Graphic Design (MFA) Course Descriptions

Pseudo course block

Course number: GRFX-590.PC
Prerequisite: n/a

The overall intent and direction of each of theýsections of this trio of courses is determined byýthe instructors who teach them. They,ýindividually, bring different professionalýinterests, experiences, and areas of expertise toýeach section. However, students can be assuredýthat, as a group, all of these instructors areýable to inform, direct, and mentor in a wide rangeýof subject areas. While some instructors may takeýthe traditional role of "teacher", others mayýprefer to act as design director, giving studentsýa professional design office experience.

Course number: GRFX-602
Prerequisite: n/a

Students will be asked to explore and pushýboundaries of typography. Students will go throughýseveral analog experiments and layout exercisesýthat reinforce their understanding of the layoutýand the use of type. These will be realized usingýtraditional letterpress typesetting and printingýtechniques, and as well as investigating type andýletterforms through alternative methods such asýlino-cuts and mask printing. Students will have toýslow down and rethink how one might develop designýconcepts using the forms and gestures inherent inýthis analog process.

Course number: GMGX-608
Prerequisite: n/a

A deeper-dive into the relevancy of analogýtypography to the creative landscape. As anýextension to graduate studies, the studio will beýa space for discussion of the changing use ofýlanguage within historical contexts. Students willýbe will be asked to examine the use of typographyýin their practice, and what they can learn fromýanalogue methodologies. Students will go throughýseveral analog experiments that expands theirýunderstanding of type + meaning. This section isýideal for all Graduate-level students

Course number: GMGX-607
Prerequisite: n/a

Introduces narrative sequence through temporal orýspatial means. Messaging in 3 moves or moreý(images, screens, pages, sentences) or in 3ýdimensions. Media agnostic (students may chooseýan appropriate medium/method). Builds on CD1+2ýbut adds serial/multiple communication. Dealsýwithýseries/stories/sequences/choices/transitions.ýProject types: Messaging in sequence. Multipleýpages or screens. Image or language sequences.ýStoryboards. Interaction or navigation choices.ýMore complex grids. Multi-page documents. Motion

Course number: GRFX-506
Prerequisite: n/a

Course description and learning outcome:ýDeveloping a graphic voice for client or message.ýConsistency of voice through differentýmedia/contexts. Importance of design as editingý(research, content forms) and designer as authorýof content. May involve branding. More complexýproblems than CD 1, 2, 3. Media agnostic. Opens upýto communicating solutions in print, packaging,ýmotion, interactive, environmental, 3D.ýProject types: Longer more in depth projects, 1 orý2 per term. Possibility of student-generatedýprojects aligned to their individual interests orýin collaboration with work in another class. Maybeýall students work on a different project. ie. Aýtheme is given but they must develop/generateýcontent themselves.

Course number: GRFX-511
Prerequisite: n/a

A Pass in this course means the student hasýsubmitted the thesis and the thesis has beenýapproved by the department. This is the finalýrequirement for graduation.

Course number: GRFX-700
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is a studio that promotes theýrealization of an idea or branding initiativeýacross multiple media, including cultural changeýand actions. A solution may involve print,ýidentity, web, interactive, and environmentalýoptions. It may also be realized with socialýaction or programmatic solutions. Students willýchoose the subject matter and reach a specifiedýgoal across all and any media or practice.

Course number: GRFX-607
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is a studio that promotes theýrealization of an idea or branding initiativeýacross multiple media, including cultural changeýand actions. A solution may involve print,ýidentity, web, interactive, and environmentalýoptions. It may also be realized with socialýaction or programmatic solutions. Students willýchoose the subject matter and reach a specifiedýgoal across all and any media or practice.

Course number: GRFX-606
Prerequisite: n/a

Designers use research as a critical component ofýthe design process to establish a strong problemýfoundation, to discover fresh, unchartedýopportunities, and to test their designýhypotheses. This course focuses on methods forýdesign-centric research as an integral componentýof the design process that can be used in theýstrategic process.

Course number: GRFX-603
Prerequisite: n/a

Designers use research as a critical component ofýthe design process to establish a strong problemýfoundation, to discover fresh, unchartedýopportunities, and to test their designýhypotheses. This course focuses on methods forýdesign-centric research as an integral componentýof the design process that can be used in theýstrategic process.

Course number: GRFX-556
Prerequisite: n/a

Designers use research as a critical component ofýthe design process to establish a strong problemýfoundation, to discover fresh, unchartedýopportunities, and to test their designýhypotheses. This course focuses on methods forýdesign-centric research as an integral componentýof the design process that can be used in theýstrategic process.

