Graphic Design

ART 101 Design and Appreciation
3-2-3 (Lecture/1 Standard Lab/2 Open Lab) This course introduces principles of two-dimensional design using basic media through hands-on directed studio problems and art appreciation studies. It involves design concepts which can later be applied to any medium. This course is the foundation for any courses in the visual arts (fine arts and Center for New Media).

ART 103 Drawing and Composition I
3-2-3 (Lecture/1 Standard Lab/2 Open Lab) This course involves a study of drawing by exploring basic drawing techniques and composition by considering line, mass, structure, perspective, shade, and form. Students will work from still life, basic geometric form and line, life drawing, and imagination. Students will explore graphite, ink, and charcoal or conte, as well as be exposed to various other optional media. Comments: Additional costs for supplies range from $10 to $50.

GRD 101 Graphic Careers Seminar
3-2-3 (Lecture/1 Standard Lab/2 Open Lab) The course introduces ethics in advertising, industry professionalism, careers related to the graphic design industry, as well as, a variety of related topics in preparing students to enter the graphic design field. Field trips, lectures, class discussions, and written and oral presentations can be expected.

GRD 102 Digital Design
3-1-6 (Lecture/3 Standard Lab/3 Open Lab) This course provides an overview of the various processes involved in gathering and arranging written and visual messages and graphic elements to produce the best possible documents for communication. This course also surveys the reproduction process for publications. Students will work with Adobe InDesign and be introduced to Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and scanning. Emphasis is on hands-on lab work. Comments: Additional costs for supplies range from $10 to $50.

GRD 103 Graphic Design
3-2-3 (Lecture/1.7 Standard Lab/1.3 Open Lab) This course involves the design stages of producing the printed piece using basic studio techniques as well as computer generated layouts. Course work involves aesthetic considerations and solutions for any given design problem. Prerequisites: ART 101, ART 103, GRD 101, GRD 102. Comments: Additional costs for supplies range from $40 to $160.

GRD 104 Typography
3-2-3 (Lecture/1.7 Standard Lab/1.3 Open Lab) This course involves the study of type as an art form and an integral design element in printed and digital communication. Students will study the structure, classification and history of type, as well as its creative applications in art and design. Prerequisites: ART 101, ART 103, GRD 101, GRD 102. Comments: Additional costs for supplies range from $10 to $50.

GRD 106 Digital Prepress
3-1-6 (Lecture/3 Standard Lab/3 Open Lab) This course teaches students, through a class structure that is based on actual pre-press department and lectures, how to work with customer supplied files and files that they create themselves and how it correlates within the pre-press environment and how to process them for printing. Prerequisites: ART 101, ART 103, GRD 101, GRD 102, GRD 107, GRD 108, GRD 202.

GRD 107 Image Design
3-1-6 (Lecture/3 Standard Lab/3 Open Lab) This course examines basic photo manipulation and enhancement techniques used in Photoshop. Students will participate in hands-on experiences using Macintosh computers. Prerequisites: ART 101, ART 103, GRD 101, GRD 102 or instructor permission. Comments: Additional costs for supplies range from $10 to $50.

GRD 108 Vector Design
3-1-6 (Lecture/3 Standard Lab/3 Open Lab) This course teaches the vector-based drawing software commonly used with digital illustration in the field of electronic publishing and graphic design. It provides hands-on exposure to industry standard vector-based and illustration software. Prerequisites: ART 101, ART 103, GRD 101, GRD 102 or instructor permission. Comments: Additional costs for supplies range from $10 to $50.

GRD 201 Advanced Graphic Design
3-2-3 (Lecture/1.5 Standard Lab/1.5 Open Lab) This course explores more complex commercial layout for print design. Prerequisites: ART 101, ART 103, GRD 101, GRD 102, GRD 103, GRD 107, GRD 108. Comments: Additional costs for supplies range from $40 to $160.

GRD 202 Page Layout
3-1-6 (Lecture/3 Standard Lab/3 Open Lab) This courses teaches the page arrangement software commonly used with Macintosh computers in the field of electronic publishing. It provides hands-on exposure using industry standard page layout software. Prerequisites: ART 101, ART 103, GRD 101, GRD 102.

GRD 210 Design Studio
3-1-6 (Lecture/3 Standard Lab/3 Open Lab) This course is an advanced course in electronic publishing processes. It enables the student in the Graphic Design program to demonstrate, expand, and interrelate his/her competencies through a variety of given design situations. The course will focus exclusively on hands-on lab work using Macintosh computers and software, as reflected in a business environment. Prerequisites: All prior prerequisites and GRD 104, GRD 201, 211. Comments: Additional costs for supplies range from $10 to $50.

GRD 211 Electronic Artistry
3-1-6 (Lecture/3 Standard Lab/3 Open Lab) This course explores advanced techniques and processes used with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Students will participate in hands-on experiences using Macintosh computers. Prerequisites: ART 101, ART 103, GRD 101, GRD 102, GRD 107, GRD 108 or instructor permission.

GRD 219 Portfolio Project
2-1-3 (Lecture/1.5 Standard lab/1.5 Open Lab) This course enables the student to demonstrate accomplished skills through the creation of a portfolio. The portfolio will include professional level design pieces which display a variety of competencies. Prerequisites: All prior prerequisites and GRD 210. GRD 219 is designed to be taken in the final semester. Comments: Additional costs for supplies range from $40 to $160.