This course introduces students to essential concepts and skills in graphic communication as it is applied in the discipline of Spatial Design. Students will work on exercises and exploratory projects that provide a foundation for making graphic design decisions, focusing on concepts such as composition, hierarchy, color, typography and grids through various mediums. Software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop will be used as tools for exploration and design in the development of these concepts. Students will also take practical skills and apply them through the lens of research and experimentation in developing a personal and professional working design process.
Requisites
Take SXD-101, Digital Process 1 concurrently