The graphic design emphasis area delivers a comprehensive professional education in the study and practice of visual communication design. Students receive training in collaboration, innovation, theory, professional practice, technical competence, history, creative processes and sustainability. This competitive program culminates in the creation of a professional portfolio that helps our alumni get jobs in prestigious national and international design studios and advertising agencies.
GRAPHIC DESIGN AT UTAH STATE
FOUR YEAR PLAN
The following is a sample four-year plan. Individual student plans may differ. Visit with your advisor to create your own four-year plan.
FRESHMAN YEAR
3 ART 1020 Drawing I or ART 1110 Drawing I (Majors Only)
3 ART 1120 2D Design or ART 1150 2D Design (Majors Only)
3 ARTH 2710 Survey of Western Art I
3 ENGL 1010 Introduction to Writing
3 University Breadth Course
15 Credits Total
3 ART 1130 3D Design or ART 1160 3D Design (Majors Only)
3 ART 2110 Drawing II
3 ARTH 2720 Survey of Western Art II
3 ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing
3-5 Math or Statistics
15-17 Credits Total
SOPHOMORE YEAR
3 ART 2400 Intro. to Graphic Design
3 ART XXXX Core Class
3 ARTH 3XXX Upper Div. Art History
3 University Breadth Course
3 General Elective
1 ART 3420 Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar
16 Credits Total
*BFA Review
3 ART 3400 Typography
3 ART 3410 History of GD Studio
3 ART XXXX Core Class
3 ARTH 3XXX Upper Div. Art History
3 General Elective
1 ART 3420 Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar
16 Credits Total
JUNIOR YEAR
3 ART 4410 Graphic Interface Design I
3 ART 4420 Brand Identity Design
3 ART XXXX Core Class
3 University Breadth Course
3 General Elective
1 ART 3420 Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar
16 Credits Total
3 ART 4440 Type, Image and Visual Continuity
3 ART XXXX Graphic Design Elective
3 ART XXXX Core Class
3 University Depth Course
3 General Elective
1 ART 3420 Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar
16 Credits Total
SENIOR YEAR
3 ART XXXX Graphic Design Elective
3 ART XXXX Graphic Design Elective
3 ART XXXX Core Class
3 University Depth Course
1 ART 3420 Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar
13 Credits Total
3 ART 4450 Senior Capstone
3 ART XXXX Graphic Design Elective
3 ART XXXX Core Class
3 Quantitative Intensive Course
1 ART 3420 Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar
13 Credits Total
ART 3420 Hashimoto Communication Arts Seminar | 1×6
ART 2400 Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 Credits
ART 3400 Typography | 3 Credits
ART 3410 History of Graphic Design Studio | 3 Credits
ART 4420 Brand Identity Design | 3 Credits
ART 4410 Graphic Interface Design I | 3 Credits
ART 4440 Type, Image and Visual Continuity | 3 Credits
ART 4445 Book Cover Design | 3 Credits
ART 4450 Senior Capstone | 3 Credits
ART 3370 Illustration Concepts | 3 Credits
ART 4460 Motion Design | 3 Credits
ART 4430 Graphic Interface Design II | 3 Credits
ART 4470 Special Topics in Graphic Design* | 1-9 Credits
ART 4900 Advanced Internship/Coop | 1-9 Credits
*Courses in Special Topics have included: Advanced Typography, Packaging, and Book Cover Design.
GRAPHIC DESIGN FACULTY
Mike Daines
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
Education:
BFA Utah State, MFA in design from Cranbrook
Accomplishments:
Worked for Imaginary Forces in Hollywood; some of his clients include MTV, Nike, Columbia Pictures, Dreamworks, ABC, NBC, Science Channel, Pepsi, and Comedy Central. Work has been recognized by the AIGA and UCDA and exhibited widely from New York to Los Angeles. He has previously taught at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, and the University of Detroit Mercy, School of Architecture.
Dave Smellie
Associate Professor of Graphic Design
Education:
BFA and MFA in graphic design from Utah State University.
