Graphic designers generally work in studios, where they have access to equipment such as drafting tables, computers, and software. Although many graphic designers work independently, those who work for specialized graphic design firms are often part of a design team. Many graphic designers collaborate with colleagues or work with clients on projects.
The National Association of Schools of Art and Design accredits more than 360 postsecondary colleges, universities, and independent institutes with programs in art and design. Most programs include courses in studio art, principles of design, computerized design, commercial graphics production, printing techniques, and website design. In addition, students should consider courses in writing, marketing, and business, all of which are useful in helping designers work effectively on project teams.
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Minimum GPA: All students are expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to remain in good academic standing. All required studio arts classes must be completed with a grade of C or higher in order to advance within the degree. Any required studio arts grade of C- or below must be repeated.
The good health and safety habits developed in your time studying here will carry forward to all your future artistic endeavors. While taking classes in the Visual Arts building there are many opportunities to handle materials or undertake processes that are potentially dangerous. Always pay close attention to the posted studio warnings, safety instructions from faculty and staff, and also be proactive in personally reading any notices or precautions for tools or materials you will use. PREVENTION
Prevention is the first step in creating a safe studio working environment. Awareness of potential hazards allows the community and the individual to responsibly and consciously reduce these potential safety threats through proper precautions.
The manner in which you store art materials, handle them, and clean up afterwards will significantly influence the risk of accident or exposure. This is particularly true in studios handling flammable and toxic materials such as solvent based materials, resins and acids. Be sure to closely follow all protocols for the storage and disposal of your art materials in order to ensure a safe working environment for you and the community.
Internship: Students may pursue an academic internship in their major area of study to augment the practical training received in their studio courses. More information about the internship experience and how to sign up is available through the Career Development Center.
Studios are communal spaces and as such, each member of the community must adhere to the following rules in order to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming studio space for all members.Studio Rules
Studio Gamma focuses on urban density, designing a habitable environment, dwelling space and green infrastructure. The designated site is located within the urban or inner urban area of Melbourne. The studio unfolds as an exploration of design responses to the interrelated dynamics of 21st century models of urban cohabitation, urban density, and integration of human and non-human living system in an urban setting. Underlying the undergraduate design course is the development of both design thinking and dexterity with tools and techniques. The focus of this design subject will be on generating design ideas, translating them into architectural and urban landscape forms, spaces, materials and programs. Students will learn how to refine architecture and its interaction with landscape architecture through consideration of spatial organisation, environmental context and structural necessity. Students will also learn how to communicate comprehensive architectural propositions through 2D- and 3D-modelling (physical and digital), visual and written media and oral presentations. The studio develops familiarity with, and critical awareness of, processes and modes of production that are specific to architecture and the design of urban or inner suburban landscapes. Group work comprises part of the early phases of the studio as team work is a fundamental aspect of architectural practice. Students learn to negotiate individual aspirations and design propositions with multiple partners and associates.
The mission of the undergraduate program in Architectural Design is to develop students' ability to integrate engineering and architecture in ways that blend innovative architectural design with cutting-edge engineering technologies. Courses in the program combine hands-on architectural design studios with a wide variety of other courses. Students can choose from a broad mix of elective courses concerning energy conservation, sustainability, building systems, and structures, as well as design foundation and fine arts courses. In addition to preparing students for advanced studies in architecture and construction management, the program's math and science requirements prepare students well for graduate work in other fields such as civil and environmental engineering, law, and business.
Subject to the requirements outlined above, students have considerable leeway in choosing their depth electives and other courses to best suit their background and interests. By careful selection of technically-oriented depth electives, students can complement their studio experience with courses in structural analysis, construction, cost estimating, and energy efficiency.
Students intent on applying to architecture graduate school are encouraged to take studio art courses as early as possible in their academic career and to take more than the required number of architecture studios. In preparation for architecture graduate school applications, students should plan on taking the portfolio preparation class (CEE 139). It is also recommended that students take computer modeling courses which will enable them to pursue summer internships. Internships are valuable since they allow students to test their interest in architecture as a profession.
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This studio investigates building technologies, with a special emphasis on construction detailing as it applies to the profession of landscape architecture. It combines studio investigations with the hands-on construction of site details and the use of drawing as a means of design resolution and communication. Students refine the conceptual, lateral and poetic skills integral to the scope of studios in the School of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts (ALVA) while synthesising and developing the skills and knowledge necessary to resolve a scheme to a state of 'buildability'.
Our Core Values: At MECA&D, we believe in the transformational power of an arts education to serve as the foundation for a lifelong pursuit of personal and professional goals. We combine a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, immersive studio practice and a wealth of professional development opportunities to provide an educational experience that embodies artistic excellence, civic engagement and creative entrepreneurship.
Minor RequirementsArt History MinorThe Art History minor is designed for students who wish to augment their studio major with a series of courses that analyze the history, theory and criticism of diverse visual traditions in visual culture. A total of 21 credits, equal to seven (7) courses are required to complete the undergraduate minor in Art History. Prerequisites for declaring an Art History minor include completion of AH 101 and AH 102 Art History Survey with a minimum 3.0 GPA in both classes, and permission of the Art History Minor Coordinator. 2ff7e9595c
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