Courses

Introduction to form, organizational structures and problem solving in the context of basic 2D design. Concur: 2310.

Application of acquired skills and knowledge of visual language and spatial constructs to generate design concepts in a given context. Prereq: 2110. Concur: 2330.

Skill building in using drawing to observe, see, record and communicate characteristics of subjects, objects, information, environments, experiences and interactions. Concur: 2110.

Skills and techniques mix media that assist in interpreting, translating and generating visual narratives that reveal relationships among subjects, objects, information, environments, experience and interactions. Prereq: 2310. Concur: 2130.

Introduction to theory, rationale, practice, and societal impact of design; design process, critical issues, relationship to the environment.

A history of design as affected by technology, science, and cultural world view.

Design and application of graphic systems in the production of visual communications within frameworks of theories of communication and signs. Prereq: Enrollment in Visual Communication Design major, or permission of instructor.

Design and application of typographic systems in the production of visual communications within frameworks of theories of communication. Prereq: Enrollment in Visual Communication Design major, or permission of instructor.

Introduction to techniques and methods of evaluative research. Prereq: Enrollment in Design major, or permission of instructor.

Time-based media and storytelling strategies for Visual Communication Design. Prereq: Enrollment in Visual Communication Design major, or permission of instructor.

Digital, web-communications, user-interface and user-experience strategies for Visual Communication Design. Prereq: Enrollment in Visual Communication Design major, or permission of instructor.

Introduction to basic two- and three-dimensional practices in visual communication design; emphasis on typographic design and systematic method and research techniques. Prereq: Enrollment in Visual Communication Design major, or permission of instructor.

An overview of current and emerging materials and manufacturing processes commonly applied in production for Visual Communication Design. Prereq: Enrollment in Visual Communication Design major, or permission of instructor.

Design and application of information systems in the production of visual communications within frameworks of theories of communication. Prereq: Enrollment in Visual Communication Design major, or permission of instructor.

Design and application of graphic form explorations that emphasize seeing, interpreting, manipulating, composing, and creating visual communication signs and messages. Prereq: Enrollment in Visual Communication Design major, or permission of instructor.

Introduction to tools techniques and methods and mindsets of generative research. Prereq: Enrollment in Design major, or permission of instructor.

Extended reality, immersive environments, and interactive media strategies for Visual Communication Design. Prereq: Enrollment in Visual Communication Design major, or permission of instructor.

Interdisciplinary knowledge and problems examined and discussed in the context of social responsibility (global and local). Prereq: Enrollment in Design major, or permission of instructor.

Investigation of the administrative and legal aspects of the design profession contrasting the private firm with corporate and free-lance practices. Prereq: Enrollment in Design major, or permission of instructor.

Undergraduate research and creative activities in varying topics. Prereq: Enrollment in Design major, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs or 2 completions.

Undergraduate Honors research and creative activities in varying topics. Prereq: Honors standing, and enrollment in Design major; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs or 2 completions.

Undergraduate thesis research and creative activities in varying topics. Prereq: Enrollment in Design major, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs or 2 completions. This course is graded S/U.

Undergraduate Honors thesis research and creative activities in varying topics. Prereq: Honors standing, and enrollment in Design major; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs or 2 completions. This course is graded S/U.

Application of planning, analyzing, and designing in two- or three-dimensional visual communication systems; emphasis on application of design research, strategic thinking, creative concepts, and graphic implementation. Prereq: Enrollment in Visual Communication Design major, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.

Field application of design in a capacity requiring a close working relationship within a professional environment. Prereq: Grad standing, or enrollment in Design major; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 27 cr hrs or 3 completions.

Addresses design opportunities, including the skills of problem identification, formulation, qualitative and quantitative research, analysis, synthesis, and project proposals for Visual Communication Design. Prereq: Enrollment in Visual Communication Design major, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.

Exploration of future media possibilities for Visual Communication Design. Prereq: Enrollment in Visual Communication Design major, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.

Interdisciplinary knowledge and problems examined and discussed in the context of social responsibility (global and local). Prereq: Enrollment in Design major, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.

Investigation of issues and inquiry into topics of relevance to design; group discussions and analysis of events, processes, manifestations and procedures in Visual Communication Design. Prereq: Enrollment in Visual Communication Design major, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.