Design Essentials is a broad examination of design language, process and context. It situates design as an integral part of the fabric of a multitude of professional disciplines and industries. The course provides students with an overview of language to discuss and apply core visual principles and concepts, an introduction to design-based problem-solving techniques and an investigation into overarching historical and contemporary contextual issues and opportunities within design and its related fields.
This course provides a foundation of design knowledge for students who have not had formal training or work experience as a design professional. The course will help students understand and apply principles of design thinking to solve complex problems.
Course Overview
- Learn basic language of visual concepts within 2D, 3D and interaction design
- Develop design-based problem-solving techniques: observation, problem definition, ideation, prototyping and evaluation
- Understand the overarching role of the designer in historical and contemporary context
- Learn and practice design techniques in Adobe Illustrator
- Gain experience in collaborative design-based projects