Course number: GMGX-556
Prerequisite: n/a

Digital Basics: LinkedIn Learning 2.0 is aýself-directed course completely taught online. Itýcovers the advanced principles of 2D designýsoftware such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, andýInDesign. It leverages the unique relationship ArtýCenter has with LinkedIn Learning to educateýstudents via a select set of online videos andýtutorials. Students watch the videos, learn theýcontent and are tested at the end of the term.ýýHomework is assigned and there is a midterm andýfinal check-in to test skills learned.

Course number: GMGX-550
Prerequisite: n/a

Digital Basics: LinkedIn Learning 2.0 is aýself-directed course completely taught online. Itýcovers the advanced principles of 2D designýsoftware such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, andýInDesign. It leverages the unique relationship ArtýCenter has with LinkedIn Learning to educateýstudents via a select set of online videos andýtutorials. Students watch the videos, learn theýcontent and are tested at the end of the term.ýýHomework is assigned and there is a midterm andýfinal check-in to test skills learned.

Course number: GRFX-550
Prerequisite: n/a

The Graduate Digital Basics: Linkedin Learning 1.0ýcourse provides a recap of Adobe Creative Suiteýproducts: Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.ýThe course also covers fundamentals of graphicýdesign history, typography, grids, and logoýdesign.

Course number: GRFX-500
Prerequisite: n/a

The Graduate Digital Basics: Linkedin Learning 1.0ýcourse provides a recap of Adobe Creative Suiteýproducts: Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.ýThe course also covers fundamentals of graphicýdesign history, typography, grids, and logoýdesign.

Course number: GMGX-500
Prerequisite: n/a

An entrepreneur is a true innovator, someone whoýrecognizes opportunities and organizes theýresources needed to take advantage of them. HenryýKaiser, the steel and automotive magnate, saidýthat entrepreneurs "Find a need and fill it."ýEntrepreneurship is about hard work, reducingýrisk, and promoting a simple solution.ýEntrepreneurs have a "prove it" attitude andýpursue a complete understanding of how theirýproduct works. Entrepreneurs leave nothing toýchance.

Course number: GRFX-605
Prerequisite: n/a

A continuation of the MFA graduate thesisýprocess.

Course number: GRFX-650
Prerequisite: n/a

A continuation of the MFA graduate thesisýprocess.

Course number: GMGX-650
Prerequisite: n/a

Pseudo course block

Course number: GRFX-604.PC
Prerequisite: n/a

This class focuses on publication design andýprocess/production related to print. The projectýsubject will be a defined study in "Design forýSocial Impact". Students will interrogateýreal-world systems-social, political, economic andýinterpersonal-in order to illustrate chronicýsystemic issues that present themselves globallyýthrough time. The outcome will be produced in theýform of a richly illustrated book thatýsheds light on opportunities for change. Studentsýwill strengthen their narrative-based designýthinking along with applying and advancingýtheir typesetting and layout skills. Students areýexpected to exercise deep research and way-findingýintelligence. We will cover correct fileýorganization and formatting for print, CMYK colorýspace, and working directly with a printer andýbindery. There will be 1 field trip: PrimaryýColor or and Echelon Prepress. Please note thatýthis is a Graduate Graphic Design level course.

Course number: GMGX-512
Prerequisite: n/a

Students will work on a term long projectýinvestigating lesser known areas of typography andýgraphic design. Examples include: art, vernacularýsignage, ephemera, type in film, historicýdocuments, self published zines, packaging, etc.ýStudents will have the opportunity to work in moreýthan one language. While each student will focusýon their own individual interests, outcomes willýbe presented collectively. All members of theýclass will contribute to designatlas.info, anýonline resource for teachers and students. Inýaddition, each student will produce a smallýprinted publication. The class will include fieldýtrips to local archives and guest lectures.ýýStudents will gain experience in: self initiatedýwork, deep research, recognizing lesser knownýdesign histories, critical analysis, understandingýcontext, curation, editing, documentation,ýarchiving, publishing, teaching, expanding theýdesign canon. ýýPre-requisites: 2 year students: Grad Type 1, 3ýyear students: Typography 2

Course number: GRFX-610
Prerequisite: n/a

This course introduces you to 3D design andýanimation techniques using Cinema 4D. By creatingýan animatedýproject, you will learn 3D modeling, lighting,ýtextures, effects and animation. You will considerýthe creation of 3Dýelements used for compositing and learn theýpost-treatment process of 3D renderings.ýGraduate-level students are expected to provideýmore comprehensive research than undergrads and aýwrittený500 word statement related to the project.ýPrerequisite: GMGX-514 Graduate Motion Design 1

Course number: GMGX-614A
Prerequisite: n/a

The overall intent and direction of each of theýsections of this trio of courses is determined byýthe instructors who teach them. They,ýindividually, bring different professionalýinterests, experiences, and areas of expertise toýeach section. However, students can be assuredýthat, as a group, all of these instructors areýable to inform, direct, and mentor in a wideýrangeýof subject areas. While some instructors may takeýthe traditional role of "teacher", others mayýprefer to act as design director, giving studentsýa professional design office experience.ýýRequired 500 word research paper/essay or extraýassigned research by faculty.

