In this first semester course, students are taught the elements and principles of color and design, with the emphasis on design. Student skill is developed through the application of these elements to suitable design problems. In this course students make fuller use of the elements and principles of color and design with emphasis on the dynamics of color. Student skill is developed through the application of these elements in a diverse range of artwork in color. This course examines the theory and practice of typographic principles.
Students undertake creative projects in typographic composition.
Both effectiveness and aesthetic value of the composition are considered. Required of all first year graphic arts students. Offered fall only. I 3 Credits Formerly Book Design and Illustration. This is an advanced course for graphics students in which design and production professional level publications are studied.