Advertising & Communication Design Studio Minor Requirements

DGD 201 Communication Design For Non-Majors -3 Credits

DGD 124 Motion Essentials – 3 Credits

DGD 263 User Interface Design -3 Credits

DGD 211 Intro To Comm Design I – 3 Credits

Choose One Course – 3 Credits

  • DGD 251 Typography III
  • DGD 264 User Experience Design
  • DGD 224 Motion Narratives
  • DAD 266 App Happy
  • DAD 287 Media & Experience

DAD-266 APP HAPPY: DESIGN FOR MOBILE MEDIA

Students use marketing strategy to identify mobile,marketing opportunities for targeted and diverse,consumer and user groups, utilizing current,industry concept techniques, trends and relevant,and cutting edge software skills to design,universal and inclusive design concepts, prototype,and test unique smartphone applications.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAD 235, DAD 250, DAD 283

DAD-500 GLOBAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

(This is a faculty led study abroad course *,syllabi will differ per destination) ,,On a Global Learning Experience course, students,are brought outside the typical classroom, for a,24/7 learning experience in varying locations,outside the USA. The course will provide students,with tools for analyzing your learning process and,identifying cultural patterns, differences,,similarities and values encountered during the,journey. Students develop a sense of,cross-cultural understanding, and navigate towards,becoming a global citizen. Students develop a,heightened sense of confidence, and leadership as,they plan, and execute this excursion. In,addition students discover the role of becoming an,ambassador for their own culture. Practical issues,about studying abroad (safety, money, packing,,etc.) are delivered via pre-departure sessions,with the International Student Services Office.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: SLP 007

DAD-283 MARKETING AND MEDIA

Marketing provides the foundation for all,advertising and design communications. Students,study brands, positioning, target analysis,,research techniques, strategy development and,media placement. They practice writing and,analyzing creative strategy briefs for targeted,and diverse consumers and audiences for a broad,range of products, brands and social causes.,Through practical assignments, students are taught,the business side of successful communication.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAD 120, DAD 122

DAD-505 AICAD EXCHANGE

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

Credits: 12

Prerequisites: DAD 235, DAD 265, DAD 283

DAD-287 MEDIA AND EXPERIENCE

Building on the conceptual and problem-solving,skills learned, students create advertising for,media ranging from social posts to online,entertainment, emerging to immersive media with,emphasis placed on a targeted and diverse,marketing message. Current industry trends are,reviewed including, graphics, motion, special,effects, production techniques, editing and,directing. Historical context of storytelling and,digital media is put into perspective as well. ,Students learn effective strategy techniques to,identify and solve new media specific advertising,problems for a targeted and diverse consumers and,audiences. Increased focus is placed on futurist,thought while students learn the strategies,,processes, and storytelling techniques used for,developing concepts in this ever-evolving industry,for a broad range of products, brands and social,causes. Presentations specific to digital media,ideas are practiced on a regular basis.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAD 235, DAD 250, DAD 283

DAD-321 COMMERCIAL TECHNIQUES & PRODUCTION

Students creative teams practice television,advertising process, production and storytelling,techniques to conceptualize and create targeted,and effective commercials and films for diverse,audiences and consumers for traditional broadcast,,online, social and mobile media content. The,course includes developing concepts and keyframes,,writing, storyboarding, shooting and editing their,original commercial concepts. Current industry,trends are reviewed including commercial concepts,,digital content, branded entertainment,,cinematography, graphics, special effects,,post-production techniques, sound design, editing,,and directing trends. Presentations specific to,television ideas are practiced on a regular basis.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DAD 221, DAD 235, DAD 266 – ADVERTISING,DAD 221, DAD 235, DAD 270 – COPYWRITING