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Graphic Design (GDES) Courses

Academic Unit: DHA Graphic Design

GDES 1311 - Foundations: Drawing and Design in Two and Three Dimensions

(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was DES 1311 until 03-SEP-24, was DHA 1311 until 07-SEP-10

Design elements and principles in context of observational drawing. Integrative approach to two-dimensional design, three-dimensional design, and drawing. Broad conceptual framework for design exploration. Emphasizes perceptual aspects of visual forms.

GDES 1312 - Foundations: Color and Design in Two and Three Dimensions

(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was DHA 1312 until 07-SEP-10

This design foundations course introduces students to color theory and its application in two and three-dimensional design through lectures, demonstrations, extensive studio work and critiques. Emphasis is placed on attuning the student eye to nuances of color and in developing the ability to use color effectively in two dimensional design applications. This occurs by learning, studying, and practicing the use of traditional design elements, Gestalt grouping principles, theories of color organization, color and spatial perception, and color interaction. Work for this course is created using both digital design tools and analog methods. But it is so much more. Intended for (pre) majors in the Department of Design, Housing, and Apparel, this class has a well-earned reputation as "the toughest class you'll ever love." Course time is spent with slide and lecture presentations, studio work, and group and individual critiques and feedback activities. Upon completion of class, you will have produced a body of work that is a descriptive explanation and illustration of color and design theory, enhanced with your own creative projects. You will be proud of your work. Most importantly, you will see the world in a whole new light. You'll see color where you didn't see it before and recognize the "color magic" around you.

GDES 1315 - Foundations: The Graphic Studio

(4 cr; Prereq-Graphic design premajor design minor or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was DHA 1315 until 07-SEP-10

Graphic design process of problem-solving. Visual communication of ideas and information. Use of design software to compose with words, images, and forms.

GDES 2196 - Work Experience in Graphic Design (independent study)

(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-Plan submitted/approved by [adviser, internship supervisor], written approval of supervisor, instr consent; S-N only; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Supervised work experience in business, industry, or government, related to student's area of study. Integrative paper or project.

GDES 2342 - Web Design

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of web design and prototyping for websites. Students gain experience using industry-standard applications and writing HTML5 and CSS3 to design web pages using a code editor. Additionally, students learn prototyping basics using applications built specifically for quickly producing clickable prototypes. Further emphasis is placed on the introduction of the user-centered ? or user experience (UX) ? design process, such as developing mission statements, user and business/organization goals, and usability testing.Students taking this course should be proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud apps, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

GDES 2345 - Typography

(4 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was DHA 2345 until 07-SEP-10

History of typographic forms, principles of composition, expressive potential of type. Design process from problem-solving through exploration, experimentation, selection, critique, and refinement. Readings, research, exercises, design production.

GDES 2361 - Design Process: Photography

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was GDES 4351 until 03-SEP-13, was DHA 4351 until 07-SEP-10

Photography for graphic designers: digital/film photographic developing/image manipulation, printing.

GDES 2399V - Design and its Discontents: Design, Society, Economy, and Culture [WI]

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

Equivalent courses: GDES 2399W (starting 19-JAN-16)

Secret history of modern, postmodern, and contemporary design. Principles and practices of designers who operate outside of main stream. Innovators, activists, cultural gadflies whose work challenges, provokes, and inspires. Context of economy, society, culture, and politics. Lecture, research, studio production. Written project proposals/reflections/blogging.

GDES 2399W - Design and its Discontents: Design, Society, Economy, and Culture [WI]

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall)

Equivalent courses: GDES 2399V

Secret history of modern, postmodern, and contemporary design. Principles and practices of designers who operate outside of main stream. Innovators, activists, cultural gadflies whose work challenges, provokes, and inspires. Context of economy, society, culture, and politics. Lecture, research, studio production. Written project proposals/reflections/blogging.

GDES 3170 - Topics in Graphic Design (Topics course)

(1 cr [max 4]; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 32 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

In-depth investigation of specific topic.

GDES 3311 - Illustration

(3 cr; Prereq-GDes 1311 or ArtS 1101 or PDES 3702 or LA 1301 or Arch 3250 or Arch 2301 or instructor permission; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

Two aspects of illustration for contemporary graphic designer. Image making, by hand or digitally, for use in design projects. Design development. Mapping ideas/expressing thoughts visually. Not observational drawing course.

