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Oct 23, 2026
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ART 1151 - Graphic Design II
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
Graphic Design II will provide students the opportunity to explore current graphic design software programs and concepts in depth. Students will apply the software creating advanced designs and images. The course will cover major visual design principles and how design influences the consumer market. A portfolio of work will be produced that reflects an in-depth understanding of design software and thematic images. Students will be required to buy additional supplies that are not covered by the course fee, see course notes in eServices or contact the instructor. Students should be prepared to spend between 6-8 hours per week outside of class working on assignments in the on-campus art studios and facilities.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): ART 1150
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: Advanced computer skills
Additional fee to student: Yes
Learner Outcomes
- Manipulate the interactive relationship between software programs on an advanced level.
- Create designs that apply to real life situations.
- Create designs that manipulate the viewer’s mood and desire.
- Create a portfolio of work with a related theme.
- Collaborate with classmates on a team project, working in a collaborative environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of design history, styles and movements.
- Articulate your aesthetic ideas and provide feedback to classmates regarding their design ideas.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the power and influence of visual images on the viewer.
- Have an increased awareness of their immediate visual world.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Survey of the expressive qualities of graphics and design, on advanced level
- Survey of design software techniques, and principles of computer design skills, on a developed level
- Exploration of software used in creating graphic images
- Examination of the visual landscape and the role of computer design in history, in depth
- Critical response to works of art in the tradition of graphics and digital media, in depth
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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