GRD 105 Introduces product rendering in opaque water media, cut papers films, scratch board, textured boards and pen and ink. All work is prepared for print reproduction. Explores both free-hand and mechanical methods. 109 Introduces the MAC IIci computer and PageMaker software to solve fundamental graphic design problems in page layout, grid development and electronic type for the print medium. Provides experience in designing and developing concepts through to final presentation.
Applications range from designing ads, brochures, packing, to logos or any other print project.
Students work with scanners to input existing art or photographs for manipulation on the computer. Emphasizes development of basic manual skills, precision measuring and copy proofing. 206 Explores and presents exercises in production of more complicated camera art, including four-color separations, ink and paper specification, type mark up and effects of production on design. Covers paste-up with a desktop publishing program in the MAC Lab. GRD 207 Develops competencies in illustration.