Credits A survey of visual communication, its history and impact on society. A foundation course for graphic design and illustration majors and a survey for non-majors who are interested in the field.
Assignments require minimal artistic talent.
Credits A class for non-designers who wish to develop their design skills, using the computer to complete the assignments. Coursework includes the elements and principles of design, layout, designing with type and color theory. Projects will focus on design for print and electronic media. Students must have access to Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, QuarkXpress or other high-end graphics programs utilizing a variety of typefaces, color, lines, shapes and gradations. An introduction to basic principles and elements of design and color theory, and applications of those theories to visual and communication processes.