ENL 645 - Vis Dsply Frmt&Dsktp Pub

Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: Matriculated Grad StudentsLecture / 3 hours per week
This course is designed to expose students to the principles of visual display in working documents so that, as editors and writers, they can work effectively with photographers and artists in the creation of finished texts. Students will explore the use of photos, headlines, graphics and visual elements as they can be used to enhance the meaning and effectiveness of written text. Students will learn to plan visual elements in the early stages of story, computer program or document conception. They will explore basic principles of visual design and experience the limitations and problems inherent in generating visual elements. Students will receive practical experience in dummying and layout, and will oversee several projects incorporating visual elements into written works. The purpose of the course is to train writers and editors to be sensitive and effective users of visuals designed primarily by others.

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