GRA 283 Letterform I. (3)
fall only
Drawing of letterforms with focus on proportion and structure. Introduction to letterform nomenclature and classifications. 6 hours a week. Fee or deposit. Prerequisites: DSC 122; acceptance into Graphic Design program.

GRA 284 Visual Communication I. (3)
fall only
Theoretical and applied studies in shape, drawing, and color. 6 hours a week. Fee or deposit. Prerequisite: GRA 283.

GRA 286 Visual Communication II. (3)
spring only
Transition from theoretical to applied problems. Emphasis on refinement of visual skills. 6 hours a week. Fee or deposit. Prerequisites: GRA 284; acceptance into Graphic Design program. Corequisite: GRA 287.

GRA 287 Letterform II. (3)
spring only
Continuation of Letterform I with an emphasis on lowercase letters; basics of pen writing and font design. 6 hours per week. Fee or deposit. Prerequisites: GRA 284; acceptance into Graphic Design program. Corequisite: GRA 286.

GRA 318 History of Graphic Design. (3)
spring only
Survey of development in the graphic arts, innovative printing methods, aesthetic values, and social and cultural environments that shape them.
General Studies: HU

GRA 345 Design Rhetoric. (3)
fall only
Development of critical thinking and expression of ideas in concise and persuasive written and spoken form. Prerequisites: ENG 101, 102.
General Studies: L

GRA 382 Graphic Representation. (3)
fall only
Studio practice in drawing with an application toward graphic communication. 6 hours a week. May be repeated once for credit. Fee or deposit. Prerequisite: GRA 284.

GRA 383 Typography I. (3)
fall only
Theoretical exercises in spatial and textural qualities of type. Problems in tension, activation, and balance. Exercises in simple typographical applications. 6 hours a week. Fee or deposit. Prerequisites: GRA 286, 287. Corequisite: GRA 386.

GRA 385 Typography II. (3)
spring only
Problems in composition, choice, and combinations of typefaces, formats, and their application to a variety of design projects. 6 hours a week. Fee or deposit. Prerequisite: GRA 383. Corequisite: GRA 387.

GRA 386 Visual Communication III. (3)
fall only
Problems in specific design applications such as poster, packaging, publications. Emphasis on development of concepts in visual communications. 6 hours a week. Fee or deposit. Prerequisites: GRA 286, 287. Corequisite: GRA 383.

GRA 387 Visual Communication IV. (3)
spring only
Client-oriented projects. Problems are multifaceted and the emphases are on continuity of design in more than one medium and format. 6 hours a week. Fee or deposit. Prerequisites: GRA 383, 386. Corequisite: GRA 385.

GRA 481 Visual Communication V. (3)
fall only
Studio problems with an emphasis on analysis, problem solving, and professional portfolio preparation. 6 hours a week. Fee or deposit. Prerequisites: GRA 385, 387.

GRA 482 Visual Communication VI. (3)
spring only
Individual and group projects with outside clients. All projects culminate in an exhibit. 6 hours a week. Fee or deposit. Prerequisite: GRA 481.

GRA 485 Graphic Design Workshop. (3)
fall, spring, summer
Preprofessional client/designer situations from concept to printed work. 6 hours a week. May be repeated once for credit. Studio workshop and internships for selected students. Fee or deposit. Prerequisite: instructor approval.

GRA 494 Special Topics. (1–4)
fall and spring only
Possible topics:

(a)	Graphic Design. (3)

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