DESN-210 Design I

Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080; Minimum grade of 2.0 in DESN-120, DESN-121 and DESN-130.
A beginning level design course that introduces students to the foundation for effective and professional processes that are developed around client-need, target audience, design briefs and graphic styles. The course emphasizes practical assignments that examine applied problem solving and professional solutions for designers. Through the use of design thinking, students learn to create effective visuals, organize information and communicate particular message to an audience. Computer and software access will be needed to successfully complete this course.

Course Outcomes

Describe and apply design basics such as form and function, layout, figure and ground, and how to apply them to visual solutions.
Analyze and interpret objects visually, and translate any given object, being, idea into a sign, from a literal descriptive representation to abstract graphic.
Communicate a concept visually through the use of design elements such as space, typography, pictorials or
Actively engage in problem solving through design thinking and visual means.
Manage time for completing projects and exercises.
Demonstrate correct file management protocols as required for each project.
Create portfolio worthy work for each project.
Analyze and critique your creative work and the work of others.