Courses in Graphic Design

ARTSTDIO 180     INTRO TO AD DESIGN     3 credits
An introductory course for non-art majors covering the principles, materials, procedures and applications of advertising design.
Prereq: Students may not register for ARTSTDIO 180 if previously or currently enrolled in any ARTSTDIO 300 level course or above, unless departmental approval is obtained.

ARTSTDIO 222     DESIGN FOUNDATIONS FOR THE WEB     3 credits
An introductory course introducing students to the fundamentals of the elements and principles of media design and how they relate to web site and page content creation.
Prereq: Restricted to non-art majors.

ARTSTDIO 381     GRAPHIC DESIGN I     3 credits
An introductory studio course familiarizing the student with graphic design basics: the creative process, design terminology and theory, design principles, tools and materials, 2-D layout, typography and basic computer techniques.
Prereq: ARTSTDIO 102 and ARTSTDIO 201.

ARTSTDIO 382     GRAPHIC DESIGN II     3 credits
Emphasis is on conceptual and visual problems in graphic design. The student analyzes, defines objectives, develops and presents graphic solutions relating to communication in book design, magazine layout, and informational graphics.
Prereq: ARTSTDIO 381.

ARTSTDIO 383     GRAPHIC DESIGN III     3 credits
Emphasis is on graphic design solutions to communications problems relating to advertising. The student analyzes, defines objectives and presents in comprehensive format solutions for advertisements, web design, letterhead, direct mail brochures and business logo and stationery.
Prereq: ARTSTDIO 382.

ARTSTDIO 384     ILLUSTRATION I     3 credits
A studio course for the advanced art student in the various types and techniques of commercial illustration, using traditional media.
Prereq: ARTSTDIO 202 and ARTSTDIO 321.

ARTSTDIO 385     ELECTRONIC ILLUSTRATION     3 credits
Presents techniques, concepts and practices that are part of the field of illustration. Special attention will be paid to the development of these within the context of computer technology. A variety of imaging software will be introduced.
Prereq: ARTSTDIO 387 and ARTSTDIO 202.

ARTSTDIO 387     COMPUTER GRAPHICS FOR THE ARTIST     3 credits
Creation of computer generated artwork with an emphasis on photo based digital imaging techniques.
Prereq: ARTSTDIO 102 and Sophomore standing.

ARTSTDIO 388/588     KINETIC ART AND MULTIMEDIA     3 credits
This course is focused on the study of kinetic art and aesthetic interdisciplinary activities using graphics, typography, computer/video visual imaging and sound synthesis. Computer animation and design/illustration software applications, digital video effects, photo/video image processing, sound recording, interactive sequence scripting, sound synthesis and video production procedures will be explored in this course.
Prereq: ARTSTDIO 102 and ARTSTDIO 201 and ARTSTDIO 387 or consent of instructor.

ARTSTDIO 390     DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND ELECTRONIC IMAGING     3 credits
An exploration of digital photography and electronic imaging techniques for art and design. Using both low and high-resolution filmless cameras and digital imaging techniques, students will learn the fundamentals of camera operations through photographic manipulation. Activities will include experiences in original still photography, panoramic VR photography, studio and location lighting, visual aesthetic planning, concept development, team building, special effects and professional technical production practices.
Prereq: ARTSTDIO 102 and ARTSTDIO 381 or ARTSTDIO 387.

ARTSTDIO 482     ILLUSTRATION II     3 credits
Advanced course concentrating on the development of skills and techniques. Emphasis placed on the development of a personal approach to conceptual and visual problem solving relating to editorial, advertising and specialized fields of illustration.
Prereq: ARTSTDIO 384 and ARTSTDIO 303.

ARTSTDIO 484/684     GRAPHIC DESIGN IV     3 credits
Emphasis is on conceptual and visual graphic design problem solving. The student studies contemporary design issues and develops strategies for design solutions. Visual image development, information design and corporate identity program design, publication planning and design development, and pre-press applications of computer technologies are areas of concentration.
Prereq: ARTSTDIO 383

ARTSTDIO 485/685     GRAPHIC DESIGN V     3 credits
With guidance from the instructor, the student defines objectives, researches and realizes solutions for a series of designs in an area of special interest. A knowledge of advanced computing hardware and software processes is applied to realize final solutions.
Prereq: ARTSTDIO 484

ARTSTDIO 492     FIELD INTERNSHIP     3 credits
Internship involving professional experience under the supervision of selected business and/or institutional personnel within the student's area of emphasis.
Prereq: 9 units and 3.00 GPA in area of emphasis and consent and placement by the department and second term Sophomore standing.

ARTSTDIO 496/696     SPECIAL STUDIES     3-4 credits
Repeatable.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.

ARTSTDIO 498     INDEPENDENT STUDIES     1-6 credits
Repeatable for a maximum of six credits in major/degree.
Prereq: Cons instr.