GD 4000 - Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Review

Credits: 0

Students who are registered for GD 4990 - Graphic Design Graduation Portfolio class are required to participate in a departmental senior portfolio review. In this review students demonstrate an understanding of the design process; show a proficiency in presenting their work professionally and an overall comprehension of their field.

Corequisites: GD 4990 - Graphic Design Graduation Portfolio

Notes: This course is Pass/Fail.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Students solve communication problems through visual design.
Students apply research, information gathering and analysis to generate alternative solutions.
Students create prototypes, apply user testing and evaluate outcomes.
Students describe and respond to the audiences and contexts, which communication solutions must address.
Students recognize the physical, cognitive, cultural, and social human factors that shape human decisions.
Students create visual form in response to communication problems.
Students understand symbolic representation.
Students apply principles of visual organization/composition and information hierarchy.
Students apply typography properly in its various applications.
Students use industry based tools in the creation, reproduction, and distribution of visual messages.
Students examine their position within design history, theory, and criticism.
Students show basic business practices, including the ability to organize and work productively as a member of a team.