GDES 3312 - Color and Form in Surface Design

(4 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was DHA 3312 until 07-SEP-10

This course is about making. We will present screen printing, monoprinting, fabric dyeing, etc., as tools for designers, often to be used in conjunction with digital production. They are hands-on ways of working that will give you insights into your own design sensibilities, and also enable you to be fully in charge of how you make things. Other aspects of this course include consideration of issues surrounding the usefulness of your design production and an exploration of color theory and its applications through studio practice, critiques, and discussion. As well as this conceptual work, we will cover some technical aspect of design production including screen printing and monoprinting?and image making generally?and how these interface with digital design.

GDES 3351 - Text and Image

(3 cr; Prereq-[2345 or DHA 2345], graphic design major, pass portfolio review; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was GDES 2351 until 04-SEP-12, was DHA 2351 until 07-SEP-10

Composition of visual information using grid structures to integrate text/image. Informational/expressive aspects of graphic design, hierarchical relationships of visual elements. Methods of text layout that enhance communication.

GDES 3352 - Identity and Symbols

(3 cr; Prereq-pass portfolio review, graphic design major; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was DHA 3352 until 07-SEP-10, GDES 3352H

Representation of abstract ideas through symbols. Development of visual identity systems.

GDES 3352H - Honors: Identity and Symbols

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: GDES 3352 (starting 20-JAN-15, was DHA 3352 until 07-SEP-10)

Representation of abstract ideas through symbols. Development of visual identity systems.

GDES 3353 - Packaging and Display

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was DHA 3353 until 07-SEP-10

Application of graphic design principles to three-dimensional projects. Principles of three-dimensional design/space applied to labeling, packaging, and display.

GDES 4131W - History of Graphic Design [WI]

(4 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was DHA 4131W until 07-SEP-10, was DHA 4131 until 24-MAY-04

Historical analysis of visual communication. Technological, cultural, and aesthetic influences. How historical events are communicated/perceived through graphic presentation/imagery.

GDES 4160H - Honors Capstone Project

(2 cr; Prereq-Graphic design honors; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Individualizes honors experience by connecting aspects of major program with special academic interests.

GDES 4193 - Directed Study in Graphic Design (independent study)

(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-Undergrad, instr consent; Student Option No Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Independent study in Graphic Design under tutorial guidance.

GDES 4196 - Internship in Graphic Design (independent study)

(1 cr [max 3]; Prereq-Completion of at least one-half of professional sequence, plan submitted/approved in advance by [adviser, internship supervisor], written consent of faculty supervisor, instr consent; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 3 credits)

Equivalent courses: ADES 4196 (starting 02-SEP-08, was DHA 4196 until 07-SEP-10), HSG 4196, RM 4196 (ending 07-SEP-10), IDES 4196 (ending 07-SEP-10)

Supervised work experience relating activity in business, industry, or government to the student's area of study. Integrative paper or project may be required.

GDES 4312 - Advanced Graphic Design Print Projects

(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall)

Advanced Graphic Design Print Projects offers an opportunity for students to propose, design, and produce printed graphic design products while expanding upon their experience in surface design and printing. Students will explore graphic design communication through group and individualized projects in a cohort, and under the supervision of graphic design faculty.

GDES 4345 - Advanced Typography

(4 cr; Prereq-[[2345 or DHA 2345], 3351, graphic design major] or design grad student or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer)

Equivalent courses: was DHA 4345 until 07-SEP-10

Expressive visual communication of words. Fundamental legibility of "invisible art," overt expression through type. Students complete extended typographic project.

GDES 4361V - Honors Thesis Studio and Writing [WI]

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: GDES 4361W (starting 20-JAN-15)

Research/design of comprehensive graphic design thesis project.

GDES 4361W - Thesis Studio and Writing [WI]

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits)

Equivalent courses: GDES 4361V

Research/design of comprehensive graphic design thesis project.

GDES 4362 - Senior Thesis and Exhibition

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits)

Design, production, and exhibition of comprehensive graphic design thesis project.

GDES 4362H - Senior Thesis and Exhibition

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Design, production, and exhibition of comprehensive graphic design thesis project.

GDES 4363 - Graphic Design Portfolio

(3 cr; S-N only; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was GDES 4355 until 20-JAN-15, was DHA 4355 until 07-SEP-10

Preparation of professional portfolio. Graphic design thesis exhibition. Professional issues.

GDES 4371 - Data & Information Visualization

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

Equivalent courses: was GDES 4343 until 19-JAN-16, GDES 5371

Visual articulation of data. Expansive research, meticulous gathering of data, analysis. Develop cohesive graphical narratives/build solid foundation in craft of presenting data.

GDES 5170 - Topics in Graphic Design (Topics course)

(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-Jr or sr or grad student; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 32 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

In-depth investigation of specific topic, announced in advance.

GDES 5193 - Directed Study in Graphic Design (independent study)

(1 cr [max 4]; Prereq-Jr or sr or grad student; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Independent study in graphic design under tutorial guidance.