Course number: GMGX-612
Prerequisite: n/a

Students in this course will develop skills inýboth iconic and typographic identity systems.ýWorking with their established design system, theyýwill apply it across multiple platforms with anýemphasis on visual interactive applications.

Course number: GMGX-623
Prerequisite: n/a

This class focuses on publication design andýprocess/production related to print.

Course number: GMGX-622
Prerequisite: n/a

In this class students are asked to develop theýname and content for their own magazine project,ýdesigning a format and stylistic model for a fullýissue as well as several sample covers. Emphasisýis placed upon the seamless integration of typeýand imagery, with an attention to typographicýdetailing, as well as the selection, editing andýart direction of photography and illustration.ýInnovative content development and narrativeýstructures are explored with a view to creatingýfresh and stimulating publications.

Course number: GRFX-608
Prerequisite: n/a

From this class you will gain a working knowledgeýof how letterforms are created and collected toýcreate a font. We will focusýprimarily on the construction of individualýletters. To understand this process, we will beginýwith looking at the act of handwriting.ýHowever, this is not a calligraphy class, we areýmerely utilizing some of the same tools. Theýmethod of handwriting to constructýletterforms dates back many centuries and yet itýis still utilized in contemporary font design.ýThis method will help you understandýthe intrinsic nature of each letterform that youýwill, in turn, be able to expand on and create anýoriginal typeface. Our process overýthe term will include pen and paper exercises thatýwill be translated into digital form via the fontýcreation software, Glyphs.ýEventually, you will venture into your ownýpersonal font, and by term's end, you will haveýcompleted a full-functioning font that will beýapplied to a specimen poster as well as itsýprocess documented via a binder. The goal of theýclass is to foster an appreciation ofýletterform creation while you develop a keenýsensitivity to typographic details.ýGraduate-level students are expected to provideýmore comprehensive research than undergrads and aýwritten 500 word statementýrelated to the project.ýPrerequisite:ý. For 3Year students = GMGX-551 Grad Studio 2ý. For 2Year students = GMGX-601 Grad Studio 3

Course number: GMGX-606
Prerequisite: n/a

Having completed Font Design 1, students willýleverage the technical advantages of working withýGlyphs to better understand and put into practiceýwhat is needed to develop font(s) for retailýmarketability. Students will have the option ofýapproaching the class in two manners - and in someýcases, may overlap the scope of both. 1.ýTraditional approach - develop further initiatedýfont from Font Design 1.ý- Build out in to a 'family' of multi-weights andýstyles - Within each font, complete the necessaryýcharacters that are expected from a font that isýsuitable for retail/professional use. Thisýincludes: diacritics, numeral sets and symbolsýOutcome - Documentation of process / Finalýpresentation - Font developed to the extentýthat it can be proposed to a foundry - Font stillýneeding more time - but far enough along for BETAý2. Conceptual approach - Create contextual /ýresponsive font(s) - Utilize OTF feature scriptingýor other tech platforms - Narrow the task requiredýof the font to (a) specific effect(s) - Build outýnecessary character sets to support desired effectý- Employ feature scripting for seamless userýexperience Outcome - Documentation of process /ýFinal presentation - Font that is responsive toýthe content it is set in - Font could beýconsidered for retail development. Graduate-levelýstudents are expected to provide moreýcomprehensive research than undergrads and aýwritten 500 word statement related to theirýproject(s).

Course number: GMGX-656
Prerequisite: n/a

Graduate Forum is a student led class that engagesýin discussions about current design trends, groupýcrits for projects in other classes, and anýinformal study group. The class promotesýself-motivated and organized "study/crit groupýmeetings" and is integral to the Graphic DesignýProgram's Visiting Artist series, inviting guestsýand organizing their event time and structure.ýStudents are required to attend the speakingýevents and other program visiting artist eventsýfrom the undergraduate program and HMCT. Theýcohort can also organize off-site visits to localýcultural institutions and design studios.

Course number: GMGX-621
Prerequisite: n/a

Graduate Forum 2 is the follow-up to GradauteýForum. It is an advanced student led class thatýengages in discussions about current designýtrends, group crits for projects in other classes,ýand an informal study group. The class is integralýto the Graphic Design Program's Visiting Artistýseries, inviting guests and organizing their eventýtime and structure. Students are required toýattend these events and other program visit artistýevents from the undergraduate program and HMCT.ýThe cohort can also organize off-site visits toýlocal cultural institutions and design studios.ýEach student will be required to create a monthlyýzine exploring themes and explored in class.

