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Communication Design

Spring Session:  January 30 - May 21

CD 121 Studio Skills
1.5 credits
In-state $249 Out-of-state $745.50
Students learn to execute marker renderings of images and type in layouts--from quick thumbnails to art director's roughs--to communicate visual ideas. The techniques of sketching quickly are taught through demonstration, exercise, and practice.

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
12509	15A	S	9:10 am-12:00 pm	D522

CD 122 Digital Layout I
2 credits
In-state $332 Out-of-state $994
Traditional studio skills, typography, and computer techniques are explored in order to create printed pieces using InDesign. Students learn to plan and produce files for printing.

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
13665	15D	M	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	C302
13016	15E	T	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	C304

CD 123 Basic Bookbinding
1.5 credits
In-state $249 Out-of-state $745.50
Students work hands-on to create book structures. Different bookbinding methods are explored, such as non-adhesive structures, accordions, sewing, and case-bound books, with an emphasis on craft and the proper use of materials.

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
11197	15A	T	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	D524
14493	15B	W	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	D524

CD 171 Introduction to Typography
1.5 credits
In-state $249 Out-of-state $745.50
Study of basic type forms, terminology, and specification. Application of type in layout design is presented, with an emphasis on rendering techniques. Includes the historical development of type.

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
13169	15A	M	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	D503

CD 172 Computer Drawing and Typography
2 credits
In-state $332 Out-of-state $994
Co-requisite: CD 122
This course concentrates on the creation, use, and versatility of vector-based images and type, emphasizing the connection between design and illustration.

CRN	Section	Day	Time	Location
10069	15A	R	6:30 pm-9:20 pm	C306

 

 

* Course is only available to degree candidates but may open up to non-degree students pending availability during the add/drop period.
** Course is only available to evening/weekend degree candidates but may open up to non-degree students pending availability during the add/drop period.