DDSGN 130 Graphic Design II (5 credits)
Course Description
Concept development in visual communication problem solving involving letter forms, illustrative material and typography. Basic principles of selection, organization, and production techniques are introduced.
Course Content
Terminology
History of graphic design
Career options
Graphic design software
Graphic design hardware
Letter forms
Typography
Layout I
Use of illustrative materials
Principles of graphic design
Product evaluation
Student Outcomes
- Define terminology related to graphic design and desktop publishing.
- Employ project-appropriate graphic design software and hardware.
- Select project-appropriate letter forms, text, layout, and illustrative materials.
- Apply design thinking to classroom projects and activities.
- Create design projects that are responsive to diverse audiences.
- Evaluate the quality and design of graphic products in relation to diverse audiences.
- Identify career options and trends related to graphic design.
Degree Outcomes
Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to craft and exchange ideas and information in a variety of situations, in response to audience, context, purpose, and motivation.
Critical, Creative, Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
Individual and/or group projects
Essay (essay questions, personal essay)
Research Paper
Portfolio
Case studies
Advertisements (e.g. posters, brochures, catalogs, fliers)
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