Visual Literacy Lecture

Required for MFA1 Graphic Design students in the
3-year track and must also register for AGRA-554.
This course may be open to students at other year
levels, and in other Schools, by Permission of
Instructor.

This course builds on the fall semester Visual
Literacy Lecture and Studio courses, and is an
introduction to the basic principles, strategies,
methods and processes necessary for the practice
of graphic design. Focus will be on, developing
a sound understanding of all components related
to visual form, process and making. Attention
will be given to communication, concept and
meaning as well as image-making, composition and
typography. Throughout the semester, students
will be exposed to a range of design related
practitioners, both historical and contemporary.
The Lecture course allows time and instruction
for presentations, research, analysis,
interpretation, and discussion.