Course number: GMGX-621A
Prerequisite: n/a

Generative Design teaches how to use code toýcreate designs. It introduces scripting through aýseries of projects thatýare largely visual in nature, and exposes studentsýto the value of generating designs or designýelements through theýuse of code. It emphasizes those experiences andýdesign challenges that are either unique to orýbest handled by theýcreation of a program rather than other means.ýGraduate-level students are expected to provideýmore comprehensive research than undergrads and aýwritten 500ýword statement related to their project(s).

Course number: GMGX-627
Prerequisite: n/a

This course will explore the ways in which newýtools, technologies, and techniques are impactingýthe expanding field of graphic design. Studentsýwill use code to generate form, working withýalgorithmically driven type and image acrossýscreen, print, and space while examining how thisýapproach to design is situated within historical,ýcontemporary, and future contexts. Additionalýresearch and a 500 word written essay to beýsubmitted.

Course number: GMGX-613A
Prerequisite: n/a

This course will explore the ways in which newýtools, technologies and techniques are impactingýthe rapidly expanding field of typographicýpractice. Students will create dynamic typographicýsystems using modularity, data visualization,ýcode-based operations and machine learning, amongýother tools and techniques. Additional researchýand a 500 word written essay to be submitted.

Course number: GMGX-603A
Prerequisite: n/a

This class is concerned with the processes andýprocedures of understanding and orderingýcomplex data into useful and persuasiveýinformation tools.ýGraduate-level students are expected to provideýmore comprehensive research thanýundergrads and a written 500 word statementýrelated to their project(s).

Course number: GMGX-602
Prerequisite: n/a

An inter-disciplinary design studio exploring theýcurrent and emerging relationships between media,ýarchitecture and design. Theýsynergy of electronic media and the builtýenvironment permeates and re-shapes our perceptionýof everyday life; with moving imagesýleaving the confinement of the digital screen toýbecome 3-dimensional building materials. Theýcurriculum proposes and mergesýtheory, research and practice towards theýconception of new ideas and their embodiment andýexecution in the proposal ofýdimensional and graphic forms. Embracing theýintersection of culture and technology, thisýcourse utilizes multiple complimentaryýtools (digital and physical modeling etc.) toýpropose new possibilities for graphicýcommunication.ýGraduate-level students are expected to provideýmore comprehensive research than undergrads and aýwritten 500 word statementýrelated to the project.ýPrerequisite:ý. For 3Year students = GMGX-551 Grad Studio 2ý. For 2Year students = GMGX-601 Grad Studio 3

Course number: GMGX-613
Prerequisite: n/a

An inter-disciplinary design studio exploring theýcurrent and emerging relationships between media,ýarchitecture and design.The synergy of electronicýmediaýand the built environment permeates and re-shapesýour perception of everyday life; with movingýimages leaving the confinement of the TV screen toýbecomeýa 3-dimensional building material in itself. Theýcurriculum proposes and merges theory, researchýand practice towards the conception of new ideasýand theirýembodiment and execution in a thought-provokingýphysical installation piece. Embracing theýintersection of culture and technology, thisýcourse utilizes theýtools at our disposal (software, digital film,ývideo, modeling etc) to re-define or abolish theýboundaries between thought and praxis. Open toýsenior studentsýfrom all majors.ýGraduate-level students are expected to provideýmore comprehensive research than undergrads and aýwritten 500 word statement related to theirýproject(s).

Course number: GMGX-652
Prerequisite: n/a

Contact the Graduate Graphic Design department forýthe course description.

Course number: GMGX-514
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: GRFX-514
Prerequisite: n/a

With a basic foundation of After Effects andýCinema 4D, students will be designing andýexecuting work with an emphasis on honingýfoundational skills, strong visual aesthetics, andýproficient technique. ýýMotion Design 2 incorporates 1) A proficiency ofýusing the tools of After Effects and Cinema 4D 2)ýdeveloping concepts for for projects from ideationýto storyboarding 3) developing a productionýframework to support the execution of the projectý4) executing projects with emphasis on workflow,ýpolish, and final presentation.ýýRequired 500 word research paper/essay or extraýassigned research by faculty.

Course number: GMGX-642
Prerequisite: n/a

This course provides a broad overview of essentialýpackaging design basics, including materials,ýproduction methods, and experimentalýinvestigation.

Course number: GMGX-562
Prerequisite: n/a

This elective course focuses on packaging systemsýas relevant branding mechanisms in contemporaryýconsumer packaging design and development.ýStudents will be exposed to creative concepting asýit relates to strategic planning and thinkingýappropriate to the client's goals and intent asýwell as theýmarket in which the client is positioned.ýAdditional emphasis will be placed on developingýstudents' ability to conduct meaningful researchýand analysis.ýStudents will address projects involving theýrevitalization of existing brands as well asýcreating a brand image vis-224-vis a product,ýidentity and subsequentýpackaging applications within a cogent marketingýprogram.ýGraduate-level students are expected to provideýmore comprehensive research than undergrads and aýwritten 500 word statement related to theirýproject(s).

