DMA 1450 - Introduction to Graphic Design

Goals: To develop basic skill sets and fundamental conceptual frameworks for both creating and analyzing graphic communications across a variety of communication uses.

Content: The course covers the color theory, how a page/screen is “read” by a viewer, theories of design and emerging trends in graphic communication. Students will create graphic projects using the standard suite of Adobe software tools, graphic tablets and additional programs and image libraries as required by project assignments.

Taught: Annually

Prerequisites: Completion of ART 1120 is strongly encouraged prior to taking this course.

Credits: 4