Program Overview

Introduction to Temple University's Graphic Arts and Design Program

The Graphic Arts and Design (GAD) program at Temple University offers a comprehensive education in graphic design, interactive design, and photography. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of design, as well as the technical skills necessary to succeed in the field.

Course Offerings

The GAD program offers a wide range of courses, including:

• GAD 0822: Human Behavior and the Photographic Image: This course explores the relationship between photography and human behavior, and how photographs can be used to tell stories and elicit change.
• GAD 2001: Graphic Design: This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of graphic design, including visual communication, typography, and color theory.
• GAD 2002: Graphic Design: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 2001, and focuses on advanced graphic design techniques and concepts.
• GAD 2021: Computers for Design: This course introduces students to the computer as a tool for design, and covers the fundamentals of software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• GAD 2071: Mac Design Programs I: This course covers the basics of design software, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• GAD 2073: Introduction to Web Design: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of web design, including layout, typography, and hierarchy.
• GAD 2075: Communication Through Graphic Design: This course focuses on the use of graphic design to communicate ideas and information.
• GAD 2076: Introduction to Web Programming and Production: This course covers the technical aspects of web design, including programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• GAD 2077: Introduction to Illustration: This course introduces students to the principles of illustration, including concept, technique, and visual communication.
• GAD 2078: The Art of Infographics: This course explores the use of infographics to communicate complex information in a visually engaging way.
• GAD 2079: Mobile Apps: Design/Prototype: This course covers the design and prototyping of mobile applications, including user experience, wireframing, and visual design.
• GAD 2401: Introduction to Photography (Online Digital Course): This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of photography, including camera functions, composition, and lighting.
• GAD 2441: Photo I: Digital: This course covers the basics of digital photography, including camera functions, composition, and image editing.
• GAD 2451: Photo I: Digital: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 2441, and focuses on advanced digital photography techniques.
• GAD 2461: Digital Imaging: This course covers the fundamentals of digital imaging, including image editing, manipulation, and output.
• GAD 2701: Survey of Printmaking Techniques: This course introduces students to the basics of printmaking, including lithography, screenprinting, and relief printing.
• GAD 2702: Survey of Printmaking Techniques: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 2701, and focuses on advanced printmaking techniques.
• GAD 2703: Book Structures: This course covers the basics of bookbinding, including folded, sewn, and adhesive binding structures.
• GAD 2704: Book Structures: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 2703, and focuses on advanced bookbinding techniques.
• GAD 2711: Serigraphy: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of screenprinting, including stencil making, ink mixing, and printing.
• GAD 2731: Etching: This course covers the basics of etching, including plate preparation, inking, and printing.
• GAD 2741: Intaglio Printmaking: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of intaglio printmaking, including etching, drypoint, and aquatint.
• GAD 2751: Lithography: This course covers the basics of lithography, including stone and plate preparation, inking, and printing.
• GAD 2761: Lithography: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 2751, and focuses on advanced lithography techniques.
• GAD 2961: Honors Digital Imaging: Seeing Photographically: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital imaging, including camera functions, composition, and image editing.
• GAD 3001: Advanced Graphic Design: This course builds on the principles introduced in earlier graphic design courses, and focuses on advanced graphic design techniques and concepts.
• GAD 3002: Advanced Graphic Design: This course continues the exploration of advanced graphic design techniques and concepts, with a focus on visual communication and problem-solving.
• GAD 3010: Special Topics: This course covers special topics in design, including environmental design, type design, and promotion design.
• GAD 3011: Typography: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of typography, including typefaces, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• GAD 3012: Typographic Principles: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 3011, and focuses on advanced typographic techniques and concepts.
• GAD 3013: Advanced Typography: This course continues the exploration of advanced typographic techniques and concepts, with a focus on visual communication and problem-solving.
• GAD 3015: Advanced Typography: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 3013, and focuses on advanced typographic techniques and concepts.
• GAD 3021: Intermediate Computer Graphics: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of computer graphics, including software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• GAD 3023: Interactive Design: This course covers the basics of interactive design, including web design, motion graphics, and user experience.
• GAD 3025: Interactive Design: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 3023, and focuses on advanced interactive design techniques and concepts.
• GAD 3027: Digital Narratives: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital storytelling, including narrative structure, visual communication, and interactive design.
