COMM 441Advanced Graphic Design for Communications

3 credits · Communications · Penn State

Theory and practice designing graphic visual communication in commercial, non- commercial, and fine art formats for print and on-line media. COMM 441 Advanced Graphic Design (3) An advanced examination of graphic design. Students develop proficiencies in the art, craft, formats, and vocabulary of commercial graphic design by creating original work in a series of hands-on projects. During the semester, students learn to research, organize, and interpret verbal and visual information and to solve increasingly complex communication problems. They will further refine their creative problem solving and collaborative production skills. By semester end, students will have begun to develop their own styles and are able to verbally articulate it to others. Assignments generally include topics such as interactive media design, animation, advertising design, and infographic design.