COMM 340 - Graphic Design

(3 credits)

Students will perform the entire graphic design process: planning, drafting ideas, understanding the elements and principles of design, and using graphic design software to digitally create and produce professional-quality graphics. Topics to be discussed include: universal design, photography, invisible lines, the Pantone Color Scale, enhancing creativity, branding, vector and bitmap programs, and developing graphics for both print and digital mediums. Students will use a hands-on approach working with programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to produce various types of graphic elements and projects.