The Department of Graphic Design offers a four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts program, with the opportunity to pursue a fifth year of study leading to the Bachelor of Graphic Design degree. It also offers a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Additionally, RISD Graphic Design offers workshops and credit-bearing courses during the summer.
Form + Communication
Sophomore requirement for majors – 6 credits
Fall 2008
Students will explore and gain understanding of visual logic and to appreciate the design functions of relating ideas, objects, material, and space. Form studies examine organic and constructed elements and aspects of design such as texture, rhythm, form/counterform, contrast, juxtaposition, progression and sequence. Visual skills will be developed to compose as well as to communicate (thought, idea, message). The course balances hands-on methods of observation, invention, and visualization through sketching, computer skills, and photography with critical thinking and problem-solving, leading to the development of a self-directed process.
This course replaces GRAPH 3213, Graphic Form and GRAPH 3220, Visual Communication
Taught by: Franz Werner Mark Laughlin Nicole Juen Donald Tarallo John Caserta Susie Nielsen Amy Kalisher
Course #: GRAPH 3220
Graphic Design majors only