16 courses with the subject AGD, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AGD 1000DESIGN PRODUCTION3
A freshman-level introduction to graphic design print production vocabulary and techniques, both traditional and digital. The course includes introductory tutorials on three of the Adobe Creative Cloud programs—InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator—to provide fundamentals of the software prior to the subsequent graphic design and imaging studio courses within the B.F.A. in Graphic Design curriculum.
Introductory studio in fundamental two-dimensional concepts of graphic design. Basic design principles and invention of form within contexts relevant to design of communication of information, concepts and/or emotions. Project assignments will coincide with lectures and tutorials and will enable students to develop critical thinking and visual problem-solving skills. instructor
AGD 1000, 2010, 2030, ARH 2530, ART 1010, 1020, and 2030, or permission of the
AGD 2010TYPOGRAPHY3
Typography is a medium of visual communication. Student exercises focus on type as image and the relationship between visual and verbal language, the expressive characteristics of letterforms, and type design classifications. Course covers type terminology, typographic design and production history, and current methods/tutorials for professional typography.
AGD 1000, 2030, ART 1010, 1020, 2030, or permission of the instructor
AGD 2020IMAGING FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN I3
Introduction to the technical and formal issues of photography and illustration processes as they relate to visual communications, terminology, and photographic history within the context of graphic design. Introduction to raster imaging/manipulation for print and screen.
AGD 1000, 2010, 2030, ARH 2530, ART 1010, 1020, 2030, or permission of the instructor
AGD 2030FOUNDATIONS III 3-D DESIGN3
Emphasis on experimentation with design and materials as related to the exploration of volume and space in three dimensions. Projects involve sculptural objects and architectural and environmental design. Studio projects will be completed outside of class. 157
Builds upon and relies on vocabulary, experimentation, and projects from AGD 2010 and thoroughly covers combining of typeface designs. More advanced, multi-page documents, kinetic type, motion graphics, and broadcast typography projects.
AGD 1000, 2010, 2030, ART 1010, 1020, 2030, or permission of the instructor
AGD 3000GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO II3
Intermediate course in the principles and vocabulary of graphic design and visual communications. Builds on AGD 2000 in project complexity and develops analytical and intuitive approaches to problem solving based on needs/ desires of audience. Oral presentation and design vocabulary reinforced with project critiques. instructor
AGD 1000, 2000, 2010, 2020, 2030, ARH 2530, ART 1010, 1020, 2030, or permission of the
AGD 3010B.F.A. Portfolio Review 1 s.h
Seminar-style classes provide guidance with documentation of artwork and presentation format for the portfolio submission. Guest speakers and/or presentations provide information related to the portfolio packet, eventual career paths and exhibition issues. Portfolio is due and evaluated by Art Department faculty at the end of the 10th week of the semester.
AGD 1000, 2030, ARH 2530, ART 1010, 1020, 2030, or permission of the instructor
AGD 3020MOTION DESIGN3
Extensive field and computer lab work with regular critiques. Advanced techniques--including but not limited to multi-exposure compositing, motion graphics techniques in digital audio, digital video, animation—while developing individual creativity. instructor
AGD 1000, 2000, 2010, 2020, ARH 2530, ART 1010, 1020, 2030, or permission of the
AGD 3030EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN3
Advanced design problems with emphasis on design systems and experimentation with various media/vehicles for the communication of creative solutions. Projects focus on appropriateness to specific audiences through the role of context in the interpretation of form.
AGD 3000 and 3020, or permission of the instructor
AGD 3040INTERNSHIP IN THE ARTS3
The internship is designed as a seminar while providing an experiential learning opportunity to integrate graphic design theory and practice through on-the-job experience. The intern will be placed in a professional setting for observation and supervised design-related duties during the summer term. The intern will work for a total of 90 hours. The seminar component of the course will provide opportunities to meet, discuss, and share topics of workplace experiences. This internship may be a non-salaried opportunity for students to observe, examine, and participate in the creative dynamics and procedural operations of an art organization, arts-related business, professional studio, agency, or with an expert crafts worker. Sponsor supervised. (4-8 hours per week.) Can be up to two sponsors. Prerequisites: AGD 3000,3020, Junior status within B.F.A. major, 3.0 GPA or better, and written consent of the instructor, division head and the sponsor Offered: as needed
Creative development, design, and structuring of interactive design projects. Topics include animation, motion graphics, web design and approaches to the organization of content. Return to Table of Contents
AGD 3000 and 3020, or permission of the instructor
AGD 4000GRAPHIC DESIGN CAPSTONE3
Advanced level of graphic design problem solving that concentrates on the relationship between message and media, and the exploration of both digital and traditional production techniques. Studio projects include problems integrating typographic, photographic, and historical concepts in graphics communication for both print and interactive designs. Offered: spring
AGD 2000, 2010, 3000, 3030, 3050, or permission of the instructor
AGD 4010GRAPHIC DESIGN WORKSHOP3
The primary mission of the Graphic Design Workshop is twofold; first, to provide students with professional experience and business knowledge, second, to perform community service to local and regional nonprofit organizations. Under the guidance of faculty, students are responsible for direct client contact, design, illustration, photography, market research, media placement, and/or production schedules. (In most cases, these organizations economically would be unable to utilize the resources of ad agencies and design firms.) This is an advanced-level studio requiring independent solving of “real- world” design problems, as well as other advanced, multi-component team-based class projects.
Candidates will prepare, install, and exhibit a body of work to fulfill the B.F.A. exit requirement. area. AGD 4020 and ART 4010 are taught with concurrent enrollment required.
