COM328N - Layout and Design

3 Credit(s)

Non Liberal Arts
Students will focus on the graphic design and typography issues involved in layout of news and information publications. Students will explore the skills needed to create continuity and variety across a range of pages, present different kinds of information in context-appropriate formats, and develop brand identity and continuity. Students will practice the professional computer design skills needed for page layout and image manipulation. Students will develop a series of professional portfolio pieces including feature layouts, news section layouts and information graphics.

Offered When: Spring and as necessary.
Prerequisite(s): COM 242L, COM 103L, and sophomore standing