GD 200 Graphic Design: Form
Summary
Graphic Design 1 introduces you to the concepts, structures, materials and techniques in a social and art historical context. Methodologies of research and problem solving will be examined, with an emphasis on the role of analysis, conceptual thinking and visual production as the primary tasks of the graphic designer. The materials and techniques of two-dimensional design will be taught and incorporated into class projects. Projects will combine words, images and graphic elements to create meaningful solutions that give your audience new understanding and experiences.
The goals of the class will be to learn what it means to create well crafted design elements and to combine those elements into compositions that clearly communicate the ideas expressed in the content. In successful design, the visual composition of a piece should always reflect and support the underlying idea, not obscure or ignore it.
Texts
Graphic Design: The New Basics; Ellen Lupton and Jennifer Cole Phillips, 2008. Princeton Architectural Press
Grading
Grading Policy
Grades will be based on a percentage assigned to the following elements:
15% Project 1: Weekly Blog Post
15% Project 2: Composition with Words (2 parts)
20% Project 3: Abstract Compositions (5 parts)
15% Project 4: Process Book
25% Project 5: Conscious Imitation Project (3 parts)
10% Participation
Grading Scale
A 100-92
A- 91.9-90
B+ 89.9-88
B 87.9-82
B- 81.9-80
C+ 79.9-78
C 77.9-72
C- 71.9-70
D+ 69.9-68
D 67.9-60
F 59.9 and below
Prerequisites
Art 101: Electronic Toolbox and Art 105: 2D Foundation.
Knowledge of the Macintosh operating system is essential for success in this course.
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