GDES 5311 - Illustration

(3 cr; Prereq-1311 or ArtS 1101 or PDes 3702 or LA 1301 or Arch 3250 or Arch 2301 or instr consent; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

Image making by hand or digitally for use in design projects. Design development. Mapping out ideas/expressing thoughts visually. Not observational drawing course.

GDES 5341 - Advanced Interaction Design

(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was DHA 5341 until 07-SEP-10, DHA 4384 (inactive)

This is a course where we will learn how to design screen-based applications centered around the human experience rather than the limitations of engineering or the stylistic trends found in advertising/marketing. Approaching from the frameworks of semiotics and systems thinking, we will realize that design practice extends far beyond the narrow-minded definition of ?solving a problem.? By the end of the semester, we will be equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to engage in the creative practices of shaping interactive experiences on various scales. As a studio class, the majority of instruction will be centered around projects, followed by critiques. This isn?t a User Experience or computer programming course and will not cover topics regarding user research, testing, and web development. Rather, we will devote our attention to the visual construction of user interfaces that go beyond the typical offerings of ?clean? and ?corporate? aesthetics. We will utilize our understanding of color, typography, and even motion to offer new ways to interact with the digital medium.

GDES 5342 - Advanced Web Design

(3 cr; Prereq-[[2334 or 2342], design minor] or graphic design major or grad student or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Spring)

Equivalent courses: was DHA 5342 until 07-SEP-10

Internet-based design. Static web pages, embedded media, cascading style sheets. Design and usability of interface between humans and technology. Evaluation of visual elements that control and organize dealings with computers to direct work. Students develop designs, do usability testing.

GDES 5371 - Data & Information Visualization

(3 cr; A-F only; offered Every Spring)

Equivalent courses: GDES 4371 (starting 19-JAN-16, was GDES 4343 until 19-JAN-16)

Visual articulation of data. Expansive research, meticulous gathering of data, analysis. Develop cohesive graphical narratives/build solid foundation in craft of presenting data.

GDES 5383 - Digital Illustration and Animation

(3 cr; Prereq-[[2334 or 2342], design minor], [graphic design major or [grad student, experience with computer illustration]]] or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was DHA 5383 until 07-SEP-10

Advanced computer design. Integration of design knowledge with Macintosh computer applications. Students use software to create digital illustration and animations. Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, Flash.

GDES 5386 - Fundamentals of Game Design

(3 cr; Prereq-[[2334 or 2342], design minor] or [[4384 or DHA 4384 or 5341 or DHA 5341], [graphic design major or sr or grad student]] or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was DHA 5386 until 07-SEP-10

Games of all kinds. Theoretical/practical aspects of making games. Investigation of design process. Rules, strategies, methodologies. Interactivity, choice, action, outcome, rules in game design. Social interaction, story telling, meaning/ideology, semiotics. Signs, cultural meaning.

GDES 8170 - Topics in Graphic Design (Topics course)

(1 cr [max 3]; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 6 credits; may be repeated 6 times)

In-depth investigation of topic, announced in advance.

GDES 8180 - Professional Seminar

(1 cr [max 2]; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring; may be repeated for 4 credits; may be repeated 4 times)

Professional development issues/trends.

GDES 8192 - Readings in Graphic Design

(1 cr [max 3]; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

Independent study, review of books/periodicals under tutorial guidance.

GDES 8193 - Directed Study

(1 cr [max 3]; Prereq-instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 8 credits; may be repeated 8 times)

Directed study in graphic design.

GDES 8222 - Plan B Master's Project

(3 cr; Prereq-[Design or DHA master's student], instr consent; S-N or Audit; offered Every Fall & Spring)

Plan B master's project.

GDES 8361 - Color, Design, and Human Perception

(3 cr; Prereq-Basic color theory course or instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was DHA 8361 until 07-SEP-10

Perceptual and psychological aspects of color and design. Human factors of color variables and design strategies that can enhance human experience of, and interaction with, color.

GDES 8362 - The Nature of Representation in Visual Communication

(3 cr; A-F or Audit; offered Periodic Fall & Spring)

Equivalent courses: was DHA 8362 until 07-SEP-10

Theories of representation and studio production (digital, non-digital) centered around representation in culture.

GDES 8990 - MFA Creative Thesis

(6 cr; Prereq-Completed coursework requirements for MFA in DHA w/multimedia emphasis, instr consent; A-F or Audit; offered Every Fall, Spring & Summer; may be repeated for 12 credits; may be repeated 2 times)

Equivalent courses: was DHA 8990 until 07-SEP-10

MFA project.

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