Tag: 2023-2024

This required course, is the second in a sequence of sophomore courses, that develops an understanding of theories, processes, and methods associate with Communication Design practices. Through assigned projects, students develop the ability to research content that translates into concept, that consider audience, and utilize creative problem-solving methodologies in order to create a system of visual communication solutions. Design Writing, research, and presentation are included in this studio course, which centers inquiry around concepts of Communication Design History in the creation of well-crafted narratives applied to informed design solutions (print or digital) that provides a greater understanding of the rich lexicon of design language(s) past and present.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD-211, DGD-251, DGD-263

This elective course develops the will be presented methods that help students take complex data sets and transform them into expressive graphic contexts that are accessible and readable. Concepts of information logic, hierarch, semiotics, biases relative to narrative constructions identified in complex date and how different audience may read content are concepts integrated into project briefs. The historical and contemporary nature and function of date visualization within design studio practice will be highlighted. Solutions integrate the breadth and depth of communication design visual language(s) to develop static or dynamic solutions, that can be experienced on screen, in print, or a performative space.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 311 OR DGD 312