GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO in Spring 2026 (AR2080)

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In this course, students will be introduced to graphic design history and graphic design principles. They will learn to apply these principles through hands-on exercises and projects, using both analog means and digital tools (Adobe Photoshop). No prerequisites.

Course Master: 
GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO (AR2080)
Term: 
Spring 2026
Discipline: 
AR (Art)
Credits: 
4 credits
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Undergraduate
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
Yes
Cross Listed: 
GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO in Spring 2026 (CM2080)
Pre-requisites: 
None
Co-requisites: 
None

Professor(s)

Learning Outcomes

  1. Developed overall design literacy: students will acquire and improve their skills, first using hands on “analogue” means, and then using design software (i.e. Photoshop) and learn to express their ideas effectively through visual means.
  2. Gained an appreciation for and an understanding of graphic design and its role in effective communication.
  3. Know the global history of graphic design and its major schools of thought.
  4. Learned essential design terminology and developed their ability to express verbally why a certain design is or is not effective, giving constructive advice on how a design can be improved.
  5. Produced a final project and portfolio of original design work, both hand-made and digitally produced.

Syllabus

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Schedule

Start Date: 
Monday, January 12, 2026
End Date: 
Monday, May 11, 2026
DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Tuesday
13:45
16:40
C-501