Graphic Design Theory

Utilizing their understanding of design history, principles, and approaches, students enhance their lexicon for critical design. By observing, defining, and analyzing various design disciplines including typography and typeface design, visual identity, experience design, information design, sustainability, decoloniality, and anthropology. Through a blend of writing, reading, discourse, and imaginative tasks, students engage with substantial writings by designers, critics, and theoreticians. This class equips students with the skills necessary to conceptualize a unique thesis project or self-directed body of work.