DDSN 1100 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

Design Explorations: From Typography to Tattoos

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
Replaced by DSGN 1100

This course explores the relevance and impact of design in our everyday lives and details design trends and transitions in an historical context. It examines the form and function of everyday items such as tattoos, music posters, magazine covers, cell phones, as well as automobiles and houses, and it explores how environment, culture, and technology have shaped - and continue to shape - the design of such commonly used items. The course also looks at how design is related to "branding" and its influence on consumer preferences. This course is open to all Langara students wishing to explore trends in design, as well as those intending to pursue studies in the visual arts areas, or considering careers in design. This course is not intended to teach students design skills.

Last Updated: 07-APR-2010

DDSN 1151 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

Communication Design I

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
Replaced by DSGN 1151

This course is a basic graphic design course that addresses good design applied in everyday print situations. The intent is to create an awareness of graphic design principles and processes to accomplish tasks such as the design of logos, business cards, self promotional materials, stationery packages, resume design, and simple ads. Basic knowledge of type classifications, letter and word spacing, strategies of layout, and creative thinking will all assist the novice designer to make good choices based on knowledge of sound design principles. Whether the student is entering a general arts area or a path focused on design, the skills gathered in this course, along with the accomplishments of projects assigned, will give the student a strong design foundation for a variety of computer software applications. With the importance of the computer in day-to-day information, skills to create visual communication (graphic design) are a necessity. This course encourages creative thought, visual communication vocabulary, layout skills, typography knowledge, and visual solutions as opposed to teaching software applications directly. All projects in this class can be hand-done or done using basic computer skills.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Design Formation Program or department permission.

Course Attributes (New Window)

Last Updated: 07-APR-2010

DDSN 1152 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

3D Design: Retail Visual Presentation I

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
Replaced by DSGN 1152

This course will give the student an awareness of what Retail Visual Presentation is and the range of applications found in the retail business environment. Students will acquire basic Retail Visual Presentation techniques, concentrating on the universal principles of design as they apply to 3D design and composition. The semester will include explorations in the area of theme development, display theory, methods and materials, industry standards, and basic presentation techniques that are utilized for a variety of commodity groups.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Design Formation Program or permission of the department.

Last Updated: 07-APR-2010

DDSN 1153 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

Introduction to Interior Spaces

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
Replaced by DSGN 1153

The student will learn about current decorating and interior design trends, including furnishings, styles of lighting, use of colour and pattern, art, and accessories. They will be exposed to the basic elements and principles that govern interior design decision-making. They will learn about communicating their own design ideas in a streamlined yet effective manner. Students will look at space planning, covering the most important concerns of the major rooms in a house, and focus on troubleshooting planning problems through progressively more challenging cases.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Design Formation Program or department permission.

Last Updated: 07-APR-2010

DDSN 1154 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

Form, Materials and Process

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
Replaced by DSGN 1154

This course will introduce the student to new materials, the safe operation of tools, and techniques utilized in the visual presentation field. This is a project-based course that will enable students to explore and develop the skills and technical knowledge required to complete design assignments discussed in 3D Design: Retail Visual Presentation I.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Design Formation Program or department permission.

Corequisite(s): DDSN 1152

Last Updated: 07-APR-2010

DDSN 1250 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

Communication Design II

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
Replaced by DSGN 1250

Building on skills begun in Communication Design I, students further develop the vocabulary and technical skills essential in graphic communications, and they explore in greater depth the conceptual and design process, and the development of personal style. Students will also explore working in a single and multipage document, brand and packaging design, printing processes basics, and developing an ability to apply 2D graphics in a 3D surface.

Prerequisite(s): DDSN 1151, 1152, 1153, and 1154; or permission of the Department Chair.

Corequisite(s): DDSN 1252, 1253, and 1255.

Note: Students will receive credit for only one of DDSN 1250 and DDSN 1211/1212.

Course Attributes (New Window)

Last Updated: 07-APR-2010

DDSN 1251 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

Graphic Communications Level 2: Typography

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
replaced by DDSN 2151

This course is an in depth study of typography skills for designers. Beginning with an historical timeline, students will see the cultural and technological changes in the design of letterforms. Letterform anatomy, syntax, legibility, grids, messages, integration of type, and images will be explored through case studies and student projects.

Prerequisite(s): DDSN 1151 or by permission of instructor.

Course Attributes (New Window)

Last Updated: 29-MAR-2010

DDSN 1252 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

3D Design: Retail Visual Presentation II

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
Replaced by DSGN 1252

Building on skills from 3D Design: Retail Visual Presentation I, students will acquire further knowledge of more complex skills and techniques. The course will also cover the following: merchandising principles, fashion styling; hard goods and soft goods handling; lifestyle presentations and staging; and proposal presentations including budgets, scheduling, costing, and estimating for retail and special event presentations. Students will explore the current industry of special events and related industries.

Prerequisite(s): DDSN 1152; or permssion of the Department Chair.

Corequisite(s): DDSN 1250, 1253, 1255.

Note: Students will receive credit for only one of DDSN 1252 and DDSN 2221/2222.

Last Updated: 07-APR-2010

DDSN 1253 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

Interior Spaces: Representation

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
Replaced by DSGN 1253

This course introduces students to drafting techniques in order to visually present ideas and concepts of floor plans, elevations, furnishings, and fixtures. Using the tool of drafting, students learn to translate their drafting into models using a variety of materials and techniques.

