Academic Programs / Art & Architecture
Graphic Arts and Design
Stephanie Knopp, Department Chairperson
Penrose Hall, Room 302
215-782-2869
stephanie.knopp@temple.edu
The Graphic Arts and Design Department encompasses three distinct areas of study -- Graphic and Interactive Design, Photography, and Printmaking. Our mission is to prepare students for the challenges of each discipline and to help them maximize their potential as artists.
The Graphic Arts and Design faculty is made up of practicing artists and designers who are professionally active and able to teach the fundamental principles of their disciplines while keeping abreast of innovations in their fields. During the two-year program of coursework in the major, conceptual thinking aimed at the development of the student's personal artistic vision is stressed; at the same time, technical skills using appropriate tools and techniques to solve creative problems are developed. Our majors are encouraged to integrate each discipline's traditional image-making techniques with rapidly-evolving 21st-century digital technologies. Upon graduation, our students are prepared to enter their respective fields as professionals and to continue their growth as artists.
Graphic and Interactive Design
Alice Drueding, Area Head
Penrose Hall, Room 302
215-782-2869
drueding@temple.edu
Graphic and Interactive Design is visual communication that uses creative combinations of ideas, art, and technology to inform and influence specific audiences. Course offerings include assignments in corporate identity, packaging, publishing, poster design, advertising, signage, environmental design, illustration, and design for the World Wide Web and CD-ROM.
Major Requirements for B.F.A. in Graphic and Interactive Design
SOPHOMORE REQUIREMENTS:
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
GAD |
0117 |
Graphic Design |
3 |
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GAD |
0146 |
Introduction to Computer Graphics |
3 |
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Note 1: A final grade of B-minus or better is required in Sophomore Design 0117 in order to continue in the major at the junior level. |
Note 2: Graphic and Interactive Design majors who plan to go to Rome should do so in the second semester of their sophomore year if they plan to graduate in four years. These students should see the Area Head for advising before going to Rome. |
JUNIOR REQUIREMENTS:
Department |
Course# |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
GAD |
0253 |
Advanced Graphic Design (Fall) |
3 |
|
GAD |
0254 |
Advanced Graphic Design (Spring) |
3 |
|
GAD |
0257 |
Typography |
3 |
|
GAD |
0283 |
Intermediate Computer Graphics |
3 |
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Electives strongly recommended: |
|
|
GAD |
0297
0251 or 0252
0255 or 0256 |
Advanced Typography
Interactive Design
Illustration |
3
3
3 |
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Note 1: In the junior year Advanced Graphic Design must be taken in sequence (0253 in Fall/0254 in Spring). |
Note 2: The prerequisites for Senior level design courses are the four required courses at the junior level:
GAD Advanced Graphic Design 0253 (Fall), GAD Advanced Graphic Design 0254 (Spring), GAD Typography
0257 (Fall or Spring), GAD Intermediate Computer Graphics 0283 (Fall or Spring). Interactive Design 0251
or
0252 is also required for students taking GAD Senior Interactive 0391 or 0392. |
Note 3: Students who plan to have an interactive portfolio only should take Interactive Design 0252 in the
junior year. Intermediate Computers 0283 is the prerequisite for this course. |
SENIOR REQUIREMENTS:
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
GAD |
W362 |
Senior Portfolio (Spring only) |
3 |
WI* |
Select three specialized courses in Senior Graphic Design from the following: |
|
|
GAD |
0284
0291
0385
0386
0387
0388
0389
0390
0391 or 0392
0393 or 0394
0397
0398 or 0399 |
Digital Narrative
Advertising Design
Senior Design Workshop
Advanced Projects in Design
Senior Design/Art Direction
Senior Design/Packing
Senior Design/Publishing
Senior Design/Corporate
Senior Interactive
Senior Design/Projects in Authorship
Senior Design/Design for the Public Good
Senior Illustration |
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3 |
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Note: Senior Portfolio W362 fulfills the writing intensive requirement in the major. |
*Indicates Writing Capstone |
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Photography
Michael Becotte, Area Head
Elkins Hall, Room 102
215-782-2785
michael.becotte@verizon.net
In addition to traditional black and white and color photography, Tyler's Photography Area will introduce you to various other creative approaches to the medium. Some of these include digital imaging techniques, large-format professional digital printing in black and white and color, handmade cameras, large format photography, historical processes, critical theory, and career options for artists.
Major Requirements for B.F.A. in Photography
SOPHOMORE PREREQUISITE:
Department |
Course# |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
GAD |
0171 or 0172 |
Photography I |
3 |
|
GAD |
0103 |
Digital Imaging (prereq for Digital Photography) |
3 |
|
JUNIOR AND SENIOR REQUIREMENTS:
Department |
Course# |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
GAD |
0173 or 0174 |
Photography II |
3 |
|
GAD |
0203 |
Digital Photography (prereq Digital Photography) |
3 |
|
GAD |
0204 |
Advanced Photo Workshop (fall or spring) |
3 |
|
GAD |
0205 |
Color Photography I |
3 |
|
GAD |
0281 or 0282 |
View Camera |
3 |
|
GAD |
0279 |
Photo Process Workshop |
3 |
|
GAD |
0383 |
Senior Photography |
3 |
|
GAD |
0384 |
Senior Photography |
3 |
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Electives: |
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|
GAD |
0206 |
Color Photography II |
3 |
|
GAD |
0280 |
Photo Process Workshop |
3 |
|
GAD |
0302 |
Digital Projects |
3 |
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Printmaking
Dan Dallmann: Area Head
Penrose Hall, Room 203
215-782-2837
dallmann@temple.edu
The Printmaking Area is housed in large, fully-equipped modern studios where you first learn the fundamentals of the three printmaking disciplines (silkscreen, lithography, and etching) before exploring at least two of these disciplines in depth. After students master the basic technical aspects of printmaking, the faculty encourages the exploration of advanced subjects that include color and photo-etching, photo-lithography, metal engraving, mezzotint, viscosity color printing, woodcut, and the full utilization of the computer as an image-creating tool.
Major Requirements for B.F.A. in Printmaking
SOPHOMORE PREREQUISITE:
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
GAD |
0116 |
Survey of Printmaking Techniques |
3 |
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JUNIOR REQUIREMENTS:
Department |
Course# |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
GAD |
0133 or 0134 |
Serigraphy (Prereq for Adv. Serigraphy) |
3 |
|
GAD |
0135 or 0136 |
Etching (Prereq for Adv. Etching) |
3 |
|
GAD |
0137 or 0138 |
Lithography (Prereq for Adv. Litho) |
3 |
|
GAD |
0349 or W349 |
Art Career Workshop |
3 |
/WI* |
*Indicates Writing Capstone |
SENIOR REQUIREMENTS:
Department |
Course# |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Two or more advanced courses chosen from the following: |
|
|
GAD |
0321 or 0322
0331 or 0332
0345 or 0346 |
Advanced Etching
Advanced Lithography
Advanced Serigraphy |
3
3
3 |
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One or more specialized course in Printmaking from the following: |
|
|
GAD |
0336
0338
0347
0350 |
Color Print Workshop (Intermedia)
Woodcut & Monoprint Workshop
Printmaking Workshop (Intermedia)
Senior Project Workshop |
3
3
3
3 |
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