JOUR 108 - Media Design

(3 units)

Introduction to design principles for media production including the basics of color, typography and composition.

Corequisite(s): ENG 101 or ENG 100 and ENG 100L; JOUR 103.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify and analyze design elements, incorporate them into established production formats, and thereby produce effective visual communication for digital and print media.
2. create simple designs for various media types that demonstrate knowledge of basic color, typography and composition principles.
3. constructively communicate visual communication preferences, including learning professional vocabulary.
4. deconstruct images to identify meaning.

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