This course initiates a professional sequence whereby the student receives an introduction to composition, typography, and historical and contemporary concepts in visual communication. It introduces students to page layout software (Adobe InDesign), its relationship to other software packages, and the technical aspects of digital typography.
Outcomes: Students gain an understanding of fundamental principles of visual communication emphasizing typography, the development technical skills in materials and techniques, and the ability to express formal and creative ideas.
Outcomes: Students gain an understanding of fundamental principles of visual communication emphasizing typography, the development technical skills in materials and techniques, and the ability to express formal and creative ideas.