HUM 235 Introduction to Graphic Design
In this introductory course
students
will learn basic principles of design, layout, composition, traditional typography standards, color theory and continuity, iconography and symbolism, and two-dimensional space relations and visual aesthetics. Students will utilize these principles to design working layouts in the digital environment that are both aesthetically pleasing and help achieve communication goals.
Students
will also explore and develop strategies for visual problem solving while examining the methods used by professional designers. Students will also explore how they may implement this newly gained knowledge into their future work, and how graphic design may be used to proclaim a biblical worldview. (3 credits)