Accomplishments:
Over 15 years of design experience and has produced creative works for such clients as Oakley, Red Bull, J.Crew, iFrogz, Reminderband, Beaver Mountain Ski Resort, Stonewear, and Lago Snowboards.
Interests:
Skateboarding, snowboarding, mountain biking, playing the organ in punk rock bands.
Bob Winward
Professor of Graphic Design
Education:
BFA Weber State, MFA in graphic design and illustration from Kent State
Accomplishments:
Work has been recognized by Print Magazine, the Annual of American Corporate Identity, the University and College Designers Association and the American Institute of Graphic Arts.
Interests:
Yoga, hiking, travel, and photography
Brooke Daines
Adjunct Professor of Graphic Design
Brooke worked for several years designing national print advertising campaigns for American Apparel in Los Angeles. She has also worked as a senior brand designer at General Motors in Detroit where she was involved extensively on car branding and lettering for GMC, Chevy and Pontiac. Brooke specializes in typography, branding and Reggae. She wishes she was currently living on a tropical island and considers Utah’s severe climate a drastic compromise.
LEGACY FACULTY
The faculty who started it all.
Alan Hashimoto
“Simply put, Alan Hashimoto was a force of nature. His energy was boundless as was his creativity,” said Art and Design Department head Laura Gelfand. “He touched so many lives in such positive ways, he will be terribly missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know him.”
In his 25 years at USU who taught courses ranging from typography to interactive media and film, Hashimoto, 58, was known as a creative and innovative artist and teacher whose students were devoted to him. A working artist who expanded traditional graphic design into digital media, video and Web applications—including video games and simulations—Hashimoto produced many creative works and exhibitions, and authored a 397-page book, Fundamentals of Design: A Digital Approach.
He also was an art director and consultant in digital applications for a variety of outlets, including Poptropica, an interactive online environment for kids developed by Family Education Network that has more than 20 million Internet users. He was part of a research group that created a variety of online interactive games. Hashimoto also was director and video/animations designer of a 2006 USU production of Macbeth, and helped create a digital design department and degree at the University of Utah.
Alan unexpectedly passed away on February 11, 2013 in Logan, Utah from an aortic tear. He was 58 years old. His legacy will live will be one to be remembered. In Fall of 2013 the Communication Arts Seminar was named the Hashimoto Arts Seminar to serve as a legacy to a man who inspired so many.
Glen Edwards
Glen Edwards attended Utah State and Art Center College of design in Los Angeles and completed his MFA after joining the art department faculty at USU. Under his direction, the illustration program received international recognition. His illustrations have won numerous awards, including CASE gold medal awards, Los Angeles Society of Illustrators certificates of merit.
“My philosophy in teaching is to develop the skills that will enable a student to adapt to whatever medium or trend is in order, by emphasizing basic painting and drawing skills and the need to practice them daily. I encourage students to experiment with different media and techniques, and try to broaden my own range of work through constant experimentation.”
Jon Anderson
Jon Anderson believed that “everyone’s (success) somewhere along the line is the result of a good teacher.” The influence of his mentors allowed him to create a portfolio that won him a scholarship to attend the Art Center in the early 1960s.
After graduating from the Art Center, he left Los Angeles, CA and traveled to Salt Lake City, UT. Jon knew he did not want to stay in SLC for long because it was not as creative during that time. He was asked to start the commercial art program at Utah State University.
Jon wanted to implement the environment of professionals mentoring students that he wished he had more of at the Arts Center. This desire caused Jon to pitch an idea to his students-they would pay to have artists fly in and stay for a short time to mentor students and give feedback on students’ work. Artists such as Bob Peaks and Kim Whitesides visited among others.
Jon spent his Fridays and weekends recruiting students to apply at Utah State from nearby states to increase the level of competition. Jon was known for selling the program that was becoming established at USU.
The caliber of the program flourished rapidly. Jon Anderson’s small but dramatic footsteps produced some of the best advertisers, illustrators, and graphic designers in the United States. His legacy, work ethic, and established artist seminars continue to inspire and influence students that attend the competitive Graphic Design program at USU.