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CHUCK GROTH |
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In addition to teaching the courses listed below, I will also be available during the following office hours:
Please note: office hours are BY APPOINTMENT.
You may contact me by email or phone 314.984.7629 to schedule an appointment.
Monday and Wednesday:
8:00 am - 9:00 am
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Tuesday and Thursday:
8:00 am - 9:00 am
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The following is a list of courses I am teaching in the Spring 2007 semester:
Monday and Wednesday:
GRAPHIC DESIGN II 9:00 am - 11:50 am
DRAWING FOR GRAPHICS II 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Tuesday and Thursday:
GRAPHIC DESIGN IV 9:00 am - 11:50 am
DRAWING FOR GRAPHICS II 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm
please see course descriptions below.
DRAWING FOR GRAPHICS II 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Tuesday and Thursday:
GRAPHIC DESIGN IV 9:00 am - 11:50 am
DRAWING FOR GRAPHICS II 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm
please see course descriptions below.
DRAWING FOR GRAPHICS II 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm
please see course descriptions below.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
ART:133 GRAPHIC DESIGN I 3 credits
This course is an introduction to graphic design with an emphasis on its history and its place in the advertising world. It will cover basic layout processes, typography, and the use of materials required in the field. Issues such as client needs, concept development, and ethical considerations will also be covered.
Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.
ART:134 GRAPHIC DESIGN II 3 credits
Students in this course will further explore the area of graphic design with an emphasis on various layout formats, the creative use of typography, and the historic aspects of graphic design. Concept origination and development are also addressed. The use of computers as a design tool will be employed.
Prerequisites: ART:131 and ART: 133 with grades of "C" or better, ART:107, and Reading Proficiency.
ART: 233 GRAPHIC DESIGN III 3 credits
This class will continue to examine the subject of graphic design with the emphasis upon the "hands-on" approach to finding creative solutions to complex visual communications problems. A professional approach to the discipline will be stressed.
Prerequisites: ART: 108 and ART:134 with grades of "C" or better, prior or concurrent enrollment in ART:138 with a grade of "C" or better, and Reading Proficiency.
ART: 234 GRAPHIC DESIGN IV 3 credits
This course is an advanced exploration of graphic design, with the emphasis upon creative problem solving and the use of professional practices. Students will learn to solve complex visual communication problems such as logo design, package design, point of purchase and publication design.
Prerequisites: ART:135 and ART:233 with grades of "C" or better and Reading Proficiency.
ART: 138 DRAWING FOR GRAPHICS I 2 credits
This drawing course fulfills the specific needs of graphic design students. It emphasizes the study of composition and design as they apply to the solution of graphic design and illustration problems .
Prerequisites: ART:107, ART:109, ART:111 with grades of "C" or better and Reading Proficiency.
ART:238 DRAWING FOR GRAPHICS II 2 credits
Students will build upon the principles covered in Drawing for Graphics I as they learn about additional techniques and materials necessary to explore drawing solutions to graphic design problems typically encountered in this field.
Prerequisite: ART:138 with a grade of "C" or better and Reading Proficiency.
ART: 245 PORTFOLIO DESIGN AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES 2 credits
This course will discuss the opportunities and procedures in the various fields of graphic design, illustration and advertising design. Students will be guided in the preparation of a portfolio of their work, in the development of a resume and related documents, and will learn practical interviewing techniques. The intent will be to prepare students to enter the art field with a confident and professional attitude.
Prerequisites: Permission of Program Coordinator and Reading Proficiency.
Links of interest:
ST. LOUIS OUTDOOR TYPOGRAPHY PROJECT
PACKAGE DESIGN (2-D patterns, etc.)
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM
SELECTED STUDENT WORK (check back often as these are updated)
PERSONAL WORK at the GALERIJA GABRIEL (Sarajevo, Bosnia)