ART-2410 Graphic Design I

Credits: 3
In this studio art course, students are introduced to the concepts, practices, and media of basic graphic design. Emphasis is on visual communication through creation and design of original print-based or digital graphic designs. Students explore a variety of media utilizing both industry relevant hardware, software, and hands-on practices. Students learn and apply professional graphic design standards. Students also apply the basic elements and principles of art and design to their designs. They learn graphic arts production skills and techniques demonstrating the stages of developing a visual solution. They learn and apply ethical standards of copyright to graphic designs. Students identify historical examples of graphic design, as well as cultural and technological influences on graphic design.

Honors: Honors version available.
Prerequisite(s): ART-1510, ART-1570.

Course Outcomes

Identify historical examples of graphic design, as well as cultural and technological influences on graphic design.
Construct original compositions using a variety of media that include industry relevant hardware, software and hands-on applications.
Apply ethical standards of copyright to graphic designs.
Demonstrate the stages of developing a visual solution.
Construct original print-based and digital graphic design projects implementing professional standards and basic elements and principles of art and design.