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

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Studio Art with Architectural Studies: Four electives (2000 or 3000 level, at least one at 3000 level) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

3.45 / 5

Based on 66 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Brian Reeves
    Summer 2026, Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.27/5
  • Carissa Henriques
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024 · Official rating 4.58/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Brian Reeves · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Carissa Henriques · Devlin Hall 401F W 09:00AM-12:00 Noon · Offered