The design concentration teaches student to become effective and expressive designers. Courses in the design concentration teach both the theory of design and how to apply these theories using digital technologies to create effective and innovative designs.
Students who opt for a concentration in Design must complete four courses from the following, with at least three taken at the 300-level:
*DCOM 290
DCOM 340 Videography| Videography will focus on developing facility with scripting/storyboarding and techniques of using a video camera to capture moving images. Students will learn scripting/storyboarding, videography (lighting, composition, shot selection) and basic non-linear editing. Satisfies the video and communications concentrations. 3 credits. |
| Editing/Post-Production will teach students how to use the video editing and post-production process to tell stories using still and moving images and sounds. Students will learn non-linear editing for video and gain facility with the software and workflows of the video post-production process. Satisfies the video, design and communications concentrations. 3 credits. |
| Sound Design will teach students how sound contributes to storytelling and atmosphere. Students will study best practices in how to create and record audio, foley effects, sound effects, and score for use in video and other digital media (such as video games). Additionally, students will study audio editing and basic non-linear video editing workflows and software. Class will be composed of small hands-on projects and a large collaborative project. Satisfies the design, video and communications concentrations. 3 credits. |
| This course will provide an introduction to motion graphics and time-based media as a way to enhance concept driven projects. The focus of the class will be industry-based projects with an emphasis on the production workflow and process. Satisfies design and video concentrations. Prerequisite: DCOM 150 and DCOM 151, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits. |
| This class will cover the topic Corporate Branding. The course will enable students to incorporate their knowledge and design skills in producing branding campaigns. The course will be conducted on a case study basis and focus on the practical application of branding guidelines across a variety of design elements. Satisfies design and Business Technology concentrations. Prerequisite: DCOM 150 and DCOM 151, or by permission of the instructor. 3 credits. |
| This course provides students with an opportunity to explore, concept, and implement the production of projects. It will emphasize hands on learning that focuses on producing creative solutions for a variety of design projects. Students will develop functioning prototypes in a variety of media, both virtual and physical. The course will also explore concepts of usability, 3-D design, and functionality. Satisfies the design and UX concentrations. Prerequisite: DCOM 150 and DCOM 151. 3 credits. |
| This course will introduce various concepts for the development of packaging in a 3-D format using flat materials. It will focus on producing creative solutions for a variety of packaging needs. Students will develop functioning prototypes for a variety of different products and clients. The course will also explore concepts of mass production and constructing unique types of packaging. Satisfies the design concentration. Prerequisite: DCOM 150 and DCOM 151. 3 credits. |
| This course will explore typography as a form of communication design. The focus of the class will be on using typography in creative layouts and design. The class will also explore the history and origins of type and how it influences modern design techniques. Students will experiment and manipulate typography to produce solutions that could include posters, promotional items, packaging, books, web or app based design, and motion graphics. Prerequisite: DCOM 150 and DCOM 151. 3 credits. |
*DCOM 390
*Topic must apply to the concentration.