| GD (ID) 102 | Graphic and Industrial Design Fundamentals | UNITS: 6 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: DF 101, Design Majors |
| Introductory studio in fundamental two-dimensional and three-dimensional concepts of graphic and industrial design. Basic design principles and invention of visual and spatial form within contexts relevant to design of communication and products. |
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| GD 200 | Graphic Design Theory and Practice | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| An examination of theories and critical perspectives shaping graphic practice. The course includes a discussion of contemporary design strategy in business and the role of visual communication in the information age. |
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| GD 201 | Graphic Design Studio I | UNITS: 6 |
| Prerequisite: DF 101, DF 102, Corequisite: GD 217 and GD 217L |
| Principles and language of graphic design. Analysis, organization, invention of two-dimensional form for the purpose of communicating information, concepts, emotions. Varied means of graphic representation are explored. |
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| GD 202 | Graphic Design Studio II | UNITS: 6 |
| Prerequisite: GD 201, GD 217, Corequisite: GD 310, GD 310L, GD 317, GD 317L |
| Methods and processes of graphic design problem solving. Student exercises define communication problems; evaluate analytical, synthetic, and intuitive approaches to problem solving; develop critical thinking, oral presentation, and writing skills. Emphasis on the appropriateness of form to a given context. |
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| GD 210 | Imaging for Graphic Design I | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: DF 102 |
| Introduction to the technical and formal issues of photography and photomechanical processes as they relate to visual communication; terminology; photographic history within the context of graphic design. |
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| GD 217 | Typography I | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: DF 101, DF 102, Design Majors, Approved minor |
| Typography as a medium of visual communication. Student exercises focus on type as image and the relationship between visual and verbal language; the expressive characteristics of letter forms and text explored. Terminology, typographic history, technical issues related to typography. |
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| GD 292 | Special Topics in Graphic Design | UNITS: 1-3 |
| Topics of current interest in Graphic Design. Normally used to develop new courses. |
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| GD 301 | Graphic Design Studio III | UNITS: 6 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: GD 202,GD 310,GD 317, Graphic Design Majors, Corequisite: GD 410,GD 417 |
| Students apply theoretical information related to semiotics and communication theory through demonstration projects. Projects center on tailoring communication to audiences and acknowledging the role of context in the interpretation of form. |
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| GD 310 | Imaging for Graphic Design II | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: GD 210 |
| Intermediate photography and introduction to digital imaging as they relate to visual communication design; simple serial imaging; using movement and point of view; discussion of examples from photography and graphic design history. |
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| GD 317 | Typography II | UNITS: 3 |
| Prerequisite: GD 217 |
| Exploration of design using text type and typographic technology. Student exercises explore congruency between visual and verbal hierarchies, expressive use of typographic form, format/informational organization problems, and technical details of typographic specification and computer layout. |
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| GD 342 | History of Graphic Design | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Events, ideas, movements, designs and individuals that have historical significance and influence on contemporary graphic design and the graphic design profession. Concentration on graphic design of the last 100 years. |
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| GD 400 | Advanced Graphic Design Studio | UNITS: 6 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: GD 301, GD 417, GD 342, Graphic Design Majors |
| Advanced visual communication problems integrating typographic, photographic, and historical concepts in graphic design studio projects. Projects reflect applications with specific audiences, contexts, and production criteria. |
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| GD 410 | Imaging for Graphic Design III | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: GD 310, GD 310L |
| Advanced photography and digital imaging; introduction to multi-media and narrative as they relate to visual communication design; discussion of authorship and images in culture and the communication environment. |
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| GD 417 | Typography III | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: GD 202, GD 317, Design Majors |
| Systematic approaches to structuring typographic form according to information hierarchies, user needs, and visual expression. Application to the organization of tables, charts, books, magazines, and corporate identities. |
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| GD 490 | Graphic Design International Studio | UNITS: 6 - Offered in Summer |
| Prerequisite: Junior standing |
| Define visual communication design problems and develop design solutions in an international setting. Studio projects related to design, culture, and traditional and contemporary visual communication. Directed studies in history and culture, and in artifact making. Additional travel and trip costs are required beyond registration fees, as well as appropriate immunizations. |
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| GD 492 | Special Topics in Graphic Design | UNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Topics of current interest in Graphic Design. Normally used to develop new courses. |
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| GD 494 | Internship in Graphic Design | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: Junior standing in Graphic Design and 3.0 GPA or better |
| Supervised field experience in graphic design offices and organizations. |
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| GD 495 | Independent Study in Graphic Design | UNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: Junior standing in Graphic Design and 3.0 GPA or better |
| Special projects in graphic design developed under the direction of a faculty member on a tutorial basis. |
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| GD 501 | Graduate Graphic Design Studio | UNITS: 9 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Corequisite: GD 571 |
