SCC Course Catalog

Design: Creative (DES)

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
DES	125	Visual Presentation I	6/2

This course introduces visual presentation techniques for communicating ideas. Topics include drawing, perspective drawing, rendering and mixed media. Upon completion, students should be able to present a design concept through graphic media.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
DES	135	Principles and Elements of Design I	6/4

This course introduces the basic concepts and terminology of design as they relate to the design profession. Topics include line, pattern, space, mass, shape, texture, color, unity, variety, rhythm, emphasis, balance, proportion, scale, and function. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles covered through 2D and 3D exploration.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
DES	136	Principles and Elements of Design II	6/4

This course provides advanced study of design principles and elements. Emphasis is placed on color theory, pattern, and texture as used in design as well as an investigation of the psychology of color. Upon completion, students should be able to originate a color program for 2D and 3D exploration.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none