GD 100 - Introduction to Graphic Design

    Recent Professors
    Kacey Fansett, Daniel Benitez, Adam Boggs
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    26–40 students
    Difficulty
    3.8Lightout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course covers a brief history of graphic design and printing as well as an introduction to multi-media communication. Students will also study the prevalence and purpose of graphic design and the applied arts in general. Students will carry out hands-on projects learning to apply aesthetic, typographic, and cultural elements to enhance visual communication. This course will introduce students to the three major, industry-standard design programs, Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
    Usually Held
    Fri 10:10am–1:00pm, Mon Wed 10:45am–12:00pm