GDSN 164 - Digital Illustration Design

    Recent Professors
    agardos@riohondo.edu, LSineri@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    20–26 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of GDSN 164
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This introductory course is an introduction to graphic design and uses vector software (like Adobe Illustrator ) as the principal digital tool. Topics include the principles and elements of design, typography, color, shape stroke, illustration techniques, page layout design, as well as introductory critical concepts and professional practices employed by graphic designers. This course includes exercises, projects, and portfolio building with an emphasis on professional standards. This course is for students interested in a degree or certificate in graphic design as well as those interested in 2-dimensional (2D) design and layout applications employed as tools by graphic designers.
    Usually Held
    Tue 3:30pm–4:20pm, Tue 9:35am–10:40am