This is a foundation course in the techniques of typographic design, page layout, and assorted types of graphic design. The course introduces the vocabulary, structure, and design techniques of typography and graphic design. The exploration of problem solving processes including research, experimentation, refinement and professional presentation techniques will be covered.

Class Policies - This section describes attendance policies, grading policies and other administrative particulars for this class.

Course Content - This section lists the lecture topics and weekly assignments..

Class Projects - This section lists the projects that every student will be expected to complete during the course of this quarter.

Graphic Design Basics - This section covers important concepts in the creation of a successful design.

Technical Basics - This section covers important issues in the successful printing of a design.

Graphic Design in the latter half of the 20th Century - This section covers the important movements in recent graphic design.

Print Advertising in the 20th Century - This is a timeline that shows advertising milestones in the past century.

Bibliography - This section lists further reading as you continue your studies in Graphic Design (Optional).

Web Links - This section lists websites that have useful information on graphic design and designers (Optional).