DES 101
Design Foundations
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Overview
About This Course
The graphic design foundations class explores fundamental principles, techniques, and vocabulary essential for creating visually compelling and effective designs. Students will develop critical thinking skills around composition, color theory, typography, and visual communication.
Prerequisites: This is a foundation course. No prerequisites necessary.
Materials
Required Software & Books
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Design is Storytellingby Ellen Lupton
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Building A Story Brandby Donald Miller
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Adobe IllustratorSoftware — Adobe Creative Cloud
Enrollment
Availability
Available
Fall
Format
Online
Credits
3

Schedule
Session Information
| Session | Fall, Asynchronous |
| NUMBER OF MeetingS | 1-2 times per month |
| Open Class Meetings | Thursday, 1pm- 2pm MT — See Populi Calendar for exact dates and time zone |
| Instructor | Dr. Carina Gardner, Ph.D |
| Tuition | $350 per credit hour |
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