VISUAL THINKING - PIXELS AND PENCILS

DS 140

Manual and digital techniques for idea exploration, concept development, and design presentation using a variety of media. Projects in hand drawing techniques and professional design software. Gain heightened attention to detail; understand the relationship of two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional objects; explore multiple design solutions visually; convey technical information, and professionally communicate design concepts. Introduce visual communication, visual thinking, visual inspiration and visual representation

DS 241

Focuses on the basic concepts, methods and materials used for communicating ideas during the design process. Emphasizes creating visually driven experiences, with the goal of providing the tools to integrate traditional manual approaches with up-to-the-minute digital approaches, all within the context of creative design thinking.

DS 242

Advanced topics focusing on the concepts, methods and materials used for communicating ideas during the design process. With an emphasis on creating visually driven experiences, integrates traditional manual approaches with up-to-the-minute digital approaches, all within the context of creative design thinking.

DS 120

Elements and principles of design relevant to design of the visual environment.

DS 620

Visual thinking's theoretical foundations are paired with visual thinking skills, tools, and applications. The format explores the way these can be combined while thinking critically and engaging with problem solving methodologies such as design thinking. Theoretical foundations include the elements and principles of design, the processes of visual narrative, and perceptual theories. Skills and applications include manual sketching, 3D visualization and modeling, data visualization, image manipulation, graphic design, video presentation, multimedia, design for 3D printing and fabrication, diagramming, digital rendering, and graphic design.