Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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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:
  • The ability to solve communication problems.
  • Research and information gathering, analysis, generation of alternative solutions.
  • Prototyping, user testing, and evaluation of outcomes.
  • The ability to describe and respond to the audiences and contexts which communication solutions must address. Recognition of the physical, cognitive, cultural, and social human factors that shape design decisions.
  • The ability to create and develop visual form in response to communication problems.
  • Understand principles of visual organization/composition and information hierarchy.
  • Understand symbolic representation.
  • Understanding the proper use of Typography and its various applications.
  • An understanding of tools and technology, including the creation, reproduction, and distribution of visual messages.
  • An understanding of design history, theory and criticism.
  • An understanding of basic business practices, including the ability to organize design projects and to work productively as a member of teams.

GD 4000 Course Learning Outcome Rubric  



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