Course number: GMGX-662
Prerequisite: n/a

The MFA degree requires completion of a graduateýthesis. The thesis is a comprehensive and focusedýundertaking for advanced study. The thesisýenables the student to direct a program of studyýfor a specific experience in graphic design.

Course number: GMGX-661L
Prerequisite: n/a

The MFA degree requires completion of a graduateýthesis. The thesis is a comprehensive and focusedýundertaking for advanced study. The thesisýenables the student to direct a program of studyýfor a specific experience in graphic design.

Course number: GRFX-651L
Prerequisite: n/a

The Project Writing course is designed to helpýstudents develop a level of proficiency andýconfidence with tools for writing about designýfor projects and as a consultant. This includesýthe ability to initiate, develop, and conveyýconcepts in text. Students will work in a studioýsetting on design projects and employ writing toýcommunicate strategy, research, project concepts,ýteam makeup, solutions, and outcome.

Course number: GMGX-604
Prerequisite: n/a

The Project Writing course is designed to helpýstudents develop a level of proficiency andýconfidence with tools for writing about designýfor projects and as a consultant. This includesýthe ability to initiate, develop, and conveyýconcepts in text. Students will work in a studioýsetting on design projects and employ writing toýcommunicate strategy, research, project concepts,ýteam makeup, solutions, and outcome.

Course number: GRFX-504
Prerequisite: n/a

Where did graphic design come from, and whereýmight it be headed? What are the key trends inýculture that are driving design forward today?ýWho are the major players throughout history thatýhave informed graphic design as a practice? Inýthis course, students will dive deep into theýhistory and theory of graphic design in order toýdraw connections to the field's current state.

Course number: GRFX-502
Prerequisite: n/a

The Graduate Seminar serves as an exploration ofýthe issues in the profession. Through a mix ofýdialogue, presentations, visiting artists, andýin-class workshops, we unveil a range of personalýviewpoints and critical perspectives on allýthings design. This seminar continues to be aýforum for discussion on critical issues inýgraphic design, now including innovative businessýmodels and marketing approaches.

Course number: GRFX-552
Prerequisite: n/a

Where did graphic design come from, and whereýmight it be headed? What are the key trends inýculture that are driving design forward today?ýWho are the major players throughout history thatýhave informed graphic design as a practice? Inýthis course, students will dive deep into theýhistory and theory of graphic design in order toýdraw connections to the field's current state.

Course number: GMGX-605
Prerequisite: n/a

Contact the Graduate Graphic Design department forýthe course description.

Course number: GMGX-655
Prerequisite: n/a

Teaches foundational storytelling and design-basedýnarratives. Grauate-level students will write aý500 word research paper.

Course number: GMGX-515
Prerequisite: n/a

Course description and learning outcome: Thisýstudio course begins the process for the graduateýthesis. ýýThe connection of research, analytic process, andýstrategy is the starting point of all work.ýTypography, form, and meaning across media isýemphasized. Students will explore communicationýacross multiple media maintaining a clearýmessaging. Starting with his or her goals, theýstudent will create solutions including: ýýResearch and strategyýBranding and identityýCommunication with client, designer, and audienceýConceptual deconstruction ýConcept and form. ýRelationship between word, image, symbol, andýtechnology ýýProject types: ý1. Brand communication across media: print,ýmotion, web, packaging, social media, space andýexperience. ý2. Personal explorations and risk taking viaýdisruptive solutionsý3. Fast prototyping and public dissemination ofýconcepts

Course number: GMGX-501
Prerequisite: n/a

Course description and learning outcome: Thisýstudio course begins the process for the graduateýthesis. ýýThe connection of research, analytic process, andýstrategy is the starting point of all work.ýTypography, form, and meaning across media isýemphasized. Students will explore communicationýacross multiple media maintaining a clearýmessaging. Starting with his or her goals, theýstudent will create solutions including: ýýResearch and strategyýBranding and identityýCommunication with client, designer, and audienceýConceptual deconstruction ýConcept and form. ýRelationship between word, image, symbol, andýtechnology ýýProject types: ý1. Brand communication across media: print,ýmotion, web, packaging, social media, space andýexperience. ý2. Personal explorations and risk taking viaýdisruptive solutionsý3. Fast prototyping and public dissemination ofýconcepts

Course number: GRFX-501
Prerequisite: n/a

This studio course continues the process for theýgraduate thesis. Concepts with typography, form,ýand meaning are explored. In addition, studentsýbegan examination of other professional aspects:ýmarketing, leadership, business models, branding,ýentrepreneurial development, self-authorship, andýdesign for good.

