Graphic Design

Orchard Ridge Campus

The Graphic Design program provides professional and technical experience in the use of traditional design media along with current digital computer technology. Emphasis is on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for graduates to be employed as professional designers in advertising agencies, automotive art studios, corporate art departments, book and newspaper publishing, package design and marketing. Graduates may also be self-employed as practicing graphic designers.

Major Courses

GRD 1100 Graphic Design
GRD 1120 Typography in Design
GRD 1150 Applied Design I
GRD 1200 Professional Practices
GRD 1210 Rendering Techniques
GRD 1300 Color
GRD 1320 Digital Font Design
GRD 1450 Applied Design II
GRD 1750 Computer Design I
GRD 1850 Digital Illustration I
GRD 1950 Computer Design II
GRD 2350 Studio Projects
GRD 1401-4 Field Experience
GRD 2401-4 Special Computer Projects
GRD 2450 Portfolio Preparation
GRD 2850 Digital Illustration II

For more information contact:
Gordon McGowan, Faculty
ghmcgowa@oaklandcc.edu
Department of Graphic Design
Office: D-209
Orchard Ridge Campus
Oakland Community College
27055 Orchard Lake Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(248) 522-3610

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTIONS / GRAPHIC DESIGN (GRD)

Graphic Design GRD 1100
Typography in Design GRD 1120
Applied Design I GRD 1150
Professional Practices GRD 1200
Rendering Techniques GRD 1210
Color GRD 1300
Digital Font Design GRD 1320
Applied Design II GRD 1450
Computer Design I GRD 1750
Digital Illustration I GRD 1850
Computer Design II GRD 1950
Studio Projects GRD 2350
Field Experience GRD 1401-4
Special Computer Projects GRD 2401-4
Portfolio Preparation GRD 2450
Digital Illustration II GRD 2850