GRD 247 Design Applications IV

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 sophisticated design projects utilizing concepts and techniques covered in GRD 242. Upon completion, students should be able to solve complex design problems by producing projects to meet client specifications for reproduction.

Co-requisite(s): GRD 242.
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:

Demonstrate the proper sequence of layout development by designing major projects as assigned.
Analyze design elements and principles by critiquing thumbnail and rough development for major projects.
Demonstrate appropriate use of typography and images in project layouts and logo designs.
Design computer generated mechanical art and die guide.
Produce computer generated mechanical art separations and die guide.
Design materials that produce a response appropriate to the parameters of each project.
Design a personal logo appropriate for use on professionally printed resumes and business cards.
Produce projects in appropriate media.
Use appropriate language in both online and face-to-face critique formats.
Identify the appropriate software used to produce each project.
Manipulate the appropriate tools to successfully meet the desired criteria for each individual major project.