Course number: GMGX-551
Prerequisite: n/a

Section 01+02 must be taken in the same term.ýDifferent day, meets two times per week.ýýThis studio course continues the process for theýgraduate thesis. Concepts with typography, form,ýand meaning are explored. In addition, studentsýbegan examination of other professional aspects:ýmarketing, leadership, business models, branding,ýentrepreneurial development, self-authorship, andýdesign for good.

Course number: GRFX-551
Prerequisite: n/a

Contact the Gradaute Graphic Design department forýthe course description.

Course number: GMGX-601
Prerequisite: n/a

Contact the Gradaute Graphic Design department forýthe course description.

Course number: GMGX-651
Prerequisite: n/a

The thesis is a comprehensive and focusedýundertaking for advanced study. The thesis enablesýthe student to direct a program of study for aýspecific experience in graphic design.

Course number: GMGX-661A
Prerequisite: n/a

1. In this class students will work with a "realýworld" client. The clients include: Mohawk Paper,ýKPCC, JPL, and possibly one other. Each clientýwill have a specific need that should beýidentified. Teams of six students will beýassigned to each client. These teams willýresearch and develop the strategy for the client.ýThis will include the parameters of the project,ýcommunication goals, and suggested deliverables. ýýUpon agreement of these items, each student willýindividually design the solutions based on his orýher interpretation of the criteria and needs. Theýclient will present the issues and answerýquestions week 1. They will return at mid-termýweek 7 for review and comments. The final optionsýwill be presented to the client week 14.ýý2. Concurrently, students will begin developingýthe concept and plan for their graduate thesisýproject. This is a proposition or argument thatýyou will support through research. The resultýwill be a project, completed in Graduate Thesis 2ýthat explores and articulates your answer to theýproposition in written, oral, and visual form. Weýwill discuss the thesis process in more detailýduring the fall term.

Course number: GRFX-601
Prerequisite: n/a

GRAD THESIS 1:ýThe Thesis process is a comprehensive and focusedýundertaking for advanced study. It enables theýstudent to self-direct and design a thesis programýto gain specific knowledge and experience inýgraphic design.ýAn MGx Thesis results in an Independent DesignýProject that will advance new knowledge andýinitiate innovative and inspiring discussion aboutýGraphic Design.ýOver the Fall term, Grad Thesis 1 will provide forýthe research, development, and articulation of aýThesis/Topic and graduate Design Project for theýSpring term.ýSimultaneously, Thesis 1 will incorporate aýbifurcated SPRINT track focused on developing aýGraphic Design Ideology to encourage creativeýideation and making.ýStudents will define and defend a propositionýwithin the field of Graphic Design.ýStudents will contribute new (stimulating andýeducational) knowledge to (the field of) GraphicýDesign.ýStudents will define methodologies for researchýand execution of the said proposition.ýStudents will participate in critical dialogýamongst peers, faculty, and industry leaders.ýSpecifically, students will accomplish next-levelýskills, including:ýInnovative Thinking, Concept Development &ýExecution Design Development, Rigorous Research,ýThorough Documentation, Writing, Project Planning,ýManagement, and production Excellence in WorkýProduct, Process Articulation,ýand Clear Communication and Presentation Skills.

Course number: GMGX-611A
Prerequisite: n/a

This class is a lab to explore and complete workýfor Grad Thesis 1.ýýGrad Thesis 1 assignment:ý1. In this class students will work with a "realýworld" client. The clients include: Mohawk Paper,ýKPCC, JPL, and possibly one other. Each clientýwill have a specific need that should beýidentified. Teams of six students will beýassigned to each client. These teams willýresearch and develop the strategy for the client.ýThis will include the parameters of the project,ýcommunication goals, and suggested deliverables. ýýUpon agreement of these items, each student willýindividually design the solutions based on his orýher interpretation of the criteria and needs. Theýclient will present the issues and answerýquestions week 1. They will return at mid-termýweek 7 for review and comments. The final optionsýwill be presented to the client week 14.

Course number: GRFX-601L
Prerequisite: n/a

This class is a lab to explore and complete workýfor Grad Thesis 1.ýýGrad Thesis 1 assignment:ý1. In this class students will work with a "realýworld" client. The clients include: Mohawk Paper,ýKPCC, JPL, and possibly one other. Each clientýwill have a specific need that should beýidentified. Teams of six students will beýassigned to each client. These teams willýresearch and develop the strategy for the client.ýThis will include the parameters of the project,ýcommunication goals, and suggested deliverables. ýýUpon agreement of these items, each student willýindividually design the solutions based on his orýher interpretation of the criteria and needs. Theýclient will present the issues and answerýquestions week 1. They will return at mid-termýweek 7 for review and comments. The final optionsýwill be presented to the client week 14.

