| DS302: Informational Graphics/Professional Practice |
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The theories and skills introduced in Communication Design I and II are revisited and further developed in this course. The development of studentsŐ abilities to design and facilitate people-oriented communications by organizing and restructuring the flow of information will be emphasized, as will their abilities to relate their writing skills to the formulation and evolution of visual communication problems. The professional practice component introduces students to the subject of business as it relates to the professional practice of design. Key subject areas to be addressed are: project management, design and the law, starting your own business, team ethics, general client interaction and negotiation, and professional issues regarding the evolution of the field of Communication Design. Field trips and guest speakers will impart significant and varied perspectives on the day-to-day maintenance of the business of design.
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: DS201 |
