AA 178 Color & Composition for Designers

Identifies the common foundation to all areas of design, with attention to how the elements and principles of design work together to create visual communication. Students will use art media and graphic design computer programs to solve design problems. References to specific design solutions from graphic design history will be shown to supplement studies. Exploration of basic color theory and systems for organizing color harmonies will be augmented with discussions concerning issues graphic designers face when working and printing color. Students will develop a critical awareness of the effects of color and design in the world around them.