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 Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

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.