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  • DESGR 2600: History Graphic Design

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    An overview of the history of graphic communication. Topics covered include: the invention of the written language, the origin of printing, graphic design in the Renaissance and Victorian eras, Art Nouveau, Pictorial Modernism, International Typographic Style, Post-Modernism, contemporary conceptual and new wave movements. Emphasis is on the Post-Art Nouveau eras. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in ART 2205 AND ART 2206 AND ART 2207 AND (completion of Graphic Design First-year Advancement OR Emphasis in Illustration OR Emphasis in Book Arts)
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  • DESGR 2700: Typography 2

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This studio course, required of all BFA majors in Graphic Design, is an intermediate level exploration of typographic design as a practical form of visual problem solving. Structures, grids, methods and technical skills related to typography as applied to professional graphic design practice will be addressed. This course will build and expand upon foundational typography, both formally and conceptually. By doing so, students gain valuable experience in the skillful manipulation of type for more advanced applications. Prerequisites: 'B-' or better in DESGR 1600 AND 'C+' or better in DESGR 2200 AND DESGR 2600. Corequisites: DESGR 2300.
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  • DESGR 3400: Communication Design 4

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This advanced-level studio course, required of all BFA majors in Graphic Design, is focused on the student's skillful creation of complex visual communication systems with an emphasis on practical applications related to branding, identity, information graphics, and experiential graphic design. Various research methods, strategies, techniques, and production processes that emulate professional practices will be explored. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in (DESGR 2300 AND DESGR 2700) AND completion of Graphic Design Second-year Review.
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  • DESGR 3500: Communication Design 5

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This advanced-level studio course, required of all BFA majors in Graphic Design, is focused on the student's skillful creation of complex visual communication systems with an emphasis on practical applications related to the design of user-centered experiences and interactivity in digital spaces. Various research methods, strategies, ideation techniques, and production processes that emulate professional practices will be explored. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in DESGR 2600 AND 'C-' or better in DESGR 3400.
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  • DESGR 3800: Typography 3

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This studio course, required of all BFA majors in Graphic Design, builds upon principles, concepts methods and processes developed in Typography 1 & 2. Students will engage in advanced typographic practice through investigation of multi-dimensional typographic systems for analog, digital and built environments. Students will learn how to typographically visualize complex data and apply effective strategies of communication for specific user audiences within specific contexts. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in DESGR 2700 AND completion of Graphic Design Second-year Review.
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  • DESGR 3900: Design Strategy

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This studio course, required of all BFA majors in Graphic Design, introduces students to solving users' problems quickly while adapting to ever-changing demands of the modern world. This human-centered approach enables students to form intent behind an outcome ' focusing on research, prototyping, collaboration and rapid iteration. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in (DESGR 2300 AND DESGR 2600 AND DESGR 2700) AND completion of Graphic Design Second-year Review.
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  • DESGR 4100: Visiting Designer

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This studio course, required of all BFA majors in Graphic Design, introduces students to leading professionals in the field of graphic design through workshops led by guest lecturers. Workshops will expose students to professional practices with an emphasis on studio driven projects. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in DESGR 3400 AND DESGR 3800
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  • DESGR 4600: Capstone 1

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This studio course, required of all BFA majors in Graphic Design, introduces students to the research phase of an intensive BFA final project to be completed during DESGR 4700 Capstone 2. In DESGR 4600 Capstone 1, students will engage in research on a specific topic of interest and explore a variety of processes and methods of execution. They will also determine a production schedule for the project. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (DESGR 3500 AND DESGR 3800).
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  • DESGR 4605: Advertising Design

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Exploration of methods, processes and fundamental skills integral to advertising design. Students will gain an understanding of the use of conceptually driven messages, copy writing, art direction and visual communication in branding environments. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in (DESGR 2300 AND DESGR 2600 AND DESGR 2700) AND completion of Graphic Design Second-year Review.
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  • DESGR 4615: Graphic Illustration

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Exploration of methods, processes and fundamental technical skills integral to the creation of illustration for visual communications. Students will gain an understanding of the use of narrative illustration as an editorial or commercial element within design communications. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in (DESGR 2300 AND DESGR 2600 AND DESGR 2700) AND completion of Graphic Design Second-year Review.
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