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Darwin Cruz
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Darwin Cruz
Major Program of Study
Communication Design
Academic interests

Graphic Design

My Courses

COMD4900 D17125650, SP2022

COMD4900 D17125650, SP2022

Internship in Communication Design (Hybrid) Assignment to field work/study situations of approximately 15+ plus hours per week at a graphic arts-related internship site approved by the department internship director. Sites may be in areas such as advertising, printing, corporate communications or publishing. Students keep a log/journal to be shared in group seminars/discussions. Supervision is by faculty and by the job supervisor. Students will be required to keep a learning journal of their internship in the form of a blog using Open Lab.

COMD3504 Communication Design Theory, OL06 Fall 2020

COMD3504 Communication Design Theory, OL06 Fall 2020

This course will offer an in-depth introduction to communication design theory, examining theoretical perspectives of design practice within the larger discourse of design and visual culture. Communication models, the nature of representation, the dimensions of context and semiotics will be explored through critical readings from key documents written between the early decades of the twentieth century and the present.

COMD3711 Vector Art Editing, Spring 2021

COMD3711 Vector Art Editing, Spring 2021

Students will learn advanced techniques for design, illustration, and production on the computer using vector graphics. Students are exposed to professional tools using software such as Adobe Illustrator on the Macintosh operating system.

COMD 3501 OL26 IDENTITY DESIGN FA2020

COMD 3501 OL26 IDENTITY DESIGN FA2020

Students will develop a robust and unified visual identity for a cultural institution including a logo, brochure and ad campaign. We will explore the elements that make an identity appropriate, engaging and cohesive. Color palette, iconography and type selection will be discussed. Slide lectures, assigned readings, videos and class critiques will augment the design process. The final project will be presented in the form of a pdf booklet and will include evidence of process as well as applications. Process will consist of research, mind mapping and logo development sketches. Guidelines for logo usage will be developed.

COMD 1112 D110 Wednesday Bauer Spring 2019

COMD 1112 D110 Wednesday Bauer Spring 2019

This course introduces students to core concepts in the media field including color theory, design and production terminology, reproduction processes, file formats and substrates. Lectures will provide students with a historical perspective of the media field as well as discussing current practices and future trends.

My Projects

Social Justice Performance Project Site Fall 2019

Social Justice Performance Project Site Fall 2019

Student final performance projects documenting public interventions to raise awareness of, start conversations about, or inspire action on social issues including: MTA fares for CUNY Students, Mental Health service access, NYCHA housing conditions, and CO2 emissions from buildings.

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