DESN1001 Introduction to COMMUNICation DESIGN

Overview

This course provides a gentle introduction to the fundamentals of communication design, with a focus on the knowledge and skills relevant to contemporary digital industries. The course covers design principles, elements and layouts, as well as file handling for both digital and print media. Through a series of small design projects, students who take this course will put design theory into practice.

Year

1+

Credits

4 (Meeting twice per week)

Prerequisites

None (But preferably, a strong interest in design/art!)

DESN2001 Human Factors in Interaction Design

OVERVIEW

This course introduces and examines the theory, concepts and practices of human-computer interaction (HCI) and interaction design (IxD). Students will learn and explore the various ways in which human beings cognitively process and experience digital environments. Students will learn how these factors influence user behaviour and explore the possible interactive design solutions that can be built as a result.

Year

2+

Credits

4 (Meeting twice per week)

Prerequisites

While there is no official prerequisite course for this class, it is strongly advised that only students who have taken the Introduction to Communication Design class (Spring semester), or have equivalent design experience, take this class. It is also helpful, though not necessary, if students have some experience with web technologies, such as HTML and CSS.