Welcome to Intro to Design
Intro to Design is a one-term course introductory course in the basics of design thinking and visual communication. Students will plan and develop independent projects and follow them from brainstorming to final products. Projects may be created using the computer and/or hands-on methods. Topics covered in this class include Design Thinking Framework, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Graphic Design and introductions into other types of design. This course focuses on developing "habits of the mind" such as creativity, collaboration, flexibility and problem solving.
Course calendar
Weeks 1-3
- What is design?
- Brainstorming passions and interests
- Design Process (Discover, Brainstorm, Create, Refine, Share)
- Design Bootcamp (typography, illustration, graphic design, Adobe Illustrator)
- Types of Design (field trips / guest speakers)
- Turning Passions into Projects
- Independent Projects
- Presenting Projects