| Student-defined graphic design projects in response to critical content framework presentation by GD 571 faculty. Center of framework on role of design objects as cognitive artifacts and extension, transformation or diminishment of human thought by their form and content. Interaction of potential audiences with designer-created artifacts. Graphic design majors only. |
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| GD 502 | Graduate Graphic Design Studio II | UNITS: 9 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: GD 501, Corequisite: GD 572 |
| Student-defined graphic design projects in response to critical content framework presentation by GD 572 faculty. Center of framework on role of design objects as cultural artifacts and their reflection on social diversity of both designers and audiences. Creation, reproduction, distribution and reception of messages in both designer-created artifacts and audience's response. Graphic design majors only. |
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| GD 503 | Graduate Graphic Design Studio III | UNITS: 9 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: GD 573, Corequisite: GD 671 |
| Student-defined graphic design projects in response to critical content framework presentation by GD 671 faculty. Center of framework on nature of new information environments. Shape and response of technologies to new cognitive and cultural relationships among audiences. |
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| GD 510 | Imaging for Graphic Design IV | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: GD 410, Design Majors |
| Advanced problems in the visual design and structuring of information in interactive multimedia presentations. Topics include the design of interfaces, navigation, motion graphics, and websites as well as exploration of narrative and hypermedia approaches to the organization of content. |
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| GD 517 | Type IV | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: GD 417, Design Majors |
| Advanced problems of typographic expression/communication in which typographic variables are used to alter, enhance, or reinforce verbal meaning. Historic precedent and experimentation with the conventions for typographic form are explored. The impact of the computer on changes in typographic aesthetics, including motion graphics, typeface design, and website design. |
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| GD 571 | Design As Cognitive Artifact | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Relationship between theories of human cognition and graphic design. Analysis and critique of design objects as cognitive artifacts and extension, transformation or diminishment of human thought by their form and content. A critical examination of cognitive, linguistic and social science theories shaping graphic design. Non-majors by permission only. |
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| GD 572 | Design as Cultural Artifact | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Introduction to recent theories in various disciplines concerning a cultural understanding of graphic design. Theories of mass and popular culture, critiques of creativity and authorial intentionality, influences of interpretive criticism, theories of consumption and issues of cultural representation. Emphasis on adaptation of these theories to an understanding of the cultural significance of graphic design. Non-majors by permission only. |
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| GD 573 | New Information Environments | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: GD 503 |
| Changing role of graphic design in new information environments. Implications of new technology on social construction of meaning, impact of electronic media on culture and cognition, and differences in designing artifacts and designing experiences.Non-majors by permission only. |
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| GD 580 | Special Topics In Graphic Design History | UNITS: 3 - Offered Alternate Years, Offered in Spring Only |
| Prerequisite: GD 242 |
| Topics of current interest in interpretation, criticism, methodology and research, relating to graphic design history. Further specialized study in history of printing, typography, communication, image-making and information systems. Investigation of how we study artifacts, production and producers. |
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| GD 581 | Graphic Design Final Project Research | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Only |
| Prerequisite: GD 502 |
| A seminar course to assist students in preparing foundation for final project to be conducted in GD 688 Final Project Studio. |
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| GD 588 | Final Project Studio In Graphic Design | UNITS: 6 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: GD 581 |
| Final project for graduate students supervised by members of their graduate advisory committees. |
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| GD 592 | Special Topics In Graphic Design | UNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing |
| Topics of current interest to program/option offered by faculty in School. Subjects offered under this number normally used to test and develop new courses. |
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| GD 610 | Special Topics In Graphic Design | UNITS: 1-6 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: Permission of grad. advisor |
| An investigation of special topics in graphic design of a particular interest to advanced students under direction of chair of graduate committee on a tutorial basis; credit and content vary with each student. |
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| GD 630 | Independent Study In Graphic Design | UNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Special problems in various aspects of graphic design developed under the direction of a faculty member on a tutorial basis. |
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| GD 676 | Special Project In Graphic Design | UNITS: 1-3 - Offered in Fall and Spring |
| Prerequisite: Graduate standing |
| Seminar on subjects of current interest in graphic design, presented by persons not part of regular faculty. |
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| GD 685 | Master's Supervised Teaching | UNITS: 1-3 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: Master's student |
| Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. |
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| GD 688 | Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration | UNITS: 1 - No Course Evaluation, Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. |
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| GD 689 | Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration | UNITS: 3 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester. |
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| GD 690 | Master's Examination | UNITS: 1-6 - Offered in Fall Spring Summer |
| Prerequisite: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam. |
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