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This course will explore studio photography as a means to communicate ideas. Students will learn to use lighting to transform subject matter into metaphor, mood and meaning as well as how to develop visual coherence within a group of images. Students will develop portfolio level projects that display conceptual thinking and mastery of the craft of photography. Photos by Cynthia Xu.

This course will explore studio photography as a means to communicate ideas. Students will learn to use lighting to transform subject matter into metaphor, mood and meaning as well as how to develop visual coherence within a group of images. Students will develop portfolio level projects that display conceptual thinking and mastery of the craft of photography. Photos by Cynthia Xu.

Thursday 6:00-8:30 pm In this course students will explore and develop several kinds of information graphics, including data graphics, visual explanations, and way finding systems. Students will also explore exhibition design. We will touch on the history of info graphics and will find ways they are appearing in new technology. This course will encourage students to stretch their minds while building on the foundation of typography, color and composition. Students will develop new skills in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, and consider other software tools for info graphics development.

Thursday 6:00-8:30 pm In this course students will explore and develop several kinds of information graphics, including data graphics, visual explanations, and way finding systems. Students will also explore exhibition design. We will touch on the history of info graphics and will find ways they are appearing in new technology. This course will encourage students to stretch their minds while building on the foundation of typography, color and composition. Students will develop new skills in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, and consider other software tools for info graphics development.

Explores the role of graphic designer in contemporary visual communications with related design assignments and research. Graphic design trends; the impact of computer technology; examination of the work of major 20th century designers; global graphics; the ongoing dialogue between advertising and graphic design. A large emphasis will be placed on awareness of the design world by observing the principles of design in our community: books, publications, web sources, museums and graphic art organizations. Students are expected to gather reference materials for all their projects and are encouraged to use the library resources. http://library.citytech.cuny.edu

Explores the role of graphic designer in contemporary visual communications with related design assignments and research. Graphic design trends; the impact of computer technology; examination of the work of major 20th century designers; global graphics; the ongoing dialogue between advertising and graphic design. A large emphasis will be placed on awareness of the design world by observing the principles of design in our community: books, publications, web sources, museums and graphic art organizations. Students are expected to gather reference materials for all their projects and are encouraged to use the library resources. http://library.citytech.cuny.edu

This course introduces students to core concepts in the graphic communication field including typography, color theory, design and production terminology, print processes, file formats, substrate and digital media.

This course introduces students to core concepts in the graphic communication field including typography, color theory, design and production terminology, print processes, file formats, substrate and digital media.