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3.00 Credits
An intermediate-level typography class that explores typographic form and its use in eliciting meaning from the singular word to the printed page. Projects involve typography as image, as well as type and image juxtapositions. Typographic grid systems and information hierarchy stress the importance of composition and readability. In addition, students learn the details of preparing communications for publication. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Sophomore Review (DES 289).
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3.00 Credits
An intermediate course in graphic design with an emphasis on the integration of historical ideas, styles, and trends into contemporary practice. Topics include, but are not limited to, writing systems, relation of design to art and architecture, typography and book production, form/function/ technology, pioneers of design, and design after modernism. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Sophomore Review (DES 289).
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3.00 Credits
An intermediatelevel course in graphic design focusing on complex design structures and the visual/logical organization and representation of information. The study of form development (organic and geometric), visual relationships between elements, and unity within a series are integral parts of this course. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Sophomore Review (DES 289).
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3.00 Credits
An intermediate- level course in graphic design primarily concerned with experimentation in typography. Through studio assignments and research on major typographical precedents, typography is used as a theme to explore the interactive relations of form, material, space and time. Topics include content and expression as a language system, time as a factor in a sequence of pages, third dimension in design with type, and typographic limits. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Sophomore Review (DES 289).
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3.00 Credits
Civic Design is a student-based design group established to provide quality design solutions to area nonprofit organizations. It benefits students with real-life job experience working on print, Web, and/or interactive CD-ROM projects. Students learn to develop the design and interpersonal skills necessary in order to succeed in the field. This course includes group critiques, self-guided design, research, readings, and client meetings. Prerequisites: DES 289 or DES 389, and permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Individual study in design and graphic design, allowing the advanced student to pursue the study of design through independent, self-directed study under the supervision of faculty or through approved internships and other on-the-job activities.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for graphic design majors participating in the internship program. Internships are offered to provide students with exposure to various design-related working environments. Placement in an internship is determined in consultation with the design department. Internship experiences may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Grading is on a Pass/No Pass basis only. Prerequisites: Junior standing, 2.5 GPA, and permission of instructor.
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0.00 Credits
A required course for all junior-level students in the graphic design major. This review is given at the end of the spring semester of the junior year. Students are required to present a portfolio of work accomplished in graphic design courses as well as samples from other studio course work. The review is graded on a pass/no pass basis and carries no credit. Successful completion of the Junior Review is prerequisite for all senior-level graphic design courses.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced-level work in design and graphic design. Topics to be announced at time of registration. Course covers specific topics and problems relating to effective and good design and may present guest lecturers and instructors. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor or department.
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3.00 Credits
An advanced-level course in graphic design that focuses on the integration of typography and image in time-space continuum. Emphasis is placed on the exploration of book and magazine design. Prerequisite: Passing grade in Junior Review (DES 389).
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