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  • GCS 425: Global Cultural Studies Practicum

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    The Global Cultural Studies practicum is designed around connecting GCS majors with internship opportunities at a range of social and/or environment justice oriented organizations in and around Pittsburgh. The practicum will enable students to productively apply many of the skills they learn in GCS courses in professional and political settings beyond the university's campus. They will in turn strengthen these skills and develop new capacities as they learn the practical realities of some of the Global Cultural Studies' curriculum's principle themes. Students enrolled in the practicum will work under the joint supervision of a GCS faculty member and a participating organization. In addition to the tasks of the practicum itself, students will write reflexive critical analyses of their experience and a theoretically informed research paper. They must secure an internship from one of the organizations we have already designated as appropriate to GCS majors before they enroll in the course. Prerequisites: GCS 175 and at least Junior Standing. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Apply and strengthen written communication skills (2) Apply and strengthen oral communication skills (3) Apply and strengthen analytical and critical thinking skills (4) Articulate, in writing, a deepened understanding of the ways in which cultural, political, and economic processes intersect with one another at local, national, and/or global scales (5) Articulate, in writing, a deepened understanding of how these processes contribute to social inequalities (6) Demonstrate, in writing and in action, a commitment toward issues of social and/or environmental justice
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  • GCS 426: Global Cultural Studies Senior Thesis

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    The Global Cultural Studies senior-thesis/capstone course will provide students the experience of designing, developing, and completing a social-science based research project. The capstone will enable students to productively apply many of the skills they learn in GCS courses. They will in turn strengthen these skills and develop new capacities as they learn the practices and practical realities associated with empirical research. Students in the capstone will accomplish their project under supervision of a GCS faculty member. Prerequisites: GCS 175, PSYC 352 and Senior Standing. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Apply and strengthen written communication skills (2) Apply and strengthen oral communication skills (3) Apply and strengthen analytical and critical thinking skills (4) Articulate, in writing, a deepened understanding of the ways in which cultural, political, and economic processes intersect with one another at local, national, and/or global scales (5) Articulate, in writing, a deepened understanding of how these processes contribute to social inequalities (6) Demonstrate, in writing, the ability to complete a thesis-length social-science research project
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  • GCS 490: Study Abroad Project II

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    A continuation of GCS390 Study Abroad Project I, examining a different global issue in a different part of the world. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
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  • GRID 103: Graphic Design I

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course introduces students to basic visual design theory and skills, including industry standard illustration, photo-editing, and layout hardware and software. Students will create and revise visual materials to solve a variety of challenges. Students will also learn to effectively present their designs. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: (1) Identify basic visual design principles, including contrast, repetition, alignment, and proximity. (2) Demonstrate an understanding of basic visual design theory, including type and color. (3) Employ proper research techniques to determine usability of information and images. (4) Apply professional production standards to visual design work. (5) Employ oral and nonverbal communications skills to present visual design work. (6) Demonstrate the ability to solve communication problems through visual design. (7) Demonstrate understanding of visual design principles, theories, and technologies through creation of a final portfolio.
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  • GRID 160: Graphic Design Thinking

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course offers Graphic & Interactive Design students an introduction to problem solving methods used by graphic and interactive designers. Students learn basic problem analysis and idea generation methods that can be applied to graphic and interactive design courses. Through research, reference materials, tutorial exercises and projects, students learn to develop personal and innovative thinking for visual communications. Prerequisite: GRID 103 Course Objectives Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the ability to research graphic design problems in new ways. 2. Demonstrate the ability to solve graphic design problems multiple ways. 3. Develop and present multiple solutions to graphic design problems. 4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the design and ideation processes. 5. Create thumbnail sketches and presentations to represent ideas clealy and accurately.
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  • GRID 205: Graphic Design Illustration

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course offers students an introduction to drawing and illustration as a graphic designers. Students learn to draw basic forms for thumbnails and roughs that can be applied to other graphic design courses. Techniques and tools for drawing shape, value, plane and volume are explored through gesture, contour and other drawing/illustration styles. Composition and drawing/illustration typography are integral part of the course. This course will explore both hand drawn and vector software methods. Through reference materials, tutorial exercises and projects, students use software tools and menu commands to trace, draw and manipulate Bezier curves, and create illustrations. Students manipulate graphics and typographic forms to create final drawing compositions. Students also control and manipulate visual attributes and work with several color models to create, mix, and apply colors and tint. Prerequisites: GRID 103. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Demonstrates the ability to correctly represent shadows and highlight, objects in space, and gradation of value. (2) Develop thumbnail drawings for concepts and layouts of projects. (3) Use tracing paper to refine drawings and layouts. (4) Draw with a variety of tools, both hand and computer generated. (5) Demonstrate the ability to represent typography accurately. (6) Demonstrate the ability to represent objects accurately. (7) Demonstrate the ability to draw recognizable ideas. (8) Demonstrate the ability to submit clean, professional work
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  • GRID 250: Graphic Design History

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This studio course focuses on the history of graphic design. Students will examine historic design and art movements and the thinking behind the work produced in context. Students will learn how designers in history developed, prototyped and used available materials. Emphasis is placed on developing design solutions in relationship to historic movements and designers. Students will learn the history of inventions that changed graphic design, how graphic design was reproduced, applied, and presented to the audience. Prerequisite: GRID 307, 205, and GRID 160. Course Objectives 1. Compare and contrast art and design movements. 2. Analyze how inventions changed how graphic design was produced and presented. 3. Summarize historic design styles and designers. 4. Research and critique historic design projects. Create design projects in relation to art and design movement.
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  • GRID 295: Special Topics in Graphic Design

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

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  • GRID 305: Typography I

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course will study the design and use of basic letter forms, the anatomy of type, typographic contrast, hierarchy of information, major type families and characteristics, history of design and typographic grids. Students build skills for the art of typesetting and typographic layout, and for expressive typography and conceptual thinking. In addition to the history and theory of typography, students will learn to create their own personal typeface. Prerequisites:GRID 103. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Recall the origin of the alphabet and history of typography. (2) Identify the parts of a letter, define basic type measurements. (3) Describe the five families of type. (4) Demonstrate the ability to choose appropriate fonts, styles, point sizes, linespacing and leading. (5) Develop a sense of aesthetics for typography. (6) Develop proficiency in designing or editing a font.
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  • GRID 307: Graphic Design II

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course serves as a comprehensive study of theory, principles, strategies and tools of graphic design. In this course students learn to apply layout and design concepts to produce a variety of editorial, informational, and business materials for printing and digital distribution. Industry standard graphic design software provides a platform for these projects. Upon completion of this course students will have a variety of graphic design pieces to add to their portfolios. Prerequisite: GRID103. Dual listed as GRID 507. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Apply knowledge of visual design principles, including contrast, repetition, alignment, and proximity at an intermediate level. (2) Employ knowledge of specific layout and design software. (3) Demonstrate understanding of visual design principles, theories, and technologies through creation of a final portfolio. (4) Employ oral and nonverbal skills to critique and examine visual design work. (5) Demonstrate understanding of the graphic design process.
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