2009-2010 Undergraduate Bulletin (pdf) - LaGrange College

ARTD 1152 2-D Design. (3) * Spring
A study of the basic design elements and principles. Emphasis will be on
creative problem solving and development of unified designs. A study of
color theory and relationships will be included.
ARTD 1153 3-D Design. (3) * Fall
This course will explore the fundamentals of three-dimensional form using
various materials such as wood, clay, plaster, paper, etc. Craftsmanship,
creative thought, and transformation of ideas into form while becoming
familiar with proper use of tools and equipment is also emphasized.
ARTD 2201 Graphic Design I: Fundamentals. (3) Fall
An introduction to the fundamentals of graphic design, emphasizing
typography, and layout. Basic Macintosh computer skills will be covered,
including working with fonts, system basics, printers and service bureaus,
and understanding file formats.
ARTD 2211 Life Drawing. (3) Spring
A course in the study of human anatomy and the expressive potential of the
human form. Drawing from the model, both nude and clothed, and from
the skeleton using a variety of drawing media.
Prerequisite: ARTD 1151 (Basic Drawing) or permission of instructor
ARTD 2222 Graphic Design II: Logos and concepts. (3) Spring
A course exploring the development of graphic ideas through projects in
advertising, layout, corporate identity, magazine and poster design.
Students will be exposed to basic concepts of logo design.
Prerequisite: ARTD 2201
ARTD 2223 Basic Photography (3) * Fall
An introductory course in photography in which both silver (film and
paper) and digital (pixel and pigment) based materials are used. The
course begins with the mechanics of the camera, exposure of film and
digital file, darkroom procedures of film and printing processes from the
negative as well as pigment printing and manipulation from digital files.
Students are required to have a digital camera with manual control of
focus, f-stops and shutter speeds. Cameras for film processing will be
provided. Film, photographic and pigment print paper and presentation
materials are the responsibility of the student.
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