• GAD 3029: Programming and Production for Web Sites: This course covers the technical aspects of web design, including programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• GAD 3031: Illustration: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of illustration, including concept, technique, and visual communication.
• GAD 3033: Illustration: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 3031, and focuses on advanced illustration techniques and concepts.
• GAD 3041: Advertising Design: This course covers the basics of advertising design, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 3045: Introduction to Visual Communication: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of visual communication, including graphic design, photography, and illustration.
• GAD 3053: Art Careers Promotion: This course covers the basics of promoting art careers, including resume writing, portfolio development, and self-promotion.
• GAD 3096: The Business of Design: This course introduces students to the business aspects of design, including marketing, finance, and project management.
• GAD 3097: Graphic Design Theory: This course covers the theoretical aspects of graphic design, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 3101: Collaborative Design Workshop in Rome: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of collaborative design, including teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
• GAD 3111: Graphic Design Workshop in Japan: This course covers the basics of graphic design in a Japanese context, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 3123: Introduction to Interactive: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of interactive design, including web design, motion graphics, and user experience.
• GAD 3182: Independent Study: This course allows students to pursue independent projects and research in graphic design, under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
• GAD 3185: Field Internship: This course provides students with practical experience in the field of graphic design, including internships and field placements.
• GAD 3400: Special Topics in Photography: This course covers special topics in photography, including fine art photography, documentary photography, and photojournalism.
• GAD 3401: Color Photography I: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of color photography, including camera functions, composition, and image editing.
• GAD 3402: View Camera: This course covers the basics of view camera photography, including camera functions, composition, and image editing.
• GAD 3411: Digital Photography: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital photography, including camera functions, composition, and image editing.
• GAD 3412: Darkroom Photography: This course covers the basics of darkroom photography, including film development, printing, and image editing.
• GAD 3413: Photographic Lighting: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of photographic lighting, including natural light, artificial light, and lighting techniques.
• GAD 3414: Darkroom Photography: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 3412, and focuses on advanced darkroom photography techniques and concepts.
• GAD 3421: Digital Projects: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital projects, including multimedia, web design, and interactive design.
• GAD 3422: Contemporary Photography: This course covers the basics of contemporary photography, including fine art photography, documentary photography, and photojournalism.
• GAD 3431: Color Photography I: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of color photography, including camera functions, composition, and image editing.
• GAD 3432: Color Photography II: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 3431, and focuses on advanced color photography techniques and concepts.
• GAD 3441: Advanced Photo Workshop: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of advanced photography, including fine art photography, documentary photography, and photojournalism.
• GAD 3451: Advanced Photography Workshop: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 3441, and focuses on advanced photography techniques and concepts.
• GAD 3461: Photo Process Workshop: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of photo processes, including darkroom photography, alternative processes, and digital photography.
• GAD 3471: Photo Process Workshop: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 3461, and focuses on advanced photo processes and techniques.
• GAD 3711: Advanced Serigraphy: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of advanced serigraphy, including screenprinting, stencil making, and ink mixing.
• GAD 3731: Advanced Etching: This course covers the basics of advanced etching, including plate preparation, inking, and printing.
• GAD 3751: Advanced Lithography: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of advanced lithography, including stone and plate preparation, inking, and printing.
• GAD 3811: Printmaking Workshop: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of printmaking, including lithography, screenprinting, and relief printing.
• GAD 3821: Printmaking Workshop: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 3811, and focuses on advanced printmaking techniques and concepts.
• GAD 3831: Relief and Monoprint Workshop: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of relief and monoprint, including plate preparation, inking, and printing.
• GAD 3841: Color Print Workshop: This course covers the basics of color print, including lithography, screenprinting, and relief printing.
• GAD 3896: Art Career Workshop: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of art careers, including resume writing, portfolio development, and self-promotion.
• GAD 4000: Senior Design: Special Topics: This course covers special topics in design, including environmental design, type design, and promotion design.
• GAD 4001: Senior Graphic Design: Senior Design Workshop: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of senior graphic design, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 4002: Senior Graphic Design: Hybrid Design: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 4001, and focuses on advanced graphic design techniques and concepts.
