GRD 100 Covers production of layouts for graphic problems, working with clients, producing concepts, thumbnails, rough layouts, comprehensive layouts and presentation methods. Develops skills in rendering for layouts, copy fitting, researching, indicating headlines, subheads and text. Contact Hours Introduces methods of accurate drawing. Includes exercises in measuring, ruling, scaling, shading in ink and precise drawing of objects in two and three dimensions. 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.