INDES 130

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Visual Literacy

Design College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Introduction to designerly methods of visual literacy; including how designers think, practice, evaluate, and create persuasive, visual compositions. Manipulating visual elements to a goal. How to break down the persuasive qualities of a visual composition by creating both 2 and 3-dimensional abstract artifacts. Understanding and applying a well-designed line and space. One of four core design courses exploring aptitude for a career in design.

When Taught

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2

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2

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3

Fixed

3

Other Prerequisites

InDes 131, 132, 133 concurrent in the same semester. Admittance into the pre-professional program for Industrial Design.

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Application

Learning Outcome

Students should be able to:Apply principles of design to create aesthetic 2D and 3D CompositionsApply basic software skills in Adobe Illustrator and PhotoshopDiscuss and critique both 2D and 3D compositions using design terminalogy

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Understanding

Learning Outcome

Students should:Understand basic design vocabulary of principles and elements of designUnderstand both 2D and 3D aesthetic principles as they relate to industrial designUnderstand basic visual presentation skills