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
    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