BASIC GRAPHIC DESIGN

ART 346

Course Description

Introduces the basic principles of graphic design. Develop an initial understanding of formal, conceptual, and technical aspects of the field. Emphasis will be given to the importance of working process, presentation and craftsmanship.

Prerequisties

(ART 102 or ART 107 ) and declared in Art , Art Education, Certificate in Art Studio, or Certificate in Graphic Design; or declared in Art MFA or Design + Innovation MS

Satisfies

ART 463 , ART 560 , ART 525 , ART 568 , ART 563 , ART 575 , ART 663 , ART 556 , ART 442 , ART 333 , ART 656 , ART 443 , ART 446 , ART 348 , ART 438 , ART 356 , ART 558 , ART 564 , ART 465 , ART 467 , ART 546 , ART 565 , and ART 458

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.93

8.58% from Historical

Completion Rate

98.33%

0.37% from Historical

A Rate

96.67%

48.39% from Historical

Class Size

77.66% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Mitchell VOLK

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