Design (DES)
DES 331 Visual Thinking 3 Hours
Focuses on the process of lateral thinking and the visualization of design problems and their solutions. Emphasizes effective research, imagination, originality, and execution in various media.
Prerequisite(s): ART 231 and ART 243
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in User Experience (1747) , Game Design (1761) , Graphic Design (1762) , Studio Art (312) , Art History (316) , Computer Animation (352) , Graphic Design (385) , Visual Studies (509) , Visual Arts (514) , Visual Arts (514P) or Art History (613)
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2026
DES 332 Visual Identity & Logo Design 3 Hours
This course focuses on the creation and development of visual identity and brand elements through a systematic and applied approach. Emphasizes comprehensive logo and identity creation from concept development through design and hands-on production. This course deals with preparing the components required to create a visual identity, brand standards, and style guide for an organization or business.
Prerequisite(s): ART 243 (may be taken concurrently)
Corequisite(s): ART 231
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in User Experience (1747) , Graphic Design (1762) or Visual Arts (514)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
DES 438 Advanced Media Design 3 Hours
Advanced level studio course that combines previously acquired art and design skills with new strategies to produce print and digital design for on-screen media and user interactions. Places strong focus on self-directed projects and experiential learning.
Prerequisite(s): ART 330 with a minimum grade of C and ART 331 with a minimum grade of C
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in User Experience (1747) , Game Design (1761) , Graphic Design (1762) , Studio Art (312) , Art History (316) , Computer Animation (352) , Graphic Design (385) , Visual Studies (509) , Visual Arts (514) , Visual Arts (514P) or Art History (613)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
DES 498 Special Topics in Graphic Design 3 Hours
Investigates topics in graphic design through applied processes or techniques. Explores the professional practice of historical and / or contemporary graphic design, including new and emerging media.
Prerequisite(s): ART 330 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C and ART 331 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in User Experience (1747) , Game Design (1761) , Graphic Design (1762) , Studio Art (312) , Art History (316) , Computer Animation (352) , Graphic Design (385) , Visual Studies (509) , Visual Arts (514) , Visual Arts (514P) or Art History (613)
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2026