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Nov 21, 2024
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2022-2023 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]
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ART 260 - Graphic Design I
Credits: 3
Lab/Lecture: 1 Lecture. 5 Lab.
An introduction to the exploration of the formal principles and elements of design, and applied visual problem-solving. Course exercises incorporate type and image concepts in order to create effective graphic design communications for both print and interactive formats.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- recognize and identify design principles/elements: color, shape, texture, contrast, hierarchy, emphasis, movement, rhythm, semiotics, unity, balance, proportion/scale;
- utilize the principles of design in exercises, process books, and projects;
- demonstrate craft and technical ability through the completion of file-prep, printing, construction, and software usage in creating their projects;
- identify and demonstrate the stages of the design process: research/personas, brainstorming/sketching, roughs, macro-comps, micro-comps, final presentation, and utilize the process in producing their exercises and projects;
- demonstrate their abilities at verbal communication and presentation skills through the preparation of work for critique and research presentation;
- demonstrate an understanding of an historical perspective in design through their research, creation, and presentation on an historically significant designer.
Prerequisite(s): ART 199 and ART 111 with grades greater than or equal to C.
Corequisite(s): ART 261.
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