DES 394 - Foundations of Visual Communication Design II

★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-6L-0)

Continuing study of the principles of visual communication design. Study of communication concerns through the integration of photography and typography. Emphasis on appropriateness, clarity, expression and description. Introduction to information and publication design problems. Introduction to the computer as a tool for language and visual communication. Prerequisites: DES 393, and consent of Department. Note: Not open to students with credit in DES 390.

DES 396 - Introduction to Research and Theory in Design

★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-6L-0)

Introduction to information gathering methods, literature search and empirical research. Problem identification and definition. Purposes, goals, design and evaluation methods. Communication theory. Corequisite: DES 394 and consent of the Department.

DES 393 - Visual Communication Design Foundations I

★ 3 (fi 6)(FIRST, 0-6L-0)

Understanding and applying the principles of visual communication design. Study of communication concerns through the use of type and image creation. Emphasis on appropriateness, clarity, expression and description to meet defined objectives in print and digital media. Introduction to design research methods. Prerequisites: ART 134 and DES 135, or ART 136 and DES 138, or consent of the Department. Note: Not open to students with credit in DES 390.

DES 394 - Visual Communication Design Foundations II

★ 3 (fi 6)(SECOND, 0-6L-0)

Continued study of the principles of visual communication design. Introduction to visual principles for web and motion design. Emphasis on appropriateness, clarity, expression and description to meet defined objectives in print and digital media. Integration of social design themes. Continued introduction to design research methods. Prerequisites: DES 393, or consent of the Department. Note: Not open to students with credit in DES 390.