Graphic Design I (Type, Image, Layout Fundamentals) |
Introduction to the principles of graphic design practice and the process of solving visual problems, combining type and images. Students are introduced to the graphic design language and vocabulary (scale, contrast, grid, layout problems, 2D space, contrast, etc.). Students explore the relationship of image, text, and layout that create a piece of design.
|
 |
Elements of Design I (Design Principles) |
This course is an introduction to core formal elements of the visual language: line, shape, tone, texture, 2D studies, composition, and color basics. Working with analog and digital media, students will develop fundamental understanding of the core tools of visual design and will be introduced to the infinite creative possibilities of the 2D surface.
|
| |
Type I (Type Fundamentals) |
Introduction to typography. Students learn fundamentals of type and learn to recognize type families and key fonts. This course covers basics of the vocabulary of type, including x-height, ascenders, descenders, tracking, leading, serif and san-serif. Students study letterforms and learn to recognize important typefaces and fonts.
|
| |
Drawing & Imaging I (Introduction to Image Making) |
Students will explore image making using traditional drawing tools, experimental materials, and the computer. Students will tackle problems of representation, explore fundamentals of composition, and explore methods of visualizing concepts and themes.
|
| |
Drawing & Imaging II (Digital Processes) |
| Continuation of Drawing & Imaging I. Students will further explore image making using traditional drawing tools, experimental materials, and the computer. Students will begin to develop a personal direction in their work as they become more adept and are able to make better-informed creative decisions. Prerequisite: GRDS131 - Drawing & Imaging I (Introduction to Image Making) |
| |
Type II (Type Voice) |
| A continuation of Type I, this course introduces the concept of 'type voice' and tackles more complex typography problems and more complex typographic principles (hierarchy, proximity, and contrast). Assignments include basic logo design and basic copyright. Prerequisite: GRDS121 - Type I (Type Fundamentals) |
| |
Elements of Design II |
| Building upon EOD I, this course focuses on color, materials, and more advanced principles of design (e.g., hierarchy, proximity, contrast). Students will apply this theory to practical and conceptual assignments that revolve around color solutions to design-problem solving. Working with color in digital (Photoshop, Illustrator) and traditional (paint, collage) media, students will develop a portfolio of color-based assignments in 2D and 3D. Prerequisite: GRDS111 - Elements of Design I (Design Principles) |
| |
Intro to Digital Printmaking |
Graphic design is a field that incorporates many forms of printed matter. This course will explore the digital printer as a creative tool and introduce students to the digital print process. Students will develop understanding of optimum file size, resolution, and color modes (rgb, cmyk), and will learn how to prepare files for high-quality printing on inkjet and laser printers. Students will be introduced to best methods to output from Adobe Creative Suite software (Photoshop and Illustrator).
|
| |
Graphic Design II |
| In this continuation of the study of graphic design practice, students continue to explore the interaction of image, type, and concept in response to a creative problem. Further developing the tools and creative skills particular to the practice: the grid, vectors, rasters, and pen-tablet. Students will further develop the design process loop of-research, development, preliminary and final art, and presentation. Prerequisite: GRDS101 - Graphic Design I |
| |
Type III (Text as Image) |
| Students tackle more complex typographic projects including Corporate Identity, Logo Design, Poster Design, and Branding. Extending the students' type knowledge, projects this semester explore the potential of type as image, and produce graphic design solutions that are composed only of typography. This class touches on type history and letterpress type. Prerequisite: GRDS151 - Type II (Type Voice) |
| |
Communication Design I |
In Communication Design I, students see where the practice of graphic design and graphic design outcomes are distributed across a range of outlets and channels. Students are introduced to 'message construction,' the campaign, and designing a message for delivery in different inter-related formats (posters, web pages, print ads).
|
| |
Digital Photography & Digital Printing I |
Students learn fundamental digital photographic skills (camera types, file size, composition, basic lighting) that allow them to become skilled at producing personal photographs as useful alternatives to stock images. These pictures will become content for student projects in other classes (Advertising, Publication Design, Web Ads and Posters).
|
| |
Elements of Design III (4D/Time Based Media) |
| An introduction to time-based media, this course is an approach to 4D with an emphasis on personal expression and a utilization of the skills learned in EOD1 & II. Working with After Effects or similar software, students employ color, image, movement, and sound to create short, time-based pieces. Prerequisite: GRDS161- Elements of Design II |
| |
Type IV (Motion) |
| Having a grounding in typography and being more adept with the computer, students will move into the area of motion graphics and sequential images using After Effects or similar software. Students will consolidate all type knowledge to date to create short animated pieces, which add the elements of time, movement, and sound to the typographic message. Prerequisite: GRDS191 - Type III (Text as Image) |
| |
Communication Design II |
| A continuation of Communication Design 1, this class challenges student research skills by integrating and synthesizing different areas within Graphic Design. Working to a given theme, students are introduced to the message cycle, tailoring graphic design pieces to suit the needs of the "client," and designing graphics that communicate to the intended audience across a range of distribution methods. Prerequisite: GRDS201 - Communication Design I |
| |
Digital Photography & Digital Printing II |
| Students will work with more advanced digital photo equipment and achieve more advanced composition, lighting, and digital processing of their images. At this stage in the curriculum, students will be developing personal areas of research interest. This class allows students to self-direct photo projects to create content for their own graphic design and web projects and posters. Prerequisite: Digital Photography & Digital Printing I |
| |
Package Design (3-D Graphics) |
The package design class takes graphic design skills (type, image, color, concept) into 3D space. As an extension of branding and brand identity, packaging extends into multiple areas of graphic design (i.e., infinite forms of consumer product packaging and in-store displays). Students will art direct a packaging project, create artwork, graphic design and produce the 3D object/client sample using digital printing and hand skills. This course may include some aspects of 3D printing.
