Graphic Design (GD)
GD 110, GRAPHIC DESIGN TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES, 4 Credits
A foundation-level course covering software skills and production techniques aimed at building a confident understanding and demonstration of the tools of design, making, craft, and delivery.
Available via Ecampus
GD 126, GRAPHIC DESIGN PRO APPLICATION, 2 Credits
Required pre-graphic design course. Course will focus on the development of a final portfolio to be reviewed by the graphic design faculty at the end of the spring term.
Prerequisite: ART 101 with C- or better and ART 115 [C-] and ART 121 [C-] and ART 131 [C-]
GD 200, GRAPHIC DESIGN TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTION 1, 4 Credits
The first of a two-course series covering software skills and production techniques aimed at building a confident understanding and demonstration of the tools of design, making, craft, and delivery.
GD 210, GRAPHIC DESIGN I, 4 Credits
Explores the basic elements and principles of graphic design, using a variety of analog and digital techniques. Examines both visual and verbal vocabulary to describe and complete design projects with targeted intention. Introduces the practice, theory, methodologies and delivery systems of graphic design, including image making, typography, and composition, building upon technical skills gained in GD 110.
Prerequisite: GD 110 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
GD 220, GRAPHIC DESIGN TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTION 2, 4 Credits
The second of a two-course series covering software skills and production techniques aimed at building a confident understanding and demonstration of the tools of design, making, craft, and delivery.
Prerequisite: GD 200 with C- or better
GD 224, INTERACTIVE DESIGN 1, 4 Credits
Introductory class to interactive design principles in the graphic design professional core.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with C- or better and GD 226 (may be taken concurrently) [C-] and GD 228 (may be taken concurrently) [C-]
GD 226, TYPOGRAPHY 1, 4 Credits
An introductory course in the discipline, function and tradition of typography as it relates to visual and verbal communication.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with C- or better
GD 228, PROCESS: MAKING AND MEANING, 4 Credits
Course utilizes creative problem solving techniques, communication theories, combined with media explorations to bring together message, meaning, medium, and form.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with C- or better
GD 230, GRAPHIC DESIGN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 2 Credits
A required professional development course for graphic design sophomores aimed at preparing and empowering students to navigate professional opportunities ‘as students’.
GD 269, GRAPHIC DESIGN HISTORY, 3 Credits
A historical and theoretical overview of the evolution and innovations in graphic design.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with D- or better
Equivalent to: GD 369
Available via Ecampus
GD 300, GRAPHIC DESIGN ADVANCED TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES II, 4 Credits
An intermediate technology course covering software skills and production techniques for interactive and motion delivery, aimed at building a confident understanding and demonstration of the industry standard tools of interactive and time-based design.
Prerequisite: GD 210 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
GD 310, GRAPHIC DESIGN 2: INTERMEDIATE GRAPHIC DESIGN, 4 Credits
Explores the theory, methodologies and delivery systems of graphic design, including image making, typography, and composition, at the intermediate level of practice. Applies design thinking from brief to concept to delivery in practical, realistic scenarios of integrated media campaigns. Builds upon concepts learned in GD 210, and emphasizes integrated media projects, involving a variety of deliverables using a single visual language. Examines Print, digital, and emerging media in application of design systems, including the writing and interpretation of design briefs.
Prerequisite: GD 210 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
GD 312, ^CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN DESIGN, 3 Credits
For all graphic design students in the professional graphic design program. The course examines contemporary design issues through reading, research, writing, presentations and discussion.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: GD 126 with D- or better
GD 325, GRAPHIC DESIGN: COLLABORATIVE PROCESSES, 4 Credits
Intermediate course in graphic design. Emphasis on collaborative projects exploring principles of group problem solving in typography.
GD 326, TYPOGRAPHY 2, 4 Credits
An intermediate course exploring the design of organizational typographic structures and systems.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with C- or better
GD 327, TYPOGRAPHY 3, 4 Credits
An intermediate course exploring the visual, expressive vocabulary of typography, using innovative experimentation.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with C- or better
GD 328, INTERACTIVE 2, 4 Credits
An introduction to the contemporary issues of interactive design: experience design, application design, e-publication design, and from a visual communications perspective.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with C- or better
GD 330, GRAPHIC DESIGN AND SUSTAINABILITY, 4 Credits
An in-depth and hands-on exploration of the strategies, frameworks, and problem solving skills required for a sustainable and regenerative graphic design practice. Focus is on applying perspectives and systems thinking skills to design projects in the real world.
Prerequisite: GD 210 with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
GD 355, THE PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK, 4 Credits
Practical studio course focusing on the photographic book in all of its forms. Use appropriated imagery as well as original imagery to create a variety of zines as well as soft and hardcover photo-books. Structure, form, materials, and layout will be discussed as well as content, sequencing, and physical construction. CROSSLISTED as ART 355/GD 355.
