CDAE 1160 C (CRN: 94581)

Cmty Dev & Apld Econ: Communication Design I (C)

3 credit hours

About CDAE 1160 C

Directed projects which explore the elements and principles of communication design. Design research, process, experimentation, and production in hand-based and computer-generated design application for multi-modal presentations. Prerequisite: Community Development & Applied Economics major or minor; or Instructor permission.

Notes

Prereqs: CCD or PCOM Major or Applied Design Minor only, or instructor permission Open to degree and PACE students

Section Description

Directed projects which explore the elements and principles of communication design. Design research, process, experimentation, and production in hand-based and computer-generated design application for multi-modal presentation. Design studio practices will be explored through lecture, analysis, discussion and research components. Focus is given to development of compositional sensitivity; applying the principles of design while employing major elements; image, typography, and color. This course serves and introduction to design theory and development of visual communication design content. Production of visual elements will explore various computer software for generation of photographic and illustrative images for multimodal representation.

Section Expectation

Mandatory attendance and participation in class production and critiques. Ability to work on project content outside of class. Ability to manage time to accomplish projects within a defined timeframe. Students are required to purchase a sketchbook and Adobe Creative Suite subscription.

Evaluation

Completed exercises, projects, and participation in class discussions/project critiques.

Important Dates

Last Day to Add
Last Day to Drop
Last Day to Withdraw with 50% Refund
Last Day to Withdraw with 25% Refund
Last Day to Withdraw

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