DEA 1150

DEA 1150

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

This course immerses students in the act and art of design communication.  Students focus on a series of exercises covering both manual and digital visualization techniques to effectively present and communicate ideas to oneself and others. Students will become experienced with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), AutoCAD, SketchUp and Revit software applications in addition to manual hand skill development (sketching, drafting, rendering).

When Offered Spring.

Fees Cost of materials: approximately $200; technology fee: $10.
Permission Note Enrollment preference given to: DEA undergraduate majors. Outside majors require permission of instructor.

Distribution Category (LAD-HE)

Comments DEA majors must earn B- or higher in DEA 1150 to enroll in subsequent studios.

Outcomes
  • Apply a variety of visualization skills and techniques for effective design communication.
  • Use sketches and renderings as design and communication tools using both manual and digital media.
  • Produce competent presentation graphics across a range of tools.

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10386 DEA 1150   STU 501

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: DEA majors must earn B- or higher in DEA 1150 to enroll in subsequent studios. Minimum cost of materials: $200; technology fee: $10. Non-DEA majors require permission of instructor.
    Some class activities to take place in 4221 MVR.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10865 DEA 1150   STU 502

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: DEA majors must earn B- or higher in DEA 1150 to enroll in subsequent studios. Minimum cost of materials: $200; technology fee: $10. Non-DEA majors require permission of instructor.
    Some class activities to take place in 4221 MVR.