Fall 2009 Registration Dates

It's that time again! Fall 2009 registration is just weeks away. As always, you can check your specific Registration Time Ticket on Patriot Web, but here are the basis:
April 14 Seniors
April 15 Juniors
April 16 Sophomores
April 17 Freshman
July 28 Nondegree undergraduates

Remember, you can run a degree audit for yourself anytime to see which requirements you still need. You can also make an appointment with Don or I by calling 703-993-8642.

File your INTENT TO GRADUATE!!!!

The Graduation Intent Form for May 16th, 2009 and August 8th, 2009 Graduation is now available!
Students who plan to graduate in the spring or summer 2009 semesters must file their
Intent to Graduate IMMEDIATELY!!!!! (You want your name in the graduation program, don't you?)

Info on ceremonies: http://events.gmu.edu/commence1.html

Define Your Design Style at the AIGA Pizza Luncheon

AIGA is hosting a fun luncheon where you can ask and mingle with people in AIGA, learn what we're about and just have fun. After mingling and introductions, etc. we will also be doing a little art activity -- Creating an ACEO! An ACEO (Art Card, Editions, Originals) is basically a trading card that you can sell that embodies your style into something small and pocket-sized (2.5"x3.5"). Portable Art! Or you can make ATC (Art Trading Card) and trade samples of your style with other artists!
Everyone who is interested in art and design are free to come and join in the activities! =)

NOTE: Please RSVP so that way we can know how many pizzas to order (link available on AVT Advising facebook group).

Date:	Thursday, March 26, 2009
Time:	11:30am - 1:00pm
Location:	SUB 2 Room 6

Email: AIGA.GMU@gmail.com

Summer Session

Students may begin registering on March 16 for summer classes. See Patriot Web for course offerings. Graphic Design students: please see post below.

Summer Sessions are:
Session A: May 18 – June 19
Session B: June 1 – July 21
Session C: July 6 – August 4

http://summer.gmu.edu

Shift Your Graphic Design Studies into Overdrive!

Register soon for Summer 2009 B Session Graphic Design Courses

AVT 215 Typography
Prerequisites: AVT 104 & AVT 180 or permission of instructor
Introduction to history and use of type. Reading and projects develop awareness of type as a linguistic and visual communication tool. Introduces typographic design elements, including color, hierarchy, integration with imagery, structure, and content.
CRN 40692
Mondays/Wednesdays
4:30-8:00pm
B sessions
6/01-7/21/09
Limited to 20 students
Instructor: Anne Kearns

AVT 311 Graphic Design Methods and Principles
Prerequisites: AVT 180 & AVT 215 or permission of instructor
Emphasis on developing design solutions requiring demographic, historical, and/or cultural research. Course strengthens design and typography skills, introduces conceptual problem solving, audience considerations, and broad-based tools designers use to develop effective visual communication solutions.
CRN 40693
Tuesdays/Thursdays
4:30-8:00pm
B session
6/01-7/21/09
Limited to 20 students
Instructor: Karen Beach

AVT 414 Corporate Design and Branding
Prerequisites: AVT 215, AVT 252 or 253, AVT 311 & AVT 395
Fundamentals of branding and identity design. Topics include logo development, product packaging, marketing and advertising collaterals, web branding, and broadcast advertising development. Special attention is given to the creation of a graphoc standards guide.
CRN 40694
Tuesdays/Thursdays
4:30-8:00pm
B sessions
6/01-7/21/09
Limited to 20 students
Instructor: Don Starr
***AVT 414 must be completed before enrolling in AVT 498 Senior Project*****