ARTS 2250 Graphic Design
This course is an immersive project-based introductory overview of concepts, contexts, tools, and techniques useful in solving a wide range of contemporary design problems, including logos, business cards, propaganda posters, multi-page documents, data visualizations, web page designs, app wireframes, and proposals for site-specific graphics. Beyond the necessary focus on software, including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, the course will incorporate discussion and application of typography, color theory and other 2D design concepts affecting how subject matter is perceived. Students will solve problems on behalf of themselves and choose one or more other clients whom theyll strive to serve.
Course overview
- Department
- Studio Art
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- ARTS1156
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.45 / 5 · Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.65 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 13
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Carissa Henriques | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 11 |
| Summer 2025 | Brian Reeves | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 10+ hrs/week | 1 of 3 |
| Spring 2025 | Carissa Henriques | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 9 |
| Fall 2024 | Carissa Henriques | 4.6 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 5 of 11 |
| Summer 2024 | Brian Reeves | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | — | 1–3 hrs/week | 1 of 4 |
| Spring 2024 | Brian Reeves | 1.8 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 8 |
| Fall 2023 | Brian Reeves | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 of 8 |
| Summer 2023 | Brian Reeves | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 of 6 |
| Spring 2023 | Brian Reeves | 3.3 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 4 of 9 |
| Fall 2022 | Brian Reeves | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 10+ hrs/week | 9 of 19 |
| Summer 2022 | Brian Reeves | 1.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | — | — | 1 of 8 |
| Spring 2022 | Brian Reeves | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | — | 7 of 11 |
| Fall 2021 | Brian Reeves | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 8 of 20 |