Course number: GMGX-611L
Prerequisite: n/a

A continuation of the MFA graduate thesis. Theýthesis is a comprehensive and focused undertakingýfor advanced study. The thesis enables theýstudent to direct a program of study for aýspecific experience in graphic design.

Course number: GRFX-651
Prerequisite: n/a

Graduate Transmedia will explore the ways inýwhich typographically-driven identity systemsýfunction seamlessly with in a variety ofýtraditional and emerging media. Emphasis will beýplaced on understanding the unique opportunitiesýeach media-type affords through Print, Screen andýSpatial contexts. Students will be encouraged toýdevelop innovative design solutions in responseýto the changing social and technologicalýconditions of visual communication. Additionalýresearch and a 500 word written essay to beýsubmitted.

Course number: GMGX-613B
Prerequisite: n/a

Graduate Transmedia will explore the ways inýwhich typographically-driven identity systemsýfunction seamlessly with in a variety ofýtraditional and emerging media. Emphasis will beýplaced on understanding the unique opportunitiesýeach media-type affords through Print, Screen andýSpatial contexts. Students will be encouraged toýdevelop innovative design solutions in responseýto the changing social and technologicalýconditions of visual communication.

Course number: GRFX-604
Prerequisite: n/a

Students in Type 5 will develop a dynamic visualýlanguage, logotype, and graphic elements for aýCultural Entity that will engage innovativeýsolutions and working prototypes for traditionalýand merging media to be appied to print, screenýand apatial contexts. Additional researchýand a 500 word written essay to be submitted.

Course number: GMGX-693
Prerequisite: n/a

This class is designed to give graduate graphicýdesign students a more intensive experience withýcritical typographic skills. The class will focusýon core typographic structure, scale, hierarchy,ýand composition. This includes typefaceýidentification and choice, grid structures, AdobeýIn Design typographic tools, color, andýtypographic standards (rags, old style vsýaligning numerals, punctuation, and characters).

Course number: GRFX-503
Prerequisite: n/a

This class is designed to give graduate graphicýdesign students a more intensive experience withýcritical typographic skills. The class will focusýon core typographic structure, scale, hierarchy,ýand composition. This includes typefaceýidentification and choice, grid structures, AdobeýIn Design typographic tools, color, andýtypographic standards (rags, old style vsýaligning numerals, punctuation, and characters).

Course number: GMGX-503
Prerequisite: n/a

Work with typography in particular contexts,ýallowing the individual nature of the projectýcontent and audience to start influencing andýdetermining their typographic choices. Refine theýfundamentals of typography, with emphasis on theýformal aspects of designing with typographicýelements, and the responsibilities inherent inýworking with visible language.

Course number: GRFX-507
Prerequisite: n/a

Students in Graduate Typography 2 will refineýtypographic visual languages, grid structures,ýand graphic elements. Following skills learned inýGraduate Typography I, projects will range fromýpublications, posters, and screen based media toýenvironments.

Course number: GRFX-555
Prerequisite: n/a

Students in Graduate Typography 2 will refineýtypographic visual languages, grid structures,ýand graphic elements. Following skills learned inýGraduate Typography I, projects will range fromýpublications, posters, and screen based media toýenvironments.

Course number: GMGX-553
Prerequisite: n/a

Contact the Graduate Graphic Design department forýthe course description.

Course number: GMGX-603
Prerequisite: n/a

Contact the Graduate Graphic Design department forýthe course description.

Course number: GMGX-653
Prerequisite: n/a

Visual Interaction Design (VxD) covers the processýof designing branded experiences throughýinteractive systems that are largelyývisual in nature. Students are taken through theýentire process of conceptualization, research,ýexploration, refinement, andýcommunication of a project.ýThe course emphasizes process. To that end, itýexplores the application Experience Design throughýthe use of scenario basedýmethods; branding and visual design through theýdevelopment of brand values and identity marks;ýInteraction and User ExperienceýDesign through the employment of research,ýstructuring frameworks such as structure maps andýwireframes, user testing, andýbehavior design; And design communication throughýthe application of cinematics and storytelling. Itýis possible, and evenýencouraged to use a project from a branding andýidentity class done previously or concurrently.ýGraduate-level students are expected to provideýmore comprehensive research than undergrads and aýwritten 500 word statementýrelated to the project.ýPrerequisite: GMGX-561 VXD1: Intro to UI

Course number: GMGX-671
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is an introduction to WebýTechnologies, taught from the perspective of aýdesigner not a programer. Focusing on type, layoutýand readabilityýwhile retaining a responsive environment. Thisýcovers HTML, with a strong emphasis on semanticýHTML, and CSS. Basic Javascript techniques andýLibraries for a more interactive experience.ýBrowser based animation, transformation effects,ýand accessibility. Basic Search EngineýOptimization (SEO)ýtechniques, and basic web support and managementý(Host/Domain/IP addresses/FTP).

