Graphic Design

Campus Closed and Classes Canceled

Due to continuing severe weather and heavy snowfall, the campus is CLOSED through Wednesday, Dec. 4. All classes are canceled for Monday, Dec. 2, and Tuesday, Dec. 3. Classes on Wednesday, Dec. 4, will be online and asynchronous.

The City of Erie remains under a shelter-in-place order due to the ongoing lake-effect snow warning, which is in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday. ��

We ask that students delay returning to campus. If possible, plan to arrive late Wednesday morning or early afternoon, weather permitting.

Graphic Design

Minor

Course Requirements

ART 128: Basic Computer Design (3 credits)
ART 220: Typographic Foundations (3 credits)
ART 221: Digital Imagery (3 credits)
Four (4) Electives from the Graphic Design Major (12 credits)

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Learning Outcomes

Taking an introduction to basic design concepts, computer literacy, and software competency.
Experiencing three of the basic types of publishing tools used by designers -- Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Learning basic theories and skills by creating a variety of exercises and a portfolio of professional works to better understand design; lifelong design issues and tasks through theoretical exercises, typography projects,��readings, and client projects; as well as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and Dimension.
Exploring Photoshop image creation and manipulation, emphasizing proper file creation, learning, and utilizing specialized tools; applying proper design theories to computer-generated art; and tutorials for special effects.
Participating in projects with various kinds of photo collage and retouching as it relates to a variety of clients.