This project-based course is an investigation of the computer as an illustrative, imaging, and graphical generation tool. It develops foundational design skills in raster and vector image creation, editing, compositing, layout and visual design for online production. Emphasis will be on the application of visual design organization methods and principles for electronic media. Students will create and edit images, graphics, layouts and typography to form effective design solutions for online delivery.

This course extends previous interactive design and development experience and skills to emphasize interactive design principles and development. The emphasis in this course will be on the creative process of planning and implementing an interactive project across multiple platforms. Students will concentrate on information architecture, interactive design, conceptual creation, digital assets, visual design and programming for interactions.

This course explores advanced visual communication within the dynamic field of new media design. Through formal research and perceptual analysis, including aesthetics, graphic structure, concept development, and visual organization, students will create sophisticated solutions to communication challenges. Students will integrate research, imagery, typography, iconography, user interface design, content creation, and information architecture to produce compelling static, motion, and interactive experiences. Emphasis is placed on both written and visual communication as essential tools for conveying meaning, narrative, and user engagement in contemporary media environments.