ART 2393 - Advanced Graphic Design I

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Adobe software.
• Present their completed portfolio of design work.
• Demonstrate skills for interviewing with potential employers.
• Demonstrate abstract thinking and creativity through design.
• Critique work not only for skill and technique, but also for its application.
• Understand and use the computer as a design tool.

• Students develop higher order thinking skills.
• Students develop effective oral communication skills.
• Students can use computers proficiently.

• Portfolio Production
• Interviewing Skills
• Resumes
• Advanced Software Skills
• Presentation
• Critiques

Learning Activities

Required Methods of Instruction

• Primarily lecture, visual aids, demonstrations, and studio work.
• Areas covered must include instruction on the use of various Adobe software packages, interviewing, portfolio building, discussions, presentations, and critiques.
• Methods must include visual demonstrations, classroom discussions, studio work, presentation, and critiques. Instructors should closely monitor the progress of students and their use of the software to ensure that the students are gaining a thorough knowledge of the application.

Assessments

Assessment is based on a chosen project assigned across all sections of the course. The rubric and assignment must be very similar, and the project should demonstrate the learning progression of the students.

Grading guidelines

• Grades in this course should be based on design aesthetics, creativity & originality, following instruction, execution with the prescribed software, and presentation of the work.
• Percentages of each of the criteria may vary with each project, but Design and Execution should both be given nearly equal weight in grading of each of the major projects