This cross-disciplinary class in rapid sketcing and rendering technique serves studio art, design and architecture. The course is intended for students entering studio practice for the first time as well as for advanced students who wish to deepen their visualization and illustration skills. This foundation 3-D design studio begins as a natural extension of Basic Design. Students are encouraged to think and work in three-dimensional media. A series of fundamental design problems are assigned during the course of the semester.
Emphasis is placed on the transformation of imagination from mind to paper to model.
This introductory course explores the origins, concepts and processes affecting traditional and contemporary graphic design. Laboratory activities introduce and implement computer and print technology for the creation of original design projects.