Tag: Communication Design

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 259, DGD 251, DGD 276 OR DGD 211

This required course, is the second in a sequence,of senior year courses, that develops an,understanding of theories, processes, and methods,associate with Communication Design practices. ,Design writing, advanced research methods, and,critical thinking are skills reinforced in this,studio course in order to fully develop the,student’s knowledge of advanced narrative,concepts. Projects expand on the student’s,lexicon of design language(s) and delves into the,role of personal voice in the creation of projects,centered around a personal thesis. Students,create a research log, write a thesis statement,,present, and manage timelines with the support and,guidance of faculty.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 317, DGD 311 OR DGD 312

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area(s) being explored.,document.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

The final required course examines concepts of,contemporary design practice within the area of,Communication Design. In this course students,expand their understanding of various forms of,practice, from independent contract to,junior/senior positions in studio ownership. The,course is dedicated to the review, analysis,,preparation of an individual comprehensive,portfolio. Based on personal goals and faculty,assessment, students develop tools to position,themselves in the professional market. These,would include resume, websites, print,,communications, and other materials to prepare,them for their professional studio practice. This,course includes on-site/remote visits that,includes BIPOC business leaders and studios,practitioners as additional preparation for,entering the professional design market.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 312, DGD 317

This required course, the first in a sequence of,two, expands on the theories, processes and,methods presented in the second year. Students,are introduced to concepts of branding as it,relates to local or small entrepreneurial business,models. Through a series of projects, students,learn how to employ design thinking in order to,develop a visual brand strategy. In this course,students are presented with creative,problem-solving methods to help them make design,decisions that consider content, concept, audience,and communication systems. Concepts of meaning,are explored by using semiotic theories that aid,in the creation of well-crafted messages applied,to informed design solutions intended for,different audience/users.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 212 OR DGD 277

Participation in an internship experience allows,students to use classroom-learned skills in a,related employment experience. Students must work,a minimum of 135 hours over the course of the,entire semester. To participate students must be,of junior or senior status with completion of,freshman and sophomore studios. Students must,have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Seniors may,not be eligible to participate in an internship,during their final semester. Transfer students,must have attended one semester at CCS in addition,to meeting the other eligibility criteria.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DGD 311 OR DGD 312