Welcome
The Department of Communication Design focuses on the study of the structure, processes, aesthetics, functions, and effects and creation of mediated communication.
Students have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in a wide array of highly integrated design applications. At the undergraduate level the Department aspires to contribute to a broad education for majors by raising their level of visual, aural, and written communication literacy, as well as their critical thinking ability by developing their understanding and appreciation of mediated message creation and exchanges.
The Department advances knowledge as well as skills needed for future employment in graphic communication, radio, television, video production, advertising, business, government, education, and consulting wherein communication design skills are essential.
Fall 2008 2-Day Web Design Classes
The Communication Design Department is offering 2-day classes in Basic and Intermediate Web Design. You will gain skills on the latest techniques in Web design during these classes and receive one unit of credit. CDES212 (Basic Web Design) meets on September 19 & 20 where you will learn the fundamentals of Web Design. A few weeks later you can enhance your skills in a follow-up session on October 17 & 18 in CDES 312 (1252), Intermediate Web Design.
Each class is one unit credit/no-credit only. See the Fall 2008 schedule posted on the web for more information.
Summer 2009 Course Offerings
cdes 303: Communication Criticism
This course involves the study of various approaches to the critical examination of communication. Complete this required course, taught by Professor Cara Deleon, over three weeks in June. Visit the class schedule for more information.