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Catherine Haven Kirby, Professor

Phone: (585) 389-2542

Email: ckirby1@naz.edu

Location: Arts Center, Room A-162

Registration Summer 2012

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The Graphic Design program challenges students as they study and practice the communication of ideas and information through print and digital media. Emphasis is placed on the application of typography, color, imaging and layout to real world situations. In addition, with the exploration of computer graphics students gain an awareness for the development of electronic media. The required courses allow students to acquire the skills necessary for Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Acrobat.

The minor requires 18 credits and consists of the following courses:

ART 154 - Digital Imaging Foundation

Studies in electronic image processing, imaging, and art making with Photoshop and InDesign for digital image synthesis and collage. Areas of concern include: color, collage, image manipulation and typography in addition to design aesthetics. Emphasis on gaining intermediate skills necessary for Photoshop and digital image processing. *This is a foundation course for Art and Art Education majors; should be taken first semester sophomore year.

Prerequisites & Notes:

  • Adv Codes: ACS
  • Prereqs: ART 101 or permission of instructor
  • Additional course fee required
  • Credits: 3

Art 250 - Graphic Design I

An introduction to concepts and forms of graphic design in advertising using Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Exploration of basic layout, symbol development, and typography combined with problems in design aesthetics. Emphasis on gaining intermediate skills necessary for Adobe InDesign and digital layout.

Prerequisites & Notes:

  • Adv Codes: CS
  • Prereqs: ART 154 or permission of instructor
  • Additional course fee required
  • Normal offering cycle: Spring
  • Credits: 3

Art 251 - Graphic Design II

Second course in graphic design sequence stressing creative problem solving techniques as applied to layout, color and typography. Course content includes experience with layout design, symbol typography, color application and printing with an emphasis on concept and research based practices.

Prerequisites & Notes:

  • Adv Codes: CS
  • Prereqs: ART 154, ART 250 or permission of instructor
  • Additional course fee required
  • Normal offering cycle: Spring
  • Credits: 3

Art 350 - Advertising Design

Further development of concepts and forms in Graphic Design I and II with an emphasis on real world applications.

Prerequisites & Notes:

  • Prereqs: ART 154, ART 250 or permission of instructor
  • Additional course fee required
  • Credits: 3

Art 355 - Web-Based Visual Design

An exploration of computer graphics as a primary tool in image processing, and interactive design, using programs such as Dreamweaver, Flash and Acrobat. Students will acquire an awareness of the development of computer-based electronic media, and a critical appreciation of current work in the field.

Prerequisites & Notes:

  • Adv Codes: BS
  • Prereqs: ART 154, ART 250 or permission of instructor
  • Credits: 3

AHI 274 - History of Graphic Design

A chronological survey of the major styles, movements, and individuals in graphic design, from the Renaissance to the present, with emphasis on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Students will become acquainted with the main languages of graphic design, as well as the cultural, technological, and socio-political contexts from which they originate.

Prerequisites & Notes:

  • Adv Codes: BR
  • Cross-listed with COMM 274
  • Credits: 3
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