Design I: Type & Symbol

Design I: Type & Symbol
9 Weeks | $695 | Online and In-class

Typography, symbol, logo
This course covers the fundamentals of typography, including basic vocabulary of type and the anatomy of letters. The history of typographic forms, principles of composition, and the expressive potential of type with be explored. This course delves into the relationship between word and image, and the origins of symbology as a basis for developing logo designs, both of which are essential to creating great design.

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring | Online & In-class
Course Fee: $695
Prerequisites: Introduction to Design and Design History & Context
Note: Fulfills 3 units towards requirements for the Communication Design Certificate program.  Required course for the Communication Design Certificate.
Next Step: Design II: Information Design
Contact: For more information about this course, please email unex-digital@ucsd.edu.

Course Number: ART-40722
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Communication Design

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4/11/2023 - 6/10/2023

$695

Online

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• SECTION ID:

  171569

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Bennett, Kelly

  Kelly Bennett is an instructor and professional graphic designer. She teaches Adobe InDesign  and  Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud  for the Specialized Certificate in Communication Design , and Fundamentals of Graphic Design and  Branding & Storytelling using Content Creation for the Professional Certificate in Content Marketing . She operates an online portfolio group that keeps students involved in local and national industry activities, such as the Addys. Bennett’s students took 3rd Place at the Regional NSAC Competition in Florida for two consecutive years, along with awards for Best Media Plan, Creative and Presentation.

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  No visitors permitted.
  No refunds after: 4/17/2023.
  

• NOTE:

  SCBWI/MOPA members can receive our $25 Early Enrollment discount prior to course start date. The max discount a MOPA/SCBWI member can receive for one class is $25. It is applied upon course enrollment over the phone or in person with proof of membership. This is an online course. There are no face-to-face class sessions. You'll have access to your online course on the published start date. Login on your MyExtension account, select My Courses and click the link under LOCATION.

• DATE & LOCATION:

  4/11/2023 - 6/10/2023
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.