Category: Communication Design

This required typography course is the second in a,sequence of three, that develops an understanding,of 2D design space and the unique nature of,typographic communication principles. Building on,Typography I, students expand their ability to,work with typographic form, understanding the,nuance of language-based messages, and,organization through projects that introduce,organizational systems, grids, and the associated,nomenclature. Classifications, and anatomy of,letterforms, are integrated into projects,,language hierarchy, image, and rhetorical elements,in order to develop sequential narrative,communication. This course helps students apply,the role of analog and digital tools to achieve,well-crafted solutions with specific intent.,Content used in this course presents design’s,complex history, while also providing students the,opportunity to lend their point of view on content,analysis. Students may elect to take additional,Type courses, Type IV and Type Design in their,junior year.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 151

This required interaction course, the last of,three, moves into more complex design principles,,code language(s), hardware/software used in the,creation of dynamic communication design solutions,that are physical, human-centric experiences that,extends our understanding of user(s) and user,groups that consider digital accessibility through,the integration of user testing, performance, and,play. Through assigned projects students will,apply an understanding of typographic form,,message and organizational systems in the context,of moderated physical user experiences in spaces,large and small. Students are encouraged to move,beyond explore and engage new tools and platforms,in order to achieve informed design solutions.,Contemporary themes of interactive communication,and culture, including elements of media theory,are presented. Students may elect to take,additional courses in Interaction Design like,Experience I and II, in the junior and senior,year.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 264, DGD 212 OR DGD 277

Through the College’s affiliation with the,Association of Independent Colleges of Art and,Design, junior or first-semester senior students,in good academic standing have the opportunity to,spend a semester (Fall or Winter) or full year,studying at another member institution in the,United States or abroad. Application information,is available in the Academic Advising and,Registration Office.

Credits: 12

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This non-major course is designed to,introduce/develop two-dimensional design skills,in the context of typographic environments to,students outside of the major of Communication,Design. Projects will introduce students to the,principles of typography and image in order to,develop skills related to organizing typographic,and image environments to achieve clear,communication based on an understanding of,typographic hierarchy, message, and aesthetics,,as well as spatial relationships of the,page/screen such as grid, column and margin.,Additionally students will develop the ability to,make typographic design decisions that consider,taste, audience/user, content, concept, and,sequence, by employing process methodologies used,in the creation of unique visual communication,solutions that speaks to their own art and design,practice, or cultural, social lens.

Credits: 3

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The course develops the student’s applied,understanding of new media. Projects include,topics relevant to defining client need, assessing,user interface, developing information structures,,navigation conditions and consideration of,audience/user. The course exposes students to,theories of cognition and perception relevant to,communications based in motion and interactive,media.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 365

Junior or first-semester senior students in good,academic standing have the opportunity to spend a,semester (Fall or Winter) or a full year of study,at an accredited institution abroad. Further,information is available from International,Student Services.

Credits: 12

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