Fundamentals of commercial design, presentation, and communication for reproductive processes. Layout, model making and presentation of art work for display. Graphic Design is an advanced class that teaches students to identify and solve visual problems.
Design theory is taught through a progression of visual problems.
Class time is devoted to exercises designed to increase visualization and conceptualization skills. Outside assignments include logos and ad layouts. Outside work has a heavier emphasis on formal design elements and board skills. Each assignment is graded on individual improvement, quality of concept and content, and presentation. Students are strongly advised to take Drawing I and Visual Design before Graphic Design.