed for this course. (Winter)
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course involves individual or group work adjusted to meet particular needs in Graphic Design. Content is chosen by the faculty adviser and the student. May be repeated.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: ARTG 122, 226, and 238. In this course students focus on conceptual design as the foundation for editorial expression. The development of page structure is emphasized as the method for effectively interweaving the use word and image in multi-page publications. Students learn to balance editorial aesthetics, production considerations, and publication time constraints as they produce a series of multiple page projects. Lab fee 12 will be assessed for this course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: ARTG 212. This course deals with the development of a creative concept used to promote a product with a variety of computer generated visual images. The class is grouped in teams which create and present a professional looking advertising campaign. The course ends with a general critique of the entire project. Lab fee 12 will be assessed for this course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: ARTG 238. A course that explores the synergistic potential of applying graphic elements to threedimensional structures and environments. Students learn the fundamentals of dimensional construction, while honing their ability to capture audience attention through innovative forms and graphics. Diverse market areas are explored, including retail and promotional packaging, exhibition design, product design, environmental signage, and wayfinding systems. Emphasis is placed on craftsmanship and the imaginative use of materials. Lab fee 13 will be assessed for this course.
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