• DESGR 1600: Typography 1

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This studio course introduces students to the basic elements and principles of typography, form and space. Students will gain an understanding of typography as an integral part of design and develop basic typesetting skills. Prerequisites: Full Major status in Graphic Design OR Emphasis in Illustration Corequisites: ART 2206
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• DESGR 2200: Communication Design 2

  4.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  In this studio course, required of all BFA majors in Graphic Design, students will learn essential methods and techniques that inform the creation of visual communications that are at once intelligible and engaging. This course is concerned with the continued building of basic formal and conceptual skills as applied to visual communication, with an emphasis on design process and critical thinking. Students will apply both manual and digital methods towards the completion of theoretical design assignments. Prerequisites: 'B-' or better in (DESGR 1100, DESGR 1600, ART 2205, ART 2206, ART 2207) AND 'C+' or better in at least three of (ART 2201, 2202, 2203, 2204, 2208) AND completion of Graphic Design First-year Review. Corequisites: DESGR 2600
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• DESGR 2300: Communication Design 3

  4.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  In this intermediate-level studio course, required of all BFA majors in Graphic Design, students' visual communication skills will be further developed through response to increasingly complex design problems, emphasizing conceptual thinking, visual voice, and sustained engagement. Students will apply both manual and digital methods towards the completion of theoretical 2D and 3D design assignments that speculate on practical application. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in DESGR 2200 AND DESGR 2600 AND ART 2201 AND ART 2203 AND ART 2204 AND ART 2208. Corequisites: DESGR 2700.
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• DESGR 2600: History Graphic Design

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  An overview of the history of graphic communication. Topics covered include: the invention of the written language, the origin of printing, graphic design in the Renaissance and Victorian eras, Art Nouveau, Pictorial Modernism, International Typographic Style, Post-Modernism, contemporary conceptual and new wave movements. Emphasis is on the Post-Art Nouveau eras. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in ART 2205 AND ART 2206 AND ART 2207 AND (Full Major status in Graphic Design OR Emphasis in Illustration OR Emphasis in Book Arts)
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• DESGR 2700: Typography 2

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This studio course, required of all BFA majors in Graphic Design, is an intermediate level exploration of typographic design as a practical form of visual problem solving. Structures, grids, methods and technical skills related to typography as applied to professional graphic design practice will be addressed. This course will build and expand upon foundational typography, both formally and conceptually. By doing so, students gain valuable experience in the skillful manipulation of type for more advanced applications. Prerequisites: 'B-' or better in DESGR 1600 AND 'C+' or better in DESGR 2200 AND DESGR 2600. Corequisites: DESGR 2300.
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• DESGR 3400: Communication Design 4

  4.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This advanced-level studio course, required of all BFA majors in Graphic Design, is focused on the student's skillful creation of complex visual communication systems with an emphasis on practical applications related to branding, identity, information graphics, and experiential graphic design. Various research methods, strategies, techniques, and production processes that emulate professional practices will be explored. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in (DESGR 2300 AND DESGR 2700) AND completion of Graphic Design Second-year Review.
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• DESGR 3500: Communication Design 5

  4.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This advanced-level studio course, required of all BFA majors in Graphic Design, is focused on the student's skillful creation of complex visual communication systems with an emphasis on practical applications related to the design of user-centered experiences and interactivity in digital spaces. Various research methods, strategies, ideation techniques, and production processes that emulate professional practices will be explored. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in DESGR 2600 AND 'C-' or better in DESGR 3400.
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• DESGR 3800: Typography 3

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This studio course, required of all BFA majors in Graphic Design, builds upon principles, concepts methods and processes developed in Typography 1 & 2. Students will engage in advanced typographic practice through investigation of multi-dimensional typographic systems for analog, digital and built environments. Students will learn how to typographically visualize complex data and apply effective strategies of communication for specific user audiences within specific contexts. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in DESGR 2700 AND completion of Graphic Design Second-year Review.
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• DESGR 3900: Design Strategy

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This studio course, required of all BFA majors in Graphic Design, introduces students to solving users' problems quickly while adapting to ever-changing demands of the modern world. This human-centered approach enables students to form intent behind an outcome ' focusing on research, prototyping, collaboration and rapid iteration. Prerequisites: 'C+' or better in (DESGR 2300 AND DESGR 2600 AND DESGR 2700) AND completion of Graphic Design Second-year Review.
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• DESGR 4100: Visiting Designer

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This studio course, required of all BFA majors in Graphic Design, introduces students to leading professionals in the field of graphic design through workshops led by guest lecturers. Workshops will expose students to professional practices with an emphasis on studio driven projects. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in DESGR 3400 AND DESGR 3800
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