Eduardo Mendez’s Profile

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Eduardo Mendez
Display Name
Eduardo Mendez
Major Program of Study
Communication Design
Pronouns
Eduardo
Academic interests

2D animation, computer science, comics art,

My Courses

COMD 4900 HD92 Internship FA2024

COMD 4900 HD92 Internship FA2024

Internship in Communication Design (Hybrid) Writing Intensive 2 cl hrs, 120 field hrs/semester (BFA degree) Assignment to fieldwork/study situations of approximately 12+ hours per week at an internship site approved by the department Internship Coordinator: an advertising agency, graphic design firm, corporate design office, publications art department, photography or illustration studio, TV or media production company. Each student keeps a blog/journal to be shared in group seminars. Supervision is by faculty and by the supervisor at the internship site. The class is a hybrid class. Internships may be undertaken during the spring, summer and fall semesters. Prerequisites: COMD 3701 or COMD 4701 or department approval. Course offered spring, summer and fall semesters Students will be required to keep a learning journal of their internship in the form of a blog using Open Lab.

COMD3505 Special Topics in Graphic Design, SP2024

COMD3505 Special Topics in Graphic Design, SP2024

This course offers rotating topics in the graphic design field. Current topics include signage and way-finding systems, exhibition design, lettering, experimental typography, typeface design and others. (Students can take this twice with a different topic.)

COMD 3633, Advanced Strategies in Illustration, FA23

COMD 3633, Advanced Strategies in Illustration, FA23

This course is designed to prepare the student for entry into the professional world of illustration. The development of a portfolio demonstrating a high level of skill and a personal style, as well as the ability to discuss the work in formal and conceptual terms, is the primary focus. Additionally, the student will be introduced to a variety of professional practices and develop a familiarity with the local, regional, and national scenes. The portfolio contents should demonstrate the studentā€™s versatility and advanced skills while demonstrating consistency in presentation. This course is broken into 4-course goals: Portfolio Development, Professional Skills, Business Practices, and Authorship.

COMD3711 Vector Art Editing, Fall 2023

COMD3711 Vector Art Editing, Fall 2023

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.

COMD3562 UX & UI Design, Spring 2023

COMD3562 UX & UI Design, Spring 2023

User Experience (UX) Design is an essential component in developing websites, applications, and any other type of product intended to be used by people. This course examines the leading concepts of userā€”centered design through readings, discussions and assignments. Practical concerns include evaluation of technology needed to create or maintain websites; and exploration of a step-by-step process for creating products using flow charts, wireframes and prototypes. Students will also gain an understanding of issues surrounding usability on the Web, knowledge management and Web strategy.

My Projects

Communication Design Theory OER

Communication Design Theory OER

This Open Educational Resource provides students interested in the field of Communication Design theory with a selection of contemporary and historical media to support their research. Users are encouraged to submit additional resources for inclusion.

LIB/ARCH2205ID Almeida FA22

LIB/ARCH2205ID Almeida FA22

Final Project Podcasts and Accompanying Documentation

My Clubs

Green Spaces

Green Spaces

This Green Spaces club focuses on Design in the Service of Science, on green urban ecosystems and the embrace of nature for soon-to-open spaces at City Tech. The club welcomes a diverse array of perspectives from biology, design, health care, literature, history, social sciences, etc. So come, get your hands dirty, hang out with friends, find kindred spirits, and take a stake in your backyard at the college.