Graphic Design (GDES) Courses
GDES1040 Foundations of Web Design
This course introduces students to the concepts, techniques and principles needed to design modern web sites. Students consider user research, contemporary visual approaches, compositional design principles, user interface design models, and responsive coding practices in the process of creating a series of project-based website prototypes. Emphasis is on understanding and applying current approaches in planning and design as well as securing a functional grasp of the prototyping techniques required to present these solutions as planned.
Offered at Online, Providence
3 Semester Credits
GDES1060 User Experience and Content Design I
This course introduces students to the foundations of user experience design for digital products. Students learn to develop, prototype, test and refine user-focused concepts for websites and mobile applications. Topics include design research, user interface design, interaction design, style guides, user interface toolkits and basic principles of accessibility. Students gain experience with industry-standard design and prototyping software.
Offered at Online, Providence
3 Semester Credits
GDES2050 Content Management Systems
In this course, students explore the workings of a popular content management system (CMS) as well as a strategic process for organizing and delivering their website content. Students use a variety of skills to build, deploy and test multi-page websites. Potential projects include ecommerce, portfolio, blog, small business, and progressive web apps. Students build upon content strategy, user experience, information architecture, and front-end coding skills.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status.
Offered at Online, Providence
3 Semester Credits
GDES3050 Basics of Graphic Design
This course introduces the student to the fundamental principles of graphic design. Using both traditional tools as well as industry-standard software, students learn the essential visual design concepts, processes, and workflow practices used in graphic design. The introduction of design theory and practical applications of graphic design is included.
Offered at Charlotte, Online, Providence
3 Semester Credits
GDES3300 Design for Video I
Students participating in this course are introduced to digital production techniques, theory, and tools for full motion and video editing. Students explore current and emerging media standards and applications. Topics include converging digital media, content creation, and social media platforms.
Offered at Online, Providence
3 Semester Credits