Indiana University Bloomington
S250: Introduction to Design Practice (Freshmen)
Drawing and perception in the history and practice of visual communication. The goals of this course are the development of basic visual and craft skills through fundamental exercises.
S352: Production for the Graphic Designer (Junior/Senior)
Preparing design projects for final production processes, including a survey of printing processes. Investigations into graphic design industry terminologies and production practices.
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston
Art 160: Introduction to Communication Design (Freshmen)
An introduction to the methods, processes, and principles of communication design. Portfolio review required for completion.
Art 260: Communication Design I (Sophomore)
Design methodology and process, including problem definition, ideation, composition, and presentation. Culminates in a portfolio review, which is a pass/fail entry requirement to the major.
Art 261: Typography (Sophomore)
Introduction to the fundamental nomenclature, anatomy, and usage of typography in a communication design context.
Art 262: Communication Design II (Sophomore)
Communication design formats and information design hierarchies developed in a problem-solving context. Includes advanced typography, document design and creation, and research issues.
Art 360: Advanced Typography (Junior)
Emphasis on problems in typography with special uses of the computer.
Art 362: Computer Graphics (Junior)
Exploration of the uses of contemporary computer software and hardware for the creation of graphic design projects.
Art 413: Theory and Practice (Senior)
Investigations into communication design theory resulting in projects for the portfolio.
Art 415: Directed Studies in Communication Design (Sophomore–Grad)
Directed research projects for the communication design portfolio.
Art 471: Investigations in Communication Design (Junior/Senior/Grad)
Advanced research projects in communication design while working within a design team.
Art 575: Directed Projects in Communication Design (Graduate)
Emphasis on development of practical experience in designer-client relationships and the use of advanced digital design technology to create and disseminate project work.