Introduces the field and practice of graphic design. Explores the development and creation of visual responses to communication problems. Upon completion, students have the option of applying for acceptance into the Graphic Design major.

Typography is ubiquitous in contemporary visual and digital culture. This course is an introduction to typography in visual communication across various media, including developing an understanding of the basic concepts of legibility and readability of text-based messages and the fundamentals of effective typesetting skills in relevant design technology.

Typography is ubiquitous in contemporary visual and digital culture. This course is an introduction to typography in visual communication across various media, including developing an understanding of the basic concepts of legibility and readability of text-based messages and the fundamentals of effective typesetting skills in relevant design technology.

In a practical workshop experience, students will utilize the principles of graphic design and strategic messaging in the development and creation of targeted visual communication content across a variety of platforms. Students benefit from the guidance of both creative faculty and active industry professionals.

An overview of the foundational language, principles, and skills utilized in graphic design for non-majors. Students learn to analyze and apply basic principles and elements of visual communication such as hierarchy, typography, imagery usage, systems of visual structure and organization, basic messaging, and skills in relevant software.

The basic systems, tools, and technology used in solving visual communication problems, including graphic representation, composition of graphic and text elements, conceptual techniques, and relevant software.

Introduces the effective utilization of typography in visual communication. Fundamentals of letterform construction and basic typesetting are explored, including relevant terminology, history, technology, and the relationship between visual and verbal language. A goal of the course includes development of a sensitivity to the subtleties inherent in effective typography.

Introduces the effective utilization of typography in visual communication. Fundamentals of letterform construction and basic typesetting are explored, including relevant terminology, history, technology, and the relationship between visual and verbal language. A goal of the course includes the development of a sensitivity to the subtleties inherent in effective typography.

Stresses the importance of technique in a variety of media as the basis for solving design problems.

An investigation of the relationship between form and message to create visual responses to graphic design problems.

A comprehensive history of graphic design from antiquity until the present.

A comprehensive history of graphic design from antiquity until the present.