Graphic Design
- Builds Portfolio Pieces
- Fosters Creativity and Emphasizes Good Design
- Develops Conceptual and Technical Skills
Courses in graphic design prepare students to practice professionally with a foundation of study rooted in theory and history, a mastery of studio visual communication methods, and real-world project experience delivering the knowledge and skills to develop conceptually and visually. Content is focused on cultivating creativity and mastering software skills necessary to be competitive in the field.
Design Principles
Explore the basic design principles and sources of design inspiration fundamental to all visual arts.
Visual Communication and Graphic Design: An Overview
Gain a thorough understanding of what graphic design is, and learn by working through the design process on a series of projects.
Adobe Photoshop CC
Gain the skills, techniques, and know-how to design, manipulate, enhance, and repurpose digital images using Adobe Photoshop CC.
Photoshop Immersion: Pixel Pushing at Its Peak
Acquire a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop in this introductory immersion course.
Adobe InDesign: Page Layouts and Beyond
Engage with desktop publishing options, illustrative techniques, and imaging possibilities using Adobe InDesign.
Illustrator: Nuts and Bolts of Vector Graphics
Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator’s tools, interface, and palettes and how to apply them to your own projects.