• GAD 4003: Senior Graphic Design: Art Direction: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of art direction, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 4004: Senior Graphic Design: Packaging: This course covers the basics of packaging design, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 4005: Senior Graphic Design: Publishing: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of publishing design, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 4006: Senior Graphic Design: Brand Identity: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 4005, and focuses on advanced publishing design techniques and concepts.
• GAD 4007: Senior Interactive Design: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of interactive design, including web design, motion graphics, and user experience.
• GAD 4008: Senior Graphic Design: Projects in Authorship: This course covers the basics of authorship in graphic design, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 4009: Senior Graphic Design: Projects in Authorship: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 4008, and focuses on advanced authorship techniques and concepts.
• GAD 4010: Senior Design: Special Topics: This course covers special topics in design, including environmental design, type design, and promotion design.
• GAD 4011: Senior Graphic Design: Design for the Public Good: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of design for the public good, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 4111: Senior Illustration: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of senior illustration, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 4112: Senior Illustration: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 4111, and focuses on advanced illustration techniques and concepts.
• GAD 4113: Senior Illustration Portfolio: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of portfolio development, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 4196: Senior Portfolio: This course covers the basics of senior portfolio development, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 4441: Senior Photography: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of senior photography, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 4496: Senior Seminar in Photography: This course covers the basics of senior photography, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 4511: Senior Projects Workshop/Seminar: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of senior projects, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 5000: Graduate Design: Special Topics: This course covers special topics in design, including environmental design, type design, and promotion design.
• GAD 5001: Graduate Design: Design Workshop: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of graduate design, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 5002: Graduate Design: Hybrid Design: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 5001, and focuses on advanced graduate design techniques and concepts.
• GAD 5003: Graduate Design: Art Direction: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of art direction, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 5004: Graduate Design: Packaging: This course covers the basics of packaging design, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 5005: Graduate Design: Publishing: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of publishing design, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 5006: Graduate Design: Corporate: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 5005, and focuses on advanced publishing design techniques and concepts.
• GAD 5007: Graduate Design: Interactive: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of interactive design, including web design, motion graphics, and user experience.
• GAD 5008: Graduate Design: Authorship: This course covers the basics of authorship in graduate design, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 5010: Graduate Design: Special Topics: This course covers special topics in design, including environmental design, type design, and promotion design.
• GAD 5011: Graduate Design: Design for the Public Good: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of design for the public good, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 5012: Graduate Design: Typography: This course covers the basics of typography, including typefaces, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• GAD 5013: Advanced Typography: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 5012, and focuses on advanced typography techniques and concepts.
• GAD 5015: Advanced Typography: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of advanced typography, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 5023: Interactive Design: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of interactive design, including web design, motion graphics, and user experience.
• GAD 5025: Interactive Design: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 5023, and focuses on advanced interactive design techniques and concepts.
• GAD 5027: Digital Narratives: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital storytelling, including narrative structure, visual communication, and interactive design.
• GAD 5029: Programming and Production for Web Sites: This course covers the technical aspects of web design, including programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• GAD 5053: Art Careers Promotion: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of art careers, including resume writing, portfolio development, and self-promotion.
• GAD 5073: Introduction to Web Design: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of web design, including layout, typography, and hierarchy.
• GAD 5078: The Art of Infographics: This course covers the basics of infographics, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 5096: Graduate Design: Business of Design: This course introduces students to the business aspects of design, including marketing, finance, and project management.
