The Department of Art at Bradley offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in studio art and art history. The department also coordinates cultural programs, exhibitions and lectures. Facilities are located in the Heuser Art Center and the Caterpillar Global Communications Center. Heuser Art Center is a 33,000 sq. ft. facility with fully-equipped studios for ceramics, painting, printmaking and photography and sculpture..

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The Caterpillar Global Communications Center houses multiple computer labs, video conference facilities, and the David Horowitz Auditorium, giving students access to the latest technology for creating and learning.

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Take a tour of the Art Department at Bradley University. See what makes Bradley one of the best education bargains in the nation and the Art Department at Bradley one of the best places to develop creatively. Call 309-677-2967 to schedule a tour of our facilities or to talk to someone in our department.

Graphic Design

See our design courses.
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ART 205 Typography

3 hrs

The study of typographic communication and the principles of design communication through hand-rendered and digital forms. Prerequisites: Art 101, 102, 105, 106, 140, or consent of Art Department Chair.

ART 206 Graphic Design Methods & Processes

3 hrs.
Exploration of the creative thought process, problem-solving,
alternative solutions in visual communications including
methodologies of design presentation. Prerequisites: ART
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ART 305 Editorial Design

3 hrs.
The creation, layout, and design of multi-page documents
for magazines, newspapers, brochures, and catalogs with
special emphasis on the integration of words and images.
Prerequisites: ART 206, 230, MM 113, or consent of Art Department
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ART 306 Corporate Standards and Branding

3 hrs.
The design and implementation of visual identity systems
and branding for products, corporations, and organizations,
including the design of packaging, point of purchase, and
promotional materials. Prerequisites: ART 305 or consent of
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ART 405 Graphic Information Systems

3 hrs.
Exploration of standard and experimental methods for conveying information for business, government, and entertainment including quantitative, qualitative, spatial analysis and application.
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ART 406 Graphic Design Portfolio

3 hrs.

Introduces portfolio as a comprehensive presentation vehicle including the review and editing of previous design work and creative design of packaging and organizational systems in bound and plate formats. Provides a comprehensive means of assessing a student's readiness to proceed into professional practice. The evaluation process is conducted by a specially selected professional review panel which may require the redesign and resubmission of the portfolio. Prerequisites: ART 306 or consent of Art Department Chair.

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