Tag: 2023-2024

This required course, the first in a series of two,courses, examines concepts of contemporary design,practice within the area of Communication Design. ,In this course students will develop an,understanding of various forms of practice, from,independent contract to junior/senior positions to,studio ownership. Through on-site/virtual studio,visits that includes BIPOC business leaders,,students will learn first hand professional,expectations. Students develop an understanding,of business tools used by professionals. Students,create a kit of materials to prepare them for the,design market, including resume, writing design,briefs, project proposals, time management,platforms, preliminary understanding of taxes and,copyright policies, and junior level portfolio. ,The second course, Professional Studio Practice II,will be taken in their senior year, as preparation,for entering the professional design market.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 212, DGD 277

The Special Project course is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific,to the area being explored.,
,WINTER 2024,
,MOTION BRANDING,This motion design course is an elective and,expands on the concepts and methods presented in,previous motion design courses. Students will,develop their understanding of how messages are,created in a time-based context using typography,,image, sound, and semiotics. Projects will,integrate 2D animation concepts and digital tools,and techniques relevant to communication design,majors to explore the important role of motion,graphics in branding and video creation. Projects,consider appropriate messaging structures with,audience(s)/User(s) needs and intents as a primary,focus.,
,DESIGN ENTREPRENEUR ,
,This elective ?course expands on a student’s,understanding of design studio practice by,introducing the concept of designer as,entrepreneur. Research into markets, and capacity,will be presented, along with expanded design,methodologies to help move solutions from concept,to marketplace. Students will design a small,edition of objects that work as a set with a,market(s) or user(s) in mind. Students will be,exposed to alternative models of making that,include but are not limited to publishing,,authorship, curation and product development.,Students will explore alternative tools,,techniques, and substrates that will expand their,prototyping capabilities low-fi to high fidelity,,will be utilized to aid in the creation of,well-crafted design solutions

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 311