DDM 224 - Digital Graphic Design IV

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

DDM 220 and DDM 221

Course Description: Builds on basic concepts of graphic design and introduces systems of visual organization and composition for two- and three-dimensional design. Emphasis is on problem solving and idea generation skills to develop strong conceptual solutions. Students will gain experience solving complex visual communication problems through advanced design projects in logo design, package design, point-of-purchase and publication design. Additional lab hours required.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate Visual Literacy - The ability to produce visual messages using graphic design principles.
CLO#2: Demonstrate creative thinking and problem-solving techniques to intelligently research a design problem and create an appropriate solution. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Demonstrate the ability to use creative thinking and problem solving techniques to work through a design problem and create an appropriate solution.
CLO#4: Utilize concepts, elements and principles of graphic design, and the Gestalt principles of visual perception and organization.
CLO#5: Utilize the software and hardware technology necessary for graphic design.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Access to the Internet and a personal computer with Adobe® CC, current version (or access to the college computer labs). Thumb drives, online backup storage. This course requires some work to be printed on the printer in the computer lab

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.