Course Catalogs

Graphic Arts (GRA)

GRA 200  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
GRA 290  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
GRA 300  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
GRA 345  Visual Issues in the Media  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
View and analyze the power of media images; pictures, infographics, trademarks, and graphic designs - still and motion. Political influences of television, representations of minorities and women, and ethics of images, for practitioners and audience members.
Prereq: COM 107  
GRA 380  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
GRA 400  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
GRA 470  Experience Credit  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable  
GRA 490  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
GRA 499  Honors Capstone Project  (1-3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 3 times for 3 credits maximum  
GRA 500  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
GRA 557  Information Graphics  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Principles and techniques of information visualization for public communications applications including journalism, advertising, and public relations. Emphasis on principles of quantitative and qualitative research for information graphics and techniques of visual narrative and information-based design.
Prereq: VIS 207 or 607  
GRA 567  Advertising Production  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Development of ad campaigns from thumbnail sketches through finished comps. Emphasizing concept and its stylistically appropriate expression through typography, layout, and use of photography/illustration publishing standards including current computer software for design. Concurrent lab required.
Prereq: VIS 207 or 607  
GRA 590  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable