DES100 — Digital Design Studio
DES 100 - Digital Design Studio DES 100 - Digital Design Studio Description: Fundamentals of digital compositions. Technical and creative use of raster and vector image manipulation software. Examination of industry-standard tools and workflows for image capture, print design production, multi-page layout, and web interface prototyping. Projects emphasize nondestructive methods, component reuse, asset packaging, and preparing files to stated output specifications. Application of design principles. Lecture: 1 Lab: 6 Course Content: Digital design fundamentals Digital design workspaces Industry-standard professional design software Orientation to design studio practices Digital image manipulation Raster art production Vector art production Non-destructive editing Combining raster and vector graphics Introductory page layout Digital mockups Introductory user interface design tools File organization Formal elements and principles of design Historical and contemporary references Critique Learning