Art (Graphics)

Name	Title	Credits	School
ARTG-201	Graphic Design I	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
An introduction to various aspects of graphic design from concept to finished art for visual communications. Learning skills include: symbol design, die cutting, embossing, magic marker indication, and various use of art tools and materials. Basic lecture in computer technology, production, pre-press and printing methods. Prerequisite Course(s): ARTD-151, ARTD-152, and ARTW-151 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3
ARTG-251	Graphic Design II	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
Designing the corporate identity and its application to business graphics. Long term design applications for business stationary, signage, and trademarks. For advertising on client's products and services to convey a public image. From concept to finish art. Prerequisite Course(s): ARTG-201 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3
ARTG-301	Graphic Design III	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
Advanced graphic design projects with a greater emphasis on concepts (integrating art and copy). Assignments based on the unique use of typography and other visual elements of design. Project solutions are guided towards finished art and professional presentation methods, to achieve competitive portfolio samples. Prerequisite Course(s): ARTG-251 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3
ARTG-302	Typography	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
A course in type awareness. To explore the history of typography, origins of the alphabet, type families, and designing with type. Learning skills will cover type preferences, type moods, traditional and computer copy-editing methods. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3
ARTG-303	Illustration	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
Techniques pertinent to editorial design. Advanced illustration techniques using pencil, gouache, tempera, watercolor, and magic marker. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3
ARTG-351	Package Design	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
A study in two and three-dimensional package design, creating innovative and functional packaging to promote the manufactured product. Learning skills will include designs for labels, various shaped containers, and point of purchase in store counter-top display. Prerequisite Course(s): ARTG-301 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3
ARTG-352	Editorial Design	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
The design of single and double-page layouts for magazines and newspapers using typography, illustrations, photography and other design elements to enhance the layout. Prerequisite Course(s): ARTG-351 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3
ARTG-401	Advertising Design Problems	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
Advanced graphic design problems will explore planning and design of a corporate advertising campaign. The student will learn how to design ads, brochures, packaging, TV storyboards, car cards, direct mail and billboard advertising. Prerequisite Course(s): ARTG-351 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3
ARTG-402	Book Design	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
Planning and producing illustrated manuals and trade and textbooks for publication. In addition to designing contents, construction techniques may include the accordion fold, spiral binding, a stapled pamphlet, and a hand-sewn bound hard covered book. Prerequisite Course(s): ARTG-251 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3
ARTG-451	Portfolio	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course will help the student enhance and assemble a variety of work samples acquired throughout the degree program. A resume will also be prepared. Additional objectives will include learning advertising agency procedures, preparing for the interview, working with placement agencies, and where to look for employment in the graphic design field. Prerequisite Course(s): ARTG-401 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3