15 courses with the subject DESI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
depth analysis of design principles and formal concepts that builds fundamental knowledge of design as a visual language and communication tool. Students will learn through practical application using industry-standard software. Three hours.
the basis for all types of design disciplines including the ability to think divergently, problem solve, and empathize. Three hours.
industry-standard tool set for virtually every design practitioner. In this class, students learn about Adobe Creative Cloud and how to use Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign while integrating them in a logical workflow. Three hours.
covered by regular departmental offerings. Subject matter varies each semester. Offered periodically, one, two, or three hours.
challenged with complex design problems for both print and digital environments with a particular emphasis on typography and layout. This course is designated Information Literacy (IL). Prerequisite: Design 101. Three hours.
skill in applying design principles and tools as students manipulate form and image to create conceptually strong designs and visual systems. Prerequisite: Design 201. Three hours.
course in the essential tools and technologies upon which websites are built. It is a course designed for students approaching website development from a design and communication perspective and assumes no prior experience with programming or web development
process for planning and designing digital user experiences as well as the essentials of web design using industry-standard software. Prerequisite: Design 101. Three hours.
communication and its evolution into the professional discipline commonly referred to as “Design”. This is an introductory course that provides students with cultural and contextual understanding of various professional design disciplines. Students will spend time studying art and design movements, trends, and key individuals associated with each. Three hours.
covered by regular departmental offerings. Subject matter varies each semester. Offered periodically, one, two, or three hours.
investigate the design of logos, marks, and brands in a variety of scenarios. Students will craft strategies, work with realistic constraints, and consider how a brand communicates across a variety of channels as a system. Prerequisite: Design 201. Three hours.
covered by regular departmental offerings. Subject matter varies each semester.
aspects of design such as portfolio preparation and presentation, formulating and pitching design concepts, understanding client needs, and creating professional design documents such as proposals, statements of work, and invoices. Students will also learn about pricing, formatting for project delivery, and how to collaborate with clients. Prerequisite: Design 101 and junior or senior standing. Three hours.
experience what it is like to work with real clients while functioning as a collaborative and creative team. Unlike traditional assignments directed by the professor, projects will be defined by the needs of the client, giving students the opportunity to apply their Christ- centered design skills in service to real people and real organizations with real needs. The course emphasizes not only design excellence but also professional practice. How students prepare for client meetings, present themselves and their work, to the client, collaborate with teammates and deliver solutions in a timely manner will be as important as the quality of their creative output. Students will also be introduced to the concept of a Statement of Work (SOW) that outlines deliverables, timelines, and client expectations. Through this experience, students will gain valuable exposure in project/time management, client communication, and professional accountability alongside their design work itself. Three hours.
earn academic credit for work done in a design-related organization. Students must arrange for a faculty advisor, contact the organization where work will be done, keep a daily log of activities, and write a final paper summarizing the internship. Students must work 60 contact
Source: Grove City College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
