Emphasis is placed on the development of creative problem-solving skills and process. I 3 credits - Prerequisites FD101 and FD113 Introductory study of written communication through the craft and art of letterforms and typographic applications. The study of, and hands on experience with, the technical aspects of producing design for print. I with emphasis on advanced software and hardware usage. New technologies and media are explored as they arise in the context of art and design.
Emphasis is placed on extensive explorations in specific subject areas.
Topics include Cultural Aesthetics, Information Architecture, Persuasion Concepts, Design Systems, and others. A unique class which introduces students to the centuries old traditional art and Zen philosophy of Japanese culture. Through studio projects, lectures, field trips, readings, papers, and guest speakers, students are exposed to a variety of Japanese aesthetic concepts. This course seeks to enhance creativity and open students to new worlds of thinking, seeing, and living. An exploration of how designers present complex information so it is understandable and usable.