Graphic Design (ARTGR)

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Courses primarily for undergraduates:

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; DSNS 1020; DSNS 1310
Introduction to the fundamental skills required in the graphic design profession. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; ARTGR 2700
Reinforces and further explores the fundamental skills, principles, and tools required for effective visual communication. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; concurrent enrollment in ARTGR 2700 or ARTGR 2710
This course will address the development of 'seeing' as a medium design, expression, and visual communication including compositional dynamics, advanced digital image manipulation, software usage and support, digital camera operations along with scanning and other digital input devices, color management, digital format for presentation and printing with digital ready formats. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in ARTGR 2700
Emphasizes foundational typographic principles from letterform construction to hierarchies of extended text, directed toward typographic vocabulary, and typographic organization. Students will also understand both classical and contemporary typographic forms, as well as having the ability to construct typographic compositions and systems. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; concurrent enrollment in ARTGR 2710
Advances the skills and principles learned in Graphic Design Typography I. Exploration of more complex problems that address typographic hierarchy, context, sequence and typography and image. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: ARTGR Major
Basic 2-dimensional computer skills for graphic design.

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: ARTGR Major
Basic 3-dimensional computer skills for graphic design. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Prereq: ARTGR Major
Introduction to basic principles of visual communication that contribute to the successful comprehension of intended visual messages; these include promotional messages, such as corporate branding and marketing campaigns, as well as informational messages, such as those used in computer interface design or in the clear presentation of diagrammatic data. Emphasis is placed on sensitivity to the diversity of the intended American or global audience, and to the cross-cultural differences that may affect the ways that visual messages are interpreted. Methods for creating brand experiences are explored as they apply to both small and large enterprises, ranging from personal brand to corporate brand identities. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; ARTGR 2710; ARTGR 2760 or concurrent enrollment in ARTGR 3870
Creation and design of images and symbols for communication. Application and integration of typography with images and symbols. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: ARTGR 3700 and ARTGR 3870
Development and preparation of design concepts for application to the printing and electronic publishing process. Creative problem-solving skills, introduction to systems design. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Junior classification or above
Introduction to the processes and materials involved in graphic design production. Course covers production ranging from pre-press to digital media.

Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Junior classification or above
Professional preparation for graphic design internship.

Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; credit or concurrent enrollment in ARTGR 3700
Lecture, discussion and writing about the critical issues facing the communications field today and in the future.

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Prereq: ARTGR Major
This introduction to basic concepts of branding in design explores the processes of sports, graphics of sports, design criteria of sport objects, consumer trends, and social importance of sports will be discussed. This course takes a historical perspective of sport graphics and objects starting at the first known understanding of what could be considered 'Sport,' from ancient times to the present. Interpretation of sport graphics and sport objects. Measuring the sports impact and associated graphics with emotions; sounds that date the sport or strengthen our memories of them, photographs of objects and people from different periods, images of industrial, sport, agrarian and city landscapes to remind us of the dominant role played by sport/graphics or that sport object in the country of its origin. (Typically Offered: Spring)

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 5870).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Late nineteenth century to the 1990s. This course will explore the cultural, social, political, industrial, and technological forces that have influenced the practice of graphic design in Britain, Europe, and the United States. Students will study the historical issues and problems facing designers, their clients, and their publics. Meets International Perspectives Requirement. (Typically Offered: Fall)

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 5880).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Critical issues that affect the contemporary practice of graphic design as it relates to the United States. Students will study a variety of issues that include, but are not exclusive to, new media, gender, class, design and the public sphere, design as social action, postmodern design theory, sustainability, and ethical practice. Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Junior classification or above
Travel, study, and tours of areas of interest within the graphic design profession such as print production companies, design studios, and museums. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 5630).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Junior classification or above
3D visualization in a Motion Graphics context. Emphasis on design in 3D computer animation as it relates to various electronic media. (Typically Offered: Spring)

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 5640).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Junior classification or above
Studio in experimental techniques using the digital drawing tablet combined with manual drawing mediums, exploring the digital tablet, scanner, and camera as ways to collect and make images, conceptual and compositional development of digital techniques and software, and connecting digital techniques to visual processes and ideation. Understanding of different ways of working digitally while exploring image-making processes.

