DA 210 Illustration and Typography

School of the Arts

DA 210 Illustration and Typography: Learning Pantone colour systems, colour separation methods, and preparing print-ready digital artwork is the focus of this project-based course. Students learn Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat, and utilize these software applications in conjunction with the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite to create full colour graphic design projects such as CD covers, posters, corporate identity packages, and product packaging. Students develop a professional quality portfolio of graphic design images that will lay the groundwork for the graduation portfolio and demo reel produced in DA288.

Prerequisites: DA 112, DA 113

Corequisite: None

Crosslisted: None

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours60
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture3
Lab (lab, field, computer)1

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. identity the anatomy of type;
  2. demonstrate an understanding of the mechanics of type;
  3. describe the historical and cultural context of typography in graphic design;
  4. work independently or collaboratively in initiating and realizing ideas, concepts and common goals;
  5. refine visual outcomes through processes of critical reflection, feedback, and prototyping;
  6. arrange graphic design compositions using the principles of design and typography; and
  7. communicate design processes and outcomes in visual, oral and written forms with clarity and consideration to the needs of the audience.

Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
  DNW 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.