DDSGN 110 Introduction to Graphic Design and Rich Media (5 credits)
Course Description
Overview of the interactive Digital Design field. Introduction to teminology, changes, and trends, in the business and industry. Discussion of various media, such as image manipulation, internet, digital, video, sound and ethics.
Course Content
A.Digital design formats
B.History of digital design
C.Career opportunities
D.Digital design software options
E.Digital design hardware requirements
F.Linear and non-linear organizations
G.Effective communication formats
H.Product evaluation
I.Ethics
J.Union vs non-union issues
Student Outcomes
1.Define terminology and recognize the context of the terminology related to each digital design format.
2.Identify the history and trends of digital design vocations in order to recognize the fast pace market demands of workers.
3.Research career options in digital design.
4.Recognize the use of various digital design formats that include 3-D rendering, Web-page development, digital and video photography, and music and sound integration.
5.Explore various digital design software through classroom demonstrations and/or lab experiences.
6.Recognize differing ways of organizing information including linear and non-linear ways.
7.Given multiple digital design products, evaluate the communication effectiveness of formats and organizational methods used and their intended messages for diverse audiences.
8.Recognize ethical issues related to the field of digital design.
9.Research issues related to labor union membership in digital design occupations.
Degree Outcomes
Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.
Critical, Creative, Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information and ideas in order to construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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