| GDES 2313 Graphic Design I |
| GDES 2314 Typography I |
| GDES 2331 Graphic Design II |
| GDES 3300 History of Graphic Design |
| GDES 3304 Advanced Issues in Typography |
| GDES 3315 Graphic Design III |
| GDES 3343 Junior Studio |
| GDES 4316 Topics in Graphic Design |
| GDES 4333 Senior Studio |
| GDES 4340 Directed Studies |
| GDES 4350 Internship |
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| GDES 2313 Graphic Design
I |
An introductory studio course for graphic design with
an emphasis on the principles pf visual organization in
order to communicate a message to a particular audience.
The goal of this course is to develop a general understanding
and a verbal and visual vocabulary to describe, generate
and evaluate basic graphic design objects from conceptual,
visual and technological points of view. Course work employs
handwork and computer technology. Prerequisite: CULF 1319
with a grade of C or higher for all non-GDES majors or
consent of instructor. Fall, Spring
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| GDES 2314 Typography I |
| Introduction to the fundamentals of typography. Typographic
theory and history are discussed in relation to course projects.
Course work employs handwork and computer technology. Prerequisites:
ARTS 1311 and ARTS 1317 with a grade of C or higher in each.
Fall. |
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| GDES 2331 Graphic
Design II |
| Continued studies in visual communication emphasizing the
relationship of form and communication in graphic design.
Design history and theory are discussed in relation to course
projects. Prerequisites: GDES 2313 and GDES 2314 with a grade
of C or higher in each. Spring. |
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| GDES 3300 History of Graphic
Design |
| A lecture and discussion course that critically investigates
and explores graphic design history, including the historical,
social, economic and political factors that have shaped and
that have been shaped by graphic design. Prerequisites: Junior
standing. Fall |
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| GDES 3304 Advanced
Issues in Typography |
| Further exploration in typographic studies incorporating
more advanced and complex problems in both print and interactive
environments. Prerequisites: GDES 2313 and GDES 2314 with
a grade of C or higher in each. Spring. |
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| GDES 3315 Graphic
Design III |
| Continued study of design in communication, combining theoretical
studies with applied problems in graphic design. Prerequisites:
GDES 2314, GDES 2331 and PHCO 2320 with a grade of C or higher
in each. Fall. |
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GDES 3343
Junior Studio |
| Required junior-level studio course. Students begin preparation
of their professional portfolios under the direct supervision
of their instructor. Prerequisites: Junior standing, GDES
3304 and GDES 3315 with a grade of C or higher in each. Spring. |
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GDES 4316
Topics in Graphic Design |
| An advanced-level studio course focusing on the study of
professional-level contemporary topics. May be repeated for
credit as topics change. Prerequisites: GDES 3315 with a grade
of C or higher or permission of instructor. Fall. |
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| GDES 4333 Senior
Studio |
Required senior-level studio course functioning as the
capstone for each student majoring in GDES. Students will
create new work under the direct supervision of the instructor
with the intention of preparing a professional portfolio
appropriate to their interests and goals. Prerequisites:
Senior standing and GDES 3343 with a grade of C or higher.
Spring.
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| GDES 4340 Directed
Studies |
This course is designed for junior and senior students
wishing to pursue an advanced topic within graphic design.
The work may be applied or theoretical. Students will work
individually with an instructor on a project contract basis.
Students must file an approved learning contract for this
course with their instructor prior to enrollment. May be
repeated for credit. Instructor's permission required.
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| GDES 4350 Internship |
| An opportunity for students to gain on-the-job experience
with current technologies, methodologies and concepts related
to the industry. May be required once for credit. Prerequisites:
Junior or senior standing, consent of instructor. |
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