GRD 390 Print Production

Fall

This specialized course is designed to elevate students’ skills to a professional level by focusing on complex design projects and advanced print production techniques. Students will apply critical design thinking with form‐making for print media to build on the foundational knowledge acquired in Elements of Computer Graphics, Introduction to Graphic Design, and Typography I. Through a studio‐based approach, this course strongly emphasizes honing skills in effectively interpreting content, advanced techniques and concepts of vector‐based drawing, image editing, and enhancing viewer engagement and legibility. Students will explore the intricacies of mastering project planning and organization, and color management to solve visual communication challenges, and the ability to deliver files professionally for print. 5 lecture and studio hours. Prerequisite: GRD 206. Graphic Design majors only.

3 credit hours