Nick Mendoza

Introduction to the advanced concepts and techniques of graphic design as visual communication. Graduate students are introduced to the critical thinking necessary and technical skills for executing creative graphics work intended to be experienced via print media, with an emphasis on typography, composition and design principles.Offered for variable credit, 3-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

Design and production of projects suited to the professional portfolio. Discussion of practical issues including career options, resume and portfolio preparation, and interview techniques.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum repeat 9.Prerequisite(s): ART 3423, ART 3443 or consent of instructor.

Exploration of typographic communication through a variety of problems. Type as the visual solution with emphasis on its functional, decorative, and creative applications. Solution of more complex typographic problems, dealing with a large body of information via the development of grid systems.Prerequisite(s): ART 2403, ART 2413, ART 2423 and portfolio review.

On-site, graphic design work experience that provides graduate level students with professional practice under the supervision of a design professional.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

An on-site graphic design work experience that provides professional practice under the supervision of a design professional.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credits, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): ART 3403 or ART 3423 and consent of instructor.

Use of computer and traditional methods to enhance production skills and solution of design projects from concept to the comprehensive. Evaluation and design of symbols and logos and their various applications, leading to an understanding of system design. Introduction to graphic design production and the preparation of art for reproduction.Prerequisite(s): ART 2403, ART 2413, ART 2423, and portfolio review.

Use of computer and traditional methods to enhance production skills and solution of design projects from concept to the comprehensive. Evaluation and design of symbols and logos and their various applications, leading to an understanding of system design. Introduction to graphic design production and the preparation of art for reproduction.Prerequisite(s): ART 2403, ART 2413, ART 2423, and portfolio review.

An on-site graphic design work experience that provides professional practice under the supervision of a design professional.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credits, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): ART 3403 or ART 3423 and consent of instructor.

Introduction to the advanced concepts and techniques of graphic design as visual communication. Graduate students are introduced to the critical thinking necessary and technical skills for executing creative graphics work intended to be experienced via print media, with an emphasis on typography, composition and design principles.Offered for variable credit, 3-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

An on-site graphic design work experience that provides professional practice under the supervision of a design professional.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credits, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): ART 3403 or ART 3423 and consent of instructor.

Design and production of projects suited to the professional portfolio. Discussion of practical issues including career options, resume and portfolio preparation, and interview techniques.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum repeat 9.Prerequisite(s): ART 3423, ART 3443 or consent of instructor.

Exploration of typographic communication through a variety of problems. Type as the visual solution with emphasis on its functional, decorative, and creative applications. Solution of more complex typographic problems, dealing with a large body of information via the development of grid systems.Prerequisite(s): ART 2403, ART 2413, ART 2423 and portfolio review.

On-site, graphic design work experience that provides graduate level students with professional practice under the supervision of a design professional.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

An on-site graphic design work experience that provides professional practice under the supervision of a design professional.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credits, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): ART 3403 or ART 3423 and consent of instructor.

Introduction to the advanced concepts and techniques of graphic design as visual communication. Graduate students are introduced to the critical thinking necessary and technical skills for executing creative graphics work intended to be experienced via print media, with an emphasis on typography, composition and design principles.Offered for variable credit, 3-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

Independent inquiry based on an original idea associated with a student's chosen area of concentration under the direction and supervision of a major professor and graduate thesis committee. Thesis requires the definition of a graphic design problem, research of case studies and visual works relevant to the thesis topic, and the creation of an outline for the thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.

Use of computer and traditional methods to enhance production skills and solution of design projects from concept to the comprehensive. Evaluation and design of symbols and logos and their various applications, leading to an understanding of system design. Introduction to graphic design production and the preparation of art for reproduction.Prerequisite(s): ART 2403, ART 2413, ART 2423, and portfolio review.

Use of computer and traditional methods to enhance production skills and solution of design projects from concept to the comprehensive. Evaluation and design of symbols and logos and their various applications, leading to an understanding of system design. Introduction to graphic design production and the preparation of art for reproduction.Prerequisite(s): ART 2403, ART 2413, ART 2423, and portfolio review.

Independent inquiry based on an original idea associated with a student's chosen area of concentration under the direction and supervision of a major professor and graduate thesis committee. Thesis requires the definition of a graphic design problem, research of case studies and visual works relevant to the thesis topic, and the creation of an outline for the thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.

Design and production of projects suited to the professional portfolio. Discussion of practical issues including career options, resume and portfolio preparation, and interview techniques.Offered for fixed credit, 3 credit hours, maximum repeat 9.Prerequisite(s): ART 3423, ART 3443 or consent of instructor.

Exploration of typographic communication through a variety of problems. Type as the visual solution with emphasis on its functional, decorative, and creative applications. Solution of more complex typographic problems, dealing with a large body of information via the development of grid systems.Prerequisite(s): ART 2403, ART 2413, ART 2423 and portfolio review.

An on-site graphic design work experience that provides professional practice under the supervision of a design professional.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credits, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): ART 3403 or ART 3423 and consent of instructor.

Use of computer and traditional methods to enhance production skills and solution of design projects from concept to the comprehensive. Evaluation and design of symbols and logos and their various applications, leading to an understanding of system design. Introduction to graphic design production and the preparation of art for reproduction.Prerequisite(s): ART 2403, ART 2413, ART 2423, and portfolio review.

Final preparation of a professional portfolio, culminating in an extensive design project and the design, organization and production of an exhibition of work. Professional study on setting fees, writing contracts, working with an agent and other business practices.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of instructor.

Projects in art with emphasis on portfolio preparation.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): BA, BFA or 15 upper-division hours in a discipline; consent of instructor.