Art programs
Graphic Design
The pre-graphic design program prepares the art major who wants to apply art in business and industry or to enter a graduate design program. The liberal arts-trained art major is better prepared to perform creatively and move upward in the commercial art world than a student with only technical art school training.
| Recommended courses: |
| Completion of art major (36 credits) |
| ART 164 - Photography I |
| ART 220 - Graphic Design I |
| ART 230 - Design: Theory and Practice |
| ART 320 - Graphic Design II |
| COM 101x - Mass Media and Society |
| COM 263 - Layout and Design |
| COM 328 - Media Law |
| Total credits recommended beyond major: 24 |
Study of the language of visual art including the elements and principles of design. Emphasis on learning creative problem solving and activities that focus upon the making and criticism of design projects in response to specific problems. The ethics and stewardship of design, and its influence on society and culture are considered.(4 credits; alternate years, consult department)
Examines the historical development, organization and structure of the mass media in contemporary society, as well as related issues and problems. Suggests Christian perspectives on use of and participation in the mass media.(4 credits)
Covers basic principles of design as they apply to a wide variety of publications. Emphasis on selecting type, art and graphics appropriate to subject matter, purpose and audience.(3 credits)
Taught as a medium of creative expression or as an art form and as a journalistic tool. Film processing and printing are taught as well as camera techniques, darkroom procedures and presentation of work for exhibitions. (2 credits)
