course
description
gphd
010. intro to digital design
A
survey course
designed to familiarize students with basic understanding of the digital
hardware, software, and vocabulary utilized by visual artists from a variety
of disciplines. Discussions will cover both creative and efficient application
of digital tools and techniques. Students will complete assignemnts utilizing
a variety of applications which may include page layout. illustration.
digital image processing and rendering software. 2 hours of lecture, 2
hours of lab. 3 units.
gphd 025. visual basics
This studio course is an introduction to the design
process, the interrelationship between visual principals / composition,
art elements, visual messages, and craft. Exploration and discovery is
through a series of projects with multiple components, and include research
and analysis, class notes, readings, and project management. Developed
are an awareness of the aesthetics, formal principles, problem-solving
aspects, and project management of two and three - dimensional design.
Focus is on seeing and making. Discussed is the relevance of the work
to contemporary design issues.
Prerequisite: ART 20A, ART 20B or ART 60. 3 units.
gphd
030. visualization
This studio course is an introduction to language,
nature, and meaning of color. Application of theoretical and conceptual
understanding is through a series of projects with multiple components,
coupled with research and analysis, class notes, readings, and project
management. This course is a continuation to develop an awareness of the
aesthetics, formal principles, and problem-solving aspects, and project
management of two and three - dimensional design. Focus is on seeing and
making. Discussed is the relevance of what you are learning to contemporary
design issues.
Prerequisite: ART 020A, ART 020B, ART 060 or ART 070. 3 units.
gphd 120. typography I - theory
This class will explore the history and perceptual
development of type and its application to design principles. Language
and technology will be reviewed. Problems will demonstrate theoretical
concepts and their applications.
Prerequisite: portfolio review. 3 units.
gphd 125. visual principles I
Prerequisite: portfolio review 3 units.
gphd 130. typography II
An
advanced course in typography and its relationship with message. Application
of typographic principles to a diverse series of graphic design problems
utilizing typography and image. Computer integration with a variety of
applications and techniques
Prerequisite: GPHD 120 & 125. 3 units
gphd 135. design production and management
This
class investigates the business and management component in design. Students
visit vendors such as typographers. printers, calligraphers to see how
each business operates and how they expect a design to be managed. Students
will prepare reports and complete exercises on production techniques.
Prerequisite: GPHD 120 & 125. 3 units
gphd 140. time-based graphic design
Prerequisite: GPHD 130 & 135. 3 units
gphd 145. visual principles II
Prerequisite: GPHD 130 & 135. 3 units
gphd 150. digital
portfolio
Prerequisite: GPHD 140 & 145. 3 units
gphd 155. corporate
identity
A
course in applied design and typography. It combines the study of symbol,
function and implementation. Investigates design problems from its origin,
defining the problem through exploration of various creative solutions,
to final design of a symbol applied to various corporate and business
collateral.
Prerequisite: GPHD
140 & 145.
3 units
gphd 195. field in graphic design
Directed observation and supervised work experience
in an approved business, government, or service agency. Internships are
offered to increase student understancing of the nature and scope of agency
operations and giving students orientation in occupational specialities.
Supervision is provided by the Graphic Design faculty. Each student maintains
a record of activities and assignments and prepares periodic reports.
note: Students must take arrangements with a faculty member for a work
progam prior to admittance. No more than 6 units of GPHD 195 may be counted
toward the major.
Prerequisite: GPHD 120, GPHD 125, GPHD 145. 3 units
gphd 199. special problems
Individual projects or directed projects open
to students who wish to attempt independent work.
Note: Faculty approval is required. No more than 6 units of GPHD 199 may
be counted toward a Graphic Design degree.
1-3 units
