GDES 401 Design Studio

College of Art, Media & Design School of Design

3 credits 90.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course

A wide-ranging exploration of the connections between image and text, and symbolic and narrative imagery. These studies are supported by inquiries into semiotics, information theory, and research methodology. This course uses both traditional and computer technologies within a thorough research process. Preliminary research and definition of a self-generated degree project is undertaken by Graphic Design majors in this course. Students should have expertise in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and authoring and scripting skills in time-based software or receive instructor approval.

Prerequisites GDES*302, GDES*312, and DAAT*204

This course is not repeatable for credit.