Curriculum

The Communication Design curriculum focuses on:

Drawing
Concept development
Layout systems and information systems
Computer technology
Web design
Research
Typography
Photography
Presentation skills

Semester 1
CD 111 Foundation I/Basic Design
CD 121 Studio Skills
CD 122 Digital Layout I
CD 131 Color Workshop
CD 171 Introduction to Typography
PH 116 Photography Basics

Semester 2
CD 112 Foundation II/Comm. Design
CD 113 Three-Dimensional Design
CD 132 Creative Process
CD 172 Computer Drawing & Typography
FA 131 Life Drawing I
GD 232 Survey of Graphic Design

Semester 3
CD 222 Digital Layout II
CD 251 Digital Imagery
CD 271 Designing with Type
AD 213 Advertising Design Concepts
FA 171 Printmaking I

Semester 4
CD 231 Visual Process
AC 201 Advertising & Promotion
GD 214 The Corporate Image
GD 243 Website Design and Production
PK 211 Introduction to Packaging Design