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VISUAL THINKING - PIXELS AND PENCILS

DS 150
Course Description

Explores visual media as a means of describing what exists, as a method for generating ideas for what could be, and for professionally communicating a design concept. Use hand drawing techniques and professional design software. Supports the proficiency of technical skills while teaching essential methods for creative practice. Learn to move fluidly across platforms to visually explore possibilities, refine ideas, and professionally communicate design plans.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.27

-5.42% from Historical

Completion Rate
90.32%

-4.84% from Historical

A Rate
58.06%

3.81% from Historical

Class Size
31

5.08% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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