DDM 220 - Digital Graphic Design II

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

DDM 120

Course Description: Explores the communication of ideas and information through visual means. Students apply design process and principles, visual language, and the art of problem solving to finding creative solutions to complex visual communications problems. Various layout formats, the creative use of typography, concept origination and development are also addressed. A professional approach to the discipline will be stressed. 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 the ability to use creative thinking and problem-solving techniques to work through a design problem and create an appropriate solution. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Utilize anatomy, terminology of type and traditions of basic typography. Develop skill in designing with type.
CLO#4: Demonstrate the concepts, elements and principles of graphic design, and the Gestalt principles of visual perception and organization.
CLO#5: Demonstrate how to use 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 (or access to the college computer labs). Thumb drives, online drop boxes for 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.