May be repeated for credit with the permission of the instructor. Selected projects emphasize theoretical research in semiotics. Students are encouraged to experiment with different design processes and integration of expressive forms, communicative functions, and advanced computer technologies. Emphasis on originality, concept and portfolio pieces. Includes identification of problem, definition of objectives, establishment of design strategies, and production of prototypes.
Critiques guide students to professional quality results.
May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisites vary with topics. Students explore text and image manipulation using Illustrator, Photoshop, etc. Service bureau output methods are discussed and applied. Methods of making images which have design applications for editorial, advertising, and information graphics will be explored.