|
| |
Advertising |
Students are challenged to create effective advertising, from stand-alone posters to a sequence of images for a campaign. Students will be given specific themes to work with and projects will also include a self-directed design, which allows students to pursue personal themes/causes/issues while advancing a personal direction in their work.
|
| |
Publication Design |
Publishing is a large specialist area in the field of Graphic Design, covering the publishing of books and magazines, and extending into e-books and e-publishing. This course looks briefly at the history of the book, and the origins of writing as the origins of human visual communication. Students will discover the Medieval Manuscript as the origin of many of the rules and design principles of contemporary publications.
|
| |
Data Visualization & Information Graphics |
Information management and the visualization of data and statistics is a growth area in graphic design. Students will execute projects, which involve researching a theme/topic and its supporting statistics, and creating visual representations of this information. Themes can be personal to the student or assigned by the instructor. Students should consolidate all skills learned to date to create visually engaging information graphics (charts, maps, diagrams, graphs).
|
| |
Design Studio I |
The Design Studio is a simulation of a real-world graphic design challenge in a client-based setting. An invited industry guest will present a brief to students. The brief will include details of a fictional company and that company's needs for the project. Students will work to "client" timelines and deadlines. The industry guest will participate in class critiques and students will present outcomes. Bringing together many aspects of the course and student skills, this project requires student collaboration and teamwork.
|
| |
Communication Design III (Messaging) |
This course analyzes the message cycle, client needs, and intended audience. Students will analyze the context in which graphic design projects operate and how to design the message in order for the message to be received. In this advanced class, students will develop a deeper understanding of the role of style and art-direction, font choices, and image choices (photographs & illustrations) in constructing 'message meaning'.
|
| |
Interactive Design I |
An introduction to interactive media, this class consolidates all skills learned to date and challenges students to apply their graphic design skills to interactive media: web sites, app design, mobile interfaces, and social media. Students will be assigned a message for which they will create a visual design that will function across different channels of media and distribution.
|
| |
Pre-Press & Print Production I (for Print) |
In this class, students will gain advanced knowledge of the technical process involved in the production of printed graphic design pieces. Students will become aware of the how the designer can control the end product. This class covers CMYK, Color Separation, File Prep, and Paper Stock.
|
| |
Pre-Press & Print Production II (for Print & Web) |
| In this advanced technical class, and continuation of Pre-Press I, students will gain further understanding of technical production, including pre-production of images for websites, mobile applications, and social media. Prerequisites: Pre-Press & Print Production I (for Print) |
| |
Design Studio II |
| A progression from Design Studio I, this class provides a setting in which students find actual, real-world clients and create design products for them. The client brief will include details of the company and client design needs for the project. Students will analyze and create the client message. They will work to client timelines and deadlines and also be given a budget to work with. Students will make site visits to research client needs, and develop professional visual and verbal presentations. Clients will participate in class critiques. Prerequisite: Design Studio I |
| |
Branding |
Students focus on brand concept development and production of effective visual messages across a range of media: print, web, app, tablet, product-shot photography, and packaging. Students create brand identity pieces and visuals that show the brand image functional in a range of settings (e.g., storefront awnings, billboards, trains, buses, and bus shelter ads).
|
| |
Interactive Design II |
| In this continuation of Interactive I, students choose and design their own campaign project for distribution across a range of outlets. Prerequisites: Interactive Design I |
| |
Thesis I |
| In this seminar, students ideate, research, develop, and plan their capstone project. The thesis will be comprised of an original visual design project of significant ambition plus a 15-25-page scholarly research paper providing background for the project. The paper and project will focus on a clearly stated theme. Students have progressed from being problem solvers to problem seekers and the thesis plan should contain rigorous and intertwined research and practice objectives. Prerequisites: Before beginning their Thesis, students must complete all prior coursework and maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.0. |
| |
Portfolio Production & Business Practices |
This class focuses on the professional portfolio and the business of design: understanding client needs, contract negotiation, use rights, copyright, invoicing, etc. Students will develop a professional portfolio in multiple formats (print and web) and develop self-promotional strategies including resumes, cover letters, and promotional mailers. Students will also participate in industry internships. Internship supervisors will assess student performance and report to the Portfolio Production and Business Practices instructor.
|
| |
Thesis II |
| In this workshop, students will produce the capstone project developed in Thesis I. Students will be expected to synthesize their previous learning in this project and to create a professional-caliber project. Students will exhibit their thesis projects in the end-of-program public exhibition to which industry guests will be invited. The preparation and execution of the exhibit will be part of the thesis assessment. Prerequisites: Thesis I |
| |
Independent Studio |
This class offers students the opportunity to create a portfolio piece in preparation for entering the professional field. Under close faculty supervision, students will choose and develop individual projects. These projects may be used to overlap and strengthen thesis work or to produce additional portfolio pieces.
|
| |
0 Response to "Bfa Bachelor of Fine Arts Graphic Design"
Post a Comment