Syllabus Winter 2007            

 

GD3431 ADVANCED DESIGN Section G1

                                                           

Meeting Times and Location:

Tuesday & Thursday 8am - 10:50am Rm233

 

 

Instructor Name:

Clay B. DuVal E-Mail: clay@hotpepe.com Cell:612-382-4944

 

 

Office Hours and Location:

Monday & Wednesday 2:00pm – 3:00pm Rm 329

Course Description:

This advanced course enhances and builds on skills developed in fundamental design courses. Refining typographic skills and furthering design sensitivities will be emphasized. Critical analysis and evaluation will be explored in the context of goal-focused design objectives. Portfolio quality projects will be developed. (GD1401 Fundamentals of Design; GD1402 Drawing and Perspective)

 

 

Course Length:

11 Weeks

 

 

Contact Hours:

60

 

 

Credit Value:

4 Credits

 

 

 

Course Competencies:
€ Analyze and define design challenges

·       Identify target audience

·       Integrate design elements effectively for specific goal-focused problem solving

·       Select and employ innovative typography

·       Develop and use critical thinking in the design process

·       Develop concepts from thumbnail sketches through comprehensive output

·       Verify that outcomes meet design objectives

·       Demonstrate curiosity

 

Books: No specific book is used for this class. You are expected use resources of our library and local bookstores for references. Design is a trend based industry and students who want to do well should be tuned in to current and past design trends. Successful designers stay abreast of trends and new media.

 

Materials and Supplies: Current design resources

 

Estimated Homework Hours: 4 hours per week

 

Technology Needed: Digital media and current software

Note: GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDENTS need to get C or better in order to pass the class (any grade lower than C will result in failing the class, and retaking it).

Class Policies

 

See Course Policies handout

 

It is Ai Minnesota policy not to discriminate against qualified students with documented disabilities in its educational programs, activities or services. If you have a disability-related need for adjustments or other accommodations in this class, contact Pam Boersig, Dean of student affairs by E-mail at pboersig@aii.edu, by phone at 612-656-6865, or by stopping down to the Student Affairs Office located in Room 002.

 

Weekly Outline:

See Calendar Handout.