• GAD 5097: Graduate Design: Graphic Design Theory: This course covers the theoretical aspects of graphic design, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 5111: Graduate Design: Illustration: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of illustration, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 5182: Independent Study: This course allows students to pursue independent projects and research in graphic design, under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
• GAD 8001: Visual Design Graduate Seminar: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of visual design, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 8002: Visual Design Graduate Seminar II: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 8001, and focuses on advanced visual design techniques and concepts.
• GAD 8083: Graphic Design Graduate Projects: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of graphic design projects, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 8084: Graphic Design Graduate Projects II: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 8083, and focuses on advanced graphic design techniques and concepts.
• GAD 8095: Visual Design Thesis: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of visual design thesis, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 8096: Visual Design Thesis II: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 8095, and focuses on advanced visual design techniques and concepts.
• GAD 8111: Graduate Seminar in Printmaking: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of printmaking, including lithography, screenprinting, and relief printing.
• GAD 8112: Graduate Seminar in Printmaking II: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 8111, and focuses on advanced printmaking techniques and concepts.
• GAD 8183: Graduate Projects in Printmaking: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of printmaking projects, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 8184: Graduate Projects in Printmaking II: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 8183, and focuses on advanced printmaking techniques and concepts.
• GAD 8189: Collaborative Design Workshop in Rome: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of collaborative design, including teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
• GAD 8201: Digital Projects: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital projects, including multimedia, web design, and interactive design.
• GAD 8211: Graduate Seminar in Photography: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of photography, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 8212: Graduate Seminar in Photography II: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 8211, and focuses on advanced photography techniques and concepts.
• GAD 8222: Contemporary Photography: This course covers the basics of contemporary photography, including fine art photography, documentary photography, and photojournalism.
• GAD 8253: Graduate Photo Process Workshop: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of photo processes, including darkroom photography, alternative processes, and digital photography.
• GAD 8255: Graduate Photo Workshop: Digital Photography: This course covers the basics of digital photography, including camera functions, composition, and image editing.
• GAD 8256: Graduate Advanced Photo Workshop: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of advanced photography, including fine art photography, documentary photography, and photojournalism.
• GAD 8283: Graduate Projects in Photography I: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of photography projects, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.
• GAD 8284: Graduate Projects in Photography II: This course builds on the principles introduced in GAD 8283, and focuses on advanced photography techniques and concepts.
• GAD 8413: Photographic Lighting: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of photographic lighting, including natural light, artificial light, and lighting techniques.
• GAD 9189: Design Workshop in Japan: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of design in a Japanese context, including visual communication, typography, and image editing.

Program Requirements

The GAD program requires students to complete a minimum of 128 credits, including:

• 45 credits of general education courses
• 60 credits of major courses
• 12 credits of elective courses
• 11 credits of senior thesis and portfolio development

Admission Criteria

Admission to the GAD program is based on a combination of factors, including:

• Academic performance (GPA)
• Portfolio review
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for the GAD program vary depending on the student's residency status and the number of credits taken per semester. For more information, please visit the Temple University website.

Research Areas

The GAD program offers research opportunities in a variety of areas, including:

• Graphic design
• Interactive design
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Illustration

Faculty

The GAD program is taught by a faculty of experienced designers, artists, and scholars, including:

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Facilities

The GAD program is housed in the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, which offers state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• Computer labs
• Photography studios
• Printmaking studios
• Illustration studios

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the GAD program have gone on to pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:

• Graphic design
• Interactive design
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Illustration
• Art direction
• Design management

Conclusion

The GAD program at Temple University offers a comprehensive education in graphic arts and design, with a focus on visual communication, typography, and image editing. With a strong faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a variety of research opportunities, the GAD program is an excellent choice for students interested in pursuing a career in graphic design, interactive design, photography, printmaking, or illustration.