ART 240: 3 s.h.
Typography I (G1)
History and development of communications systems especially as related to writing and the evolution of the Roman alphabet. Traces history of calligraphy and lettering in Western culture through study and studio practice. Includes creative design projects in layout and composition. Includes criticism, analysis and evaluation. (For both non-art and art majors.) Offered periodically.
ART 244: 3 s.h.
Typography II
Studio course explores the origins of alphabets and writing, and the development, classification and creative use of typefaces in graphic design. Includes hand lettering, basic typography specification and copyfitting, type indication, type personification, computers in typography, and use of type as image and design. Emphasis on creative problem solving through typography. Offered in fall and spring. Prereq: ART 133 and ART 142 (ART 240 is suggested, but not required).
ART 344: 3 s.h.
Visual Communications and Graphic Design I
Studio course explores typography and design processes in solving design and communication problems similar to those found in design studios and ad agencies. Offered in fall and/or spring. Prereq: ART 133, 142 or permission of instructor.
ART 345: 3 s.h.
Introduction to Computer Art
Explores and develops the capabilities for aesthetic expression native to computer-generated art forms. Includes system knowledge and preparation, artistic input, manipulation, display and output of chosen images in response to given assignments. Offered in fall and/or spring. Prereq: ART 133 and ART 142.
ART 346: 3 s.h.
Introduction to Computers in Design
Explores and develops capabilities for graphic expression through the use of computers in design. Various computer programs will be employed to developing formats, imagery and type applicable to graphic design problems. Includes system knowledge and preparation, artistic input, manipulation, display and output of designs. Offered in fall and/or spring. Prereq: ART 133 and ART 242.
ART 375: 3 s.h.
Illustration
Studio exploration of various illustration techniques and media appropriate for book, magazine and newspaper illustration. Offered periodically. Prereq: ART 133, 142 or permission of instructor.
ART 441: 3 s.h.
Advanced Design
Offered periodically focusing on specfic topics, including package design, design for social equity and web design. Offered periodically focusing on specfic topics, including package design, design for social equity and web design.
ART 444: 3 s.h.
Visual Communications and Graphic Design II
Continued study in this area with an emphasis on concept development. Previous course work in typography suggested. Offered in fall and/or spring. Prereq: ART 344 or permission of instructor.
ART 445: 3 s.h.
Advanced Computer Art
Offered in fall and/or spring. Prereq: ART 345.
ART 446: 3 s.h.
Advanced Computers in Design
Offered in fall and/or spring. Prereq: ART 346
ART 447: 3 s.h.
Advanced Design II
Offered periodically.
