This studio course is an introduction to methods for visual communication--thinking and making through text, image, and the interaction of the two. A series of exercises and long-term projects will engage with the many facets of graphic design--typography, image generation, systems, craft, research, and language. Occasional lectures, readings, and presentations will provide historical context and precedent for contemporary graphic design. Through iterative exploration, students will develop a comfort with fundamental graphic design principles and tools. |