GRD 411 - Communication Design II

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

Use the fundamental principles and elements learned in Communication Design I as a guide to make effective design decisions. Learn how to combine images, color and type to create high-impact layouts. This course encourages creative thinking and problem-solving. Credit will not be granted for both WDV 151 and GRD 411 .
Prerequisite: GRD 403
Competencies

Review application of principles of graphic design to create effective visual communication layouts
Review application of elements of graphic design to effectively communicate intended message.
Follow industry standard design process to create effective visual communication layouts
Explore the creative process
Identify inspirational creative resources
Implement information given in a creative brief to create a variety of effective visual communication pieces
Demonstrate the ability to conceptualize effective visual communication ideas.
Demonstrate the ability to create a visual identify for a brand or group.
Effectively present their own design solutions to others.
Effectively participate in critiques of their own and other student and professional design solution