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VISC 219 - Graphic Design III


PREREQUISITES: VISC 201 - Raster Graphics II  and VISC 217 - Graphic Design II  
PROGRAM: Visual Communications
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
STUDIO HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2020

Provides advanced instruction and experience with design projects/branding identity, which communicate a common theme or campaign through several different media - magazine, billboard, radio, television, direct mail, brochures, point of purchase, sales promotions and/or package design, etc. Produces samples for student portfolios.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Create an effective campaign(s).
  2. Develop a distinctive, unified identity package.
  3. Develop marketing concepts by completing creative briefs based on global, corporate and social applications and target audience.
  4. Plan the positioning of the product or service.
  5. Select appropriate advertising media by comparing the advantages and disadvantages of various advertising media.
  6. Present and provide feedback to peers, clients, faculty, or advisors in a formal jury presentation.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Communication message and concept
  • Target marketing
  • Campaign design
  • Brand design
  • Product positioning
  • Integrated marketing communication - product, promotion, public relations and distribution Competition
  • Production specifications and costs
  • Prepare, preflight and package projects for publicationVarious media and media formats

 

 
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