Course number: GMGX-624
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: GRFX-590
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: GRFX-690
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: GRFX-596
Prerequisite: n/a

An inter-disciplinary design studio exploring theýcurrent and emerging relationships between media,ýarchitecture and design. The synergy ofýelectronic media and the built environmentýpermeates and re-shapes our perception ofýeveryday life; with moving images leaving theýconfinement of the TV screen to become aý3-dimensional building material in itself. Theýcurriculum proposes and merges theory, researchýand practice towards the conception of new ideasýand their embodiment and execution in aýthought-provoking physical installation piece.ýEmbracing the intersection of culture andýtechnology, this course utilizes the tools at ourýdisposal (software, digital film, video, modelingýetc) to re-define or abolish the boundariesýbetween thought and praxis.

Course number: GRFX-505
Prerequisite: n/a

A review of the MFA graduate thesisýprocess.

Course number: GRFX-600
Prerequisite: n/a

A review of the MFA graduate thesisýprocess.

Course number: GMGX-600
Prerequisite: n/a

In this course students will learn leadershipýtechniques for individuals, teams, andýorganizations. They will gain an understanding ofýhow to create entrepreneurial ventures fromýself-initiated projects, and manage existingýprojects of different scales. They will learn howýdesign is developed with a collaborativeýstructure and how leadership skills vary based onýthe business context.

Course number: GRFX-609
Prerequisite: n/a

In this course students will learn leadershipýtechniques for individuals, teams, andýorganizations. They will gain an understanding ofýhow to create entrepreneurial ventures fromýself-initiated projects, and manage existingýprojects of different scales. They will learn howýdesign is developed with a collaborativeýstructure and how leadership skills vary based onýthe business context.

Course number: GMGX-609
Prerequisite: n/a

In this course students will learn leadershipýtechniques for individuals, teams, andýorganizations. They will gain an understanding ofýhow to create entrepreneurial ventures fromýself-initiated projects, and manage existingýprojects of different scales. They will learn howýdesign is developed with a collaborativeýstructure and how leadership skills vary based onýthe business context.

Course number: GRFX-553
Prerequisite: n/a

This 0-credit lab grants recent alumni access toýcampus facilities and resources as needed toýcomplete your final projects and portfolio workýfrom the last semester. Access will be coordinatedýwith our facilities team in a safe and staggeredýschedule. Students will need to communicate withýtheir department a specific list of projects andýidentify the specific resources you need toýcomplete your work.

Course number: GRFX-691
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: GRFX-510
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: GRFX-695
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: GRFX-595
Prerequisite: n/a

Pseudo course block

Course number: GRFX-ELE.PC3
Prerequisite: n/a

Pseudo course block

Course number: GRFX-501.PC
Prerequisite: n/a

Pseudo course block

Course number: GRFX-551.PC
Prerequisite: n/a

Pseudo course block

Course number: GRFX-601.PC
Prerequisite: n/a

Pseudo course block

Course number: GRFX-ELE.PC6
Prerequisite: n/a

Pseudo course block

Course number: GRFX-651.PC
Prerequisite: n/a

Required course for student that have completedýall their course work but have not completed theirýthesis. This "0" unit, no cost course should beýtaken every semester until the thesis is complete.

Course number: GRFX-699
Prerequisite: n/a

Type 3 asks students to apply what they haveýlearned in Type 2 to particular contexts, allowingýthe individual nature of the project content andýaudience to start influencing and determiningýtheir typographic choices.

Course number: GRFX-512
Prerequisite: n/a

This class is an introductory exploration of theýconcepts and technologies in web design. Usingýlargely static content, the student learns how toýdesign and build a site of a promotional natureýthat is respectful of the communication objectiveýwhile being visually distinctive and engaging.

Course number: GRFX-513
Prerequisite: n/a

Web Design introduces students to web technologiesýand the basics of web design. They learn how toýorganize content, visually design sites, and buildýa working prototype by applying a basicýunderstanding of HTML and CSS, also taught in theýclass. Students also take a workshop to help themýwith web technologies.

Course number: GMGX-561
Prerequisite: n/a

This course explores the foundations of interfaceýdesign for the standard screen. Although thisýclass can be taken independently, it is best takenýconcurrently with Scripting Foundations, theýadvantage being that one execution can be used forýboth classes.ýýBy allowing students to develop ideas without theýburden of having to make them, this course placesýthe entire emphasis on the development andýcommunication of strong concepts.ýý

Course number: GRFX-515
Prerequisite: n/a