Departments
Click on the links below to view information about the following Departments:
Department of Administrative and Allied Health Professionals
Department of Business Administration and Information Technology
Department of Design
Department of General Education
Department of Design
Mission Statement and Purposes
In accordance with the mission of Davis College, the Chairperson and faculty of the Design Department view our commitment as follows:
- To prepare students for professional practice by integrating the content areas of design production, design history, design criticism, and design aesthetics. We believe that to teach students to become responsive and responsible designers in contemporary society design production alone is insufficient. Therefore, a discipline-based pedagogy is embraced by the Department.
- To provide instruction that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving and analysis. Understanding the nature of any design problem and developing a creative and appropriate solution is prerequisite to implementing any technical application.
- To provide instruction that meets the technical skill level required for positions in design. Technologies in design continue to change at a rapid pace. We are committed to providing the student with relevant training that utilizes appropriate technology and equipment.
- To promote the students, programs, and curricula of the Design Department. The success of our programs lies in our ability to inform the public of the Design Department programs and the qualified students who are graduating each year. We are constantly searching for opportunities to promote the Design Department and Davis College.
The Department Chairperson and faculty are committed to the pursuit of professional development opportunities to become better informed and more competent professionals and instructors.
Mid-Program Assessment
A student enrolled in a Graphic Design or Interior Design program will participate in a portfolio review and interview upon completion of the foundation courses and upon completion of the advanced level (200) courses to satisfy program requirements for graduation.
The first Portfolio Review is intended to assess the student's conceptual and technical abilities from the foundation area. The purpose of the review and interview is to ensure that the student possesses the necessary conceptual and technical skills before taking the advanced level (200) courses.
A second Portfolio Review near the end of the program is intended to ensure that the student possesses the necessary skills for design positions and that the entire body of work is acceptable for job interviewing purposes.
A portfolio of 10-15 works should be submitted at each Portfolio Review. The work submitted at the second Portfolio Review should be representative of the student's career direction (i.e., graphic design or interior design).
News
April 27, 2010
Davis College Holds Fifteenth Annual Student Design Show
On April 23, Davis College recently held its fifteenth Annual Student Design Exhibition and Competition. This event showcased the creative talents of students from the Davis College Graphic Design and Interior Design programs.
Winners of the competition were: Foundation Area: Nancy Powers, First Place; Joy Vorraber, Second Place; and Preet Kaur, Third Place. Graphic Design Area: Alicia Perry, First Place; Ana Guzman, Second Place; and Ashley Crapsey, Third Place. Interior Design Area: Sarah McKelvey, First Place; Sarah McKelvey, Second Place; and Ashley Narewski, Third Place.
To view more photos of this event click here
April 18, 2010
graphic design graduate included in Logo Book
Penny Collins, 1999 Graphic Design graduate, has been included in the upcoming book, Logolicious published by Harper Collins.
Logolicious celebrates visually stunning logos from around the world. Expertly selected by twelve top creative minds in the field, these logos are a unique mixture of artistic expression and strategic thought. Beyond showcasing what's new and compelling in the world of logo design, this handbook provides endless inspiration for graphic designers in the critical "idea generating" phase. A must-have collection for business owners and creatives alike, who realize the power behind a successful logo.
February 22, 2010
Davis Grad to Hold Comic Strip Workshop at Imagination Station
Brian Houdashelt, 2003 graduate (Graphic Design/Interactive Media), will be conducting a comic strip workshop on March 6 & 7 as part of the Animation exhibit now on view at Imagination Station. Brian produced a weekly web-based comic strip, Victor, from 2005–2008.
Click here for more information about the exhibit and Brian's workshop.
Links
Graphic Design Program Site
Graphic Design Student Group (GDSG) Home Page
GDSG Blogs
AIGA Toledo
Academic Programs
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view pdf files. Download it here.
Graphic Design [Diploma] pdf
Graphic Design [Associate Degree] pdf
Interior Design [Associate Degree] pdf
Motion and Visual Effects Design [Associate Degree] pdf
Website Design [Associate Degree] pdf
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