GDSN 174 - Packaging Design

    Recent Professors
    LSineri@riohondo.edu, jchapel@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022
    Class Size
    10 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    GDSN 164
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of GDSN 174
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    In this introductory course, students will use software applications employed as tools by graphic designers for 2-dimensional (2D) and 3-dimensional (3D) surfaces. The course is a project-driven exploration of packaging design, which is defined as stylized functional design for carrying, protecting, or presenting a product. Topics include the principles and elements of design, current technical and creative methods and styles employed by package designers, sustainability, advanced critical concepts, and professional practices. This course includes portfolio building, with an emphasis on professional standards.
    Usually Held
    Tue 3:30pm–4:20pm, Mon 4:30pm–5:20pm, Tue 2:20pm–3:15pm