Founded in 1946, Cal Poly's Graphic Communication Department represents one of the best-known programs of its kind in the nation. The discipline includes media and mass communication involving the creation, production, management, and distribution of advertising, marketing, web sites, books, magazines, newspapers, catalogs, packages, and other media in printed and digital form.
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Senior Projects from 2011
Structural Box Design for High Quality Beverages, Caroline Shyu
Print Magazines: Linking to the Digital World, Stephanie Swartzlander
Trends in Multisensory and Interactive Magazine Inserts, Jennifer Titcomb
Considerations for Self Publishing, Daniel Triassi
Mobile Web Design and Usability, Caitlin Watt
Senior Projects from 2010
Advancements in Web Typography (WebFonts and WOFF), Aaron A. Alino
Magazines and the Tablet Interface, Kevin Black
Impact of Lean Practices on Printing Companies, Jenna Bodolay
Effectiveness of Catalog Printing on Online Consumers, Sarah Chan
East vs. West: Best Way To Bind Books, Wei-ting (Tina) Chen
Major Trends in Gravure Printed Electronics, Donna Ariel Clark
The Applications and Limitations of Printable Batteries, Matthew Delmanowski
Creating Preliminary Specifications for Printed Photovoltaics, Andrea Ho
Microsoft SharePoint as a Digital Asset Management (DAM) System, Harry Hurt
Discovering Shifts and Trends in Beverage Packaging, Rachel Hutchinson
E-books: Replacing Traditional Textbooks, Bryan Jorgenson
Determining the Optimal Material for Coffee Packaging: Oxygen Transmission Rates and Ink Abrasion Resistance, Laura Kiyoi
Forecasting Cloud Computing for the Print Industry, Ryan Yoshio Kokubun
COMMUNICATING GRAPHICALLY FOR PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS, Kathleen Lee
Digital Video Communication and Preservation for Educational Purposes, Chelsea Lyon
Program Promotion and Marketing for the YMCA of San Luis Obispo, California, Corey Marshall
Trends and Developments in Search Engine Optimization, Daniel McMonegal
The Security Printing Practices of Banknotes, Corbin Nakamura
Digital and Printed Magazines’ Effects on the Environment, Jeannie Nguyen
Web Design Practices for Small Businesses, Kate Nickerson