EDIT 744 - Graphic Design for Instructional Technology (3 credits)

This course explores research-based visual design theories and learner-centered graphic design strategies for print and non-print instructional materials. Students apply principles of visual literacy to optimize the design of text, graphic and image representations that address the diverse needs of all learners. The course emphasizes the development of instructional content that integrates multiple messages to achieve identified learning goals by applying graphic design tools (type, shape, color, depth, space), graphic design actions (contrast, alignment, repetition, and proximity) and graphic design perceptions (figure/ground, hierarchy, gestalt) that maximize learning impact. Students evaluate and reflect on their designs continuously within the context of their varied professional settings. Course assessment includes quizzes, homework assignments and graphic design production projects. S