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This course in­tro­duces stu­dents to core con­cepts in the media fie… See More

This course introduces students to core concepts in the media field including color theory, design and production terminology, reproduction processes, file formats and substrates. During the semester, students will complete three pages of their own ePortfolio web site, complete a print design project and one video project. Lectures will provide students with a historical perspective of the media field as well as discussing current practices and future trends.

OER Open Ed­u­ca­tion Re­source Ad­vanced ty­po­graphic de­sign prin­ci­ple… See More

OER Open Education Resource Advanced typographic design principles. Typographic applications for web design, print and motion graphics are explored, as well as integration of design and production in the laboratory.

This course will offer an in-depth in­tro­duc­tion to com­mu­ni­ca­tion … See More

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.

This openly avail­able model course con­tains course in­for­ma­tion, l… See More

This openly available model course contains course information, learning outcomes, suggested weekly topics and projects, video resources, quizzes, and more. It may be cloned and adapted by any faculty member teaching this course.

This course ex­plores cre­ative vi­sual think­ing and its im­por­tance … See More

This course explores creative visual thinking and its importance to communication design. Students will experiment with image-making techniques and learn to use graphic elements to communicate concepts and ideas.