VISUAL THINKING - FORM AND SPACE
Manual and digital techniques for idea exploration, concept development, and design presentation using a variety of media. Projects in hand drawing techniques and professional design software. Gain heightened attention to detail; understand the relationship of two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional objects; explore multiple design solutions visually; convey technical information, and professionally communicate design concepts. Introduce visual communication, visual thinking, visual inspiration and visual representation
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Practice studio habits that support a consistent, rigorous, reflective work ethic. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Practice fundamental skills for self-discovery and exploration in design. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Investigate current software and techniques for contemporary design. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Describe the elements that contribute to the visualization of design. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply the elements of art and the principles of design in drawing and digital exercises to express ideas, concepts, and moods. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Practice a variety of methods to structure, contextualize, and communicate the visual representation of ideas. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Practice studio habits that support a consistent, rigorous, reflective work ethic. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Practice fundamental skills for self-discovery and exploration in design. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Investigate current software and techniques for contemporary design. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Describe the elements that contribute to the visualization of design. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply the elements of art and the principles of design in drawing and digital exercises to express ideas, concepts, and moods. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Practice a variety of methods to structure, contextualize, and communicate the visual representation of ideas. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027