This course furthers and refines the basic typographic skills using scale, hierarchy, composition, and type choice in creating a variety of forms, including publications, posters, screen-based media, and environments. It emphasizes the clarity and legibility of the message, sequential page design and detailing, integration of type and image, hierarchies and scale relationships, display typography, and typographic word-marks as identities. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: ART R179A or suitable portfolio. Transfer credit: CSU.

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of typography. Emphasis will be on the use of typography in graphic design. Topics include the history of type, aesthetic qualities of letterforms, the anatomy of letter form and practice of typography as they apply to graphics, advertising and visual communication. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: ART R104A. Transfer credit: CSU.

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of graphic design for print and electronic media. Topics include an overview of the commercial and print industry, basic layout design principles, image preparation, color modes and file preparation for print. Student assignments, encompassing design creativity and technical skills, include branding and logo design, brochures, poster and album art. Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: ART R175. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

This course is an introduction to basic drawing experiences. Foundations of drawing will be explored through a variety of techniques and media with an emphasis on line, form, perspective and composition. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.