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College of Technology and Design

Course Syllabus

CGD244 - Graphic Design

Credit Hours: 3

Course Description

Communication is a vital element in graphic design. Design education is a lifetime activity and as such, constant change requires constant renewal. To be competitive, you must approach the basic principles and practices with a flexible and curious mind. You will examine art design principles and the techniques that apply. You will be introduced to proper procedures for preparing design materials and services for today’s marketplace. You will also be presented with the opportunity to discover how applying basic design principles can enhance visual messages.

Course Prerequisites

CGD110

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Assessment of Outcomes

Specified on the course schedule/outline

Grading System
Letter GradeRangeDefinition
A 90-100 Excellent
B 80-89 Above Average
C 70-79 Average
D 60-69 Below Average
F 0-59 Failing
W Withdrawal during weeks 1 - 7
WF Withdrawal failing after week 7
NF Failing – Not actively engaged

For more details about the Grading System, please see the current catalog.

Active Participation

Students must be actively engaged in the course. For a definition of active engagement, please see the current catalog.

Academic Integrity

Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses against the University’s academic integrity and are consequently strictly prohibited. All students must familiarize themselves with the University policy on Academic Integrity.

Penalties for cheating and plagiarism are described in the University policy on Academic Integrity in the catalog. They include failure of the assignment, failure for the course, or dismissal from the University. For the complete Cheating/Plagiarism policy, please see the current catalog.

Students with Disabilities

Students who have disabilities that may impact their performance in this course should follow the process described under the heading Accommodations for the Disabled in the current catalog.

Discipline (Program) Specific Information

None

Date of last review: 07/26/2021