Workplace experience allows students to practice skills taught in class while learning new skills relevant to their area of specialization. A final project is assigned to document the learning objectives. Students must complete the seminar, final project, and work assignments to receive credit. An introductory course focuses on the production and technical procedures used in graphic design. Using black and white media, students learn about design layouts, typography, mechanical preparation and the printing process.
Classes consist of lectures, demonstrations, applied practice and critiques.
Students are responsible for purchasing supplies. Two hours of lecture, three hours of studio each week. Building upon technical skills covered in Graphic Design I, this course focuses on the design process, graphic styles and presentation. Emphasis will be on color, scale and typography. Classes consist of lectures, demonstrations, applied practice and critiques.