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17 courses with the subject ARTG, 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.

ARTG 280Introduction to Graphic Design (GE)3
Subject
ARTG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.radford.edu
ARTG 281Graphic Design Production Techniques3
Subject
ARTG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite
ARTG 280 with a grade of “C” or better. Development of design problem solving skills and current electronic file pre-press preparation. Basic production for professional and desktop printing. REAL Area L
ARTG 282Typography and Layout Design3
Subject
ARTG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite
ARTG 280 with a grade of “C” or better. A study of design aesthetics, the visual organization of information and use of basic letter forms, typographic contrast, hierarchy of information, major type families and typographic grids. Projects allow students to experiment with type from a variety of approaches and examine its possibilities as expressive form in relation to syntax and visual communication.
ARTG 289Program Entry Review0
Subject
ARTG
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite
ARTG 280 with a “C” or better, BFA Graphic Design concentration. This required portfolio review acts as an entry portal to the upper level (300+) graphic design classes in the BFA in Graphic Design program.
ARTG 380Creativity and Design3
Subject
ARTG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite
ARTG 281 and ARTG 282 with a grade of “C” or better. Introduction of strategies, theories, and exercises pertaining to creativity and ideation. Emphasis is on creative problem solving. REAL Area E
ARTG 3813D Computer Graphics3
Subject
ARTG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite
ARTG 281 with a grade of “C” or better. Production for print, web, and video of 3-D digital art and animation.
ARTG 382Branding Design3
Subject
ARTG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite
ARTG 380 with a grade of “C” or better. Visual problem solving for graphic designers encompassing illustration, photography, and typography in a page layout for print media. Client relations, presentation, and professional practice for graphic designers. REAL Area L
ARTG 383Graphic Design for the User Experience3
Subject
ARTG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite
“C” or better in ARTG 380 . Visual problem solving for graphic designers relating to illustration, typography, layout, user interface (UI) and user experience (UX), design for the web, tablet, and mobile platforms.
ARTG 384Digital Illustration3
Subject
ARTG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite
ARTG 381 with a grade of “C” or better or permission of instructor. Creation of imagery through use of digital coloring and inking techniques utilizing a variety of tools and approaches. Conceptualization and experimentation is emphasized. REAL Area E
ARTG 480Publication Design3
Subject
ARTG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite
ARTG 382 with a grade of “C” or better. Graphic design of large and/or complex publications such as magazines, books, annual reports and catalogs. Practice in file preparation for professional offset printing.
ARTG 481Advanced Graphic Design Production Techniques3
Subject
ARTG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite
ARTG 384 with a grade of “C” or better. Advanced version of ARTG 281 - Graphic Design Production Techniques and focuses on the professional development of the student’s portfolio, time management, software, and presentation skills. It is targeted to the motivated senior-level graphic designer. The class meets on a TBA schedule, usually five times during the course of the semester. The student is given a list of projects in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, then must meet the deadlines for finished work, which is presented during scheduled critiques.
ARTG 482Packaging and 3-D Design.3
Subject
ARTG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite
ARTG 382 with a grade of “C” or better. Assignments in packaging and 3-D design for commercial and/or personal development.
ARTG 483Interactive Motion Graphics3
Subject
ARTG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite
ARTG 384 with a grade of “C” or better. Explore the use of graphics and sound to create time-based animations using the Adobe Flash software platform. Course will introduce the techniques of vector-based motion graphics, with an emphasis on interactive graphics, animation, presentations, and web-based application in a graphic design environment.
ARTG 484Senior Graphic Design Project2
Subject
ARTG
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite
ARTG 382 with a grade of “C” or better. This is the culminating project of the BFA in Graphic Design degree and is designed to synthesize and integrate the theories and skills of graphic design. Class will focus on exploration of complex design projects from concept to final product, demonstrating the student’s abilities in the following areas: technology, content knowledge, creativity, and organization. Students are required to give both a written and oral presentation of their project. Senior projects are evaluated by all members of the graphic design faculty.
ARTG 485Portfolio Preparation and Studio Management for Graphic Designers3
Subject
ARTG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite
ARTG 382 with a grade of “C” or better. Graphic design issues relating to personal web sites, CD portfolio and related print materials, as well as the organization and business practices of professional working environments. REAL Area L
ARTG 486Emerging Technologies in Graphics Visualization3
Subject
ARTG
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite
ARTG 281 or permission of instructor. This class covers innovative new methods for communicating visual information to audiences that have the greatest potential to influence the future of graphic design and visual communication.
ARTG 489Program Exit Review0
Subject
ARTG
Credits (min)
0
Credits (max)
0
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite
“C” or better in all 300 & 400 level Graphic Design (ARTG) classes; restricted to graduating seniors BFA Graphic Design concentration. This required portfolio review is a presentation of graphic design and related works completed in the junior and senior levels of the BFA in Graphic Design program. In addition it includes a senior exit exhibit, a public showcase of the student’s best work.

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