Reusable Callout Workspace

• 3 credits

To broaden the understanding of graphic design applications, three-dimensional projects such as package design and environmental graphics are investigated.  The elements necessary for designing in three dimensions are covered: form, image, function, material, scale and simple engineering.  Projects will include both practical and experimental approaches, along with consideration of the ecological impact of packaging in the environment.  Based on the scope of a student’s project or level of study there may be additional costs for materials and supplies.

Satisfies Major Requirement.

• 3 credits

This course begins the student's involvement in more complex exploration of visual and conceptual problem solving. Using information from GDI and GDII, the designer now begins to handle multi-faceted projects such as the design of symbols and their application to printed pieces. Integrated into the class is discussion of production techniques for each project. Based on the scope of a student's project or level of study there may be additional costs for materials and supplies.

Satisfies Major Requirement.

• 3 credits

UX Design (User Experience Design) will focus on creating effective design, typography, and experiences for on-screen applications; personal and public computer displays, hand-held devices, digital readers, etc. Course studies will explore challenges of designing for the screen such as evaluating fonts for digital clarity, learning to shape meaning and content for elastic formats, enabling content flow through consistent navigation and information hierarchies, and controlling typography though cascading style sheets (CSS). Following a solid grounding in static explorations, the elements of motion and sound will be added to enhance the meaning and mood of the screen experience. Based on the scope of a student’s project or level of study there may be additional costs for materials and supplies.

Satisfies Major Requirement.