ARTS 3712 Graphic Design 2: Type and Image
This course explores the functional and experimental application of typography for visual communication across a variety of scales, contexts, and media. Students will expand on principles of 2D design while gaining fundamental skills in the application of typography through Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Additional topics include principles of composition, typographic grid, pacing, structure and meaning, publication design, craft, and print production. Class time will consist of in-class demos, studio-based practice, supporting projects, and critical reflection, with outside of class work required.
Course overview
- Department
- Studio Art
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Annually
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.93 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.29 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Carissa Henriques | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 5 of 6 |
| Spring 2025 | Carissa Henriques | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 7–9 hrs/week | 5 of 7 |
| Spring 2024 | Brian Reeves | 3.8 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 4 of 5 |