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  • 3.00 Credits

    Exploration of theory, methods, processes and fundamental technical skills integral to the creation of motion graphics for visual communications. Students will create a series of projects that explore time-based graphics through the exploration of story boarding and the use of pertinent digital tools and media platforms. Students should complete the Graphic Design Second-year Review prior to this course. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in (DESGR 2300 AND DESGR 2600 AND DESGR 2700) AND completion of Graphic Design Second-year Review.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Exploration of theory, methods, processes and fundamental technical skills integral to the creation of user-centered digital design experiences. Students will research and explore the nuances of designing for various digital channels and the technical strategies unique to interface design. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in (DESGR 2300 AND DESGR 2600 AND DESGR 2700) AND completion of Graphic Design Second-year Review.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This variable-content studio course explores the theory, methods, processes and skills integral to a particular design discipline and/or topic. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in (DESGR 2300 AND DESGR 2600 AND DESGR 2700) AND completion of Graphic Design Second-year Review.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Exploration of theory, methods, processes and fundamental technical skills integral to graphic design and the built environment. Students will gain an understanding of the design strategies utilized for the development of way finding systems, exhibition design and type in the environment. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in (DESGR 2300 AND DESGR 2600 AND DESGR 2700) AND completion of Graphic Design Second-year Review.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Exploration of theory, methods, processes and design skills integral to the design of corporate identities and their systems. This includes conceptual and visual strategies for implementation of a brand through a variety of media platforms and environments. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in (DESGR 2300 AND DESGR 2600 AND DESGR 2700) AND completion of Graphic Design Second-year Review.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Exploration of theory, methods, processes and design skills integral to the understanding and creation of package designs. Students will gain familiarity with three-dimensional design while being exposed to the unique design and marketing challenges associated with the product development, packaging and branding. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in (DESGR 2300 AND DESGR 2600 AND DESGR 2700) AND completion of Graphic Design Second-year Review.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Exploration of theory, methods, processes and design skills integral to the understanding and creation of publication design for a variety of media platforms. Students will gain an understanding of the components essential to editorial design; such as art direction, editing, gird systems, typography, image development and narrative structures. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in (DESGR 2300 AND DESGR 2600 AND DESGR 2700) AND completion of Graphic Design Second-year Review.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course gives an overview of the principals behind ecological sustainability and how design strategies affiliated with it can be applied to creative thinking and design process. Students will be presented with an overview of the environmental impacts of design and production practices. Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to integrate sustainable design principles into their own creative process. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in (DESGR 2300 AND DESGR 2600 AND DESGR 2700) AND completion of Graphic Design Second-year Review.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This studio course, required of all BFA majors in Graphic Design, is the culmination of an intensive BFA final project initiated during DESGR 4600 Graphic Design Capstone 1. Students will utilize their research to design and present a final exhibition and publication for this project. Through engagement in this project students learn how to research, develop and execute long-term, multifaceted design solutions that showcase complex design principles and concepts through digital and physical environments. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in DESGR 4600.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This seminar course, required of all BFA majors in Graphic Design, introduces students to the theoretical issues and critical perspectives that influence the practice of graphic design. It serves as an overview of contemporary design strategy in business and examines the role that visual communication plays in the information age. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in DESGR 3900.