2026-2027 Catalog [Current] 
    
    Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog [Current]

GRD 146 Design Applications II

Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide additional hands-on training in graphic design. Emphasis is placed on producing comprehensive projects utilizing concepts and technologies covered in GRD 141.  Upon completion, students should be able to provide solutions to design problems.

Pre-requisite(s): C or better in GRD 141.  
Co-requisite(s): GRD 142.  
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the four major printing processes.
  2. Formulate design solutions appropriate to the parameters of assigned projects.
  3. Assess design solutions through class critiques.
  4. Use appropriate software to produce design projects.
  5. Produce a design that can be separated on the computer within project parameters.
  6. Create designs using appropriate tools and software.
  7. Demonstrate hand skills in designs and presentation of work.
  8. Create design solutions appropriate to client’s needs.