Studio exercise in observational and imaginative drawing and painting. A variety of media and expressive, narrative, and descriptive techniques are explored in the creation of artwork for commercial reproduction.

Prerequisite: ART 120

This course is an introduction to software applications used by today’s graphic design industry. A workbook-guided approach is employed and the course is self-paced. Photoshop, Illustrator, and QuarkXpress are covered in the course.

This course is prerequisite to GDSN 320, GDSN 350 and GDSN 450

This course is an introduction to software applications used by today’s graphic design industry for electronic media. The course will focus on site architecture, design, and software implementation. Flash MX, Adobe Photoshop/ImageReady, and Dreamweaver are covered in the course.

This course is a prerequisite to GDNS 340 and GDSN 450
Prerequisite: GDSN 231

Lecture/Studio course incorporating visual design concepts and techniques in problem-solving of commercial graphic arts assignments. Emphasis on individual creativity in realistic problemsolving situations.

Prerequisite: ART 150

Basic introduction to photography. Use of the camera, film, compositional techniques, and fundamental darkroom procedures.

Course Fee: $40.00
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Humanities/Fin Arts (CAT VI) requirement.
Montana University System Core Course

This course covers illustration based in current imaging software with the goal of developing individual methods and style.

Prerequisites: GDSN 220 and GDSN 231
Course Fee: $10.00

This course covers web site design using page creation applications and image editing applications. Additionally, animation and multimedia will be incorporated into the design process.

Prerequisite: GDSN 240

Lecture/studio course utilizing visual design concepts and principles in problem-solving of realistic commercial graphic arts assignments. The computer is incorporated as the primary tool for generating images, typography and composition.

Prerequisites: CAPP 120, GDSN 250, GDSN 231 or permission of instructor
Course Fee: $15.00

This is a lecture/studio course utilizing visual design concepts and principles in problem-solving of realistic commercial graphic arts assignments. The computer is incorporated as the primary tool for generating images, typography and composition.

Prerequisites: CAPP 120, GDSN 231, GDSN 250, or permission of instructor.
Course Fee: $40.00

Lecture/studio course utilizing visual design concepts and principles in problem-solving of realistic commercial graphic arts assignments. The computer is incorporated as the primary tool for generating images, typography, and composition. A portfolio will be constructed and presented at the conclusion of the course.

Prerequisites: GDSN 231, GDSN 240, GDSN 250, GDSN 350, GDSN 320
Course Fee: $25.00