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• DES 350: Special Topics

  3.00 Credits

  Lander University

  
  Formal courses offered infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest. This course may be repeated for additional credit as the topic changes. Three credit hours.
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• DES 401: Typography III

  3.00 Credits

  Lander University

  
  This course will cover theory and practice of letter forms and typography as they apply to graphics, advertising, and other areas of design and visual communication. Projects cover principles of typography, letter structure, typeface selection, fundamentals of computer typesetting, and typographic layout. Three credit hours.
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• DES 402: Publication Design

  3.00 Credits

  Lander University

  
  This course is a continuation of the practical application of design fundamentals for single and multipage publications. Students use industry standard page assembly software while creating well-designed layouts for publications of all kinds. In addition to the functions of the software, topics include typography, graphics, color, aesthetic page flow, and transition design. Three credit hours.
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• DES 403: Package Design II

  3.00 Credits

  Lander University

  
  This is an advanced studio design course in the development of packaging for the marketplace. Students will be exposed to how package designers visually communicate using 3-dimensional form. Emphasis is placed on developing effective design solutions in relationship to marketing concepts and objectives for various products. Three credit hours.
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• DES 404: Logo and Branding Design II

  3.00 Credits

  Lander University

  
  This course builds upon branding and logo design from DES 304. Students will learn how to effectively design a brand for a company that communicates that company's purpose statement and identity. Color theory and visual communication skills will be developed through this course. Three credit hours.
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• DES 405: Web Design II

  3.00 Credits

  Lander University

  
  This is an advanced course in web design and web-based animation with studio lab experiences using graphic design industry standard software, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Muse, and Animate. In addition, this course will give students the practical knowledge to effectively plan, create, and deliver web interfaces for computers and mobile devices. An examination of the concepts and methodologies used in emerging technologies will enable students to begin to start thinking mobile. Students will research mobile technologies and develop projects around their research, with an emphasis on making their portfolio site responsive. Student laptop with Adobe Creative Suite software is required for this course. Cross-listed with ART 408. Prerequisites: DES 305 or permission of the instructor. Three credit hours. Prerequisite:    DES 305
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• DES 406: Motion Graphics II

  3.00 Credits

  Lander University

  
  This advanced course for motion graphics includes the categories of commercial, broadcast, title sequence, and music video. It includes lectures, demonstrations of techniques, and applications of motion graphics, with an emphasis on 3D digital media. Projects will cover design, composition, narrative, sequencing, and sound development and manipulation. Current industry standard computer applications will be introduced and applied. Three credit hours.
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• DES 407: Experience Design II

  3.00 Credits

  Lander University

  
  This advanced course teaches students how to design and evaluate digital interfaces (e.g., websites, software products, and mobile/tablet applications) from a user-centered perspective, with an emphasis on understanding users and their contexts and applying that knowledge to make digital tools more user-friendly and engaging. Three credit hours.
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• DES 408: Sustainable Design II

  3.00 Credits

  Lander University

  
  A continuation of DES 308, this course will explore the tools, resources, and best practices of sustainable design. Additionally, this course covers the philosophy of designing physical objects, the built environment, and services to comply with the principles of social, economic, and ecological sustainability. The technical and social innovations that are making real change possible across a variety of disciplines will be explored. Three credit hours.
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• DES 409: Digital Illustration II

  3.00 Credits

  Lander University

  
  This course focuses on a challenging and expressive area of graphic design. Various styles of storyboarding will be explored. The art of narration will be explored in comics, graphic novels, and various storyboards both traditional and digital (still and animated). In this advanced digital illustration course, students will learn professional illustration conception, production, and finish. Students will execute illustration projects using professional procedures and equipment. Emphasis is on student creative and technical development. Three credit hours.
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