10201137Survey of Design
Course Information
Description
This course focuses on the Graphic and Web/Interactive design professions, the personal qualities and aptitudes of a designer, and the broad range of career opportunities and tasks performed. The course also offers students an introduction to the requirements and demands of the program and a career in the design industry.
Total Credits
1
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam
Course Competencies
  1. Utilize Blackboard to complete course tasks and access program information
    Assessment Strategies
    Journal entries
    Discussion Board
    Presentation
    Criteria
    All Blackboard entries meet the outlined objectives and use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
    Access the Survey course Blackboard site and the Program Blackboard site
    Review the resources available on Blackboard outlining such topics as required materials and supplies, instructor contact information, calendar, etc.

  2. Examine design thinking
    Assessment Strategies
    Sketch Journal
    Written Journal
    Presentation
    Discussion Board
    Criteria
    Journal entries are about design thinking as a method for developing solutions
    Slide or video presentation demonstrates design thinking at work in an environment (retail or public space)
    Sketch journal includes two entries about dimensional design (packages, furniture, architecture, etc)
    Journal includes examples of good design thinking (graphic, web, video)
    Upload visuals to a blog post
    Discussion board entries describe the importance of design thinking within the outlined parameters

  3. Explore design inspiration and design history
    Assessment Strategies
    Discussion Board
    Written Journal
    Sketch Journal
    Criteria
    Journal shows how existing designs impact your aesthetic by providing visual examples of work that inspire you
    Identify three contemporary designs that borrow from previous styles and eras
    Upload visuals to a blog post
    Discussion entries describe the importance of good writing in design within the outlined parameters
    Sketch journal includes three entries exploring character design

  4. Explore career paths in design communication
    Assessment Strategies
    Design Brief
    Discussion Board
    Written journal
    Sketch journal
    Criteria
    Design brief targets a fictional business and clearly states the problem and articulates a solution
    Provide feedback and critique existing design work provided by the instructor
    Critique follows guidelines specified by the instructor
    Discussion entries describe the merits of good feedback within the outlined parameters
    Sketch journal includes four entries exploring logo design

  5. Employ strategies for personal success in the program and career
    Assessment Strategies
    Report
    Discussion Board
    Written Journal
    Sketch Journal
    Criteria
    Report includes the unique characteristics of a design business/agency you would like to work for
    Discussion entries describe good work habits within the outlined parameters
    Sketch journal includes five entries exploring typeface design