classes

ARTS 245 Graphic Design I. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 102 and 103) The basics of visual communication, including formal issues, fundamental communication principles,
image development, and relevant digital applications. Studio art majors and graphic design minors only. Offered in Fall semester only.

ARTS 246 Graphic Design II. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 107 and 245) Continuation of
ARTS 245, with the addition of typography and word/image relationships. Relevant
digital applications. Studio art majors and graphic design minors only.Offered in
Spring semester only.

ARTS 345 Visual and Verbal Interaction. (3) (Prereq: Portfolio Review acceptance, ARTS 246, and ARTS 260 or 261) Intermediate level exploration of
type and image in a variety of visual communication problems employing a variety
of media. Graphic design majors only. Offered in Fall semester only.

ARTS 346 Series Development and Practice. (3) (Prereq: Portfolio Review
acceptance, ARTS 345) Development of complex visual communication projects
that involve problem-seeking and problem-solving and result in works with multiple
elements. Discussion of current visual communication issues. Graphic design
majors only. Offered in Spring semester only.

ARTS 399 Independent Study. (3-9) (Prereq: consent of instructor and department chair)

ARTS 445 Time and Sequence. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 346) Advanced visual communication projects involving time and sequencing with both visual and verbal elements using a variety of media. Graphic design majors only. Offered Fall
semester only.

ARTS 446 Structures. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 445) Advanced exploration of visual structures, both 2D and 3D, in visual communication problems. Graphic design majors only. Offered Spring semester only.

ARTS 447 Senior Project I. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 445) Individual final project in
graphic design. Open any semester.

ARTS 448 Senior Graphic Design Portfolio Preparation. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 346) Advanced studies in professional presentations of visual communication projects, professional interviews, and graphic design business topics. B.F.A. majors only. This class has to be taken and passed in order for a B.F.A. to graduate.

ARTS 498 Independent Study. (3-9 each) (Prereq: consent of instructor and department chair)

ARTS 499 Independent Study. (3-9 each) (Prereq: consent of instructor and department chair)

ARTS 545 Internship in Graphic Design. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 346) Work
experience at a visual communication place of business. Graphic design majors
only. Open any semester.

ARTS 546 Graphic Design II. (3) (Prereq: ARTS 545) Advanced individual
projects in graphic design.

Graphic Design classes must be taken in sequence. Doubling up on design classes is not allowed.