Course Description

Fundamental techniques in conceptualizing. Includes all procedures from initial research to creating strategies to finalizing a project.

Course Prerequisite

none

Course Rationale

In this course students learn how to apply a design process to solve design challenges. Students can apply skills learned in this class to three degree areas: Graphic Art Technology, Graphic Design and User Experience Design.

We will be using the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford's (the "d.school") resources for this course:
 

• Mix Tape Series Download here:

  • Part 1: Understand

  • Part 2: Ideate  and

  • Part 3: Experiment
     

Bootcamp Bootleg here.

Competencies:

• Discover Graphic Design Fundamentals

• Discover Concept

• Discover the Design Thinking Process

• Use the Design Thinking Process

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the graphic design program, students will be able to: 

• Use industry standard vector, raster, and layout software tools to produce graphic design for print and digital media.

• Apply the design process (define problem, define audience, research and gather ideas, create form, evaluate and assess, produce and explain final solution) in the production of graphic design for print and digital media.

• Select appropriate color, typefaces, layouts and concepts to produce graphic design for print and digital media.

• Produce designs, concepts and layouts based on current industry standards for print and digital media.