Prerequisite: ART 263 with C- or better
Equivalent to: ART 355
GD 419, PORTFOLIO REVIEW, 3 Credits
A course to advise students during their final portfolio preparation. The objective is to complete the portfolio and hone presentation skills and techniques.
Prerequisite: GD 420 with C- or better
GD 420, PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES, 3 Credits
Professional ethics and standards, business practices and tactics, and pre-press production techniques and concerns for graphic designers.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with D- or better
GD 421, INFORMATION AND PUBLICATION DESIGN, 4 Credits
Theoretical and historical issues of organizing and visualizing statistics, numbers, and/or complex relationships. Emphasis on conceptualization, visual diagramming, and analysis of subtle visual relationships.
GD 422, NEW MEDIA: INTERACTIVE, 4 Credits
An advanced course designing digital experiences with emphasis on innovative navigation, architectural structures, theoretical, and historical issues of new media.
Recommended: Junior block in graphic design and CS 295.
GD 423, EXPERIMENTAL TYPOGRAPHY, 4 Credits
An advanced course in experimental typography focusing on intent, meaning, and method.
GD 424, BRAND IDENTITY SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Studio course that explores both the theory and the practice of brand identity systems, through the creation of a comprehensive visual branding project.
Prerequisite: GD 126 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
GD 426, GRAPHIC DESIGN CAPSTONE 1, 3 Credits
The first in a two-course sequence of senior-level graphic design capstone courses. The focus is on applying more in-depth design research methods to graphic design senior capstone projects.
GD 427, CAPSTONE 2, 4 Credits
The second in a two-course sequence of senior-level graphic design capstone courses. The focus is on the design and development of the senior capstone project.
GD 429, GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO, 4 Credits
Provides opportunity for students to work with clients on actual projects in a professional environment.
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
GD 430, GRAPHIC DESIGN PRACTICUM, 2 Credits
Works from the skills and lessons learned in GD 230 to provide a system of evaluation and reflection in a structured class environment for students in a graphic design internship or project-based practicum.
Prerequisite: GD 230 with C- or better
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
GD 439, SONIC ARTS, 2 Credits
Create experimental sonic art projects using analog and digital technologies to make natural, artificial, and curated sound installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sound art project. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. Demonstrate competency through describing and applying sound art concepts including those that involve active listening practices. Explore the breadth and range of sonic-art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 439/GD 439/MUS 439/NMC 439/TA 439 and ART 539/MUS 539.
Equivalent to: ART 439, MUS 439, NMC 439, TA 439
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
GD 440, USER RESEARCH FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS, 4 Credits
Examines the theory and methodology of user and audience research (qualitative and quantitative) as it relates to the graphic design discipline. Examines specific methodologies for the execution of design and user research through the conceptualization and implementation of design projects. Explores how theory can be put into practice through a student-initiated primary research project consisting of a design methodology and implementation.
Prerequisite: GD 210 with C- or better
GD 450, VISUAL BRANDING SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Examines the methods, techniques, and tools for visual communication in the context of branding systems. Explores the basic principles of logo design, and implements them through the design of corporate identity systems from a defined creative brief. Examines the considerations for evaluation of logo and branding systems in use. Builds upon the principles introduced in GD 210 using integrated media and technology.
Prerequisite: GD 210 with C- or better
GD 455, THE PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK II, 4 Credits
Practical studio course focusing on advanced practices and techniques in relation to the photographic book. Use appropriated imagery as well as original imagery to complete well-developed book projects. Structure, form, materials, and layout will be discussed as well as content, sequencing, and physical construction. Advanced elements such as application of blanking, slip cases, screen printing, and other construction techniques will be taught. CROSSLISTED as ART 455/GD 455.
Prerequisite: ART 355 with C- or better
Equivalent to: ART 455
GD 457, OFF THE SCREEN - VIDEO INSTALLATION ART, 2 Credits
Create experimental video-art installations within an arts, design, or communication context. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the video art project. Explore the breath and range of experimental approaches to video installations, multi-screen projections, immersive visual and sound environments, and projection-mapping from a historical and contemporary art perspective. Develop collaborative skills by working with people from other disciplines. CROSSLISTED as ART 457/GD 457/MUS 457/ NMC 457/TA 457 and ART 557/MUS 557.
Equivalent to: ART 457, MUS 457, NMC 457, TA 457
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
GD 488, SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES AND THE ARTS, 2 Credits
Create interactive arts, design, or communication projects using sensor technologies in combination with sound, video, lights, video games, and generative digital art. Translate gestures of the physical world into interactive control using plug and play wireless sensors. Apply the iterative design process to ideate, prototype, implement, reflect and then re-imagine the sensor technologies project. Explore the breadth and range of interactive art from a historical and contemporary art practice. CROSSLISTED as ART 488/GD 488/MUS 488/NMC 488/TA 488 and ART 588/MUS 588.
Equivalent to: ART 488, MUS 488, NMC 488, TA 488
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
GD 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.