ART 266 - Graphic Design 2

3 credit hours - Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
Practice and apply skills required to design and publish print documents. Learn techniques for integration of typography, graphic skills to design and produce artwork and page layout fundamentals to combine text and graphics in a single document. Explore client relationships in the graphic design world. Design fliers, brochures, newsletters, corporate identity packages and more. Lab fee $50.

Prerequisite(s): ART 166 or permission of department chair.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills within the realm of design work.
Critically express industry opinions and information about evolving design concepts.
Gain proficiency in graphic design process and technical applications.
Develop and demonstrate an understanding of aesthetic principles and key design. concepts (typographic, space/line, color, aesthetics, image, etc.) in your work.
Develop an understanding of the conceptual design process using thumbnails, ideation, and presentation skills.
Utilize appropriate industry applications as design tools to successfully execute design layouts in both print and digital formats using a professional portfolio.
Critically discuss work both verbally and in written form.