GD 201Design, Context, and Experience1
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
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37 courses with the subject GD, 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.
GD 202Designing for Settings, People, and Use6
GEP Social Sciences (https://catalog.ncsu.edu/undergraduate/ 3 gep-category-requirements/gep-social-sciences/)
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 6
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
GD 203History of Graphic Design ()3
Events, ideas, movements, designs and individuals that have historical significance and influence on contemporary graphic design and the graphic design profession. Concentration on graphic design of the last 100 years. GEP Visual and Performing Arts Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
GD 210Image and Tech Tinkering1
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
GD 217Typography and Technology1
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
GD 301Branding, Interaction, and Service Design1
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
GD 303Graphic Design Theory and Practice ()3
An examination of theories and critical perspectives shaping graphic practice. The course includes a discussion of contemporary design strategy in business and the role of visual communication in the information age. GEP Visual and Performing Arts Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
GD 310Visualization, Representation, and Display ()3
Surveying, documenting, and interpreting sites and subjects; representing relationships among settings, people, and objects through image-making strategies, such as activity maps, interviews, panoramas, and visual essays. Graphic Design majors only, except with Department Head permission for other college of design majors. t Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- GD 210
GD 317Typographic Language, Writing, and3
3 Reading 3 GEP Humanities (https://catalog.ncsu.edu/undergraduate/gep- 3 3 category-requirements/gep-humanities/) 3 Hours 15 3 Third Year
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
GD 400Advanced Graphic Design Studio1
Advanced Studio Electives (p. 2)
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
GD 401Graphic Design Practicum ()3
Capstone experience focused on the transition from school to career. Individual capstone project and discussions of professional practice, guidelines, and ethics. Graphic Design majors only, seniors. Typically offered in Fall only Graduate Catalog 1211
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- GD 301 and GD 410 and GD 417
GD 410Online and Mobile Interaction Design Systems (3
hours) Exploration of dynamic communication systems, including methods for visualizing user interaction, setting conditions for user experience, and managing collaborative work. Graphic Design majors only, except with Department Head permission for other College of Design majors. Typically offered in Fall only o
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- GD 310
GD 417/517 Information and Publishing Design Systems3
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
GD 490Graphic Design International Studio ()6
Define visual communication design problems and develop design solutions in an international setting. Studio projects related to design, culture, and traditional and contemporary visual communication. Directed studies in history and culture, and in artifact making. Additional travel and trip costs are required beyond registration fees, as well as appropriate g immunizations.Graphic Design majors and departmental approved Elective ("swing") Studio for all other College of Design Majors with Junior or Graduate Standing in Major. approval Typically offered in Summer only
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 6
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Junior standing in the major and Study Abroad Office
GD 492Special Topics in Graphic Design ()3
Topics of current interest in Graphic Design. Normally used to develop new courses. Graphic Design Majors, and department approved elective for all other college of Design Majors with Junior or Graduate standing in major. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Jr standing in Graphic Design major
GD 494Internship in Graphic Design ()3
Supervised field experience in graphic design offices and organizations. Individualized/Independent Study and Research courses require a Course Agreement for Students Enrolled in Non-Standard Courses be completed by the student and faculty member prior to registration by the department. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Junior standing in Graphic Design and 3.0 GPA or better
GD 495Independent Study in Graphic Design ()1-3
Special projects in graphic design developed under the direction of a faculty member on a tutorial basis. Individualized/Independent Study and Research courses require a "Course Agreement for Students Enrolled in Non-Standard Courses" be completed by the student and faculty member prior to registration by the department. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Junior standing in Graphic Design and 3.0 GPA or better
GD 501Graduate Graphic Design Studio I
- Subject
- GD
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
GD 502Graduate Graphic Design Studio II
- Subject
- GD
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
GD 503Graduate Graphic Design Studio III
- Subject
- GD
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
GD 510Imaging for Graphic Design IV ()3
Advanced problems in the visual design and structuring of information in interactive multimedia presentations. Topics include the design of interfaces, navigation, motion graphics, and websites as well as exploration of narrative and hypermedia approaches to the organization of content. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- GD 410, Design Majors
GD 517Advanced Typographic Systems
GD 571/DDN 771 Design as Cognitive Artifact GD 572/DDN 772 Design as Cultural Artifact GD 573/DDN 773 New Information Environments
- Subject
- GD
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
GD 571Design Research Methods ()3
This course examines research methods used in graphic & experience design for the development of products, services, systems, and experiences. The course addresses research in multiple phases of the design process including problem definition, generative, and evaluative phases. Emphasis is placed on matching the attributes of methods with the research needs of designers to ultimately define and validate design requirements. Nonmajors by permission only. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
GD 572Theoretical Frameworks in Design ()3
This course examines how theory is practically applied to inform design practice. Coursework presents students with necessary tools to identify and assess appropriate theories for inquiry in design, and to construct logical arguments for choosing and applying theory. Nonmajors by permission only. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- GD 571
GD 573Future of Interface Design ()3
This coursework introduces texts that examine the evolution of computation and design between 1960 and present, particularly as this evolution relates to graphic and experience design. The course begins with the early development of personal computers and graphical user interfaces, considering how humans communicated with machines during the mid to late century. The focus then shifts to more recent issues arising at the intersection of technology and design such as speculative design, data ethics, and AI creativity. Emphasis is placed on how designers might consider these issues in their own design practice. Nonmajors by permission only. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- GD 572
GD 575Accessible Design ()3
This course examines research methods used in graphic & experience design for the development of accessible digital products, services, systems, and experiences. The course introduces students to Disability Theory, assistive technology, and individualized ("one-size-fits-one") design approaches. Emphasis is placed on the intersection of assistive technology and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
GD 580Special Topics In Graphic Design History ()1-6
Topics of current interest in interpretation, criticism, methodology and research, relating to graphic design history. Further specialized study in history of printing, typography, communication, image-making and information systems. Investigation of how we study artifacts, production and producers. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate years
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- GD 242
GD 581Graphic Design Final Project Research
- Subject
- GD
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
GD 588Final Project Studio in Graphic Design
- Subject
- GD
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
GD 592Special Topics In Graphic Design ()1-6
Topics of current interest to program/option offered by faculty in School. Subjects offered under this number normally used to test and develop new courses. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing
GD 610Special Topics In Graphic Design ()1-6
An investigation of special topics in graphic design of a particular interes to advanced students under direction of chair of graduate committee on a tutorial basis; credit and content vary with each student. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Permission of grad. advisor
GD 630Independent Study In Graphic Design ()1-3
Special problems in various aspects of graphic design developed under the direction of a faculty member on a tutorial basis. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
GD 676Special Project In Graphic Design ()1-3
Seminar on subjects of current interest in graphic design, presented by persons not part of regular faculty. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing
GD 685Master's Supervised Teaching ()1-3
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- GD
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Master's student
GD 688Non-Thesis Master's Continuous Registration - Half-Time Registration
- Subject
- GD
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
GD 689Non-Thesis Master's Continuous Registration - Full-Time Registration
- Subject
- GD
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
GD 690Master's Examination
pplication for admission
- Subject
- GD
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
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