University Bulletin
Undergraduate Degree Programs
GD 001S
First-Year Seminar in Graphic Design (1) An orientation to the historical, social, and professional context of design and an exposure to a variety of ethical, philosophical, and topical ideas from the world of design.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
admission to the AADES program
GD 100
(GA)
Introduction to Graphic Design (3) A beginning level graphic design course. Instruction touches on the practice, theories, history and processes of the graphic design industry.
Effective: Spring 2006
GD 101
Thinking Creatively: Defining Problems, Solving Problems, and Generating Ideas in Graphic Design (2) An introduction to the theory and practice of defining problems, developing solutions, and generating ideas in design.
Effective: Summer 2007
Concurrent:
GD 001S
GD 102
Introductory Design Studio (3) A studio course in defining problems, solving problems, and generating ideas.
Effective: Summer 2007
Prerequisite:
GD 001S andGD 101
GD 200
Graphic Design Studio I (3) A beginning graphic design studio course. Instruction focuses on the practical and analytical process of creating graphic designs and their critical evaluation.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite:
GD 102
GD 201
Typography (3) A consideration of the word in relation to visual organization and its application to communication.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
GD 200
GD 294
Research Project (1-12) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
Effective: Spring 2006
GD 295
Internship (1-18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Effective: Spring 2006
GD 296
Independent Study (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2006
GD 297
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2006
GD 299
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Spring 2006
GD 300
Design Photography (4) An investigation of graphic photography processes and how print technology affects the final appearance of a photograph.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
GD 201 and successful portfolio review
GD 301
Graphic Design Technology I (4) Theoretical and practical aspects of computer application to graphic design.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
GD 201 and successful portfolio review
GD 302
Applied Communication (4) Definition and concentrated involvement in problem/audience analysis, with emphasis on understanding symbol and image in evoking audience response.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
GD 300, GD 301
GD 303
Graphic Design Technology II (4) Advanced application of digital technology as a medium of graphic design.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
GD 300, GD 301
GD 304
Practical Communications (3) Practical design experience for students through design/publicity problems from the University and community non-profit organizations.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite or concurrentGD 300, GD 301
GD 310
Studio Apprenticeship (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Direct involvement in the creative process of the artist-teacher in the studio environment.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
Junior or senior standing in Graphic Design. Prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor.
GD 395
Internship (1-18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Effective: Spring 2006
GD 397
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2006
GD 400
Time and Sequence (4) Development of visual sequence as replies to graphic design problems.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
GD 302
GD 401
Package Design (3) Orientation to packaging designs as it relates to the consumer, client, and to societal and environmental concerns.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
GD 302
GD 402
Senior Problems (4) Development of visual replies to graphic design problems.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
GD 400, GD 401
GD 403W
Graphic Design Seminar (3) A seminar on subjects which relate to the field of graphic design.
Effective: Fall 2007
Prerequisite:
GD 302
GD 404
Book Design (3) Writing, designing, illustrating and production (printing) of a book.
Effective: Fall 2006
Prerequisite:
GD 302
GD 494
Research Project (1-12) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
Effective: Spring 2006
GD 494H
Research Project (1-12) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
Effective: Fall 2007
GD 495
Internship (1-18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.
Effective: Spring 2006
GD 496
Independent Study (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2006
GD 497
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2006
GD 499
(IL)
Foreign Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Spring 2006
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