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GRDS

11 courses with the subject GRDS, 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.

GRDS 250History of Graphic Design (3 hrs)

6 hours in the Performing Arts from the following courses:

Subject: GRDS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

GRDS 256Intro to Graphic Design and Visual Communication (3

hrs)

Subject: GRDS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

GRDS 313Publication Design (3 hrs)

milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu

Subject: GRDS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

GRDS 320Pixel-based Design and Imagery – A course focusing on

image creation for visual communication design, illustration, visual storytelling, photography, or digital-based visual art using industry-leading pixel-based software applications. Students will continue to develop their individual creative process, and build skills in image creation, compositing, editing, enhancement, retouching, and manipulation. Prerequisites: GRDS 256 and ART 287, or consent of instructor. Offered spring term even years. Three semester hours. undergraduate course descriptions 150

Subject: GRDS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

GRDS 330Typography – An intermediate course studying the design

history, and fundamentals of using letterforms and typography as applied to graphic design and visual communication. Design projects will cover the principles of typography as an essential skill for a graphic designer. Students will build skills in typeface choice and application, creation, manipulation, and building a hierarchy of information. Prerequisites: GRDS 256 or consent of instructor. Offered spring term even years. Three semester hours.

Subject: GRDS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

GRDS 395Seminar - A seminar designed to promote in-depth

discussion, independent research, and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics considered vary from semester to semester. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.

Subject: GRDS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

GRDS 456Advanced Graphic Design and Branding (3 hrs)

Choose one three-hour course from the list below:

Subject: GRDS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

GRDS 482Graphic Design Lab – A guided studies course in which

students may receive course credit for advanced readings and special on- campus projects in graphic design. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.

Subject: GRDS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

GRDS 490Directed Study – A course which allows directed study and

individualized instruction in graphic design under the supervision of the graphic design professor. The directed study may focus on projects assigned by the graphic design professor, or self-driven work explored by the student and approved by the graphic design professor. Offered every term. Student may repeat as necessary to accumulate credit hours. Prerequisites GRDS 456. One to three semester hours.

Subject: GRDS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

GRDS 491Internship. Students should consult in advance with their

primary faculty advisor to ensure the portfolio meets all requirements.

Subject: GRDS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

GRDS 494Graphic Design Showcase Exhibit. – A course designed to

give graduating seniors an opportunity to present an exhibition of their portfolio of work in an art gallery setting, virtual gallery, or other venue or public event approved by the graphic design professor. The course also allows additional directed study and individualized instruction. Required of all students with a graphic design major. The program is under the supervision of the graphic design professor. Offered every term. One semester hour.

Subject: GRDS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: milligan.edu

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