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College of Science

School of Computing and Design

Visual Design

Visual Design prepares students to creatively use images, symbols, typography, color, information and video to solve communication problems.

Concentration courses

Complete required courses are listed in Requirements and Pathways.

Typography

The history of type and the composition of letter forms. Creative projects include designing an alphabet, typographic gestalts, information design, and interpretive typography. Students will also introduce to page layout and typesetting skills.

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Publication Design

Systematic layout of multiple page documents combining text and imagery using grid theory and information hierarchy. Readability and digital production skills are emphasized for both print and digital display delivery.

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Graphic Identity

Students experience the process of designing a graphic identity system consists of a logo and its variations, stationery and graphic standards guide for actual clients.

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