Learn the Craft Behind Great Design. Gain the skills and industry knowledge to take your design career further. MassArt’s Communication Design courses combine foundational principles of design with hands-on learning in graphic design, typography, branding, information design, user experience, and dynamic media. The following courses are open to anyone. Students can start with a single class to learn new techniques, experience the program, or make it the first step toward their certificate. Classes can be applied toward the Communication Design Certificate.
In this course you’ll learn the essentials for designing with fonts, and build typographic skills that are applicable to a wide range of visual communication design endeavors. You’ll be introduced to key typographic concepts, work between class meetings on a series of structured assignments, and get in-class feedback from peers … Read more
Start Date
09/02
Meeting Day
Wednesdays
End Date
12/09
Faculty
Gretchen May
Time
6:30pm–10pm
Credits
3
Students apply knowledge of foundational design and typographic principles to produce effective visual communications for a targeted audience. The designer’s role and responsibilities including the development of design content and designing for user needs as well as client goals are explored. Prerequisites: Foundations of Graphic Design, and a working knowledge … Read more
Start Date
09/10
Meeting Day
Thursdays and Saturdays
End Date
10/22
Faculty
Teresita Olson
Time
Thu 6:30pm-10pm–Sat 9:30am-3:30pm
Credits
2
In this course you will use digital and traditional media to complete a series of creative design projects that will sharpen your “design eye,” build skills for impactful use of design elements and principles, and grow your ability to develop unique and expressive graphic form. You’ll gain experience with design … Read more
Start Date
09/14
Meeting Day
Mondays
End Date
12/14
Faculty
Alicia Mason-Guild
Time
6:30pm–10pm
Credits
3
