ART A118 - Visual Communication 1

    Recent Professors
    Chris Kerins
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    22–25 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Introduction to illustrating design concepts and the industry standard graphic language of design. This is a foundation course with the focus on preparing students to excel in Entertainment Art, Industrial Design, Product Design, Architecture and Interior Design. Students in this course will develop the fundamentals of line weight, constructive drawing, xyz sectional drawing, lighting, applied perspective, surface materials and graphic presentation. Media includes pen, marker, colored pencil, pastel and digital tools.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 8:40am–9:30am, Mon Wed 1:00pm–1:50pm, Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:00pm