PBDS 502

Workshop in Graphic Communication

NOTE: This is representative of the syllabi for this course. It is not necessarily the syllabus being used in any one semester.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a hands-on course for students with a limited background in graphic design. Emphasis will be on basic strategies for visual problem solving and techniques for preparing comprehensive layouts.

REQUIRED READINGS: Handouts will be distributed in class.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: There will be a series of lectures, activities and computer projects that will enable students to put into practice information discussed in class. Grades will be based on technical execution of individual design projects, satisfactory completion of a design journal for each project, a final portfolio review, and attendance. All projects must be mounted on black Letramax boards, centered with 2" margins.

SUPPLIES:

2 Sheets 30" x 40" black Letramax, thin

3M Spray Adhesive

X-Acto Knife with extra box of blades

design journal - minimum size = 9 x 12", unlined pages

GRADES:

Design Projects 50%

Design Journal 20%

Final Portfolio 20%

Attendance 10%

Class Participation borderline determiner

PLAGIARISM:

It is illegal and unethical to use someone else's work without properly crediting the source, whether on-line, print, or other. If you are not sure whether to credit a source, or to quote or paraphrase, or to use original language, please ask me in advance—or err on the side of citing the source you are using. If I discover that you have plagiarized material for this class, I will follow the university's policy for violations of academic integrity. (See UB Student Handbook for this policy). Under that policy, the consequences of plagiarism can include failing this course and being expelled from the university.




			PBDS 502 Workshop in Graphic Communication NOTE: This is representative of the syllabi for this course. It is not necessarily the syllabus being used in any one semester. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a hands-on course for students with a limited background in graphic design. Emphasis will be on basic strategies for visual problem solving and techniques for preparing comprehensive layouts. REQUIRED READINGS: Handouts will be distributed in class. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: There will be a series of lectures, activities and computer projects that will enable students to put into practice information discussed in class. Grades will be based on technical execution of individual design projects, satisfactory completion of a design journal for each project, a final portfolio review, and attendance. All projects must be mounted on black Letramax boards, centered with 2" margins. SUPPLIES: 2 Sheets 30" x 40" black Letramax, thin 3M Spray Adhesive X-Acto Knife with extra box of blades design journal - minimum size = 9 x 12", unlined pages GRADES: Design Projects 50% Design Journal 20% Final Portfolio 20% Attendance 10% Class Participation borderline determiner PLAGIARISM: It is illegal and unethical to use someone else's work without properly crediting the source, whether on-line, print, or other. If you are not sure whether to credit a source, or to quote or paraphrase, or to use original language, please ask me in advance—or err on the side of citing the source you are using. If I discover that you have plagiarized material for this class, I will follow the university's policy for violations of academic integrity. (See UB Student Handbook for this policy). Under that policy, the consequences of plagiarism can include failing this course and being expelled from the university. home \| bs, corporate communication \| ba, english \| ma, publications design \| mfa, integrated design \| mfa, creative writing & publishing arts \| people \| portfolio \| facilities \| classes \| undergraduate applications \| graduate applications \| contact \| site index \| university of baltimore