DSGN 100 - Introduction to Graphic Design

    Recent Professors
    Omar Garcia, Ami Marie Ipapo-Glass, Donald Daniel Gould, David Alex Pena, Hien Nguyen
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course explores the fundamentals of graphic design. Emphasis is placed on the principles and elements of design and their application to analog and digital media, including through the lens of diverse cultures. Topics include line, shape, color, texture, type, grid, pattern, graphic translation, and other foundational visual concepts. This course is intended for graphic design students, interaction design students, and anyone interested in graphic design.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:35am–12:45pm, Tue Thu 9:35am–12:40pm