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Pbds 751

Special Topics: Graphic Design

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

(Topic Changes from semester to semester. Here's a sample∞)

Designer's Survival Guide

COURSE OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course you should be able to: develop a design strategy by creating a list of questions to ask potential clients; execute comprehensive layouts capable of being printed on a conventional printing press; communicate with print vendors using standard printing terminology; and troubleshoot basic pre-press issues.

REQUIRED READINGS: Handouts will be distributed in class.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: There will be a series of activities and computer projects that will enable you to put into practice information discussed in class. Although I encourage you to put thought and effort into your designs, this is a production and not a design course and, as such, project grades will be based on technical execution. In addition to these projects, you will be required to complete a one-day vendor internship and present your findings in a paper and to the class. Attendance is mandatory as you will be responsible for materials not available elsewhere.

GRADES:

Project #1 Self-Mailer -- 15 points

Project #2 Brochure Package/Color Separations -- 15 points

Project #3 Internship/Paper/Presentation -- 25 points

Project #4 Invitation Package/Ad -- 15 points

Final Exam -- 15 points

Attendance -- 15 points

Class Participation -- borderline determiner

OVERVIEW:

Pre-Design Considerations

Pre-Press Considerations

Post Production Issues

Miscellaneous Topics

Final Review

Final Exam

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've 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 751 Special Topics: Graphic Design NOTE: This is representative of the syllabi for this course. It is not necessarily the syllabus being used in any one semester. (Topic Changes from semester to semester. Here's a sample∞) Designer's Survival Guide COURSE OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course you should be able to: develop a design strategy by creating a list of questions to ask potential clients; execute comprehensive layouts capable of being printed on a conventional printing press; communicate with print vendors using standard printing terminology; and troubleshoot basic pre-press issues. REQUIRED READINGS: Handouts will be distributed in class. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: There will be a series of activities and computer projects that will enable you to put into practice information discussed in class. Although I encourage you to put thought and effort into your designs, this is a production and not a design course and, as such, project grades will be based on technical execution. In addition to these projects, you will be required to complete a one-day vendor internship and present your findings in a paper and to the class. Attendance is mandatory as you will be responsible for materials not available elsewhere. GRADES: Project #1 Self-Mailer -- 15 points Project #2 Brochure Package/Color Separations -- 15 points Project #3 Internship/Paper/Presentation -- 25 points Project #4 Invitation Package/Ad -- 15 points Final Exam -- 15 points Attendance -- 15 points Class Participation -- borderline determiner OVERVIEW: Pre-Design Considerations Pre-Press Considerations Post Production Issues Miscellaneous Topics Final Review Final Exam 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've 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