Graphic Art


Elissa Reetz
Art Class

 

You don't have to go to a museum or gallery to see graphic design -- it comes to you. Everything from TV commercials to food labels is designed by a visual communications professional. Graphic design is the application of art and communication skills to the needs of business and industry and plays a key role in the appearance of almost all print, film, and electronic media.. Whenever you read an advertisement or see a logo, you are on the receiving end of communication through design.

Here's what you need:
 
  • Exceptional creative skills
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • A clear understanding of elements and principles of design

  • The desire to question and experiment
  • The ability to give and take criticism
  • The ability to handle pressure and meet deadline

  

What in the World is Graphic Design?

Your "Ladder" to Success

 

Basic Certificate - Step 1

Diploma - Step 2

 

 


 MART 1200   Electronic Illustration *
MART 1270   Fund. of Draw. & Comp.
MART 1300   Visual Design I *
MART 1360   Intro. to Graphic Arts

MART 1010   Mass Media
MART 1210   Layout & Design I **
MART 2200   Adv. Elec. Drawing **
MART 2450   Adv PhotoShop Illustration **
General Education classes:
      ARTS 1250   Art Fundamentals
      ENGL 1000   Applied Writing (or higher)
      MATH 1050   Occ. Math
 

Degree - Step 3

Electives - choose at least 3 credits

 

 

MART 1220   Media Writing *
MART 1240   Web Page I
MART 1260   Web Graphics I
MART 1320   Photography
MART 2210   Layout & Design II *
MART 2300   Visual Design II **
MART 2360   Printing Processes *
MART 2370   Exhibit Preparation **
MART 2380   Portfolio Preparation **
General Education classes:
      PHYC 1150   Human Relations
      SPCH 1110   Public Speaking

*Fall only
**Spring only

MART 1030   Basic Camera Techniques **
MART 1230   Multimedia Design
MART 1310   Audio Design *
MART 1430   Flash Animation *
MART 1440   3-D Animation **
MART 1860   Coop Ed/Intern I (1–8)
MART 1990   Special Topics (1-4)
MART 2110   Sports & Special Programs **
MART 2240   Web Page II **
MART 2260   Web Graphics II **
MART 2420   Photo Retouching **
MART 2860   Coop Ed/Intern I (1–8)
MART 2990   Special Topics (1-4)
BSAD 1050   Introduction to Business
BSAD 2410   Advertising
BSAD 2520   Principles of Marketing
BSAD 2530   Entrepreneurship
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