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
  • Design is Storytelling
    by Ellen Lupton
  • Building A Story Brand
    by Donald Miller
  • Adobe Illustrator
    Software — Adobe Creative Cloud
Enrollment
Availability
Available
Fall
Format
Online
Credits
3
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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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