ART 3021:Publication Design

2 Class Hours 4 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ART 3020
The focus of this course is typography and advanced page layout for print and electronic publications (magazines, newsletters, brochures, web pages, etc.), and the benefits of each for the intended audience, with emphasis on accessibility and reach. Students will demonstrate their understanding of visual structural systems (grids) to produce a cohesive group of layouts in a variety of document formats. Students will develop experience in the building of good design structure and organization and address the importance of the role of the designer in the design process, design analysis and evaluation.