Prerequisite(s): DDSN 1153 and 1154; or permission of the Department Chair.

Corequisite(s): DDSN 1250, 1252, and 1255.

Note: Students will receive credit for only one of DDSN 1253 and DDSN 1231/1232.

Last Updated: 07-APR-2010

DDSN 1255 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

Computers & Design: Adobe Creative Suite

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
Replaced by DSGN 1255

This course introduces students to Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator (CS4), scanning, and printing using the Mac environment. This introductory course introduces students to the tools and capabilities of the CS4 Adobe package.

Last Updated: 07-APR-2010

DDSN 2151 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

Communication Design: Typography

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
Replaced by DSGN 2151

This course is an in-depth study of typography skills for designers. Beginning with an historical timeline, students will see the cultural and technological changes in the design of letterforms. Letterform anatomy, syntax, legibility, grids, messages, integration of type, and images will be explored through case studies and student projects.

Prerequisite(s): DDSN 1151 or by permission of instructor.

Note: Students will receive credit for only one of DDSN 1251 and 2151.

Course Attributes (New Window)

Last Updated: 07-APR-2010

DDSN 2152 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

3D Design: Exhibits and Events I

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
Replaced by DSGN 2152

This course is designed to expose students to the broader scope of 3D Visual Presentation applications, which will include the fundamentals of exhibit and museum design. The focus of this term will emphasize variety of scale and application. Students will be challenged to further develop their existing skills, with the goal of reaching a new level of professionalism. The development of portfolio worthy compositions will also be a focus of this term.

Prerequisite(s): DDSN 1152 and 1252 or department permission.

Last Updated: 07-APR-2010

DDSN 2153 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

Interiors: Store Planning

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
Replaced by DSGN 2153

This course is designed to address the Store Planning and Themed Exhibit needs of Visual Presentation Professionals.

Prerequisite(s): DDSN 1153 and 1253 or department permission.

Last Updated: 07-APR-2010

DDSN 2154 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

Career Research

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
Replaced by DSGN 2154

This course will expose students to potential career possibilities, employment aptitude, and preparedness techniques. Through a series of guest speakers from the Applied Design Community, workshops facilitated by the instructor, and research assignments, students will explore personal career opportunities.

Prerequisite(s): DDSN 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154, 1251, 1252, 1253, and 1254.

Corequisite(s): Level 3 Design Studios

Last Updated: 07-APR-2010

DDSN 2251 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

Communication Design: Major Projects

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
Replaced by DSGN 2251

In this final term course, students in communication design focus on major projects development. Critical assessment, analysis, and fine tuning of design projects will assist the student in preparing for industry and assist in creation of their personal sales book.

Prerequisite(s): DDSN 1151, 1250, 2151, and 1255.

Corequisite(s): DDSN 2252 and 2253.

Note: Students will receive credit for only one of DDSN 2251 and DDSN 2211/2212.

Last Updated: 07-APR-2010

DDSN 2252 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

3D Design: Exhibits and Events II

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
Replaced by DSGN 2252

This course is designed to enhance the professional caliber of the skills and techniques explored in the three previous terms of the program. Exhibit and event design involves the conception, development, and execution of the design of spatial environments as a vehicle for communication. The course investigates how space and the objects within it interact with the physical body and human perception to create messages. The course takes a comprehensive look at all facets of the design process including observation and analysis, research, planning, design conceptualization, detail development, and documentation in two and three dimensions. Working in groups and individually, students will learn to demonstrate and articulate, through a variety of media, their findings, approaches, and design solutions.

Prerequisite(s): DDSN 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154, 1250, 1252, 1253, 1255, 2151, 2152, and 2153

Corequisite(s): DDSN 2251 and 2253

Note: Students will receive credit for only one of DDSN 2252 and DDSN 2221/2222.

Last Updated: 07-APR-2010

DDSN 2253 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

Computers and Design

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
Replaced by DSGN 2253

Students are introduced to computer aided drafting and presentation. This hands-on course encourages students to practice advance techniques of 3D drafting with current software. These skills give students an ability to formally and professionally present their designs.

Prerequisite(s): DDSN 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154, 1250, 1252, 1253, 1255, 2151, 2152, and 2153; or permission of the Department Chair.

Corequisite(s): DDSN 2251 and 2252.

Note: Students will receive credit for only one of DDSN 2253 and DDSN 2231/2232.

Last Updated: 07-APR-2010

DDSN 2254 (3 credits) (3:1:0)

Field Study

**Discontinued** was last offered Spring 2010
Replaced by DSGN 2254

Building on the skills and knowledge in the Career Research course, students will explore the process of designing their portfolio. With consideration of the type of industry, professional identity, personal objectives, and skills needed, students will secure a practicum design position. A variety of options to explore include a design studio, or an in house design position in a large company or organization; a place in a degree program; or the establishment of a freelance business. This course provides students the opportunity to use their skills and experience and contribute where possible, on design projects with industry supervision. Students gain valuable insight in design environments and project deadlines. These insights pave the way for career directions.

Prerequisite(s): DDSN 1151, 1152, 1153, 1154, 1250, 1252, 1253, 1255, 2151, 2152, and 2153 with a minimum "C" grade in all studios; and a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

Corequisite(s): DDSN 2251, 2252, and 2253.

Note: Students will receive credit for only one of DDSN 2254 and DDSN 2427.

Last Updated: 07-APR-2010