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; ARTGR 3710
Advanced design systems as applied to corporate identity and environmental graphic design. Symbology as an integrated component of communication systems. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; ARTGR 4700 or Permission of Instructor
Experience design and innovation in a multi-disciplinary design studio. Class will use unique research, design, evaluation, creativity, and innovation methodologies to solve human problems on special topics. Designed solutions will be in the form of products, artifacts, interfaces, information, and human environments. (Typically Offered: Spring)

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 5720).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Junior classification or above
Photography as a tool for creating conceptually-driven images and metaphors. Emphasis is on photography as an evocative storytelling device for a range of audiences and design applications. Compositional and technical aspects are explored to ensure successful interpretation of the photograph's intended message.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 5730).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Laboratory 6.

Prereq: Junior, Senior or Graduate classification and in the graphic design program
The design of visual, aural and textual communication for electronic media.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 5740).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: Junior, Senior or Graduate classification and in the graphic design program
Exhibition Design.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 5750).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: Junior, Senior or Graduate classification and in the graphic design program
Typographic theory exploring traditional and non-traditional forms, both historical and contemporary typographic achievements.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 5760).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: Junior, Senior or Graduate classification and in the graphic design program
Analysis and application of scientific, systematic, and non-traditional problem-solving and problem-seeking techniques.

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; concurrent enrollment in ARTGR 3700, ARTGR 3710, or ARTGR 4700
Graphic design outreach and problem solving. Individual and group projects for non-profit clients selected by the instructor.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 5780).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Laboratory 6.

Prereq: Junior, Senior or Graduate classification and in the graphic design program
The development of advanced and experimental web design.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 5790).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: Junior, Senior or Graduate classification and in the graphic design program
Study of the navigational challenges of built environments and outdoor spaces, including site analysis, development of navigational plans, and design of wayfinding sign systems. Issues of function, accessibility, legibility, and fabrication are considered.

Credits: 3.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Junior classification or above
Graphic design experience in an off-campus professional environment. (Typically Offered: Summer)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; ARTGR 4700 or Permission of Instructor
Professional design management: ethics, setting up a new business, client/designer relationships, contractual options, billing practices, and effective operating procedures. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 3.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Junior classification or above
Exploration and development of job application materials and presentation skills.

(Cross-listed with NREM 4830).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Studio 4.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; ARTGR 2710 or BIOL 2110; Permission of Instructor.
Interdisciplinary service-learning. Design and production of natural resource related interpretive signs for Montana natural areas. Field-work experience followed by on-campus studio. (Typically Offered: Fall)

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 5840).
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.

Prereq: Junior, Senior or Graduate classification and in the graphic design program
Special issues related to graphic design. Topics vary each time offered. Topics not to be repeated. Graduation Restriction: Topics may not be repeated. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Junior classification or above
Historical and contemporary issues in ethics and decision-making related to visual arts, related visual communication, and design disciplines, including education/training, professional practice and research, the social role of design, and the implications and consequences of designed artifacts and systems.

Credits: 1-6. Repeatable.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Permission of Instructor
Student must have completed related graphic design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 1-6. Repeatable.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Permission of Instructor
Student must have completed related graphic design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 1-6. Repeatable.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Permission of Instructor
Student must have completed related graphic design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 1-6. Repeatable.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Permission of Instructor
Student must have completed related graphic design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 1-6. Repeatable.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Permission of Instructor
Student must have completed related graphic design coursework appropriate to planned independent study. Offered on a graded basis or a satisfactory-fail basis. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 5910).
Credits: 3.

Prereq: Junior, Senior or Graduate classification and in the graphic design program
The philosophy, concepts, and structures of publication design.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 5920).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Prereq: Junior, Senior or Graduate classification and in the graphic design program
The philosophy, concepts, and structures of systems thinking in graphic design.

Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Studio 3.
Repeatable.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Junior classification or above
Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 5950).
Credits: 3.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Permission of Instructor
International study abroad program with visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. (Typically Offered: Summer)

Credits: Required. Repeatable.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Junior classification or above
Study and tours of museums, galleries, artist and/or designer studios, and other areas of interest within art and design. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 1. Repeatable.

Prereq: Enrollment in ARTGR major; Junior classification or above
Introduction to places related to graphic design in urban environments such as museums and design studios. Culture and context of design in the urban environment. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

This course will investigate graphic design as a tool to represent and create imageability in the mind of the audience, through relevant readings in graphic design theory and principles of visual organization in various media. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Introduction to a range of research topics, methods, and ideas that are predicated on learning through the process of creation. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Theory and investigation of systems, structures, principles of visual organization for communication through the experimental application of traditional and non-traditional media. Studio problems will be influenced by social, cultural, environmental, or technological factors. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Introduction to semiotics as it relates to art, design and culture. Historical and contemporary vantage points and the importance of designers as makers of meaning. Key concepts of semiotics and the interrelationship between message, meaning, design and culture. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

In this advanced graduate graphic design studio led by a variety of faculty, students will be introduced to a range of research topics, methods and ideas that are predicated on learning through the process of creation. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Advanced theory and investigation of critical media and application of principles of visual organization for communication. Through hypothetical design work with critical media tools, studio problems will examine and be informed by social, cultural, environmental, or technological factors. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

The exploration and design of interface/interaction with products, systems, and technologies.

Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.

Exploration, formulation, and structuring of graduate thesis/creative component topics, investigation of design research and creative scholarship. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

The exploration and design of educational experiences and artifacts as they relate to the social, emotional, and behavioral aspects of society.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 4630).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

3D visualization in a Motion Graphics context. Emphasis on design in 3D computer animation as it relates to various electronic media. (Typically Offered: Spring)

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 4640).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Studio in experimental techniques using the digital drawing tablet combined with manual drawing mediums, exploring the digital tablet, scanner, and camera as ways to collect and make images, conceptual and compositional development of digital techniques and software, and connecting digital techniques to visual processes and ideation. Understanding of different ways of working digitally while exploring image-making processes.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 4720).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Laboratory 6.

Photography as a tool for creating conceptually-driven images and metaphors. Emphasis is on photography as an evocative storytelling device for a range of audiences and design applications. Compositional and technical aspects are explored to ensure successful interpretation of the photograph's intended message.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 4730).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Laboratory 6.

The design of visual, aural and textual communication for electronic media.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 4740).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Visual communication applied to exhibition design focusing on educational or interactive museum exhibitions, trade show booth design, and modular unit design for traveling exhibitions. Translation of graphic information to a three-dimensional space.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 4750).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Typographic theory exploring traditional and non-traditional forms, both historical and contemporary typographic achievements.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 4760).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Analysis and application of scientific, systematic, and non-traditional problem-solving and problem-seeking techniques.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 4780).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Laboratory 6.

The development of advanced and experimental web design.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 4790).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Study of the navigational challenges of built environments and outdoor spaces, including site analysis, development of navigational plans, and design of wayfinding sign systems. Issues of function, accessibility, legibility, and fabrication are considered.

(Cross-listed with NREM 5830).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 1, Studio 4.

Interdisciplinary service-learning. Design and production of natural resource related interpretive signs for Montana natural areas. Field-work experience followed by on-campus studio. (Typically Offered: Fall)

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 4840).
Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.
Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.

Special issues related to graphic design. Topics vary each time offered. Topics not to be repeated. Graduation Restriction: Topics may not be repeated. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 3870).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Late nineteenth century to the 1990s. This course will explore the cultural, social, political, industrial, and technological forces that have influenced the practice of graphic design in Britain, Europe, and the United States. Students will study the historical issues and problems facing designers, their clients, and their publics. Meets International Perspectives Requirement. (Typically Offered: Fall)

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 3880).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Prereq: Graduate enrollment in the Graphic Design Program or graduate enrollment in College of Design or permission of instructor
Critical issues that affect the contemporary practice of graphic design as it relates to the United States. Students will study a variety of issues that include, but are not exclusive to, new media, gender, class, design and the public sphere, design as social action, postmodern design theory, sustainability, and ethical practice. Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement. (Typically Offered: Spring)

(Cross-listed with HCI 5890).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.

Issues in ethics and decision-making as they relate to technology, design, design research, HCI, and the design industry. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment.

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
Written approval of instructor and department chair on required form in advance of semester of enrollment. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 4910).
Credits: 3.

The philosophy, concepts, and structures of publication design.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 4920).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

The philosophy, concepts, and structures of systems thinking in graphic design.

Credits: 1-3. Contact Hours: Studio 3.
Repeatable.

Intensive 2 to 4 week studio exploration. Topics vary each time offered.

(Dual-listed with ARTGR 4950).
Credits: 3.

International study abroad program with visits to design studios, art museums, and educational facilities. (Typically Offered: Summer)

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)

Courses for graduate students:

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Initial development and exploration of graduate thesis topic, investigation of design research and creative scholarship. Determine Faculty Committee and Program of Study and file forms with Graduate College. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Laboratory 6.

Advanced creative scholarship in specialized area of focus within graphic design. Culminates in a development plan, preliminary design work, and supporting documentation. (Typically Offered: Fall)

Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Studio 6.

Advanced research component in specialized area of focus within graphic design. Advances a development plan, preliminary design work, and supporting documentation. (Typically Offered: Spring)

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course

Credits: 1-30. Repeatable.

Prereq: Instructor Permission for Course
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)