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    Nov 28, 2024  
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ART 191 - Creativity for Graphic Design


Credit(s): 3
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 1.50, 3

This course introduces the basic principles and elements of graphic design, the history of graphic design, form/symbol development, typography, and color theory. Students will learn through practical experience in essential studio processes and procedures, critiques, and group discussions how to visually solve graphic design problems. Using industry-standard software, students develop the ability and confidence to determine appropriate and successful designs. The course will focus on fundamental concepts and visual communication skills necessary for graphic design. The creation of multiple-page documents will be required, in both black and white and color, covering document construction, integration of word processing programs, working with images and typography, custom colors and standard output. The course will provide an introduction to the production of printed materials using illustrations and image manipulation software via computer.
Applicable toward graduation at Sandburg where program structure permits:
Degree or Certificate - AA, AS, AFA, AAS, AGS, and Certificates where applicable (1.1)

Offered: Fall or Spring
Prerequisite(s): ART 121  or ART 122  or ART 131  or ART 132  
General Education: Not Applicable, Elective Only



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