This course examines the fundamentals of two-dimensional design in the digital age. Students will explore principal design elements, including composition, color, and typography, through projects introducing Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop as primary graphic design tools. The importance of effective visual communication in commercial and experimental design is stressed as students understand the professional design process from the client brief to the finished digital project. Students will leave this course with a solid foundation in strategies for solving design problems, a basic design vocabulary, and an understanding of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop's specific role in creating professional work.
Note: Before starting this course, students should be comfortable creating, deleting, renaming, and moving files and directories without assistance.
No class on March 16th
Registration closes at Noon on Monday, February 2nd, 2026
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| Class meeting time | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Class meeting days | Monday |
| Building and room | Sharp 1108 |
| Course number | 2424 |
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