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ART 2511 - Principles of Graphic Design and Illustration Applications

This course introduces students to the use of industry-standard digital applications for graphic design and illustration. These applications are explored through exercises and assignments geared toward experimentation and personal expression. With an emphasis on digital literacy and the fundamentals of graphic design, students learn basic terminology, gain comprehension of the visual language, and study the history of graphic design and illustration.

Requisites: ART 1200 OR VICO 1414 AND SOPH, JR, SR
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.

Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 4.0 studio
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to demonstrate basic competency and technical skills within a range of design software.
  • Students will be able to generate ideas and designs using software.
  • Students will be able to navigate valuable, web-based resources for technical inquiry.
  • Students will be able to properly use terminology to discuss contemporary design as it applies to computer application use and interface.
  • Students will be able to recognize and implement a variety of design principles as an approach to visual problem-solving.
  • Students will be able to digitally document studio projects for personal, professional and artistic use.
  • Students will be able to engage in the critical exchange of ideas about design application use and industry best practices.


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